Milton Township, MI

June 2013 Township Newsletter

The June-July 2013 Township Newsletter is now being printed and mailed to residents. An "advance copy" is available for viewing by following this link: June-July 2013 Newsletter

Township "OPEN HOUSE" Event, Sat. June 22, 2013

Our OPEN HOUSE event will be held on Sat.June 22^nd from 9am to 1pm.This event will host a “drop-in” discussion with our building architect to discuss the township’s upcoming township hall building project. We will have renderings and floor plans showing the proposed building for the public to review. We will also be asking for opinions as to what the public would like to see in our 5-year park plan. This is the first of a few meetings to develop our public park for Milton Township. We want their input as to what they would like to see (basketball courts, walking paths, soccer fields, etc…). The township is developing a plan so that we can go and obtain park grants to fund the township’s vision. The assessor’s office will also be available to answer questions on assessments and the township’s assessing project. This project was approved with the idea of protecting resident’s values by making sure they match 50% of real market value. With some of the devaluation in the market, we want to make sure that this is reflective in the assessments. If anyone has questions and concerns, please have them come and take a few minutes to talk with the assessor’s office. Smith Chapel will also be having an open house during this time. Come and see Milton’s historical building. I highly encourage you to at least stop by. Your ideas and suggestions will help shape the projects and future of the township. Sincerely,

Robert Benjamin, Supervisor, Milton Township, Cass County, (269) 262-0111

Board of Trustee Mtg Packets - Monday 6/17/2013 BOT Meeting

The Board Packet for the Mon June 17, 2013 regular Board of Trustees Meeting is now available for download by following this link: BP_061713 NOTE: Allow time for download. This is the 21st consecutive meeting we have posted the Board Packets in advance of a Regular B.O.T. Meeting, so that we can keep our residents and interested parties fully informed.

OPEN HOUSE - SMITH's CHAPEL - 6/22/13

The SMITH's CHAPEL summer Open House will be held June 22, 2013 from 9AM until 1PM, at the chapel on Redfield Street. ...READ MORE...

Cass County Concealed Weapon Permits

A Concealed Pistol Permit, made of hard plastic that will fit neatly into a wallet, has become available from the Cass County Clerk’s Office. The smaller, more durable permit, replaces the larger laminated paper card which the clerk’s office has issued for many years. A new digital process means that applicants or existing permit holders need not produce a photo for copying onto the permit, according to Monica Kennedy, Cass County Clerk. Instead, the applicant or card holder is photographed at the clerk’s office, and either his or her photo as well as the signature are digitally applied.

For new applicants, there is a $105 charge for the application and a $10 charge for the photo service. Existing card holders can exchange their old cards for new ones for the $10 photo and card fee. CONTACT:

Monica Kennedy, Cass County Clerk 269-445-4464

Louis Csokasy, Cass County Administrator

Dispose of Your Unwanted Prescription or Over the Counter Drugs Safely

Wanted: Old or undesired prescription and over the counter drugs. The Cass County Sheriff's Office is now providing a permanent drop box as a way to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medications, vitamins, and other supplements. Sorry, liquids, patches, sharps or lancets cannot be accepted. The drop box is located at: Cass County Sheriff's Office, 321 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

EMERGENCY/STORM WARNING SIREN

Milton Township recently installed an EMERGENCY/STORM WARNING SIREN. The siren is mounted on a pole, just south of the Town Hall Building. The siren will help notify residents of severe storms and other emergencies. The new Warning Siren will be "tested" on the first saturday of each month at 12-Noon. If the siren is heard at any other time, seek shelter and tune into radio/television stations for more information.