Letter to the Editor
Letter regarding Border to Border Trail in Lima Township
(Publisher’s note: County Commissioner Kent Martinez-Kratz of Chelsea agreed to allow me to publish this letter.) Dear Washtenaw County Road Commissioners, Managing Director Townsend, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commissioners, and Parks Director Tetens: I am asking that the Washtenaw … Read more
Letter to the editor: bond referendum deadline concerns
Dear Editor: It has been rewarding to see certain actions taken to increase transparency of city government and those actions are highly respected and appreciated as it shows a willingness to allow citizens the opportunity to be more informed and … Read more
Letter to the Editor: support Catherman, Quilter for Chelsea Board of Education
(Publisher’s note: Friday, Nov. 4 is the last day Chelsea Update will run election-related letters to the editor.) Dear Editor: We are writing to strongly endorse two of the candidates running for our school board, Susie Catherman and Shawn Quilter. … Read more
Letter to the editor: vote for Elaine Bater as Lima Township clerk on Aug. 2
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the residents of Lima Township: We are writing to endorse the current Clerk of Lima Township, Elaine Bater – in her bid to retain her job during the August 2, 2016 election. … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Support Tom McKernan for Sylvan Township Supervisor
Dear Editor: As members of the Sylvan Township Board, we are proud to try to do what’s best for the township. That includes cooperating with each other and working well as a team. What’s missing from our team is a … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for your support
To the members of Chelsea Chamber of Commerce: Thank you for your 16 years of acting as the fiscal agent for the Chelsea Farmers Market. Under your leadership, we were able to build a solid foundation, and grow into a … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for supporting Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear Editor: Chelsea Community Cares would like to thank all of the businesses that helped make our 2nd annual Chelsea Teacher Appreciation Week so fantastic! Many thanks to Global Marketplace, Cottage Inn, Just Imagine, Jet’s Pizza, Mike’s Deli and Thompson’s … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Please support the May 3 millage proposals
There are two millage proposals on the May 3 ballot that affect education in our school district. A Sinking Fund renewal and a Special Education Millage increase. As past Presidents of the Chelsea School District’s Board of Education, we are … Read more
Letter to the editor: Chelsea Chamber encourages you to vote yes on WISD millage
Dear Editor: At their March 17, 2016 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) unanimously voted to support the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) 2016 Special Education Millage proposal. The WISD proposal will be … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Chelsea Schools sinking fund millage
Dear Editor: At their March 17, 2016 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) unanimously voted to support the Chelsea School District Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal. This proposal will be on the May … Read more
Letter to the Editor : Don’t change Sunday activities policy in schools
Dear Editor: The Chelsea School District Board of Education is currently conducting one of its regular reviews of district policies. They are presently considering a potential change in policy 7510.01, regarding Sunday activities. It currently states “In order to encourage … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Safety during a funeral
By Jean Vargas Recently, a dear friend’s husband died. While planning the funeral, someone offered to watch the house during the funeral service. Initially, the wife felt this wasn’t necessary. After talking to several others, she became aware of two … Read more