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SWWCOG Members Consider Wind Energy Planning and Ordinance

The SWWCOG members have begun consideration of wind energy planning, and the development of an ordinance governing the planning, installation and operation of wind energy generating towers and turbines in the area. Several documents have been [more]
May 18, 2008 7:28 pm

February 20, 2008 MDOT Open House on M-52 Reconstruction Project Through Manchester

On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an “open house” for community information and input on the M-52 reconstruction project through Manchester, now likely scheduled to begin [more]
February 1, 2008 9:11 am

Manchester CRC 2006 Annual Report

The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) has provided its 2006 Annual Report in electronic format, to better explain to area residents the mission, objectives, programs and accomplishments of this important community center. The 2007 Annual [more]
November 23, 2007 6:26 pm

Supplemental Information on HB 4780 Which Threatens Authority of Local Townships

The State House is currently considering House Bill 4780, which would significantly reduce the authority of local townships by transferring certain functions to county government. Information on the bill and its language may be found at [more]
October 23, 2007 3:32 pm

Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission Formed

The Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission has been formed to consider and develop a joint master land use plan, to address issues and decisions involving the Village of Manchester and the surrounding townships that comprise [more]
September 21, 2007 1:44 pm

Washtenaw County Seeks Citizen Volunteers for Various Boards and Commissions

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions with the various Boards, Committees and Commissions. The Board of Commissioners will make these appointments at their upcoming session on [more]
September 21, 2007 1:35 pm

SWWCOG Adopts Joint Planning Commission Agreement

At its June 13, 2007 meeting, SWWCOG members discussed a proposed “Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission Agreement”, wherein a Joint Planning Commission would be authorized and enabled to create a new joint regional master plan. [more]
June 21, 2007 7:39 pm

Wireless Washtenaw Update and Public Forum – March 26, 2007

“Pre-Deployment” activities are underway by 20/20 Communications and Siemens. The major components of this phase are: (1) identify areas where system backhaul is needed to Ann Arbor, and where to mount the necessary radios and other equipment, (2) [more]
February 28, 2007 9:10 am

Presentation by WCRC to SWWCOG on Road Funding Issues - January 2007

Steve Puuri, Managing Director of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, made a presentation to SWWCOG at its January 2007 meeting. The presentation began with a brief discussion of the functions, responsibilities, and funding of the Road Commission. [more]
February 28, 2007 6:14 pm

SWWCOG Reviews Recent Court Cases Involving Master Plans

At its January 10 meeting, SWWCOG members heard a presentation by Mr. Tony VanDerworp, Director of the county’s Department of Planning and Environment. Tony reviewed the recent State of Michigan Court of Appeals decision entitled Earl Anspaugh and [more]
January 19, 2007 9:50 am

Wireless Washtenaw Update - February 9, 2007

The Wireless Washtenaw pilot phase is nearing the end. Over the past three months, 20/20 Communications constructed, operated and maintained pilot networks in the Cities of Ann Arbor and Saline. 20/20 also conducted a rural pilot in the Southwest [more]
February 11, 2007 1:03 pm

Wireless Washtenaw Update - December 9, 2006

Manchester Area Wireless Washtenaw Update - December 9, 2006 1. Equipment Installation Status The 20/20 Communications and Siemens team has completed installation of radio equipment and antennas on the top of the Manchester water tower, [more]
December 10, 2006 11:12 am

Manchester Chicken Broil Web Site Now On-Line

The Manchester Chicken Broil is now on-line, hosted by the SWWCOG web site. The direct web address for the Chicken Broil is www.manchesterchickenbroil.org. This major fund-raising and social activity in the SWWCOG regional area is held every third [more]
June 28, 2005 10:21 am

Draft Conceptual Road Right-of-Way Maps Released

Washtenaw County is seeking to update the county’s Right of Way Master Plan and map, which are used to indicate existing/desired road right-of-way widths, classifications of roads, and future road needs. The current approved map is dated 1973. The County [more]
September 22, 2005 2:09 pm

Western Washtenaw Construction Authority Now On-Line

The forms, applications and guideline documents associated with the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority are now available on-line, currently connected to the Freedom Township web page, or directly through this link to the WWCA Page. It is anticipated [more]
June 28, 2005 10:15 am

SWWCOG Announces Receipt of LIAA Grant and Beginning of Regional Plan Implementation

The SWWCOG has received a grant from the Land Information Access Association (LIAA), a Section 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation created in 1993 to stimulate and support greater civic engagement. LIAA’s mission statement is defined as helping people [more]
September 26, 2006 10:58 am

Welcome to the SWWCOG Web Page

Welcome to the first edition of the web page for the Southwest Washtenaw Council of Governments (SWWCOG), part of the governance of Washtenaw County, Michigan. The Council was formed to engage in and promote joint planning and sharing of resources for [more]
June 5, 2005 2:20 pm

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