STATE OF THE TOWNSHIP BREAKFASTJoin us for the annual Waterford State of the Township Address and Breakfast Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:30am. Waterford Township Supervisor Gary Wall will be joined by Waterford School District Superintendent Scott Lindberg, and Oakland Community College Chancellor Peter Provenzano who will each provide updates on Waterford's hot topics.
The event is hosted by the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and tickets can be purchased for $25 each on their website www.waterfordchamber.org |
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presidential primary election
february 27, 2024
The Presidential Primary Election is on February 27, 2024. If you are an absentee voter, please complete the form sent to you and return it to the Clerk’s Office as soon as possible. You will not receive a ballot if you do not fully complete the form and sign it.
Please read the form and make sure to select the ballot style in section one; whether you want a Democrat or a Republican ballot, one box must be checked before we will mail you a ballot. There are no non-partisan questions for Waterford Voters; therefore, only check Democrat or Republican in this section.
Make sure to sign the form and return it as soon as possible using our drop boxes or mailing it to us. Pre-paid postage has been included on this form.
If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.waterfordmi.gov/elections or call us at 248-674-6266.
For sample ballots, precinct locations, Voter ID requirements, early voting center information, and more, please visit the Clerk's election website at www.waterfordmi.gov/elections.
Clerk Markee has recorded a helpful video on this process. See it here!
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Monthly Recycling -February 10thWaterford 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.
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NEWS FROM THE TREASURERTAXES DUE -- February 14, 2024
Last day to pay 2023 Winter tax bill without penalty is February 14, 2024. If you need further information, please call the Treasurer’s Office at (248) 674-6220. Payments received February 15 – February 29 2023 late summer and/or winter tax payments are accepted at the Township Treasurer’s Office through February 29, 2024. Interest and penalty will be charged on any unpaid balance. Payments must be paid at Town Hall or mailed to the Township Treasurer’s Office, 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford MI 48329. Payments must be received on or before February 29, 2024. Postmarks will not be honored. Tax Payment Options - In person - the Treasurer’s Office located at 5200 Civic Center Dr. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Mail – payments may be mailed to our office at 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford MI 48329. Please make checks payable to Waterford Township Treasurer. Payments may also be mailed in the courtesy envelope sent with tax bills. Please note there may be a delay in posting payments sent to the PO Box if your check was written incorrectly or the lower part of the tax statement was not included with payment.
- After Hours Drop Box – an after-hours drop box is located near the lower entrance door to the Township Hall.
- Online Banking – payment may be made on the Township website at www.waterfordmi.gov/taxes through February 14.
Please Note: It is NOT recommended to have payment issued through your bank at this late date. Payments issued through your bank take 10 to 15 business days to receive payment. These payments are received in envelopes that are not postmarked; anything received after February 14 will be charged late penalties and fees. Cash Payments
For those considering making their payment in cash: for safety, efficiency and Township savings, payment by personal or cashier’s check is preferred. Beginning March 1
Beginning March 1, 2024, all unpaid 2023 taxes are paid to Oakland County with additional penalties (Township cannot accept payments). Mail payments to Oakland County Treasurer, 1200 N Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341. During the month of March, a revised statement from the Township Treasurer needs to accompany your remittance to the County Treasurer. Do You Need Amounts Paid for Income Taxes?
Tax amounts for 2023 and prior years may be attained on the Waterford Township website at www.waterfordmi.gov/taxes, select Tax Information Search. This site will report the base tax amount, but does not give you payment status. Statements of tax amount; payment status and date paid are available at the Treasurer’s Office. There is a fee of 50 cents for each photocopy. Receipts are also available on line through Oakland County for a fee of $2.50 at www.oakgov.com/propertygateway - select Current Tax Report.
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GFL going into year 5
Beginning March 30, 2024, Waterford moves into the fifth year of its contract with GFL Environmental providing curbside collection service for residential customers.
Mid to late February, Waterford residents will receive their invoices for second-quarter services for April, May, June 2024 reflecting the contracted 3% increase.
Rates for all three services (Trash, Recycling, Compost)
Base rate Quarter $58.44, Base rate Year $233.76
Rates for Trash and Compost only, No Recycling
Base rate Quarter $42.51, Base rate Year $170.04
A full rate sheet reflecting discounts and annual reminders will be mailed with your paper invoices, or emailed to customers who receive electronic bills.
