Special Election May 3, 2022

Election Information May 3 Special Election

Annual Earth Day Cleanup Event A Success!

Waterford Township's 7th annual Earth Day Township Cleanup day was another successful event! More than 100 volunteers signed up to clear litter from Waterford's roadsides and parks. As luck would have it, we were fortunate to have an unseasonably sunny and warm 80-degree-day. The dedicated volunteers were able to clean up more than 18 cubic yards of trash helping improve the aesthetic of our beautiful Township, and keeping this litter from entering our precious waterways.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all of the volunteers who gave a few hours of their time to this event, it cannot happen without you! Thanks also belong to the following businesses who support this event year after year with donations:
Burke Building Center
GFL Environmental, USA
Great Lakes Ace Hardware on Highland Rd.
McNab's Hardware
Tenuta's Food Lane

Don't miss next year's event scheduled for April 22, 2023. We'd love to have your family, friends, neighbors, civic group, scouts, join us! Sign up now to save the date at www.waterfordmi.gov/earthday

Monthly Recycling May 14th

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

This service is provided the second Saturday of every month from 9 am to 1 pm in the parking lot at Township Hall. Waterford residents only, please.

2022 Dog Licenses Available

2022 dog licenses are available at the Waterford Township Treasurer’s Office. To obtain a license, proof of a current rabies vaccination certificate is needed.

The Township sells only the 1-year license. 3-year licenses are available at Oakland County Animal Control. Please call Animal Control at (248) 858-1090 or https://www.oakgov.com/petadoption/Pages/default.aspx for more information.

The license fees are $15.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered, and $25.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered. If the pet owner is a senior citizen (65 years or older) the license fees are $14.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered and $23.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered.

To avoid a late fee, please purchase before June 1st.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Schedule

Waterford Township has partnered with the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NO HAZ). NO HAZ provides residents of participating communities a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).

Registration links will be posted on the No Haz website www.nohaz.org approximately three weeks prior to each collection date. You must register in advance. Waterford Residents pay a fee of $15.
*Please note, in-person sales at the Development Services office or on the day of the event will NOT take place this year. Online registration only.

This year's remaining collection dates and locations are as follows. All dates and locations hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 4th Oxford Middle School 1420 Lakeville Rd. in Oxford
Saturday, July 23rd Kensington Church 4340 Lapeer Rd. in Orion Township
Saturday, September 24 Oakland County Service Center 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.

Support Local Expo May 18th
Stop by & See What Waterford Has To Offer!

Lunchtime Food Trucks at Town Hall Returns May 12th!

This May through September on select dates, stop by the Waterford Township Civic Center complex for lunch! Confirmed dates and trucks are listed on the flyer below. Visit www.waterfordmi.gov/specialevents for links to the menus!

May trucks are:
May 12th - Street Side Cafe for Italian Fare CLICK FOR MENU
May 26th - Tacos Te Amo returns with their delicious street tacos CLICK FOR MENU

Planning Begins for 20 Year Waterford Master Plan -
Stay Tuned for Community Engagement Opportunities

Waterford Township is creating its new Master Plan, a roadmap for the Township to direct future growth and development over the next 20 years. Community and stakeholder participation is essential to an effective plan. Stay tuned this month for events and opportunities to have input on this exciting and important initiative.

What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a blueprint for the future. It is a community vision that will guide the Township for the next 20 years. The Master Plan will result in a set of policies that direct future growth and development. Additionally, the creation of a Plan can lead to potential strategies that will help effectively guide Township leaders as they make substantive and thoughtful decisions for the community.

What are the Contents of a Master Plan?
The Master Plan will outline Waterford Township’s existing conditions, describe future goals and objectives for development, and include an action plan on how to achieve these goals and objectives. The Waterford Township Master Plan will address the following topics:

Housing and Neighborhoods
Economic Development
Transportation and Mobility
Infrastructure and Utilities
Parks, Recreation, and Environment

Visit the Waterford Township website for more information coming soon!

Township Board Approves Streetlight LED Conversion Project 2022-23

In April, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees approved a proposal to complete the conversion of the remaining mercury vapor and high-pressure-sodium streetlights owned by DTE to LED technology over the next two years. Streetlights along Waterford's major corridors have already been converted to LED lighting through similar projects in the past few years.

With the approval of this project, in 2022 & 2023, DTE Energy will convert the remaining 631 streetlights to LED technology helping conserve energy, improve light quality, and cut costs.

