Business Recognition Awards Event

Tickets are now on sale for the 27th Annual Business Recognition Breakfast

Waterford Township’s business community will be recognized for outstanding achievements at the 27th Annual Business Recognition Breakfast on Friday September 17, 2021. The Charter Township of Waterford together with the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce host the annual event to acknowledge longevity, commitment, community service, and beautification efforts of Waterford business owners.

The awards breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. at Overtyme's Banquet Room. Tickets are $20 each and are available for purchase online and from the Waterford Township Supervisor's office 248-674-6201 or email

Beautification awards are bestowed based on the extra effort put forth by business owners to create and maintain appealing commercial space and landscape that demonstrates pride in serving the community.

“This annual event provides an opportunity for the Township to say ‘thank you’ to and recognize businesses that have grown in the Township over the years, and to business owners that go above and beyond to improve their properties both architecturally and aesthetically” said Gary Wall, Waterford Township Supervisor. “The Business Recognition Breakfast is a great event for the business community.”

Anniversary awards are given to businesses that have operated within the Township for more than 25 years at varying intervals.

Selected from Chamber of Commerce member nominations, Business of the Year candidates are singled out based on their contributions to the well-being and development of the Waterford business community, supporting projects and activities which further the community as a whole. The Business Person of the Year recipient contributes their time and expertise to promote and support both the business and community philosophy with an emphasis on making Waterford a better place to live, work and play.

GFL Holiday Collection Schedule: Labor Day

Please remember that Labor Day falls on a weekday. When a holiday falls on a weekday, your scheduled service day will be delayed by one day and does include Saturday collection in these cases. Regular collection will resume the following week.

For the week of September 6 - September 11, 2021, Waterford residential GFL curbside collection customers will have a one-day delay for collection of trash, recycling and yard waste.

Monday customers will be collected Tuesday
Tuesday customers will be collected Wednesday
Wednesday customers will be collected Thursday
Thursday customers will be collected Friday
Friday customers will be collected Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact GFL at 248-204-6762 or 844-464-3587.
www.gflenv.com

Mark your calendars now for the two remaining 2021 holidays on which Waterford Township customers will have a one-day holiday delay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Closed for Labor Day

Waterford Township Administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day.

The Waterford Township Public Library is closing Sunday, September 5, and Monday, September 6, for Labor Day. The Library will be open Saturday, September 4.

Emergency services remain available during this administrative closure.

On behalf of the employees and elected officials of Waterford Township, we wish you a happy and healthy Labor Day weekend.

Monthly Recycling September 18th

Waterford Township offers free monthly recycling collection of magazines and cardboard (shipping boxes, cereal boxes, toothpaste boxes, etc, free of food debris and dry.)

Please note that the September 2021 recycling date will be held on the THIRD Saturday of the month. September's recycling date is Saturday, September 18th 9 am to 1 pm in the parking lot at Township Hall.

Waterford residents only, please.

Lunch Food Trucks at Civic Center Sept. 2, 16, 30

Lunchtime food trucks have returned to the Town Hall Parking Lot on the Civic Center campus on select dates in September. 11am to 2pm all dates.

Visit www.waterfordmi.gov/specialevents for details and menus!
September 2 - Motor City Pasty Co.
September 16 - Fortune Cooking
September 30 - Grilled Wraps

Summer Taxes Due

To avoid interest/penalties, please pay your summer taxes before or on September 14, 2021. Any payments made starting September 15, 2021 will be subject to interest/penalties.

Please take advantage of our online services through our website costing just $1 if paid through a checking or savings account. www.waterfordmi.gov/taxes

Taxes may also be paid in person at the Treasuer's office. We also offer a drop box outside the Treasurer's office door(as you walk up on the left connected to the building) if you wish to drop your tax payment there for contactless payment. Please note, the Treasurer's office is closed Wednesday, September 1st.