Visit the Waterford Township website at www.waterfordmi.gov/trash for more information about Waterford's designated waste hauler curbside collection program.
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Assessing Department reminders
The Assessing Department and Michigan Department of Treasury are reminding U.S. Military Veterans (or un-remarried surviving spouses), deemed to be 100% disabled as the result of military service, that they must file an affidavit along with supporting documentation with Waterford Township confirming eligibility for property tax relief.
Applications for the 2024 tax year will be accepted beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Please note that the State Tax Commission has recently approved a NEW application form for 2024 that's available both on our website by following the link and in our office. www.waterfordmi.gov/assessing
In addition, beginning with the 2025 application, the disabled veterans exemption will remain active for succeeding years without reapplying until the veteran or their spouse moves from the property or rescinds the exemption. ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Personal Property statements are due to the assessing department by February 20th, 2024. These statements are mailed to all business owners at the beginning of January. For more information, please visit the Personal Property page by following the link. You can also call the Assessing Department at 248-674-6270 with any questions. Personal Property | Waterford, MI (waterfordmi.gov)
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NERF BATTLE FEB. 16 OR MAR. 27TH!Join us for our first-ever NERF Battles coming up February 16th (full!) or March 27th. Sign up soon before spots are full. Bring your favorite NERF gun that takes standard ammo and have some fun battling it out with other kids in your age group. www.waterfordmi.gov/parks |
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DPW news
Water Tower Improvements
Waterford DPW recently concluded the painting of the water tower and elevated water storage tank located at the corner of Walton Boulevard and Main Street. This project will help prolong the life of this important part of Waterford’s water system that has been in service since 1962.
Fire Hydrant EnhancementResidents may notice the fire hydrants in their neighborhood received a recent upgrade. During the hydrant winterization process this fall, Waterford DPW staff added reflective tape to all of the public fire hydrants. This tape will increase the visibility of the fire hydrants allowing firefighters to locate them as quickly as possible during times of lower visibility.
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Waterford Township public library february news & events
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Library Service Hours Monday–Thursday 10:00a–9:00p; Friday – Closed; Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p;
Sunday, 1:00p – 5:00p Holiday Closure
Monday, February 19th: Presidents Day. (Early voting will still go on in the Community Room). Our New Library Events Calendar Has Launched
The library has a new events calendar. As with the previous system, patrons can register themselves for programs using the calendar. Patrons can find, view, and register for events from their desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We hope the move to LibraryCalendar will offer a better user experience when checking out what the library has to offer. It’s Tax Season!
For those still using paper forms, a limited supply of tax forms are available at the library in the circulation lobby. We have the Federal 1040 instructions and forms. Michigan forms are on their way. Free COVID-19 Tests
The library is now distributing free COVID-19 tests through a program from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Kits – each containing 2 tests – can be picked up at the circulation desk. One kit per person per day while supplies last. Children - Programs (through age 12)
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website. Winter Reading Program
December 1st through February 29th, 2024
Join us for our Winter Reading Program for children ages 3-12. Beginning December 1st, Sign up through Beanstack at: waterfordmi.beanstack.org. When you are finished, stop by the children’s department to collect your bookmark, pencil, and book. Complete the reading challenge by Thursday, February 29th for a chance to win a gift card. Saturday Special: Paper Airplane Derby - Storytime/Craft Room
Saturday, February 10th, 10:30a-11:30a
Design, build, and fly your own airplanes in competition for distance and longest flight. Recommended for ages 8-12. No registration required.
Lego Club
Saturday, February 24th - Storytime/Craft Room
Recommended ages 5 and up
Students meet to create their own Lego structure. We have two class times in the morning. Please come to only one of these sessions: 10:15-11:00 am OR 11:30 am-12:15 pm. No registration required. Weekly Storytimes:
Session I: January 16th through February 14th
Session II: February 27th through March 20th
Drop-in storytimes are 30 minutes long and include a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Choose the age-appropriate session from those listed below. No registration required.
NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. Babytime Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room
Recommended ages 6 months to 15 months Toddlertime Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room
Recommended ages 16 to 23 months Two-Year-Old Storytime
Tuesdays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room
Recommended age two years old Three-Year-Old Storytime
Wednesdays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room
Recommended age three years old Teens – Programs (kids going into 6th – 12th grades)
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website. Teen Take & Make Kit – Melted Snowman Treat
February 10th – February 24th
It’s always sad to see a snowman melt after spending so much time building it. Why not cut to the chase and create an already-melted snowman? Even better…you can eat this one! Instructions and most supplies will be included in the kit. All you have to do is pick up the kit and then you can make this snack in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Supplies are limited, so these kits are reserved for kids in 6th through 12th grades only. One kit per person. Registration required to reserve your kit that can be picked up between February 10th and February 24th. Adults – Programs
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website. Matinee Movie: Call for title
Thursday, February 15th, 2:00p-4:00p - Community Room
Join us for free afternoon movie matinees. Most titles run between 90 to 120 minutes. Popcorn and beverages will be provided, but you may also bring your own snacks and drinks. No alcoholic or uncovered beverages. We’re not allowed to advertise the movie titles outside of the library. Please call (248) 618-7693 or visit https://waterfordmi.gov/1082/Movie-Matinees for movie titles. No registration required. Adults – Computer Connections
EBooks Help
Saturday, February 17th, 30-minute timeslots 10:00a – noon - Assisted Study Room
Do you need help accessing all the free digital content the library has to offer? Bring your device and questions for help with downloading books, audiobooks, movies, music and magazines to your smartphone or tablet. Register for one-on-one help in a 30-minute session. Registration required.
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Restaurant Week: Feb. 24 - Mar. 3Join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce for the first WACC Restaurant Week from Feb 23- Mar 3rd, 2024 - it will be a full week promoting and highlighting the Chamber's restaurant partners. Get your passport stamped (after a minimum spend) to submit your completed passport at the end of the week for the main prize.
Follow the Waterford Area Chamber's website and Facebook page for updates, specials, events, and more! |
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COOKING SAFETY fromWATERFORD REGIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT- To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy.
- Watch What You Heat!
- The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.
- Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. Turn off the burner if you leave the kitchen for any reason.
- If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
- Keeping Things That Can Catch Fire Away from Heat Sources
- Keep anything that can catch fire–oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, curtains–away from your stovetop.
- Keep the stovetop, burners, and oven clean.
- Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and can catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or an electric burner.
- Keep things that can catch fire away from heat sources. Never use your oven or microwave as storage space. This can cause a fire.
- What to Do If You Have a Cooking Fire
- Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid on until the pan has cooled.
- Never pour water on a cooking pan grease fire.
- Only trained adults should use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Only Class K fire extinguishers are rated for the purpose of putting out grease and animal fat fires.
- In case of an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed until it is cool. Only open the door once you are confident the fire is completely out, standing to the side as you open the oven door.
- After a fire, the oven should be checked by a licensed professional and/or serviced before being used again.
- When in doubt, just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. After you leave, call 9-1-1 or the fire department from a mobile phone or a trusted neighbor’s phone.
- Keeping Children and Pets Away from the Cooking Area
- Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
- Never hold a child while you are cooking, drinking a hot liquid, or carrying hot foods or liquids.
- Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.
- Electrical Cooking Equipment Safety
- Always use cooking equipment— slow cookers, electric skillets, hot plates, griddles, etc.—that is listed by a qualified testing laboratory.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and code requirements when installing, using, or cleaning cooking equipment.
- Plug microwave ovens or other cooking appliances directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord for a cooking appliance—it can overload the circuit and cause a fire.
- When possible, to prevent an electric stovetop fire, replace standard coil burners with temperature-limiting control electric coils. Make sure the replacement coils are listed by a qualified testing laboratory as compatible with the specific range.
- When replacing an electric coil cooktop, consider a temperature limiting appliance to prevent cooking fires.
- Check electrical cords or any part of the appliance for cracks, breaks, damage, or overheating. Have a professional repair the appliance or cord as needed or replace the appliance.
- Place cooking equipment where it won’t get bumped or knocked over
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Save the date: Annual Earth Day Township Cleanup Event April 20
Join your Waterford friends and neighbors for the annual Earth Day Township Cleanup event on April 20th for a shift between 8am and 2pm that works best for you!
Stay tuned to www.waterfordmi.gov/earthday for further information.
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citizens financial performance dashboard
Waterford's Citizen's Guide, Debt Service Report, and Projected Budget are available for viewing on the Township's website at https://www.waterfordmi.gov/288/Citizens-Financial-Performance-Dashboard.
These documents are also available for viewing during normal business hours at the Clerk's office which is located at 5200 Civic Center Dr. in Waterford.
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