Economic forecast luncheon, Jan. 19
1/17/2012

      The Macomb County Chamber Alliance will hold the 2012 Economic Forecast and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 19.
       The alliance is comprised of the Macomb County, Anchor Bay, Eastpointe/Roseville, Richmond, Romeo/Washington and Sterling Heights chambers of commerce.
       Dr. Jim Jacobs will deliver the 2010 Economic Forecast covering his analysis on state and county trends, economic issues in Macomb County, and what lies ahead for 2012.
       The luncheon will be held at 11:30 p.m. at Zuccaro Banquets and Catering located at 46601 Gratiot, Chesterfield Township. For tickets or information, e-mail nicole@macombcountychamber.com or call (586) 493-7600.

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Drug awareness night, Jan. 19
1/17/2012

      The Northwest Macomb Prevention Coalition invites residents to learn about underground substance abuse trends and activities during a Parent Drug Awareness Forum.
       The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Krause Elementary School, located at 23900 Armada Center Road in Armada.
       Alcohol/Drug Recognition Expert Ken Krygel will display a plethora of items that people are using to get high or conceal drugs.
       Given the nature of the evening, students and children are not permitted.
       Questions regarding the event can be directed to Armada High School Assistant Principal Mark Gosciewski at (586) 784-2411.

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Romeo in need of three coaches
1/17/2012

      The Romeo High School Athletic Department is looking to hire three coaches — junior varsity softball, junior varsity baseball and varsity track (preferably with a sprinting background).
       All interested individuals should have experience as a player or coaching with a background and knowledge in the rules, strategies, skills and techniques of the sport along with being able to verbally and physically demonstrate and communicate them. They must enjoy working with high school age students and have a positive, motivating coaching style.
       Interested individuals need to submit a letter of interest detailing their experiences in coaching and in the sport. Letters are due at the Romeo High School Athletic Office by 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26.
       For information call (586) 281-1145.

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February ZBA, PC meetings cancelled
1/17/2012

      Washington Township's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Feb. 6 and its Planning Commission meeting for Feb. 9 have been cancelled, according to the WT supervisor's office.
       The next scheduled meeting for the ZBA is March 5 and for the Planning Commission is March 8.

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Bruce Twp serves up liquor licenses
1/10/2012

      Bruce Township made it a double when it came to handing out liquor licenses.
       Upon revealing the number of remaining liquor licenses had increased, the Bruce Township Board of Trustees approved of granting its final Class C licenses to two applicants at a special meeting held Jan. 4.
       The first, Dimitri's Steakhouse, was unanimously approved, while Times Square Restaurant was approved 4-1, with Clerk Susan Brockmann casting the dissenting vote.
       Each approval allows the process to go to the state, which then determines whether to grant a license or not. The process takes three to six months to complete.
       The township previously had one remaining license, which caused a number of debates on whether to distribute it.
       However, Supervisor Jim Tignanelli said while researching what other types of licenses are available for distribution, it was discovered that the State Liquor Control Commission had granted a second license to the township this year.

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Village District plan on Jan. 12
1/10/2012

      Those curious about Washington Township's Village District can attend a presentation this week.
       The township's planner and engineer will hold a presentation about the village district 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Township Municipal Building on Van Dyke, located north of 26 Mile Road.
       The presentation, to be held during the normal Planning Commission meeting, will be an overview of the current plan and will incorporate the widening of Van Dyke.

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No energy audit going on in WT
1/10/2012

      Residents should take precautions if approached by an individual claiming to be with DTE Energy.
       Washington Township officials report that residents have recently been approached by people claiming to be with DTE going door-to-door to conduct in-home energy audits.
       DTE Energy Spokesperson Scott Simons said DTE does have programs like this, but are currently not conducting them in the Romeo-Washington area.
       Simons said DTE Energy's employees and contractors should provide identification upon request. Residents can call 800 477-4747 to verify employees or projects in their area.
       Residents are advised to contact the Macomb County Sheriff's Office to report any suspicious activity.
      

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Police want info on bus vandals
1/10/2012

      The Romeo Police Department is looking for information regarding the theft of vehicle batteries from the Romeo Community Schools bus yard.
       Police Chief Greg Paduch said around 5:15 a.m. on Jan. 7 an unknown number of vandals cut a hole into the bus yard's fence along Durham Street and removed 52 batteries from 32 buses.
       Paduch said surveillance footage showed a white utility-type van and a male suspect walking through the lot. Details such as the value of the batteries and any possible motives were unknown as of Observer press deadline.
       Paduch said the department is working with the Warren Police Department since a similar incident occurred at Van Dyke Public Schools on Dec. 16.
       Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Romeo Police Department at (586) 752-3587.

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