VBT DDA to consider bond for $2.1 million PlaceMaking Project
At its regular meeting on July 26, Susan Ireland told the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority that with the group’s approval she would look into floating a bond to[…]
MDOT to take over building of pedestrian bridge over I-94
The Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to take over construction of the proposed pedestrian bridge along Belleville Road over I-94 if the Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority would[…]
Romulus Council OKs memo of understanding for new court building
At its regular meeting July 25 the Romulus City Council voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding on pursuing a new, stand-alone 34th District Court facility on the City[…]
Belleville High School Class of 1996 celebrates 20th reunion on Oct. 1
The Belleville High School Class of 1996 is celebrating its 20th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti 48198.[…]
It’s Kevin McNamara in VBT, John Morgan in Sumpter
Unofficial returns in Tuesday’s Primary Election show the new supervisor in Van Buren Township will be Democrat Kevin McNamara and the new supervisor in Sumpter Township is incumbent Democrat John[…]
VBT sets special meeting Aug. 9 to approve Public Safety millage ballot proposal
Early Wednesday morning, the day after the August Primary Election, the Van Buren Township Clerk’s office sent out a notice for a special township board meeting at 4 p.m., Tuesday,[…]
Editorial: This is a very important election; Vote Tuesday, Aug. 2
In Van Buren Township every candidate is a Democrat on the township ballot for local offices next Tuesday, so whoever wins on Tuesday will probably win in November. The important[…]
Primary Election day is Tuesday, Aug. 2; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, is Primary Election Day and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Van Buren Township all the candidates on the ballot are[…]
Three file for three seats open on Belleville Area District Library Board
July 21 at 4 p.m. was the deadline to file as a candidate in the Nov. 8 election for a four-year seat on the Belleville Area District Library Board. The[…]
Mary Jo Suchy new Belleville Rotary Club president
Mary Jo Suchy was installed as the new 2016-17 Belleville Rotary Club President by District 6400 Governor Sue Goldsen at the club’s July 12 meeting. Gov. Goldsen also installed the[…]
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