Gavel to Gavel
Gavel to gavel coverage of local government meetings. For full agenda indexing and summaries check out the meetings on the PMN App.
Comstock Township – Planning Commission – March 12, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission covered multiple agenda items on March 12, including the approval of a site condominium plan proposed by Watts Construction. The plan involves developing affordable housing in the township. The meeting includes significant citizen…
Oshtemo Township – Planning Commission – March 12, 2026 Meeting
The commission addresses the addition of battery energy storage systems to the agenda and discusses the Master Streets plan. The meeting features a public hearing where residents express concerns about zoning changes affecting their properties, the impact of energy systems…
City of Kalamazoo – March 12, 2026 Utility Policy Committee Meeting
The Committee considers updates on the water system, financial reports, and potential expansions of water service. The meeting included a detailed report from James Baker on the state of the water system, highlighting water quality, consumption, and infrastructure improvements. Financial…
Comstock Charter Township – March 11, 2026 Comstock Downtown Development Authority Special Meeting
Significant public comments were made regarding the alleged illegal property acquisition and grant application issues. Resident Tim Kearney previously filed a complaint accused the board of pursuing "eminent domain" without proper consent and obtaining grants illegally, sparking heated discussion. The…
City of Kalamazoo – March 11, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission
In the March meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, members discuss updates on the O'Connor Fund, including the need for a meeting between the city attorney and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to discuss fund structural changes. There is a reminder…
Oshtemo Township – Township Board – March 10, 2026 Meeting
The board receives an update on the indoor youth and amateur sports facility project, including its economic benefits and collaboration with local entities. A major issue with tax assessments is discussed, where a software glitch resulted in some properties not…
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – March 10, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting
The board discusses and approves the repair of a traffic signal at Ninth Street and Stadium Drive, which was damaged in an accident. The board examines the potential for recouping costs from such incidents and discusses purchasing asphalt distributors to…
