http://twp-freedom.org/news en http://twp-freedom.org/assets/logo.gif http://twp-freedom.org http://twp-freedom.org/news/New Town Hall Rental Schedule March 10 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:27:00 -0500 At its March 9, 2010 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees adopted a revised Town Hall Rental Fee Schedule, effective March 10, 2010. The revised fee schedule may be viewed by clicking here. The complete updated Town Hall Rental and . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2010 Budget Hearing March 9 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500 The Freedom Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed 2010-2011 township budget on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Freedom Township Hall. The full budget hearing notice may be viewed by clicking here. The proposed . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2010 Board of Review Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:21:00 -0500 The Freedom Township Board of Review will meet at Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, on Monday March 8, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Tuesday, March 9, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township Adopts New Fee Schedule Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:23:00 -0500 At its January 12, 2010 meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted a new Freedom Township Fee Schedule, effective January 12, 2010. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/FReedom Township History Book Index Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:16:00 -0500 We have created an index to the Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Book. For those who obtained the first printing of this book at the September 2009 picnic or shortly thereafter, this index was not part of the original volume. You can download the index . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township 175th Anniversary History Book Now Available Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:35:00 -0500 After selling out the original printing of the Freedom Township 175th Anniversary History Book, we have completed a second printing. An additional 100 copies were printed. If you are interested in a copy of our book, "Freedom Township - . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2010 Census Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:18:00 -0500 The U. S. Government is preparing for the 2010 Federal Census. There are job openings for local census takers, crew leaders, recruiting assistants, and census clerks in the Manchester area. A complete information brochure is available by clicking here. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/new township hall rental document Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:54:00 -0500 The Freedom Township Board of Trustees has adopted a new set of fees and requirements for rental of the township hall. See the new fee schedule and descriptive document which becomes effective January 1, 2010. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township 175th Celebration Day - September 26-27 2009 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:39:00 -0400 The Organizing Committee is pleased to report on a very successful 175th anniversary picnic and related history events on September 26 and 27. We were blessed with a miraculous change in weather, and a turnout approaching 300 township residents and other . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township Newsletter May 2009 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:27:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Riparian Access Fri, 22 May 2009 19:24:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2009 Road Improvements Fri, 15 May 2009 21:11:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Jacob Preston History Wed, 13 May 2009 12:59:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Recent Updates to General Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance and the Growth Master Plan Wed, 13 May 2009 08:39:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Board Adopts Revised 2009-2010 Budget Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:12:00 -0400 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. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township Continues Participation in the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:33:00 -0500 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township Plans 175th Anniversary Celebration Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:09:00 -0500 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2009 Township Meeting Schedule Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:35:00 -0500 Freedom Township has issued a public notice of 2009 township meetings. Please click here to view the notice. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Increase in Fire and Medical Runs Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:22:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/MTA Updates on HB 4780 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:19:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Property Taxes to County Sat, 15 Apr 2006 09:01:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Zion Church Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:39:00 -0400 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, . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/township_history_dedication Tue, 31 May 2005 10:45:00 -0400 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 . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township History Night Tue, 01 Mar 2005 10:34:00 -0500 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, . . .