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Thomas Caplis, Sylvan Township zoning inspector, and Christine Ostrowski, the township receptionist, have resigned their jobs in the township. Both have resigned effective Nov. 19 said Supervisor Bob Lange. Ostrowski has been the township receptionist for 11 years, and Caplis … Read more
I would like to thank all the people who worked, supported, and voted for me in the recent Sylvan Township supervisor’s election. I am very appreciative, and will never forget the many kindnesses afforded me the last few months. Bob … Read more
Voters in Chelsea and the townships of Sylvan, Lima and Lyndon overwhelmingly approved the Chelsea Area Fire Authority millage, 5,049 votes to 3,031 votes, respectively, according to unofficial election results. The 5-year, 1.8 mil tax levy was approved by Chelsea … Read more
Republican Scott Cooper will be the new supervisor of Sylvan Township and will take office on Nov. 20 after he defeated current Supervisor Bob Lange, who ran as an Independent, 905 votes to 731 votes, according to unofficial results. In … Read more
Chelsea City Council Member Frank Hammer has dusted off an old proposal that could provide a starting point in helping Sylvan Township deal with its debt-ridden water system. Hammer has been a long-time member of the city’s ad hoc committee, … Read more
Four volunteers from the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) spent a recent Sunday morning as part of a special study group measuring water quality by testing its conductivity in a small section of Mill Creek in Sylvan Township. The Mill … Read more
Cavanaugh Lake Road, between Pierce and Garvey roads, is expected to be closed for a road work on Monday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept.11, so seek alternate routes. There will be a culvert replacement, milling and patching taking place on … Read more
The Michigan State Police have a new five-year contract with Sylvan Township to use portions of Township Hall as a substation and to park 15 vehicles in the lot at 18027 Old US-12 The agreement, which costs the state police … Read more
A recount of the Aug. 8 Sylvan Township 4.4 mill tax levy, which was approved by seven votes, did not take place Tuesday, Sept. 4, when it was determined by the Board of Canvassers that the ballot bags were incorrectly … Read more
As Chelsea, Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, and Sylvan township voters head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, they are reminded that unlike the general election, once you’ve voted for a candidate in a political party, who must stick to … Read more
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board voted 4-1 to approve a resolution that asks voters of the authority district – the City of Chelsea, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships — to renew a 1.8 mill tax levy for five years. … Read more
Lima Township is looking for a Zoning Administrator and Ordinance Enforcement Officer. The position is part-time including a minimum of six hours in the office and other hours as required. The township offices are located in the same building as … Read more
Sylvan Township will soon have a new and unusual business – Elite Arms, Inc., a manufacturer’s rep for defense-related products – which will move into the former Thomas J. Tuttle property at 18600 Old US-12. Elite Arms, Inc. “specializes in … Read more