Chesterfield Township

Chesterfield Township voters will decide on August 4 whether to approve a 10-year, 1-mill tax proposal to fund parks, recreation, and senior services improvements. The tax would generate $2.5 million annually, costing homeowners with a $100,000 taxable value $100 per year, with proposed upgrades including the community center, pickleball courts, and neighborhood parks. Residents are divided, with some supporting long-term community benefits and others opposing due to financial strain.

A heat wave is straining metro Detroit's power grid, causing outages in several neighborhoods. DTE Energy attributes the issues to high demand for air conditioning and is working on repairs, but residents face challenges without power or functioning generators.

New firefighter recruits in Chesterfield Township are undergoing a week-long training program in near 100-degree heat, with department leaders expressing safety concerns. Recruits face challenges with gear and simulations like using the Jaws of Life, while precautions such as additional personnel and hydration are implemented to mitigate risks.

Priority Waste CEO Aaron Johnson outlined a five-point recovery plan to address service failures and complaints in Southeast Michigan, including fleet expansion, staffing increases, and customer service improvements. The company has purchased 198 trucks and hired 41 new drivers as part of its efforts to restore reliability.

Kim Mathers turned herself in to a Macomb County court, leading to the cancellation of two bench warrants and rescheduling her sentencing for August 13. The court proceedings involve three hearings related to drunken driving cases, including a hit-and-run crash and an OWI arrest.

Kim Mathers missed her Wednesday sentencing for a February hit-and-run crash. She pleaded no contest in May to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene, and was later arrested for another intoxicated driving incident. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for June 24 related to the new charge.