pittsfield township

A train derailment occurred early Wednesday leading to road closures that are expected to last several days. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Pittsfield Township now has its new regulations regarding short-term rentals in place. They come after several months of debate and modifications. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Residents in Pittsfield Township will soon have a new trash collection provider after the Board of Trustees approved a contract with Stevens Disposal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Beginning January 1, People’s Express will launch a new public transportation service for all of Pittsfield Township. AAATA’s Flexride will be discontinued. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Pittsfield Township Planning Commission has approved new regulations to crack down on short-term rentals (STRs). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Pittsfield Township Planning Commission is expected to vote tonight on new restrictions regarding short-term rental properties. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Pittsfield Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting this week to head off any proposed data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Several Washtenaw County communities, including Pittsfield Township and the City of Ypsilanti, are encouraging residents to leave a layer of leaves in their yards to support the local ecosystem. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

An experimental project in Washtenaw County has the potential to change the way road repair and resurfacing are carried out. The pilot project in Pittsfield Township uses a hot-mix asphalt that incorporates ground tire rubber. A study is underway to determine if it is not only better for the environment but more sustainable and resilient as a paving practice. The project is a collaboration between the Washtenaw County Road Commission, Michigan Tech University and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Learn more in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Tech transportation engineering professor Dr. Zhanping You.

Road officials in Washtenaw County are launching a new asphalt mix in a resurfacing project in Pittsfield Township. As WEMU's Ana Longoria reports, it combines used tires and asphalt.