January, 2023: PFAS in fish — MDHHS releases “Eat Safe Fish” guides annually in the Spring and emergency advisories as needed. Michigan’s Areas of Concern has identified 43 places in our Great Lakes Region that had severe, long-term environmental problems. Get to know more here. Have questions about the recent advisory and the ongoing investigation … Continue reading PFAS Update – January 2023
Planning Commission Meeting & Public Hearing Agenda January 23, 2023 Continue reading
Ross Township Board Meeting Agenda for January 17, 2023 Continue reading
Planning Commission Notice of Meeting and Public Hearing on Special Land Use Request: January 23, 2023 Continue reading
January 16, 2023 — The offices of Ross Township will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of his service, I am sharing a quote about serving others: “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have … Continue reading Holiday January 16, 2023
Consumers Energy is trimming trees and brush in accordance with their standards to increase reliability in the area indicated on the map. The project will encompass parts of multiple townships. Residents will receive a postcard letting them know of the upcoming project. See below for line clearing standards: https://www.consumersenergy.com/company/trees-and-power-lines#expect>https://www.consumersenergy.com/company/trees-and-power-lines#expect https://www.consumersenergy.com/-/media/CE/Documents/forestry/share-the-space-brochure.ashx?la=en&hash=A242C909B885EF54C94B75EF2941B087>https://www.consumersenergy.com/-/media/CE/Documents/forestry/share-the-space-brochure.ashx?la=en&hash=A242C909B885EF54C94B75EF2941B087 CONSUMERS ENERGY Continue reading Line Clearing Project
Township Board Special Meeting 12.29.22 Continue reading
Special Weather Statement December 21, 2022 from Office of Emergency Management Ross Township Holiday Hours December 21, 2022 Continue reading
ZBA Public Hearing, January 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm Continue reading ZBA Public Hearing
Ross Township offices will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Monday December 26th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Ross Township. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Continue reading Ross Township Holiday Hours
Looks like it is going to be a very white Christmas this weekend. Be prepared early! Merry Christmas Ross Township! Continue reading Special Weather Statement
Special Board Meeting December 22, 2022 @ 5:30 pm Continue reading Special Board Meeting
Jim Lauderdale is retiring from Ross Township as Planning Commission Chairman and Zoning Board of Appeals member. Chair Lauderdale has invested 20 years of servant leadership to our township. Stop in from 2-4pm Monday, December 12th for light refreshment and congratulate him on his achievement. Continue reading Retirement Appreciation Open House!
The Ross-Augusta Fire Board meeting scheduled for December is cancelled. Planning Commission meeting Agenda for December 19, 2022 Continue reading Updated Meeting Notices:
Special Planning Commission Meeting December 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm Continue reading Special Planning Commission Meeting
Want to know more about what EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) and Kalamazoo Health and Community Services Department are doing to respond to the threat of PFAS? You can sign up for updates on a variety of environmental topics HERE North 34th Street, Richland Township, Kalamazoo County – A History How does PFAS Cycle … Continue reading Kalamazoo County PFAS Water Response
Ross Township Board Agenda Tuesday November 15, 2022 6:00 pm Continue reading Regular Township Board Meeting Agenda
The Ross Township Board has been aware of PFAS monitoring in Richland Township for years. We remain in close contact with EGLE and the Health Department about their own groundwater monitoring wells in the Delmar/Littlefield area. I’ve had very thorough telephone conversations with EGLE and the Health Department occurring over several days since I was … Continue reading WATER TESTING IN ROSS TOWNSHIP
January 23, 2023 — Planning Commission Meeting & Public Hearing 6:00 PM Continue reading Upcoming Meetings
Special Ross Augusta Fire Board Agenda November 10, 2022 12:00pm Continue reading Special Meeting
Final Candidate write-in list Continue reading Election Update
The Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting and public hearing November 14, 2022 @ 6:00pm. Continue reading Special Planning Commission Meeting
Are you interested in zoning in our community, and being part of reviewing and approving Site Plan applications and Special Land Use requests? The Planning Commission is an independent decision-making body separate from the Ross Township Board of Directors. Applicants must possess genuine interest in zoning and planning matters in Ross Township and be willing … Continue reading Planning Commission Vacancy
Sherman Lake Sewer Connection Project has a new update from Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority. October 18, 2022 Continue reading Sherman Lake Sewer Connection Update