http://twp-freedom.org/news en http://twp-freedom.org/assets/logo.gif http://twp-freedom.org http://twp-freedom.org/news/New Zoning Ordinance Jun 22, 2008 5:57 pm The amended Freedom Township Zoning Ordinance (text only), as amended and approved by the Township Board on May 2, 2007, can be viewed by clicking here. This is a full text version of the Zoning Ordinance, but does not include any of the illustrations. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/2008 Election Candidates May 17, 2008 2:51 pm Candidate petitions have now been filed for the 2008 elections. To view the registered candidates for Freedom Township positions and other local offices, and to get general information on the upcoming elections, click on this link: . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Increase in Fire and Medical Runs Apr 13, 2008 8:22 pm 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/January 2008 Budget Status Jan 11, 2008 5:15 pm The current status of budget vs. expenditures for the Freedom Township 2007-2008 budget may be viewed by clicking here. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Dale Weidmayer New Supervisor - December 2007 Jan 11, 2008 10:14 am At the regular December 2007 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board appointed current trustee Dale Weidmayer to the position of Supervisor, to serve out the remainder of Bob Little's term through the November 2008 election. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Draft Wireless Communications Ordinance Jan 4, 2008 9:46 am The Freedom Township Planning Commission is currently developing a Wireless Communications Ordinance to amend the current Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance may be viewed by clicking here, and citizen input is sought. (Note: updated ordinance . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Passing of Bob Little Dec 10, 2007 3:42 pm We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Bob Little, Township Supervisor, on Sunday, December 9. He was a friend to all, and a long-time champion for the township's interests. Please send condolences to Jean at 6200 Ernst Road, . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/MTA Updates on HB 4780 Oct 23, 2007 3:19 pm 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/Freedom Township Joins Manchester Community JPC Oct 8, 2007 12:56 pm Freedom Township has agreed to join the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission, per resolution at the September 11, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting. The Joint Planning Commission was formed to consider and develop a joint master . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Township Budget 07-08 Mar 20, 2007 7:02 pm At its March 13, 2007 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees passed authorizing resolutions, and adopted the 2007-2008 township budget. The complete budget, with authorizing resolutions, may be viewed by clicking here. . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Barrett Pit Update - February 9, 2007 Feb 11, 2007 12:54 pm Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. previously submitted a revised permit application with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in June 2006, to expand the currently permitted 58 acre lake on the Pleasant Lake Road site and to engage in extraction . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/TLC-Cats Program Feb 9, 2007 7:48 pm The Zimmer Foundation announces the availability of free spay/neuter vouchers for (1) managed outdoor cats (yard or barn) regardless of caregiver income and (2) pet cats in lower income families, under the TLC/for The Love of Cats Programs. Services . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Property Taxes to County Apr 15, 2006 9:01 am 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 Apr 2, 2006 4:39 pm 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/Barrett Pit Application Aug 25, 2005 8:20 am Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. has filed a permit application with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, to expand the currently permitted 58 acre lake on the Pleasant Lake Road site by up to an additional 125 acres, to utilize a drag line . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/township_history_dedication May 31, 2005 10:45 am 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/one_stop_permitting May 31, 2005 10:02 am We have accomplished our goal of providing complete information on this web site for permitted and regulated activities within Freedom Township. This includes providing explanatory text, downloadable forms and applications, and relevant links where . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/WWCA On-Line May 31, 2005 10:00 am The forms, applications and guideline documents associated with the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority (also known as the "Building Authority") are now available on-line, either by going to the Forms/Ordinances page, or directly through this . . . http://twp-freedom.org/news/Freedom Township History Night Mar 1, 2005 10:34 am 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, . . .