Civic Snapshot: May 22, 2025 Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission
The commission discussed potential amendments to the battery storage ordinance, particularly in relation to its proximity to schools and other sensitive locations. They also reviewed a site plan for a parking lot expansion and evaluated the current regulations concerning mobile…
Civic Snapshot: May 22, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The board honored several outstanding educators with the Excellence in Education Award. Notable recipients include Ms. Cheyenne Rose, Ms. Sarah Ell, and Mr. Hector Dominguez Woo, recognized for their exceptional contributions to special education. The board discussed significant improvements in…
Civic Snapshot: May 22, 2025 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission
The commission reviewed a special exception use permit request from Bill and Jamie Nelson. The Nelsons requested approval to operate a golf and softball instruction business as a home occupation within two accessory buildings on their property. The proposal generated…
Civic Snapshot: May 20, 2025 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
In their Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board welcomes the introduction of Thomas Dayton as the new compliance specialist for the Kalamazoo County Housing Department. The board reviews accounts payable and payroll disbursements with Finance Director Ryan Post and…
Civic Snapshot: May 20, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The Board reviewed the revised Primary Road Capital Improvement Plan, with managing Director Travis Bartholomew highlighting project savings and adjustments. The Commissioners also reviewed budget amendment one, addressing the current financial status and proposed expenditures, including technology upgrades and facility…
“Rooted” A Visual Poem
Kehinde Oladeji, a recent Frank Jamison Fellow at Public Media Network, wrote her poem Rooted as one of her projects with PMN. During the journalism-based fellowship, Kehinde helped behind the camera, editing, and in crafting several stories. But her autobiographic…
Civic Snapshot: May 19, 2025 Comstock Township Board
The board addressed the need for tornado sirens, with public input highlighting safety concerns after recent storms. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the contentious topic of a proposed battery storage facility near local schools, with community…
Civic Snapshot: May 19, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission met briefly in the committee of the whole and returned for the Regular Board meeting after a closed session. In the Regular meeting The Commission welcomed Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows from the Lewis Walker Institute for Race and…
Civic Snapshot: May 13, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees
The board discussed the West Main Village's mixed-use district rezoning request, which includes commercial and residential development, and connectivity improvements for traffic. The board also approved a new job description for a finance manager to enhance financial oversight and support…
Civic Snapshot: May 13, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeals
The board reviewed two complaints alleging unprofessional conduct and assault and the police interaction of an incident on East Vine Street. Officers responded to a report involving the use of toy guns and threats made by a neighbor. The board…
