Williamstown Township

WILLIAMSTON AREA COMMUNITY INFORMATION

	COMMUNITY LINKS
	Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce
	Capital Area District Library
	Williamston Museum
	Williamston Community Library Foundation
	Williamston Theatre

Township Board Releases Report

The independent attorney's report on improper and unsubstantiated allegations by Clerk Dahlstrom against the Supervisor Martin and former Clerk Davis

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the Township Board received the report prepared by Attorney David Otis, who was hired to investigate Clerk Howard Dahlstrom's allegations of fraud and wrongdoing. Immediately after receiving the report in closed session, the Board passed a motion to make the report public, and Mr. Otis gave a brief verbal report.

His report concludes, “we find no basis for the allegations made by Mr. Dahlstrom and he has provided no evidence to support those allegations.”

To read the report download each page using these links: First page, second page, third page, fourth page, fifth page, sixth page, seventh page, eighth page, ninth page,tenth page, eleventh page.

NATURAL BEAUTY ROADS

Michigan Public Act 451 of 1994 authorizes the Natural Beauty Roads program which identifies and preserves in a natural, essentially undisturbed condition, certain county-local roads. County road commissions are empowered to dedicate these roads (not collector or primary roads) as Natural Beauty Roads.

At least twenty-five landowners in the Township, not only residents of the road, may apply by petition to the Ingham County Road Commission for such designation. To qualify as a natural beauty road, the road must have outstanding natural features along its borders, including native trees and other native vegetation such as shrubs and wildflowers, and open areas with scenic or natural vistas which set the road apart as being unique and distinct.

Within six months of receiving petitions from concerned township residents, the Road Commission must hold a public hearing to consider the designation, and announce its decision within thirty days of the hearing. We would like to work with you to designate a road. If interested in working on this project, Contact Clerk Cindy Davis for a sample petition and more information.

I Hear Music

The Williamston Area Beautification Fund proudly presents a new project to build a Band Shell in McCormick Park. There will be weekly summer concerts, plays, dance recitals, summer reading programs and availability for weddings and other special events.

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY: You can help to make the McCormick Park Band Shell a reality. Volunteers are needed to help "spread the word," provide building talents, and to help raise funds. Please consider joining a team of community members who are already involved in the "I Hear Music" project.

Volunteer Committees include: Project Administration; Fund Raising; Building Construction; Landscaping; Publicity; Ongoing Usage. If you have any questions or comments, please contact one of the members: Helen Reed (Band Shell Chairperson) - 655-4255; Ann O'Connor (WABF President) - 655-8221; Tom Clay (WABF Treasurer) - 655-1545.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MAILBOX

Mailboxes must conform to U.S. Postal Service regulations and follow standards set by the Ingham County Road Commission.

LOCATION

On paved roads, the roadside face of the box must be offset the width of the shoulder plus 8 inches.
On gravel roads, the roadside face of the box must be 8 inches from the edge of the roadway.
When a mailbox is located at an intersection, the box must be a minimum of 100 ft. beyond the center of the intersection in the direction of the postal route. If traffic at the intersection exceeds 400 vehicles per day, the distance must be increased by 200 ft.

STRUCTURE

Mailboxes must be constructed of sheet metal or plastic with weight not to exceed 11 lbs.
Newspaper boxes may be mounted below the Mailbox on the side of the mailbox support.
A single 4x4 inch square or 4 inch diameter wooden post, or light gage pipe with a strength no greater than 2inch standard steel pipe must be embedded no more than 24 inches in the ground.

If you have other concerns regarding your mailbox, please contact the Ingham County Road Commission at 1-800-968-9733, 517-676-9722 or www.inghamcrc.org.