APRIL 30, 2025 Vol. 23, No. 10
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BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
FRANKLIN — At the Franklin Village Council meeting April 14, the council discussed the topic of open burning — specifically, proposing an amendment to Village Code Section 307. This item was considered “old business” in the meeting agenda because it was referred to the Planning Commission from the Village Council on Sept. 9, 2024. In the referral, the Planning Commission was directed to review the definition of a “bonfire” for clarity. Following this, the Planning Commission worked to do that and to bring all regulations in compliance with laws set by the state of Michigan. At a Planning Commission meeting Jan. 15, there was a public hearing held about this item of discussion. The Planning Commission then recommended that the Village Council approve the proposed revision to the open burning regulations. This was once again an agenda item at a March 10 council meeting. “We don’t want to risk the ability of our neighbors from being able to have campfires and cook over fire. That’s not the intent of this ordinance. The intent is … when you’re burning brush and debris on your property, you do it in a safe manner,” Stuart Wooters, the chair of Franklin’s Planning Commission, said at the March 10 meeting. See BURN on page 13A
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BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The 48th District Court, located at 4280 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, is holding a late fee forgiveness program. The program will begin May 1 and end on June 13. During this program, late fees, bench warrant fees and penalties for civil infractions issued within the juris-
dictions of the 48th District Court will be forgiven. In order to be eligible for this program, one must pay off the original fine, cost and Secretary of State clearance fee in full. The 48th District Court serves Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake. According to Patrick Dunn, the court adminisSee LATE FEE on page 14A
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