Government
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Meeting Brief: March 11, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The board considered contracts for pavement line striping and specialty pavement marking with Michigan Pavement Marking LLC and M&M Pavement Marking Inc. They also approved contracts for roadside and additional width mowing services with Quick Mow Incorporated. The meeting included…
Meeting Brief: March 13, 2025 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission
Members discussed several important topics, including proposed amendments to zoning ordinances and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The commission reviewed draft changes concerning the regulation of ADUs, including considerations for short-term rentals and architectural compatibility with existing neighborhoods. The Board also…
Meeting Brief: March 10, 2025 Comstock Township Parks and Recreation
Kelly Cody presented a proposal from the Kalamazoo Veteran Coalition to provide free park access for veterans, which is approved for a trial year. Updates on various parks were given, including the status of ongoing projects at Neil Street Park…
Meeting Brief: March 5, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
The Board celebrates students from North Glad Montessori, Woodward School, and Millwood Magnet School, highlighting their growth and accomplishments. Milwood Magnet School Principal, Mitch Hawkins celebrates Dawn Taylor's recognition as Teacher of the Year. The board also discussed impressive improvements…
Meeting Brief: March 3, 2025 City of Kalamazoo City Commission
The Kalamazoo City Commission reviews updates on the Streets 4 All Planning project with Director of Public Services James Baker and City Planner Christina Anderson in gavel to gavel coverage of the March 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Meeting Brief: February 27, 2025 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed a presentation by Emily from the WD Upjohn Institute on a housing study aimed at addressing local housing needs, including market demands and strategies for future growth. The Planning Commission also discusses the introduction of a mobile…
Meeting Brief: February 27, 2025 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission
The Commission had a quick pet-friendly planning meeting as it addressed special exception use requests for two projects. The first was Rabbit Angels Rescue, where Suzanne Bennett seeks approval to establish a kennel for rabbits in a rural residential area.…