Office hours: September 2 & 3 we are open 7:30am to 4:30pm. We will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. Office hours beginning Tuesday, September 7th are 8:00am to 5:00pm.

CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED!

We are in need of Crossing Guards for the
current school season. $10.00/hour

Donelson -          Scott Lk/Otsego
Haviland -            Cooley Lk/Cooley Village
Houghton -         Williams Lk/Elizabeth Lk
Knudsen -            Crescent Rd/S Pinegrove
Riverside -           Farm/Emburke

Apply at https://www.waterfordmi.gov/jobs or visit the Human Resources Department
at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford MI 48329 - (248) 674-6252 Arlene Ward

Join Us at Two Great Family Events This Season

Department of Public Works News

Office Operations Interruption: Sept. 21^st & 22^nd
Due to a necessary system upgrade DPW billing software will be unavailable September 21^st and 22^nd, 2021.
During this time, our staff will have limited access to water and sewer account information and our online account viewing and payment portal will be unavailable.

Payments can still be made in our office during this time but require customers to have their bill with them as our staff will not be able to look up account information including current balance.

For residents moving or selling a house, water status requests or final bills can still be requested during the system upgrade, but status requests and bills will not be issued until the upgrade has been completed.

This system upgrade WILL NOT affect the water service to your property, it is simply a software upgrade affecting the billing and accounting system. Residents will still be able to use water as they normally would. If there are any questions about this upgrade, please call our office at 248-674-2278.

Fire Hydrant Flushing
Waterford Township DPW will begin the fall round of fire hydrant flushing in the coming weeks; at this time DPW is not servicing all fire hydrants. Fire hydrant flushing is important to ensure water quality. Staff will be performing this work in the evenings after normal business hours over the next few weeks.

The hydrant flushing process will stir up sediment in the water mains which can cause your water to appear brown, if this occurs run cold water in your bathtub or laundry tub to clear any sediment that has been stirred up. If you notice or hear of crews in your area performing this work, DPW recommends you avoid doing laundry until the crew is finished and you have verified that your water is running clear to prevent staining and/or hindering the performance of your washing machine.

Water Quality Report
Waterford Township DPW has released the 2020 Annual Water Quality Report. DPW prides itself on providing our customers with safe, quality drinking water and is proud to present our 22^nd Drinking Water Quality Report. This report includes details regarding where our drinking water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

To view the report visit www.waterfordmi.gov/waterqualityreport or you can request a copy to be mailed by calling our office at 248-674-2278.

Hoarding & Fire: Reducing the Risk

Join The Chamber for a Sunset Wine Tasting Sept. 10th

The large private space at Skull Island creates a surprisingly, unique atmosphere you will absolutely love! Come and share the evening with us, visit with friends, enjoy sips of wine, small bites, music and networking as we watch the evening’s sunset.

You and your friends will be transported to and from the island on one of the Skull Island pontoons. Upon arrival you will receive your complimentary wine glass and be greeted by one of the Wines for Humanity wine advisors. They will greet you with your first tasting of a bubbly selection exclusively from WFH.

Wines for Humanity is a wine sampling company dedicated to introducing the public to the joy of fine wines while raising funds for charities and organizations. Not only does everyone have a fabulous time with great wines and good friends, but up to 12.5% of the revenue from the guests' selections at wine sampling events will be donated back to the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce.

Purchase tickets on the Chamber website.

Registration Now Open: Walk & Roll for Meals on Wheels

Join the Waterford Senior Center for its annual Walk & Roll for Meals on Wheels fundraiser event. Did you know that the Waterford Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 meals PER WEEK to homebound Waterford seniors?! Incredible!

Money raised by the Walk & Roll event is essential to continuing to serve the community at this capacity. So bring the family out for some exercise and help this great cause. Please call to register 248-682-9450.
See you there!

Spaghetti Dinner Returns to Waterford Recreation Center

Funtober's Back! Hess-Hathaway October 16th!