Summer is here and it’s time to spruce up our yards, homes, and outside areas.  The Township would like to recognize homeowners and businesses that take pride in making their exteriors beautiful.  This is the last call if you are interested in participating, please submit a form and a picture (which is optional) by July 31, 2023. The form can be found on the Township’s website @ www.waterfordmi.gov/clerk; the Clerk’s Office; or by emailing kmarkee@waterfordmi.gov. Award signs will be placed on the winners’ property during the last two weeks of August. Call Clerk Kim Markee at 248-674-6266 with any questions. 

Camps: Openings are limited but still available for the following Waterford Parks and Recreation camps: Little Farmers starting July 24, Nature Camp and Mini Hawks Camp starting July 31, and 1 day Mad Science Camp scheduled during the week of Aug 14. Our camp staff looks forward to the rest of the summer with the children at the Hess Farm Camps and our Nature Adventure Camp at Drayton Plains Nature Center. Skyhawks Mini-Hawks offers a sports camp for 4-7-year-olds and Mad Science some 1-day camps in mid-August. 

Crafts/activities are offered Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at the Drayton Plains Nature Center on the following dates: July 27, August 3, 17, and 24. Please pre-register at 248.674.5441 or www.waterfordmi.gov/parks. $5 cash for drop-ins, 2125 Denby Drive. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

Join us in the Library Community Room for an Adults Matinee Movie watching "The Window" on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A 1949 Film noir starring: Arthur Kennedy, Barbara Hale, & Bobby Driscoll.  A nine-year-old boy prone to lying witnesses a murder and can't get anyone to believe him.  Popcorn will be provided.  You may bring your own snacks and beverages, provided that your beverages have lids.  No registration is required.

Meet the Fleet: Big Wheels event has joined forces with the Waterford Regional Fire Department, the Waterford Police Department, and Waterford DPW to bring you even more community fun.   Put Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, at the Township Civic Center on your calendar!

Waterford residential curbside customers are encouraged to pay their GFL bills before August 15th. Any unpaid invoices and late fee amounts after August 15th of each year may be assigned to the property tax roll with an additional 6% administrative fee for collection on the December tax bill.  GFL can be reached by phone at the dedicated Waterford number 248-204-6762 or online at www.gflusa.com or www.gflenv.com.  Waterford customers are invoiced quarterly with amounts due on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Invoices are sent approximately 45 days before the invoice's due date.

Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes or for the purpose of voting in opposition. Public comment for items removed from the consent agenda may be received in the same manner immediately following the Consent Agenda.