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Utility work underway near the Jacobs Drain

A number of heavy trucks rolled into Kimberley North yesterday. Some of the vehicles were carrying huge blue tanks of some type and other heavy industrial-looking equipment. They parked their vehicles and equipment within the Jacobs Drain area and put up a sign saying, “Road Closed”. Their purpose was a mystery, but it appeared that…

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Controlled burn this week

The content below is from a postcard mailed out from West Bloomfield Township to residents of Kimberley North subdivision and postmarked 12/1/21. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jacobs Drain Prescribed Controlled Burn PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a prescribed burn will occur at the Jacobs Drain property located between Orchard Lake Road and Heather Heath, north of 14 Mile…

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Controlled burn: Motion to rescind burn fails

The controlled burn for Jacobs Drain in West Bloomfield is still on and will probably take place in November. The West Bloomfield Township Board again heard from concerned residents and discussed Supervisor Steve Kaplan’s motion to rescind the burn. In the end, the vote was split 3 to 3, so in accordance with Board rules,…

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Controlled burn to take place despite opposition

As part of the agenda of the virtual West Bloomfield Township Board meeting on September 11, 2021, the matter of the controlled burn in the Jacobs Drain area was discussed again. (The controlled burn was already approved by the Board at their meeting in April. After that meeting, a number of West Bloomfield residents expressed…

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A gift for you from our new neighbor

As I drove home after an appointment this afternoon, I noticed a large pot of Mums at the foot of every mailbox on my street. Being curious, I drove a few more blocks to see how far they went. Before long, I spotted pickup truck with a group of women delivering the Mums. I asked…

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Controlled burn plan: Reconsidered??

Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.

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Controlled burn plan update

Residents have follow-up discussions about the proposed burn with West Bloomfield Township officials after concerns were raised at the July Township Board meeting. Actions that residents can take to get informed and to make their concerns heard. Sources for more information about this and other community matters.

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‘Controlled burn’ planned for Jacobs Drain

WB Township Board approves controlled burn for invasive species on the Jacobs Drain property. Kimberley North and nearby neighbors have concerns about safety. Resources, links for further information. Township Board meeting is an opportunity for public members to speak briefly about concerns.

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