The Belvidere Township Board appointed a new clerk on Thursday, but the reasons why were kept secret from the public as the board violated the Open Meetings Act by deliberating in closed session, despite a warning from the Daily News. Supervisor Leigh Murray was absent from the special meeting, so new Trustee Wayne Watts (who was just appointed in August) chaired the meeting. Also present were Treasurer Yolanda Lane and her son, Trustee Brent Dietrich.
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Belvidere Twp. Board violates Open Meetings Act, discusses clerk interviews in secret
Montcalm County commissioners approve prosecutor’s request, despite concerns
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a request to modify the prosecutor’s office despite continuing to voice concerns about expenses and how the office is being run.
Public hearing set for Pine Township lake tax increase request
When Mark and Mary Mitchell moved to Tacoma Lake in 2000, most of the buildings around the lake were cottages, used mostly by summer residents. The wear and tear on their private road was minimal.
Ionia County officials continue to debate Health Bar program
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday once again declined to second Commissioner Phillip Hesche’s motion to terminate the county’s contract with Health Bar, an on-site nurse available to county employees and their families at an annual cost of $141,426.
MCC Board wraps up summer tour with Howard City visit
In holding its final meeting of the summer season, the Montcalm Community College Board concluded its roadshow of visits this year with a dinner at the historic venue of The Forager.
Ionia city officials recommend regulating short-term rentals
The Ionia Planning Commission held a public hearing and then approved an ordinance Wednesday which will regulate short-term rentals within city limits, if it’s eventually approved by the city council.
Rep. Outman welcomes local first responder to 9-11 memorial ceremony
State Rep. Pat Outman, R-Six Lakes, welcomed Montcalm County Commissioner Jack Johnson of Greenville, who is also deputy chief of operations for the Grand Rapids Fire Department, to the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony in the House chamber on Thursday.
Summer work experience leads to employment for local youth
Submitted by West Michigan WorksWhen Jacey Darrow signed up for the Ascend Youth Summer Work Experience (WEX) program through West Michigan Works, she hoped to build confidence and gain real-world experience. Six weeks later, she landed a job with SoZo Coffee Roasting and a renewed sense of confidence.
GUEST VIEW: Public libraries belong to everyone. Let’s keep them that way
Walk into any public library in Michigan, and you’ll see it: a teenager curled up in the graphic novel section, a parent helping a child sound out their first words, an older adult using the computer to send an email to a grandchild. Different people, different needs, all sharing the same space.
TIM SKUBICK: A brief history of Michigan protests
The Michigan state capitol has a rich history of playing host to a long list of protest demonstrations including one recently featuring about 4000 road builders demanding a new road fix package. More on that after this.
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