Relatively speaking, it's been pretty quiet on the political front, just a few minor rumblings and grumblings. If our post on water and sewer rates is anything to go by, either people don't know or don't care. Huh. Go figure.
The Old Village Offices have been sold. For an undisclosed amount. To an undisclosed buyer. President Byrd announced he had accepted an offer at September's Council meeting. Yep. That's all he said. Evidently this transaction did not require council approval before it goes to closing. Personally, the Citizen-Herald thinks that since the taxpayers of the Village actually own said property, it might have been polite to discuss the details with them. But that's just us.
The 2011 Harvest Festival being put on by the DDA is generating quite a bit of excitement. From the looks of the schedule of events, it looks like a great time should be had by all. We are optimistic. And kind of excited.
The All Clubs Day this past weekend had quite a turn out. Preliminary reports from local businesses show an upward trend in sales generated by the event. This is good news for the downtown area. We just like the motorcycles. That's how we roll.
If anyone has pics of the aforementioned event, please send them to: stockbridgecitizenherald@gmail.com and we will post same. For posterity. And cuz it would be cool.
In local news, someone took out the fire hydrant on the corner of Main and Clinton streets. Stockbridge PD was there to ticket the driver. We wanna know if the vehicle was still driveable afterwards.
In related local news, someone is running down all street signs on Milner Rd, both east and west of M-52. Again, we'd be curious about what kind of vehicle can run these down and remain driveable. We suggest local parents check vehicles, especially 4x4 trucks with grill guards, driven by teens who say they are going to the library, for damage. Just sayin'.
We would also like to congratulate the Sun Times News on their abundance of advertising. We regret to inform the paper that advertising isn't interesting to read, however pretty the pictures might be. And the actual reporting has been pretty light for a while now. Maybe a new name for the paper: The Sun Times Advertising. Just a thought.
Now for the weather: welcome to autumn in Michigan, where temps can be 80 one day, with blistering sunshine, and 50 the next with wind and rain. That's why we're shaped like a mitten - it can be an oven mit or a winter hand warmer, depending.
Well, that's all for now folks ... and yes, we hear the Looney Tunes music, too. It's hard to write a Porky Pic stutter, though.
wow...slamming the current village president/manager again? Not the former village manager? look over at your six followers, honey. your about to lose at least one of them...
ReplyDeleteJust can't help yourself can ya. You finally say something truly positive that both sides of the political fence might agree on and then your ugly head reappears with the slam on the Sun Times. So the way I look at it the nice all got wiped out and so did your chance of ever having any creditability with anyone.
ReplyDeleteWith any real estate transaction, the details are not disclosed until after the transaction closes AND just maybe, the buyer doesn't want his/her name out in public just yet - I don't know, I'm just pointing that out. The council approved the sale at a certain amount and approved the pres accepting the deal. End of story.
ReplyDeleteAs a council member, I would agree with the statement pertaining to village assets and tax payers. As a real estate agent, no disclosures of the particulars take place during the negotiations. This is to protect the buyers once a contract has been entered. After closing everything will become public record. As far as the purchaser, if they don't wish to be named for any reason, that is their choice. Mr. Byrd was given the authority by the council to negotiate and finalize the deal.
ReplyDeletecan we look at the positive of the sale, one less expense and money from the sale to help with expenses.
ReplyDeleteand yes, real estate transactions are not public knowledge until the transaction is complete (closed).
there are more followers than you think there is!
as for the sun times, i have to agree. nothing was stated that is not true. that paper has gone down hill. i am very surprised that annarbor.com even agreed to take it on.
one question, why can't anyone except the truth?
One more campaign promise broken. No accountability to the public, pathetic because they promised to be more open and all we see is exactly what they complained the last council was doing.
ReplyDeleteSecret police meetings? Disbanding the only public avenue for police discussion? Looks like village residents are going to pay for township coverage, way to go Byrd & Council giving the residents the one finger salute. No public discussion, no public discourse, just ram it through. Nice little dictatorship, take notes, this is how we all lose our freedom.
ReplyDeleteRev. Byrd says "hey get back in the kool aid line"
ReplyDeleteJust to let you all know who controls blog is blocking post
ReplyDeleteWhere were all of you when the Township had it's police meeting this week. Perhaps you would have learned something.
ReplyDeleteI believe the next meeting is scheduled for 10th at 7:30pm. BE THERE OR SHUT THE %^$&*)& UP!
Maybe this blogger could kindly post meetings? This would be greatly appreciated.
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