Kurt Heise
Legacy cost lawsuit could continue
Mar. 10, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “The remaining dispute involves settlement of pensions.” Don Howard Staff Writer An agreement to settle a dispute between Plymouth Township and the City of Plymouth regarding fire department legacy costs appears to be in jeopardy. Members of the Plymouth
Supervisor abandons Congress campaign
Mar. 2, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Kurt Heise will not be resigning as supervisor of Plymouth Township to seek a term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Heise confirmed last week that he has ended his fledgling campaign for the 11th District House seat and announced that
Salem project concerns Plymouth officials
Feb. 22, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Plymouth Township officials are concerned about the impact of a $10 million Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant awarded western neighbor Salem Township, which is about to explode with new development. Plymouth officials are questioning
Sale of former prison property planned
Signature Associates President Steve Gordon Feb. 9, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “If it’s so hot (the property potential) how come you don’t have multiple developers?” Another chapter Don Howard Staff Writer While great enthusiasm surrounds the potential sale of undeveloped land
Pavilion construction flaws prove costly
Feb. 2, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Reports of unfinished work, concrete failures and shoddy workmanship at McClumpha Park in Plymouth Township have led to unnecessary costs and labor expenses over the past year, according to Plymouth Township Supervisor Kurt Heise. Last week, Township Park Foreman Steve
Officials hesitate as golf course losses mount
Plante Moran auditor Martin Olejnik and Sr. Manager Eric Conforti presented questionable Hilltop Golf Course forensic-audit irregularities to Plymouth Township Board of Trustees, June 2017. Dec. 26, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Plymouth township officials continue to discuss the future of Hilltop Golf Course as
Township plans to hire more public safety employees
New Treasurer Mark Clinton taking oath of office from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Nov. 2016. Dec. 6, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News The Plymouth Township Board of Trustees has approved a $14.4 million budget by a 5-2 vote. Casting the no votes on the new
Supervisor seeks congressional nomination
Oct. 23, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer It’s been just 10 months since former State Rep. Kurt Heise was sworn into office as Plymouth Township Supervisor, following a stunning write-in campaign victory. Last week, with less than a year on the job, Heise
DTE Open House set to quell customer complaints
Oct. 18, 2017 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer DTE Energy will attempt to address hundreds of service complaints from angry customers in the Plymouth community during an open house for area residents next week. According to residents, continued power outages that have plagued both the city
New traffic signal gets state green light
Aug. 5, 2017 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer The recent announcement that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be moving forward with the installation of a four-way traffic signal and widening of the McClumpha and Ann Arbor Road intersection was the sound of