Politics & Government

5 Things You Need to Know: Public Safety Millage Consideration, Budget Meeting, Hydrant Flushing

The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees will consider placing a public safety millage on the Nov. 8 ballot Monday at Town Hall.

1. The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees will consider a public safety millage for the Nov. 8 ballot this year at its at the on Monday. The current rate of 3.14 mills expires with the 2011 levy for the 2012 budget, and plans to renew or increase the rate were discussed last summer before the board voted in August 2010 to put off consideration for that time. The board will also consider requests for approval of fireworks displays and a permit application process to allow work in the community by the film industry. The agenda for the meeting, which begins at 6:45 p.m., is available online.

2. The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education will hold a to consider ratifying a proposed contract between the district and its teachers union at on Monday. Members of the West Bloomfield Education Association voted last week to that includes a 5 percent pay cut, increased health care contributions and a step freeze in the second year of the contract. A originally scheduled for Tuesday will directly precede the study session, which begins at 6 p.m.

3. Customers may experience discolored water due to weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the rest of June. notes that running cold water will assist in clearing the lines and advises to avoid running loads of laundry until the water is clear. A sectioned area map with flushing time frames is available at the water and sewer department office between 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For additional information, call the department at 248-451-4784.

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4. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will waive all fishing fees Saturday, and West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation plans to take advantage by hosting a special at There will be hands-on instruction, fishing games, a limited number of pools available and free hot dogs and light refreshments. The event is free, but you must RSVP by calling 248-451-1900 or by visiting the Parks and Recreation website. The event begins at 5 p.m.

5. The will honor retiring dean and history teacher Jerry Gutman after 10 years at the school with a . Gutman came to FJA after 41 years in the Oak Park School District, and organizers are asking friends, family and fans to share a memory online prior to the ceremony, which begins at 3:30 p.m.

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