Waterford Township Public Library May News & Events

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes Movie Poster

Library Service Hours
Monday–Thursday 10:00a–9:00p; Friday – Closed; Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p;
Sunday, 1:00p – 5:00p

Holiday Closure
Memorial Day Weekend – Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30, 2022
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 31 at 10:00a

Memorial Day Parade returns. Monday, May 30, 10:00a on Dixie Hwy.
We hope to see you there. Look for our Outreach Delivery Van. To walk along with us in the parade, sign up at the Children’s Desk by Saturday, May 29, in person, by email watekids@waterfordmi.gov or phone: 248-618-7692.

Friends of the Library
Book It 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9:00a-1:00p at the Warming House on Civic Center Campus (by the pond)
Join us for the 4th Annual fundraiser hosted by the Waterford Friends of the Library to support the Waterford Twp. Public Library. 5k and 1 mile Family Fun Runs/Walks: Untimed event. Medals for all participants. Pets welcome to participate with owners. Register online at https://eastsideracing.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-book-it-waterford-friends-of-the-library-5k-and-fun-run
Race Day

On-site Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
5k Fun Run/Walk at 10:00 a.m.
Family Fun Run/Mile at 10:10 a.m.
Course: the race route is on sidewalks and paved roads.

Specials include: Kids activities/crafts; Door Prizes provided by sponsors and after-race food.
Packets include Race t-shirt (not guaranteed after May 7), Medal and Door Prize ticket. Pre-race Packet Pick-up - May 18, 2022, 12 - 9:00 p.m. @ Waterford Twp Library Circulation lobby.

Used Book Sale
Saturday, June 4, 10:00a – 4:30p & Sunday, June 5, 1:00p-4:00p, Community Room
The Friends of the Library are holding a used book sale. Great reads at sweet prices. Sunday - Bag Sale $5/Bag all day. Bags provided by Friends. Payment by cash or check only please.

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 7 – all day
The library is joining other libraries and comic book stores nationwide in giving away free comic books on Free Comic Book Day. Each library department (Children's, Teen, and Adult) will have free comics available while supplies last (one comic per person, please). No registration required. Drop in anytime between 10:00 and 5:00. You can also enter the comic book trivia contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Comic City! One entry per person. The deadline to enter is 5pm on Saturday, May 7th.

Children’s Programs (through age 12)
“Oceans of Possibilities” the 2022 Summer Reading program begins June 6
Mark your calendars to be ready to Ride the Reading Wave - open to all students Ages 3 - 12

There are Oceans of Possibilities with this summer’s reading program! Cast off and join in to win some cool prizes including gift cards, games and more.

Sail off to our outdoor storytimes held outdoors by the storytime tree, or ride the waves to our craft room where you can let your imagination swim away from you as you create some cool sea-themed creations.
Help us decorate our indoor ocean mural or tackle some outdoor programs for some fun in the sun.
Finally, float on down to our summer matinee movies, popcorn provided of course!

It’s going to be a fun wild ride this summer, and we can’t wait to ‘sea’ you there!

Adults – Programs
Ask the Tech Guy Computer Help
Saturday, May 14, 30-minute timeslots from 10:30a-12:00p. Conference Room. Registration required.
Computer/technology help. One-on-one assistance with your own device or computer (bring it in with you). Our computer systems administrator will do his best to troubleshoot your problem, answer your questions, or advise you on what to do. Register through the Library’s Calendar of Events (https://waterfordmi.evanced.info/signup/calendar) for one-on-one help in a 30-minute session on this date.
Poetry & Prose Open Mic
Saturday, May 21, 2:00p-4:00p. Community Room. No registration required.
Do you have poetry or prose you want to share with the public? A slam you love to perform? An essay which needs to be heard? Do you enjoy listening to fine writing, experiencing art performance? If so, then come join local writers as they read their works and share the joy and artistry of the written word. Presented by the Waterford Writers Workshop and Oakland Fiction Writers.
Movie Matinee Series begins with this month’s screening of
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Thursday, May 26, 2:00p-4:00p. Community Room. Not rated. No registration required.
This charming drama follows a 7-year-old girl and her Norwegian family and neighbors in WWII-era rural Wisconsin. (Drama) 105 minutes. Starring: Margaret O'Brien, Edward G. Robinson. Popcorn will be provided. You may bring your own snacks and beverages, provided that your beverages have lids.
Other movies in this series (2:00p on the 4th Thursday afternoon of each month)

Knives Out, June 23
What about Bob? July 28
Sister Act, August 25
The Talk of the Town, September 22
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, October 27

