VBT Environmental Commission approves proposed ordinances
The Van Buren Township Environmental Commission voted March 15 to recommend to the township board four proposed new ordinances it was told will help make VBT a premier community. VBT[…]
New generator for emergency center still not installed in Sumpter
At the regular meeting of the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees on March 14, Deputy Supervisor/Treasurer Karen Armatis explained why the new generator for the community center, paid for with[…]
State Rep. Kristy Pagan reintroduces bill to ban coal tar sealants in state
State Representative Kristy Pagan, D-Canton, announced that she recently reintroduced legislation to prohibit the use and sale of coal tar-based products in Michigan. Rep. Pagan explained: “Coal tar sealants, which[…]
Belleville DDA considers shuttle, food trucks, community garden
The Belleville Downtown Development Authority considered new capital improvements that could be considered during the upcoming budget preparations. At its March 15 meeting, DDA Coordinator Carol Thompson asked for ideas[…]
BHS students working to prepare musical: ‘Man of La Mancha’
Belleville High School students are in the final days of rehearsals for this year’s BHS Productions’ spring musical, “Man of La Mancha.” The show opens at 7 p.m. next Thursday,[…]
Legislation to help protect historic sites introduced in Senate
Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D–Taylor, and Senator Wayne A. Schmidt, R–Traverse City, have introduced legislation that would help protect historic sites throughout the state. Senate Bills 250 and 251 would require[…]
Wolverine Pipe Line Company announces new pipeline is in service
Wolverine Pipe Line Company announced last week that the new Detroit Metro Access Pipeline (DMAP) that was constructed through Van Buren Township and the City of Belleville is now in[…]
Library Board sets special meeting April 4 to consider contract
A special meeting has been set for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, for the Belleville Area District Library Board to consider a proposed contract with O’Neal Construction of Ann Arbor[…]
Ralph, Arlene Bird celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Ralph and Arlene Bird celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary recently at their home with a small gathering of their family. They were married March 15, 1947 at the First United[…]
Editorial: Library project delayed by storm, contract approval
The electrical power outage at the Belleville Area District Library March 8 caused a delay in approving a contract with selected construction manager O’Neal Construction of Ann Arbor. At Tuesday’s[…]
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