Kevin Meerschaert

2 days ago | wemu.org | Kevin Meerschaert

After a marathon meeting that ended just before 2 AM, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners gave preliminary approval Thursday morning to the creation of an Office of Aging Services. A Director of Aging Services will be hired to oversee the department and the distribution of funds raised through the Older Persons Millage. An annual allocation of at least $200,000 will go to qualified Senior Centers. Commissioner Jason Maciejewski says that should be an exceptional benefit.

2 days ago | wemu.org | Kevin Meerschaert

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer ran into a buzzsaw on Wednesday while addressing County Commissioners about her office’s budget and transparency. Dyer butted heads with several commissioners on some of her funding choices, but particularly that she now wants more dollars to go to her department from the Public Safety and Mental Health Millage. They say that contradicts what she said during the campaign. Dyer says then she didn’t have a clear picture of her budget, and we should move on.

2 days ago | wemu.org | Kevin Meerschaert

The ribbon was cut on Wednesday for the Senior Center in Manchester. If Opening Day is any indication, the center will be a great success. The room behind Manchester City Hall could use a couple of coats of paint, but it didn't bother the seniors from the area who have been waiting for such a place for years. Pat Vailliencourt is the center's director. She says they will be putting it to good use.

3 days ago | wemu.org | Kevin Meerschaert

One of the main goals of the draft Comprehensive Use Plan is to spur economic and residential growth in Ann Arbor. But such growth could bring infrastructure problems. Demands on Ann Arbor’s current water utility infrastructure are expected to be exceeded by current and possible future growth. Public Services Chief of Staff Skye Stewart told the Planning Commission on Tuesday they are conducting studies to get more details. “There are major constraints on the source water side.

3 days ago | wemu.org | Kevin Meerschaert

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight starts the process of creating an Office of Aging Services as it takes its meeting on the road to Manchester. In the wake of the Older Persons Millage passing last November, the county is planning on creating the office, hiring a director and establishing framework and operations policy. Commissioner Jason Maciejewski says he sees the office as a focal point for senior services in the county.