Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission Making Progress
A major focus of the SWWCOG is the Manchester Community Joint Planning
Commission. As of March 2009, the Commission is approximately 50% complete
with the development of a community master plan. For a full description of
proceedings and decisions,
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March 7, 2009 2:47 pm
March 7, 2009 2:47 pm
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
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May 18, 2008 7:28 pm
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
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February 1, 2008 9:11 am
February 1, 2008 9:11 am
Manchester CRC 2007 Annual Report
The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) has provided its 2007 Annual Report in electronic
format, to better explain to area residents the mission, objectives,
programs and accomplishments of this important community center. The 2006 Annual
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August 1, 2008 6:26 pm
August 1, 2008 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
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October 23, 2007 3:32 pm
October 23, 2007 3:32 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
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January 19, 2007 9:50 am
January 19, 2007 9:50 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
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September 22, 2005 2:09 pm
September 22, 2005 2:09 pm
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
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June 5, 2005 2:20 pm
June 5, 2005 2:20 pm
