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OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EMS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICES WITH THE BEST RESPONSE TIME OF ANY DEPARTMENTS IN THE AREA. OUR CITIZENS SHOULD BE PROUD AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE STAFF AND THERE LEADERS.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR TOWNSHIP INCLUDES THE GRANT I WROTE FOR THE BERVILLE WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RECEIVED $2,294,000. WE ALSO RECEIVED OUR NEW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FIRE TRUCK TO BETTER SERVE OUR CITIZENS IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

OUR ROAD PROGRAM MOVES FORWARD WITH ADDITIONAL CHLORIDE AND LIMESTONE FOR OUR NON PAVED ROADS. CHLORIDE IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO HOLD THE BASE OF THE ROADS TOGETHER AND REDUCES DUST AND MAITENANCE COST AS WELL.

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPPORTUNITY TO ASK ALL OF YOU TO VOTE THIS YEAR UPCOMING ELECTION. “THANK YOU” FOR THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THIS PAST YEAR.

Sincerely,

Supervisor Bill Winn
(586) 784-9969

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From the Desk of Township Clerk
Karen Klos

I’m so glad that the warmer weather is back on the way! I am noticing some of the vacant homes are being occupied again, and I take that as a sign that the economy will follow again soon.

There are some new things going on with elections: Armada and Almont Schools will have their elections every year in November – they will only have to pay for their elections in the odd years. Capac Schools will continue to have their school elections every May (May 4^th this year).

For those of you who vote in the Capac School District, your polling place was changed last year to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall at 109 E. Kempf Court (the entrance is on Walker Street). Absentee ballots will be available from Mussey Township (810-395-4915). The Capac ballot will have millage issues and school board openings to be filled. The polls are open at 7am and close at 8pm – if you are in line at 8pm, you will still be allowed to vote.

I encourage all of you to fill out and mail your census forms back as soon as possible. The Census Bureau calls their campaign “Take 10” because there are only ten questions and it should take no more than ten minutes to fill it out. The results are what dictate how much money we get back from the taxes you pay – let’s keep the money where it belongs: in our community!

As always, if you have questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to call. Better yet, come and attend a board meeting - meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Township Hall. It is a great time to have your opinion heard – the board members are all there, and the audience is relatively small.

Karen A. Klos, Clerk

From the Desk of Berlin Township Treasurer
Madeline Parks

Non-Tax Season: Wednesday 9am – Noon

Spring is coming and now I have to work on the summer tax bills. SORRY

You should receive your summer tax bill by July 1, 2010. Schedule hours for our office during tax collecting is July, August and up to September 14, 2010, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 till Noon and 1:00 to 4:00. CSB Bank will still collect only current taxes only. Please save your tax bill since there is a $2.00 fee for duplicate bills. My Schedule day to work is Wednesday from 9am to Noon when there are no taxes to collect. I do come in regularly to check my mail, return calls and take care if any other matters. Please feel free to leave messages and I will return your call as soon as I can.

Madeline Parks, Treasurer

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From the Desk of the Township Assessor
Steve Coucke

Reassessing has been finished with the agricultural, commercial and industrial properties.

We have moved into the residential areas of our assessing endeavors now, so if anyone has concerns please call the township hall at 586-784-9969 between 3:30 – 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Our assessing department is sending people out to measure. They will have identification and will let all property owners know they are there and what they are doing. To get a true value and not an estimated amount, cooperation is appreciated and crucial for the reassessing process. This task will take a couple more years to complete.

Parks and Recreation

Sandy Dziezkowski
Parks Director

I am excited for another year of fun filled events at the park. I would like to thank everyone for their help and support. We are always in need of help and always looking for new ideas. Upcoming events include:

3/28 Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. sharp: Easter bunny, cookies and juice. Bring a bag/basket.

5/? Country Garage Sale: watch the newspaper or check the website for details

Summer Craft Days, Tie-Dye T-shirt Day: watch the newspaper or check the website for details

Have you noticed the huge piles of stone in the parking lot at the park? It will be used to upgrade the walking track making it more user friendly.

If you have any ideas or questions, feel free to give me a call at 395-8087.

Sandy Dzieszkowski, Park Director

From the Desk of Senior Director
BRENDA MILLER

All of you 55 and over are invited to join us at the Senior Center. Our regular activities include cards, exercise and potluck luncheons. We often have guest speakers. Some past speakers include Phil Pavlov, Partners at Heart, an elder law attorney and our township supervisor. Won’t you join us for some fun?

For information click on our telephone.

FLAGS FOR VETERAN GRAVE SITES - If you have a Veteran or know of a Veteran that does not have a flag at their grave site, please inform someone at the Township Hall.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY HUMANE
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
Special adoption event will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Clair County Humane Law Enforcement Office, 3378 Griswold Rd, Port Huron, MI 48606. The cost of $120 will include spay or neutering, shots and the first license for the dog. The Humane Law Enforcement Office is reaching out to the public hoping, that with this special adoption event, most of the dogs will be adopted by a loving home. Some are in need of some TLC, you can make a difference by giving one of these dogs a fresh new start.
Phone: (810) 984-3155
Email: jhaas@stclaircounty.org

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Representatives from the St. Clair County Sheriff's office have offered to assist residents in setting up neighborhood watch programs. If you are interested, please call the clerk's office Monday ~ Thursday, 9am ~ Noon to put your name on a list to receive further information.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2010
Call 586-784-9969 for more information

Senior Walk and Stretch
every Thursdays; 10 am-11 am

New Township Hours
Mon ~ Thurs. 9 am-Noon & 1 pm-5pm

Board of Review protest by mail due by Monday, March 1, 2010

Board of Review
March 8, 2010
9 am~3 pm

Township Board Meeting
Sept. 13, 2010 7:30 pm

Planning Commission Meeting
Oct. 7, 2010 7:30 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct. 24, 2010
Time TBD
See Parks & Recreation for more information.

Berlin Township, Things To Remember

Burning permits are required in Berlin Township. Call Township hall if you have any questions.

Burn permits are available at the Berlin Township Hall free of charge. You must fill out the proper paperwork for a permit. It is good for four days and you may extend it by calling Township Hall. — It is illegal to burn building materials in Michigan, this includes 2x4's.

NOTICE: Recycling is located at 15041 Downey Rd, Capac, MI 48014 and is available to all St. Clair County residents.

Attention Resident

Visit our Berlin Township Website Today!!

www.berlintwpstclair.org

E-mail; info@berlintwpstclair.org

Berlin Township is a zoned community. Permits are required. If you are planning a project call the township hall for permit requirements.

BERLIN TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT www.berlinfd.org

SENIOR HALL

Many of our residents have birthdays, showers, family reunions and anniversary parties at our Senior Hall.
Residents ONLY may rent the Hall for $125.00 with a $100.00 deposit. A $500,000 insurance policy through your insurance company naming Berlin Township as an additional insured party is mandatory.
There will be a $12.50 fee for a reopen of the hall. The Hall is a non-alcohol facility as of Jan. 1, 2010.

Call Township Hall @ 586.784.9969 for available dates and rental contract procedures.