Click Here to view and print a list of our upcoming events and holiday closures. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow/icemelt flows over the ground. Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other contaminants, and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or costal water. [more]
May 17, 2012 11:44am
All road improvements have been coordinated by the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and City of Ann Arbor (which is on the border at Ellsworth and has, as a city, independent jurisdiction over its streets). Opportunities for public input have not been afforded by the WCRC but it is important for Pittsfield Township to share all the information that has been made available to us.
[Road Closure on Airport Boulevard starting on Monday April 30th]
March 19, 2012 1:35pm
Public Act 98 of 2012 amended MCL 257.658, effective immediately, repealing Michigan's mandatory motorcycle helmet requirement for certain motorcycle operators and passengers.
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May 2, 2012 10:41am
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Pittsfield Township (February 22, 2012) -- “Continuing our tradition of fiscal stewardship and excellence, for the first time ever, Pittsfield Charter Township has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its FY 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),” announced Supervisor Mandy Grewal.
“As the only Township in Washtenaw County to earn this prestigious designation, this award attests to our ongoing efforts to adhere to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and stewardship,” noted Supervisor Grewal. [more]
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Having recognized the encroachment of coyotes into our living spaces and in a pro-active effort to ensure safety of all our residents, Pittsfield Township has compiled, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), an information brochure.
Residents in urban, suburban, and exurban areas should expect to see or hear coyotes at some point. It is a species that is well-adapted to these environments created by humans. If they are not bothering anyone or anything, it is best to leave them alone. There are no government funded services to remove nuisance animals for the public; it is the responsibility of a property owner to deal with pests, from grubs in your lawn, to raccoons under your porch, to coyotes in the backyard. The only matter – as per MDNR - that can and should be handled by a public authority is the case of an immediate removal if there is a wild animal in an urban setting that is causing an immediate threat to public health and safety.
We hope you will find this brochure informative and useful.
February 13, 2012 3:10pm
Why do so many fire trucks go to a call? What is a typical day like for a police officer?
What Happens when you
dial 911? The Pittsfield Township Citizens' Public Safety Academy is being established to answer questions like these and more. Applications are currently being accepted. One night a week for six weeks, you will learn how your public safety employees do their jobs. You must be a Pittsfield Charter Township Resident and must be at least 18 years old in order for your application to be considered. Program is free, but class size is limited.
[Click Here to view the flyer] [Click here to view the application]
January 23, 2011 12:57pm
Please click here for a map of where hunting may be permissable in Pittsfield Township.
December 1, 2011 9:17am
State law requires that precincts may not exceed 3,000 registered voters. Pittsfield Township currently has 2 precincts that are over 3,000 voters and several that are fast approaching this limit. In an effort to ensure equal distribution throughout the township, The Township Clerk's Office is proposing the following voting precinct map. The revised voting locations will be effective February, 2012.
October 26, 2011 9:04AM
In 2010, Pittsfield Township was successful in lobbying to earmark $100,000 of federal aid monies to undertake the Environmental Assessment of the State Road corridor, south of Ellsworth to Michigan Avenue. The State Road Corridor Study, completed in 2006, reports that the corridor faces congestion, crash, and design concerns. In order to get the long (usually decades long) process started in addressing these concerns, Pittsfield Township is leveraging federal aid to partner with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) in beginning the planning on advancing the “Complete Street” concept along State Road by improving the corridor’s functionality, relieving congestion, improving safety, enhancing aesthetics, and incorporating non-motorized functionality.
The long-term goal is to improve the corridor by reconstructing the existing roadway to meet these criteria. In addition, Pittsfield Township, WCRC, and Michigan State University are investigating the use of an innovative concrete pavement that utilizes milled waste glass to improve durability, increase pavement life, and reduce environmental implications.
On September 14, a day-long information session was hosted at Pittsfield Township Administration Building on the ongoing Environmental Assessment for the State Road Corridor. Click here for the presentation or contact the Supervisor’s office with questions at 734.822.3135; info@pittsfield-mi.gov.
As Pittsfield Township strives to achieve the gold standard in the
provision of public services, our Department of Public Safety is unveiling its crime mapping portal.
One of our primary community-policing goals of maximizing operational transparency is measured by our ability to publicly communicate information about crime occurences in an effort to increase crime awareness and prevention, which are key elements of a safe community. Ultimately, knowledge is power, and providing our residents and businesses with the knowledge to help protect themselves moves us toward a true community-based partnership.
Check out the portal for more details, including how to sign up for regular updates.August 18, 2011 11:18AM
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Water Quality testing in the Middle Huron Stream Monitoring Program reveals that Pittsfield's main waterbody, Mallets Creek, has high levels of E. coli (animal waste bacteria.)
Pet waste left on sidewalks, roads, driveways, parks and yards mixes with rainfall and snowmelt and travels to storm drains and surface waters causing pollution, contaminating drinking water supplies and increasing risk of disease. Pet waste should be removed daily; when going for walks with your dog, bring along a plastic bag and scooper. How should you dispose of it? [more]
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