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Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes September 22, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke of the gravel hauler issues from Aggregate Industries. It may happen that citations will be issued from our Zoning Enforcement Officer. Cynthia Richardson introduced herself as a Republican Precinct Delegate for Waterloo Township and can provide signs for […]
The Founders of Waterloo Area Historical Society (Part 3)
by Arlene Kaiser This is the conclusion of the three-part Founders article, which follows the September and October installments. The author believes this to be the most poignant and thought provoking of the three. Thomas Howlett grew up in Gregory, a dozen or more miles from the Village of Waterloo. His great grandparents on the […]
The Founders of the Waterloo Area Historical Society (Part 2)
by Arlene Kaiser The following is a continuation of the September article. There is so much to tell of these inspiring people who founded the Waterloo Area Historical Society that it was impossible to keep it to one article. Carl and Edna Burklund saw the potential of a real, working museum. In Harriet Beckwith’s words, […]
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP 9773 Mt. Hope ROAD MUNITH, MI 49259 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy Test for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waterloo Township Hall, 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes August 25, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to accept the consent agenda with changes to Treasurer’s report as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. Correspondence: None Old Business: Wendy gave a report on the Parks and Recreation meeting on August […]
Celebrating tractors at the Waterloo Farm Museum
by Arlene Kaiser Once again, the sound of hit-and-miss engines, tractors and trucks were heard during the annual Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show Aug. 8 and 9 at the Waterloo Farm Museum. Organizers weren’t sure they would be able to have an event at the museum this year, due to the restrictions on […]
The Founders of the Waterloo Area Historical Society (Part 1)
by Arlene Kaiser This is the first of a three-part series. The Waterloo Area Historical Society was the driving force behind the restoration of the Realy farmstead to become the Waterloo Farm Museum. As we look to the future with great concern, I’m taken back to our past. How our ancestors survived through illness, drought, […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Minutes June 23, 2020
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz, Morency. Public Comment: Peggy Beals stated that the Jake Brake signs were working. A lot less noise. Nate Glen asked the Board to reconsider their ordinance prohibiting the commercial growth of marihuana. He said he would be able to provide up to 30 jobs […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes May 26, 2020
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Kitley, McAlister, Walz. Absent: Morency. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from Walz to accept the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Absent: Morency. Motion carried. Correspondence: Lance reviewed information that came in from Clear Lake residents regarding Canadian geese issues. Lance motioned with […]
Museum in crisis. Waterloo Area Historical Society reaches out to community
The Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School have been historical fixtures in the Stockbridge community for 58 years. During that time, organizers have provided ongoing educational opportunities for over 1,200 schoolchildren a year and celebrated local history through seasonal events like Pioneer Day, the Antique Tractor Show, Blacksmith-Log Cabin Days, and Christmas on the […]