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Carol Strahler Chosen Sylvan Township Citizen of the Year

Whether it’s helping create floral beauty in the downtown Chelsea flower beds or teaching visitors about frog calls in Waterloo Recreation Area, Sylvan Township resident Carol Strahler enjoys volunteering in her community. At the March 5 board meeting, her many … Read more

Early Voting Information Mailed to County Voters

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Edward Golembiewski for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County voters were recently sent a postcard by USPS mail that informs them of their early voting sites and hours of availability for elections to … Read more

Sylvan Township Looking for Board Volunteers

Sylvan Township has or will have vacancies for members and/or alternates on its Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Review. If you are interested in any of these positions, you are asked to fill out the form … Read more

Chelsea State Bank’s Teresa Beegle Receives Rising Star Award

Chelsea State Bank’s Compliance Officer, Teresa Beegle recently received the Rising Star Award from the Community Bankers of Michigan (CBM) at its annual convention. Community Bank leaders were able to nominate an employee whose achievements in banking and community involvement … Read more

Oct. 10: Road Closure Cavanaugh Lake Road and Cleveland Street

WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 10 WHERE: Intersection of Cavanaugh Lake Rd and Cleveland St in the City of Chelsea WHY: Permit work: railroad crossing maintenance BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, Amtrak will close the Intersection of Cavanaugh Lake Road and Cleveland Street in the … Read more

Sylvan Culvert Replacement Project Delayed

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has delayed the culvert replacement project on Old US 12 Rd between Liebeck Rd and Sylvan Rd in Sylvan Township due to traffic impacts with the official detour.   Amtrak is performing work at the … Read more

Reminder: Aug. 5 Vermont Cemetery Annual Meeting

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Stephanie Heim for the information in this story.) The Vermont Cemetery Annual Meeting will be held Saturday Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Cemetery Corner of M-52 and Jerusalem.  All property owners invited.

Sylvan Township Road Closure: Fahrner Road

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY WHEN: Monday, July 31, 2023 WHERE: Fahrner Rd, at the railroad crossing, between Kalmbach Rd and Old US-12 in Sylvan Township WHY: Permit work: railroad maintenance BACKGROUND: On Monday, July 31, 2023, Amtrak will close Fahrner Rd, at the railroad crossing, … Read more