New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news of this past week.
Miss the latest local headlines this past week? New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news for you:
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin and Congresswoman Candice Miller, who each represent Macomb County communities, share their opposing responses to the actions in Washington D.C.
Sharing their opposing views to The Patients' Rights Repeal Act, Sander Levin and Candice Miller argued their opinions on the controversial debate through public statements this week. Levin and Miller each represent Metro Detroit communities, including several that span throughout Macomb County. The House majority voted Thursday to repeal Obamacare—formally known as the Affordable Care Act. Many expect it will not pass in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin, a Democrat, made the following statement on the House floor in opposition to the 37th ObamaCare repeal vote, his office announced Thursday: "I rise today in opposition to The Patients’ Rights Repeal Act. This vote is more than just a …
The Marketplace Fairness Act was approved this week in the U.S. Senate, and is headed to the Republican-controlled U.S. House for consideration. Both Michigan's senators voted for the bill, which would require merchants to collect state taxes on internet
Michigan's U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both Democrats, voted in support of a bill that requires merchants to collect state sales taxes for online purchases. The Marketplace Fairness Act passed the U.S. Senate 69-27 on Monday. Next up, the legislation goes to the GOP-led House. President Barack Obama has previously said he supports the bill. Supporters say the bill would level the paying field for traditional local retailers and collect much needed tax revenue for state. Opponents, including anti-tax activists and retailers, say it will be overly burdensome on small businesses and would effectively result in a tax increase. Neither Levin nor Stabenow issued public statements after Monday's vote explaining their support of the…
5:38 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
I wish that would work. I don't believe that it would encourage more thoughtful posts. How would it be monitored or managed it? People have to want to make a difference. There are two choices we all make--will this help the discussion or will it hurt the discussion? I know what I choose, yet I am unable to control what others choose. more ›
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news of this past week.
Miss the latest headlines in and around town? Here's a rundown of some of the top stories from this past week:
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The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 13 at Municipal Offices on Sugarbush.
Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting May 13 to discuss police finances in Municipal Offices. The meeting pertains to the 2014 police budget, according to the agenda. Township officials have been weighing options for the police department in light of voter rejection of a tax hike proposal last November. Supervisor Michael Lovelock previously said as many as 14 police employees would be laid off to combat the looming deficit. After criticism of the plan, a 90-day moratorium was placed on the staff reductions while a committee, composed of community members, explored alternatives. However, a board majority rejected the committee's proposal for limited police layoffs in mid-April.
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7:26 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Well if they would just fire a few select detectives i know of and probably the chief of police too.. then maybe to some reorganizing they might be able to operate within the budget they already have. It couldn't hurt to start there. more ›
One lane of traffic on the ramp from eastbound I-94 to westbound I-696 will remain closed for another week for continuing construction work.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the left lane of the existing two-lane ramp from eastbound I-94 to westbound I-696 will remain closed for at least one additional week. Crews are repairing a faulty drainage structure in the left lane, according to a release. The right lane of the ramp continues to remain open during the repair work.
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New Baltimore’s “Make New Baltimore Your Destination” effort was among several honored by the Michigan Municipal League.
A fire April 17 in the Old County Building caused extensive damage and will force the closure of the building Monday.
The Old County Building in Mount Clemens will remain closed until further notice following an Aprll 17 fire. The blaze caused extensive damage to the county's information services, which were based in the building, according to county officials. According to a story in the Macomb Daily, the building houses the Register of Deeds, the Finance Department, the IT Department, the Human Resources Department and the Facilities and Operations Department. These departments have been relocated to due to the blaze. "We are hopeful to have full services restored by the end of this week," said Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel, in a release. "We ask the public to be patient with us as we relocate and restore our IT, internet and phone systems. …
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news of the week.
Miss the latest local headlines from this past week? Here's a rundown of the top stories in town:
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Students from L'Anse Creuse Middle School South joined Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel to remove trash along Jefferson, have a little fun and kick off the Adopt-A-County Road Program.
Nearly 50 L'Anse Creuse Middle School South students took to Jefferson Tuesday to remove trash along Jefferson and help Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel kick off the Adopt-A-County Road Program. The students were also joined by school and local officials in the program "which encourages residents, businesses and other organizations of Macomb County to clean up local roadways and enhance the area’s curb appeal," according to a release. Officials hope residents, businesses and organizations reach a goal of having 1,000 miles of county roadway adopted. For more information about the program, or to adopt a road, visit the 1,000 Mile Challenge website.
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3:52 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The best thing that could have been done was medicare at age 55, that of course was turned down. But Jean you are right on the money. more ›