Freedom Township Newsletter - May 2009
A Freedom Township newsletter containing current information on township activities, plans and contact information has been published covering Spring-Summer 2009. We thank Jan Neukom for assembling and publishing this newsletter for the benefit of township
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June 3, 2009 7:27 pm
June 3, 2009 7:27 pm
Township Board Adopts Riparian Access Change to Zoning Ordinance
At the May 12, 2009 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board adopted a new Section 10.21 to the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Riparian Access". The text of the new Section 10.21 may be viewed by clicking here. The correponding Summary Notice may
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May 22, 2009 7:24 pm
May 22, 2009 7:24 pm
Road Improvements within Freedom Township - 2009
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has released a map showing planned road improvements for 2009, utilizing both Federal stimulus funds and local funding. Various improvements in Freedom Township are planned, including a complete sealcoating of Schneider
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May 15, 2009 9:11 pm
May 15, 2009 9:11 pm
Earliest Freedom Township History Manuscript Discovered
The Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Planning Committee is pleased to announce the discovery of a lost 1876 document, which represents the first written summary of Freedom Township history to that date.
In April 1876, Jacob Preston, an 1832 settler
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May 13, 2009 12:59 pm
May 13, 2009 12:59 pm
Recent Updates to General Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance and the Growth Master Plan
This news item summarizes recent updates to several regulatory documents in Freedom Township.
1. The Freedom Township Growth Master Plan is currently under review by the Planning Commission. The most recent draft dated November 22, 2008 may
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May 13, 2009 8:39 am
May 13, 2009 8:39 am
Freedom Township Board Adopts Revised 2009-2010 Budget
At its April 14, 2009 meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees
adopted a
revised 2009-2010 budget. The corresponding
budget adoption resolution dated April 14, 2009 may also be viewed.
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April 14, 2009 6:12 pm
April 14, 2009 6:12 pm
Tax, Zoning and Assessing Information for Freedom Township Properties
We receive many requests from mortgage companies, title companies, banks and other related entities for property tax information, assessing data and zoning status for properties in Freedom Township.
Taxes - For information on current and prior years’
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March 2, 2009 8:24 pm
March 2, 2009 8:24 pm
Freedom Township Plans 175th Anniversary Celebration - September 26, 2009
The year 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of the formation of Freedom
Township. The township was formed by a legislative act of the Territory of
Michigan on March 7, 1834, and the first township meeting was held April 7,
1834 at the home of Henry
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March 2, 2009 8:09 pm
March 2, 2009 8:09 pm
Freedom Township Continues Participation in the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission
The Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission (MCJPC) is
approximately 50% complete with the development of a joint regional master
plan. The full scope, proceedings and results of the MCJPC are available on
the MCJPC web page.
Dale
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March 2, 2009 8:33 pm
March 2, 2009 8:33 pm
Public Notice of 2009 Township Meetings
Freedom Township has issued a public notice of 2009 township meetings.
Please click here to
view the notice.
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December 11, 2008 9:35 pm
December 11, 2008 9:35 pm
Increase in Cost of Fire and Emergency Medical Support Fees - Effective June 1, 2008
At the April 8, 2008 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of
Trustees approved an increase to $ 750 for the reimbursement fee
applied to both fire and emergency medical runs initiated within the
township. This increase is
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April 13, 2008 8:22 pm
April 13, 2008 8:22 pm
Supplemental Information on HB 4780 Which Threatens Authority of Local Townships
The State House is currently considering House
Bill 4780, which would significantly reduce the authority of local townships
by transferring certain functions to county government. The Freedom Township
Board of Trustees has gone on record as opposing
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October 23, 2007 3:19 pm
October 23, 2007 3:19 pm
Draft Conceptual Road Right-of-Way Map for Freedom Township Released
Washtenaw County is seeking to update the county’s Right of Way Master Plan and map, which are used to indicate existing/desired road right-of-way widths, classifications of roads, and future road needs. The current approved map is dated 1973. The County
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September 22, 2005 2:46 pm
September 22, 2005 2:46 pm
Summary of Freedom Township Property Taxes Allocated to the Washtenaw County General Fund
At a recent meeting of the Southwest Washtenaw Council of Governments, County Commissioner Steven Solowczuk provided a financial summary of how Freedom Township property taxes are utilized to support various county departments and agencies. Freedom Township
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April 15, 2006 9:01 am
April 15, 2006 9:01 am
Historic Zion Lutheran Church Renovation Program and Availability for Weddings
The Historic Zion Lutheran Church Preservation Board is pleased to announce the completion of initial restoration efforts on this historic structure located at the intersection of Fletcher Road and Waters Road in the northwest part of Freedom Township,
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April 2, 2006 4:39 pm
April 2, 2006 4:39 pm
History Project Begins Oral History and Transcribing Process
The Freedom Township History Project has begun its program of gathering oral histories from long-time township residents. At a May 10, 2005 meeting, Township Historian Bob Miller, assisted by Ray Berg, met with volunteers to organize the planned interviews
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May 31, 2005 10:45 am
May 31, 2005 10:45 am
Freedom Township History Night Held on February 24
The Freedom Township History Night brought together about 30 township residents and other interested persons on Thursday night, February 24, at the township hall. Bob Miller, Township Historian, presented a talk on the 5-year old History Project effort,
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March 1, 2005 10:34 am
March 1, 2005 10:34 am
