Meeting Brief: November 19, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Historic District Commission
The Commission reviewed and approved several applications. Items discussed specific projects from Habitat for Humanity and private homeowners, pertaining to replacement of doors and windows. The next Historic District Commission meeting will be Tuesday, December 17th, at 5:00 PM.
Meeting Brief: November 19, 2024 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
On November 19, 2024, the Board of Road Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo convened to discuss and approve several items. Key topics include road safety goals, approval of payroll and vendor accounts, and preliminary approval for new construction at…
Meeting Brief: November 18, 2024 Kalamazoo City Commission
During the Committee of the Whole Meeting on November 18, 2024, the Kalamazoo City commission reviewed traffic safety updates with Public Works Division Manager, Dennis Randolph. The meeting highlighted significant achievements in reducing crashes within the city through various traffic…
Meeting Brief: November 18, 2024 Comstock Township Board Meeting
The Comstock Township Board Meeting on November 18, 2024 included a discussion on housing affordability and development, the approval of a new ordinance for a rezoning request, and the presentation of the Prime Award to Finance Director Bret Padgett. The…
Knights Health Center Opens
Kalamazoo County celebrates the opening of Knights Health Center, the first youth health center in the county located in Loy Norrix High School.
Harvest Season with Tillers International
From farm to someone's table, Kalamazoo's Loaves and Fishes partners with a local farm to harvest food for those in need. Jennifer Johnson, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes' Executive Director, discusses the "how" and "why" of the partnership. Watch part one…
Meeting Brief: November 14, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Utility Policy Committee
The Utility Policy Committee Meeting on November 15, 2023, addressed multiple key issues including the approval of the agenda, public comments on the importance of the committee's work, and a detailed presentation by Danica Katz from Stantec on the annual…
Meeting Brief: November 14, 2024 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting on November 14, 2024, considered the approval of a site plan for a new Sherwin Williams paint store, contingent on meeting various conditions such as buffer strip and photometric plan submissions. The Commission also…
Meeting Brief: November 14, 2024 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission
The Commission reviews Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments changes for warehouses, distribution/ fulfillment centers, and childcare facilities. Planning Director, Jodi Stefforia reviews several proposed changes to local zoning ordinances ahead of approval by the Township Board. The meeting covered amendments related…
Meeting Brief: November 13, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission
Pam O'Connor presented a gift of Kalamazoo Lost and Found books for new commissioners and announcements about the Michigan Statewide Historic Preservation Conference. The commission discusses financial reports, including challenges with reimbursements from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The O'Connor Fund…
