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Township amends marijuana growing rules

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Members of the Sumpter ing the current marijuana licens- interruption. If they shut down
Township Board of Trustees ing with current township zon- The ordinances will affect for any amount of time, and then
unanimously approved changes ing.” reopen, it would have to be in a
to local ordinances governing The changes will restrict the any new commercial growers light industrial zone,” he said.
zoning for the growing of mari- growing of marijuana in the in Sumpter Township. A decision by the Michigan
juana. township for commercial purpos- State Supreme Court allows
The changes to the local ordi- es to areas zoned as light indus- municipalities to regulate loca-
nances were recommended to trial. The changes will not affect place for provisioning centers we would consider them legal tions of marijuana growing
the board of trustees by members current commercial growers or but the Michigan Townships under MMA,” Oddy explained in through zoning regulations.
of the township planning com- those growing marijuana under Association recommended a response to a question from Discussion of the amend-
mission in an effort to reconcile the Michigan Marijuana Act change to ensure compliance Trustee Peggy Morgan about the ments took place at planning
the local ordinances with state (MMA) in their primary resi- with all state laws. Oddy effect on current commercial commission meetings and at
regulations, explained Trustee dence. The ordinances will affect explained that the ordinance growers. three public meetings. A public
Matt Oddy, who also serves on any new commercial growers in amendment does not restrict Township attorney Rob Young hearing on the matter took place
the planning commission. He Sumpter Township. caregivers growing at homes or said commercial operations in December.
explained that the recommenda- Oddy explained that the current commercial operations. would remain within the law “as Trustee Don LaPorte was
tion was “in the spirit of match- township had ordinances in “If they are already operating long as they continue without excused from the meeting.
Call home

Wayne police collect used

cell phones for servicemen

Wayne police are collecting Cell Phones for Soldiers
used or broken cellular tele- was founded by teens Robbie
phones to help those serving and Brittany Bergquist from
in the armed forces stay in Norwell, MA, with $21. Since
contact with their families. then, the registered 501c3 non-
The phone collection is a part- profit organization has raised
nership with a non-profit almost $2 million in donations
organization called Cell and distributed more than
Phones for Soldiers. 500,000 prepaid calling cards
Cell Phones for Soldiers to service men Used or dam-
representatives sends the bro- aged cell phone can be
ken or used cellular phones to dropped off at the Wayne
ReCellular which recycles Police Department 24 hours a
them. day or at any City of Wayne
ReCellular pays Cell government building during
Phones for Soldiers for the normal business hours.
used cell telephones which For more information
then purchases pre-paid about the program and its Welcome to Wayne
phone cards for service men benefits to our troops, see the
and women stationed abroad. website Cell Phones for Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong, right, was on hand to welcome new Ofc. Raquel Ogarek to the depart-
The pre-paid phone cards pro- Troops. ment during the Feb. 15 meeting of the city council when she took her official oath of service. Ogarek
vide the service men and The Wayne Police joined the Wayne force after serving for three years with the Westland Police Department where she was
women with one hour of cell Department is located at also an advisor to the police Explorers program in the city.
time to talk to their families. 33701 Michigan Ave. in Wayne.
Township employee earns association certification

