Augusta Township

The Augusta Township Board of Trustees has given first reading approval to a rezoning that could eventually lead to a controversial data center to be built. But as WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, there is still a long way to go before construction can start.

A new solar project being built in Washtenaw County is expected to generate enough electricity to power 15,000 to 20,000 homes every year. The White Tail Solar project will be built on farmland in York and Augusta Townships. Not only is the project going to help with Washtenaw County’s carbon neutrality goals, it is expected to generate well over $1 million in local tax revenue. WEMU's David Fair discussed the project and its impacts with Dick Cupka, chair of the York Township Planning Commission.

There were elections for new and returning trustees in several Washtenaw County townships.

The Augusta Township Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting tonight. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the meeting includes the approval of an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission for some road improvements.

Voters in Augusta Township rejected a rezoning measure and, as WEMU’s David Fair reports, the results were rather emphatic.

The Democratic race for the 5th District County Commission seat includes three candidates who feel they know the best way to serve their constituents. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has a preview.

The Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force is in the process of installing seven cellular hotspots in the county to provide better internet connection to…

In Augusta Township, there were primary races for Clerk, Supervisor and the Township Board of Trustees. Kimberly Gonczy has won the Democratic primary…

Easily the most controversial proposal anywhere on a Washtenaw County Ballot, Proposal A was succesful with 52.61 percentage of city voters decided to…

A 4-year, 2-mill tax renewal to support fire protection and prevention services has won the support of Augusta Township Voters. The measure was approved…