waterford's annual Earth Day township cleanup event a success!

A big Waterford shout-out to all the volunteers and donors who pitched in to make Waterford's 9th annual Earth Day Township Cleanup event a success!

It was a chilly, windy, overcast day with a few snowflakes to remind us that it’s not quite Spring in Waterford yet, but still, 136 volunteers came out to help in cleanup efforts in dozens of locations across the Township. We estimate they collected approximately 25 cubic yards or 10 truckloads full of litter on Earth Day 2024! When you consider that most of the trash we’re filling these bags and trucks with are small items like paper, plastic, straws, plastic and glass bottles, etc., that is a pretty incredible accomplishment for which they should all feel proud!

Thank you, also, to these generous donors for providing supplies:
Gordon’s Food Service – bottled water
GFL Environmental – dumpsters
McNab’s Hardware - gloves
The Miller Family – gloves, pickers
Tenuta’s Food Lane – bottled water

Want to join us for next year’s event tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025? Registration is now open at www.waterfordmi.gov/earthday

Girl Scouts Troop Volunteers on Earth Day

Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Expo 2024

Waterford Regional Fire Department Chief Matthew Nye

welcome waterford regional fire dept. new fire chief, matthew nye

Waterford Township has appointed Fire Chief Matthew Nye as the 13th Chief in Waterford Regional Fire Department History.

Chief Nye takes his seat at the helm following the retirement of Chief Matthew Covey, who served for 33 years.

“Waterford Township is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Nye to the role of Fire Chief for the Waterford Regional Fire Department,” said Gary Wall, Waterford Township Supervisor. “Matt’s experience in fire service and his continued advancement in his career have earned him the promotion to this important role in our community.”

Chief Nye began his career as a firefighter with the Pontiac Fire Department in April 1996, and joined the Waterford team in 2012 when the Waterford Regional Fire Department formed to serve the three communities of Waterford Township, the City of Pontiac, and the City of Lake Angelus.

“The unification of the Waterford and Pontiac Fire Departments in 2012 solidified my commitment to enhancing emergency services across a regional area,” said Chief Nye.

Chief Nye has held the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and now Fire Chief. He comes from a family of first responders including his great-grandfather, two great-uncles, grandfather, father, and brother who all worked for the Pontiac Fire Department; and a great-uncle who worked for the Pontiac Police Department.

With a legacy of civil service and his commitment to leading the department in providing fire protection and EMS services, Chief Nye says he’s ready to get to work.

“I am excited to learn how to fit in with an already established team that has always prioritized community safety,” said Chief Nye. “It takes a collaboration with local agencies and stakeholders to implement innovative strategies to address emerging challenges.”

Waterford Regional Fire Department is one of the largest staffed fire departments in Oakland County. Resources include nine fire stations staffed 24 hours a day, 10 fully-equipped fire engines, eight state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support EMS rescue vehicles, two 100-foot aerial ladder trucks and a 75ft quint, two mobile command vehicles with on-board computer and communications system, 107 full-time highly-trained firefighters, of which 105 are licensed paramedics.

Waterford Library Director Julie Schaefer

Welcome waterford's new library director julie schaefer

Waterford Township has appointed Julie Schaefer as the Director of the Waterford Township Public Library.

The position of Library Director has been vacant since the retirement of Joan Rogers in December 2023. Joan served for nearly 40 years of service at the Library, the last 19 of which were in the Director role.

Julie comes to Waterford Township from the Dearborn Public Library where she served in a variety of roles for more than 30 years, most recently as the Deputy Director for the past 15 years.

“We are happy to announce Waterford’s new Library Director Julie Schaefer,” said Waterford Township Supervisor Gary Wall. “We took our time to locate the right candidate for this important position for our community. Julie’s experience and passion for providing service and access to information for the community are a great fit for Waterford.”

Julie says she especially enjoys helping people find solutions and connections to people and organizations toward a common goal. She calls that connection “magic!”

“I love working with people of all ages and helping them find what it is they are seeking,” said Julie. “I truly believe the library is the hub of each community and it is a valuable resource for every resident and business in the community we serve.”