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Dawn Hadyniak, an election 2018, but the COVID pandemic tain her certification.
specialist in Sumpter Township extended the usual 3-year pro- The certification program was She must now continue
Clerk Esther Hurst's office, was gram for all candidates. She launched in January of 2014 to
recently awarded the Michigan earned her official designation encourage city, township and vil- to obtain education points
Professional Municipal Clerk from the state association last lage clerks to seek continuing to maintain her certification.
designation by the Michigan year after completing all the education specifically related to
Association of Municipal Clerks. requirements including 120 the duties of their offices, accord-
Hadyniak, who has been with hours of educational program- ing to a prepared statement from essential for municipal clerks to face of constant legislative
the township for 5 years, began ming. She must now continue to the organization. The group provide informed, quality leader- change and increased demands
studying for the certification in obtain education points to main- believes a focus on education is ship for their communities in the on public servants.
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Training sessions for the SKYWARN sessions are open to the public. He
volunteer severe weather spotter pro- explained that this year, Huron TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER
gram have been scheduled for 6 p.m. Township officials have inquired about
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 6 at Sumpter Township Hall, noted joining Sumpter training in an effort to 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET
Assistant Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush qualify for SKYWARN certification for
during a recent meeting. early warning of weather-related emer- The Sumpter Township Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Board Room, 23480 Sumpter
Road, Belleville, MI 48111 at;
Sumpter Township is certified under gencies.
the SKYWARN criteria and the training There is no cost for the training. 6:00 pm, Tuesday
March 8th, 2022
(immediately preceding the Township Board Meeting)
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Regarding the 2022-2023 Operating Budget and related information.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
March 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM NATURE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Offices, 44405 Six Mile Road, to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to attend, express opinions, ask
Northville, MI 48168 to consider a special land use request to construct a new childcare center on the northwest corner of 6 Mile questions, and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
& Beck Roads, Parcel # 77 032 99 0017 004 and 77 032 99 0017 005.
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at Sumpter
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans will be available for view- Township, 23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111.
ing at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the
Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day on Esther Hurst
the above meeting.
Clerk
Township of Sumpter
Matt Wilk, Vice Chair
Planning Commission
Published: The Eagle, February 24, 2022
Posted: February 24, 2022 ST0100 - 030322 2.5 x 3.443
Publish: March 3, 2022 NT0174 - 030322 2.5 x 2.084
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Township of Sumpter 2022 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DATES
2022
March Board of Review The Northville Township 2022 Board of Review will conduct hearings on the following dates for appeals from citizens, regard-
ing the 2022 assessment, at the Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road. All appeals are by appointment and can be in-
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP. person or submitted in writing. Letters of appeal must be received by March 17, 2022 by 8:00 p.m. Postmarks are not
THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING AT THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 23480 accepted. Please call (248) 348-5811 to schedule an appointment.
SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Tuesday March 08, 2022 9:00 am Organizational Meeting
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 4:30 PM Organizational Meeting
Appointment Dates for Hearing:
Monday, March 14th, 2022 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Appointments
Monday March 14, 2022 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 16th , 2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Appointments
Tuesday March 15, 2022 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
All hearings are by appointment only and must be accompanied by a petition form. Please call one of the numbers below for an
appointment. Petitions are available at the Sumpter Township Supervisors Office or download a petition for at Thursday March 17, 2022 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
www.michigan.gov/treasury: click on forms: type in form number L-4035.
All persons protesting their assessment must complete a petition (form L-4035) which can be obtained at Northville Township
Written appeals are accepted as well and must be accompanied by a petition form and received in the assessing department by Hall or on the Township website www.twp.northville.mi.us under Assessing, click on Board of Review Assessment Information
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm. No postmarks are accepted. Mail petitions to: Sumpter Township Board of Review or at www.michigan.gov/treasury under forms.
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2022 are as follows:
Hardship/poverty exemptions are accepted as well. Please call the assessing department for more information on this exemption.
Agricultural………….50.00%
Any questions regarding the Board of Review, contact the Supervisor's Office at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2229, or the Assessing Commercial………….48.66%
Department, Tuesdays & Thursday at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2236. Industrial…………….49.82%
Residential………….48.71%
Posted: February 8, 2022 Timber-Cutover…….50.00%
Published: The Eagle - Associated Papers Developmental.........50.00%
February 17th, 2022 Personal Property….50.00%
February 24th, 2022
March 3rd, 2022
Roger Lundberg
Esther Hurst Clerk
Clerk
Sumpter Township ST0099 - 003322 2.5 x 4.187 Publish: February 17, 24 and March 3, 2022 NT0170 - 022422 2.5 x 4.276