Sylvan Township
Letter to Editor: Please support CAFA Millage Renewal on May Ballot
Dear Editor: Just before Christmas of 2021, my mom passed away. Throughout the year before that, the Chelsea Area Fire Authority answered a number of calls to her home. They were always the first on the scene. They handled every … Read more
Recent Obituary: George Arthur Merkel
George Arthur Merkel of Chelsea, age 93, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Chelsea Retirement Community. George was born on June 6, 1929, to Joseph and Florence (Latreille Doll) Merkel in a farmhouse across from the present-day Chrysler Proving Ground. … Read more
Feb. 27: Rep. Kathy Schmaltz Invites Residents to Zou Zou’s Café to Chat
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Christina Doerr for the information in this story.) Michigan State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz invites residents to sit down and chat on Monday, Feb. 27 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Zou Zou’s Café and Coffee Bar, … Read more
A Chelsea Gardener Finishes Her Seventh Rain Garden
By Susan Beecher As a long-time gardener, it isn’t surprising that I have many gardens. But seven rain gardens? How did I go down the road so far? And am I glad I did? Yes – my property has more … Read more
Reminder: Public Input Session for Western Washtenaw Service Center in Chelsea Jan. 31
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Roy Atkinson for the information in this story.) Everyone is invited to attend the county’s Western Washtenaw service center public input session on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Chelsea City … Read more
Kennedy, Nimke Win Races in Sylvan Township
Current Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy and current Township Clerk Amanda Nimke, both Democrats, won their races Tuesday according to unofficial results from Washtenaw County. Kennedy had 1,226 votes to challenger Scott Cooper‘s 827 votes in the supervisor race, while … Read more
Oct. 26: St. Louis Center Trunk or Treat Event
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Wendy Zielen for the information in this story.) St. Louis Center, located in Sylvan Township, will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5-8 p.m. The community is invited … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Support Kathleen Kennedy for Sylvan Township Supervisor
Dear Editor: I don’t see any yard signs for Kathleen Kennedy for Sylvan Township supervisor. She just focuses on her work and representing the people of Sylvan Township. So, I wanted to speak up about what a great Supervisor she is … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Support Amanda Nimke for Sylvan Clerk
Dear Editor: I am writing to support Amanda Nimke for Sylvan Township Clerk. As reflected in her performance since being appointed Deputy Clerk and currently as Clerk serving out Ms. Kennedy’s term, Nimke brings experience to the position. Prior to … Read more
Oct. 7: Cavanaugh Lake Road Closure for Resurfacing
Cavanaugh Lake Road between Pierce Road and the City of Chelsea in Sylvan Township will be closed for resurfacing beginning Friday. The work is expected to take two weeks to be completed according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. However, … Read more