Julie plans to spend her early days in the new role learning what Waterford is doing and how it’s being done, then looking to the future to determine where it makes sense to grow and change, including a goal to expand service to Fridays.

With this, Julie extended an invitation to the community to provide input.

“I encourage everyone to stop by and say hello when you see me,” said Julie. “I would absolutely value knowing what you would like to see at your public library. If you don’t already have a Waterford Township library card, the fabulous staff will make that happen.”

The Waterford Township Public Library is located in the heart of the Township on Waterford’s Civic Center campus. The library serves residents of Waterford Township and the City of Lake Angelus, and is also a member of The Library Network library cooperative which helps expand access to materials across more than 50 libraries in Southeast Michigan. The library is open Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the abundant services and programs provided by the Waterford Township Public Library, visit their website at www.waterfordmi.gov/library.

household hazardous waste collection event dates & locations announced

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 collection dates and locations are as follows. All dates and locations hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 8 am – 2 pm
Oakland County Service Center Campus
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Follow signs once on campus

Saturday, June 1, 8 am – 2 pm
Oxford Middle School
1420 Lakeville Road, Oxford
From M24/Lapeer Road, travel east on Burdick Street

Saturday, July 20, 8 am – 2 pm
Kensington Church
4640 S, Lapeer Road, Orion Township

Saturday, September 14, 8 am – 2 pm
Oakland County Service Center Campus
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Follow signs once on campus

Library Service Hours

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

Register for 2024 Book It! Waterford Friends of the Library 5K and Fun Run
Join us Saturday, May 4th, 2024 for the Book It! 5K and Mile Fun Run/Walk in support of the Waterford Township Public Library. 5K will start at 10:00 AM. Entry fee includes a commemorative event t-shirt, finisher medal and chance to win gifts from our sponsors. The 5K will feature timing and results!

*Register by April 24 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Packet pick-up will start at 9:00 am on race morning. 5K will start at 10:00 AM. Check in will be at The Warming House, 5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. On Civic Center Campus by the pond.

Thank you very much for your support of the Waterford Friends of the Library and the vital role played by this organization within our community.

Seed Library
Take some. Leave some. Grow some. Check out our seed library managed by the Waterford Garden Club and the Friends of the Library and hosted by the Waterford Township Public Library. It is now located in a file cabinet in the Adult Department by the map and atlas cases. More information about taking, sharing, and growing seeds is available on and in the file cabinet. The Seed Library is open to everyone.

Get our WTPL to Go Library App
Would you like a convenient way to check your library account, see when your books are due, search our catalog, and place holds? If you have a tablet or smartphone, try our new WTPL To Go app! Search for Waterford Library in the Apple app store or Google Play store and download it for free. One nice feature: it will keep you logged in to your account.

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.

Lego Club
Saturday, April 27^th - 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 - 11:00a OR 11:30a - 12:15p. No registration required.

Weekly Storytimes:
April 2^nd through May 1^st
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 6^th – 12^th grades)
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website.

Teen Take & Make Kit – Blackout Poetry
April 20^th – April 27^th
Celebrate Poetry Month with some poetry of your own. Pick up a kit with the necessary supplies to do Blackout Poetry – a form of poetry where you create poems by blacking out words from a page of text. Kits are first come, first served and for 6th through 12th graders only. No registration required.
Adults – Programs
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website.

UFOs Over Michigan
Thursday, April 25th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Community Room
Did you know that Michigan has some of the biggest UFO cases on record? The 1966 sightings over Southeast Michigan and 1994 sightings over Grand Rapids each had literally hundreds of eyewitnesses to them, including law enforcement and radar returns. Find out more from Bill Konkolesky, state director for the Michigan Chapter of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network). Registration required.

Waterford Writers Workshop Poetry Open Mic Event
Saturday, May 4th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Community Room
Everyone is invited to join the Waterford Writers Workshop for a fun-filled event. Do a reading or enjoy the work of other local writers and share the joy of the written word. Registration is not required.

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.

waterford's annual Earth Day township cleanup event a success!

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household hazardous waste collection event dates & locations announced

waterford township public library - end of april news & events

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