Adults – Enrichment Groups
Knitting Group
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Conference Room
Share patterns, exchange ideas, show off your projects, and socialize while you knit!
Waterford Writers Workshop
Tuesday, May 3, & May 17, 6:30p – 8:30p, Conference Room
Ages 16 or older
Published and unpublished writers are invited to join a community of writers to provide constructive and supportive critiques of each other’s works and to further discuss the craft of writing. Each writer will have the opportunity to read their work to the group. Bring at least five copies of their work (limit of 5 typewritten, double-spaced pages of fiction/non-fiction, poetry/prose, screen plays, etc.) for peer review and discussion. All copies will be returned to the writer with edits, constructive critiques, and suggestions by fellow group members.
Waterford Genealogical Society
Afternoon meeting: May 4, 1:00p - 3:00p, Community Room.
Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. The Waterford Genealogical Society (WGS) meets on the 1^st Wednesday afternoon of the month in the Library’s Community Room. All are welcome to attend.
Evening meeting: Tuesday, May 10, 7:00p – 8:30p via Zoom
WGS also meets virtually on the 2^nd Tuesday evening of the month. If you wish to attend you must register through our Calendar of Events and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Please register before 5pm of the day of the meeting. Host: Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach.
Library Garden Club
Wednesday, May 11
Both novice and experienced gardeners welcome
4:30p-6:00p Work bee in the gardens
Under the direction of crew leader, Janet Macunovich, master gardener.
7:00p – 8:30p, Presentation on Raised Bed Gardening. In the Community Room.

Evening Book Discussion Group
Thursday, May 12, 7:00p-8:00p. Community Room
We will be discussing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book available at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Monday, May 16, 1:00p – 2:00p. Community Room
We will meet in the Community Room to discuss this month's book. This month's book is We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. You can get a copy of the book to check out by picking one up at the adult desk. You might wish to call us at 248-618-7693 to make sure we have a copy available.

What Can Your Library Card Do for You?

Access downloadable eContent and information databases remotely, 24/7/365
Get discounted admission to the Detroit Zoo and over 400 museums, science centers, state parks and historical sites.
Check out more than books: DVDs, music CDs, audio books, book club kits and magazines are also available.
Use our public computers for searching the Internet and information databases, as well as using Microsoft Office products

Need a library card? Stop by the Library or apply online on our website, https://waterfordmi.gov/532/Library-Cards

Waterford Garden Club Spring Plant Sale May 21, 2022

Department of Public Works
News You Can Use

Water Main Work – South Cass Lake Rd
In preparation for the upcoming culvert replacement planned by Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), DPW is having a section of water main along S Cass Lake Rd relocated. Relocating the water main will ensure that RCOC can complete their project of replacing the culvert that carries S Cass Lake Rd over the Cass Lake/Otter Lake Canal. The water main relocation began on April 25^th and is estimated to take approximately one month.

During the water main relocation, S Cass Lake Rd will be closed between Port Cove Dr and Bangor Rd. This closure will last for approximately one month, and traffic will detour from Cass Elizabeth Rd to Orchard Lake Rd utilizing Cooley Lake Rd, Hiller Rd, and Commerce Rd.

Fire Hydrant Flushing
Waterford Township DPW has begun the spring round of fire hydrant flushing; 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 couple 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.

Attention all Lawn, Landscape and Garden Enthusiasts:
As you start planning your spring landscape and gardening projects, consider having a second water meter installed. This second meter is used to register the outdoor water use for your property. If outdoor water use is measured separately, the DPW will not bill for the sewer portion of that water, because the water used for outdoor watering is not entering the sewer system. The sewer cost is the largest portion of your quarterly bill and having a second meter installed could provide significant cost savings depending on your outdoor water habits.

Current cost for a 5/8” sprinkler meter is $224 and quarterly charges are $13.62 for the first 1,000 cubic feet of use and $3.04/100 cubic feet over 1,000. Questions about past water use, purchasing a sprinkler meter or to schedule an appointment please call 248-674-2278.

Carbon Monoxide Detection Information
From The Waterford Regional Fire Department

What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the Unites States die every year from accidental nonfire-related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, including generators. Other products include faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission

Know the symptoms of CO poisoning
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Because CO is odorless, colorless, and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed. The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include:

Headache
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Dizziness

High level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including:

Mental confusion
Vomiting
Loss of muscular coordination
Loss of consciousness
Ultimately death

VFW Annual Memorial Day Parade Returns!

Closed for Memorial Day 5/30
Summer Office Hours Begin 5/31

Waterford Township offices and the Library will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.
Beginning Tuesday, May 31, Waterford Township administrative offices at Town Hall and the Department of Public Works begin summer office hours 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Waterford School District Enrollment Events