Belleville planners send recommendation for rezoning to city council
The Belleville Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rezoning at its Feb. 9 meeting and then voted to recommend approval to the city council which will make[…]
S&P Global Credit Rating goes from A+ to AA for Van Buren Twp.
News Release On Jan. 24, S&P Global Ratings, raised Van Buren Township’s long-term credit rating from A+ to AA. S&P Global Ratings (previously Standard & Poor’s or S&P) is an[…]
VBT planners send opinions on BYC dock to BZA for March meeting
After an hour-long discussion on Feb. 8, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission sent its opinions on the special exception requested of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Belleville[…]
Editorial: So many changes coming to our tri-community
It kind of makes your head spin. There are so many changes coming to our tri-community. For instance: • It looks like we will be seeing billboards on the freeways[…]
Denton Road Bridge: How about a temporary bridge over the bridge?
Those who had concerns and questions about the closed Denton Road Bridge between Van Buren Township and the city of Belleville were invited to an informational session on Feb. 9.[…]
Bench installed to honor the late Mazin ‘Mike’ Kouza
On Monday, Feb. 13, the bench to honor the memory of Hayward’s owner Mazin “Mike” Kouza was put in place on city property next to the store on Main Street[…]
Van Buren Public Schools to consider purchase of 575 W. Columbia Ave.
School Supt. Pete Kudlak told the public at Monday’s meeting of the Van Buren Public Schools Board of Education that as in the past, they are keeping an eye on[…]
Editorial: Resident says color of skin makes him feel unsafe in Belleville
Allen Folks, a resident of the city of Belleville, addressed the city council at the end of Monday’s regular meeting. He was sitting in the front row with his four[…]
VBT breaks ground for expansion to house new Community Center
News Release Van Buren Township held a ground-breaking ceremony Jan. 31 for the expansion of the Van Buren Township Hall at 46425 Tyler Rd. to make way for a $17[…]
City Council considers new sign for football champions
A proposal is being considered by the Belleville City Council to put up a sign at the entry to the city to advertise that Belleville is the home of the[…]
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