Waterford Showcase 2025

We hope you can join us for the Waterford Showcase (formerly Expo) this Thursday, May 8^th at Waterford Mott High School from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

The event will feature exhibitor tables with a selection of local businesses, community organizations, and many of our Township Departments providing an opportunity for the public to learn about and connect with local businesses and organizations.

Free to attend, bring your cash if you plan to do any shopping!

ONE-YEAR DOG LICENSES AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL

One-year 2025 dog licenses are still available at the Waterford Township Treasurer’s Office located at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford. To obtain a license, proof of current rabies vaccination certificate is needed.

The license fees are:
$15.00 if dog is spayed or neutered
$25.00 if dog is not spayed or neutered

If pet owner is a senior citizen (65 years or older):
$14.00 if dog is spayed or neutered
$23.00 if dog is not spayed or neutered

3-year dog licenses are available at Oakland County Animal Control. Please call Animal Control at (248) 858-1090 for more information.

Oakland County Animal Control is located at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 42 East,
in Pontiac, next to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office headquarters.

NEWS FROM THE ASSESSING OFFICE

Attention all “Snowbirds!” When you return to Michigan, please contact the Assessing Department at 248-674-6270 so we can change the mailing back to your Summer address. You may also submit an Address Change online at the following link: https://www.waterfordmi.gov/formcenter/assessing-15/address-change-form-75

Under the new laws which were passed in October of 2023, the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit cannot be filed until January 1^st of the exemption year and must be received by the December 31^st. Once you file the application for 2025, the application “remains in effect, without subsequent reapplication until it is rescinded by the individual who was granted the exemption or is denied by the assessor” (MCL 211.7b(2)). For an application or additional questions please call 248-674-6270 or go to https://www.waterfordmi.gov/252/Disabled-Veterans-Property-Tax-Exemption.

Library Service Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00a–9:00p
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00a – 5:00p
Sunday 1:00p – 5:00p – Closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend

Library Closures in May
Saturday, May 24^th: Closed Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 25^th: Closed Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 26^th: Closed Memorial Day

Two Ways to Donate Your Books
The Friends of the Waterford Township Public Library accepts donations of books, DVDs, and CDs on the 2^nd Saturday of every month between 10:00a and 1:00p. Items that are in good condition are used in the library’s collection or at the Friends’ Used Book Sales. Now we have another way to donate your books. We have a bright green book donation bin from Better World Books in the southeast corner of the parking lot. This bin is there for when you can’t make it to a Used Book Drop-off Day. Better World Books will sell, donate, or recycle the books. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the books will go the Friends of the Library who, in turn, use that money to support the library with funds for programs, furniture, special events and more. We still welcome your donations on our Used Book Drop-off Days, but now you have another way to donate between drop-off days. Please note: Only books should be put in the bin.

Waterford Local Business Showcase
Thursday, May 8^th, 5:30p – 7:30p – Waterford Mott High School Cafeteria
Visit our table and the Waterford Friends of the Library’s table at this year’s Waterford Local Business Showcase. Don’t miss your chance to connect with amazing local businesses, vendors, and community members!

Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26^th, 10:00a – Dixie Highway between Sashabaw Rd and Williams Lake Rd
Watch for the library van in Waterford’s annual Memorial Day Parade. We hope to hear your hearty cheers as we roll on by.

Summer Reading Program – Coming soon!
Monday, June 2^nd – Thursday, July 31^st
The Summer Reading Program is coming soon! For ages 3 through adult. Read and earn chances to win prizes. Check our website and calendar for more details.

Totally Library Podcast
The library has a new podcast called Totally Library! Episode 1 features Library Director, Julie Schaefer, in conversation with Friends of the Library President, Joyce Wefel. Discover how the Waterford Township Friends of the Library help the library and how you can become a Friend too. Thank you to Media Network of Waterford for assisting us in this new venture. Watch for a new podcast every month.

Watch us on demand or watch on Comcast channel 10 or AT&T channel 99 at the following times:

Wednesdays at 8 pm
Fridays at 6:30 pm
Sundays at 6:30 pm

New to the Collection: Video Games!
In May, the library will be launching a video game collection. Come check out a Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X game! PS4 and Xbox One games will be coming soon. Games check out for seven days with up to two renewals if there are no holds. There is a limit of one game checked out at a time.

New at the Library
The Adult Department has recently added these titles by popular authors to the collection. Place your holds today!

Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Overkill by J.A. Jance
2 Sisters Murder Investigations by James Patterson
Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer

Free COVID-19 Tests
The library is 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.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
For children ages Infant to 5 years. We are a participating library in this year-round early literacy program. Pick up a reading chart and book list from the children’s department. Read to your young child. For every 100 books that you read together, we will put your child’s name on our “Wall of Fame”, and they get to pick out a book to keep. When you have reached the 1,000-book milestone, you get a book bag.

Adults – Programs
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website.

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tuesday, May 13^th, 7:00p - 8:00p - Conference Room
The Evening Book Discussion meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (excluding August) at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Books are available at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required.

This month we’ll discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Movie Matinee: Call for title
Thursday, May 15^th, 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. Due to our licensing agreement, we are not allowed to advertise the movie titles outside of the library. Please call (248) 618-7693 or check out our list of upcoming movies. No registration required.

Cookbook Club
Wednesday, May 28^th, 7:00p – 8:00p – Community Room
Select and prepare a recipe from the month's cookbook, and we’ll gather for a potluck to discuss the cookbook. Copies of the book will be available at the Adult & Teen Services Reference Desk for checkout. Bring all you need to serve the dish. Paper plates, plasticware, napkins, and water will be provided. Registration required. This club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month (there are no summer meetings).

For the potluck, there's no need to double or triple the recipe. Prepare only the number of servings the recipe makes. We'll have plenty of food to sample.

May’s book is Indian-ish: recipes and antics from a modern American family by Priya Krishna.

Registration required

Subdivision Road Repaving $1 Million Still Available

DPW NEWS & INFO

Cross-Connection and Backflow Prevention

Waterford Township DPW has contracted HydroCorp to manage the township Cross-Connection Control program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), formerly Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), requires DPW to have all commercial and residential accounts inspected for proper backflow prevention to maintain the safety of our water supply.

HydroCorp inspectors will inspect residential properties every ten years and commercial properties either yearly or every five years depending on the property’s use and plumbing fixtures. These inspections are included in the contract between DPW and HydroCorp so there is no cost to homeowners.

In addition to the visual inspections done by HydroCorp, any property with a testable backflow prevention device will receive a testing notice to verify the backflow prevention device is functioning properly. Testing of backflow prevention devices is required annually for commercial properties and every three years for residential properties. Testing of backflow prevention devices need to be performed by a certified backflow prevention tester, a list of certified testers can be found at www.watercustomer.com. Cost for these tests are the responsibility of the property owner.

Questions regarding the Cross-Connection Control program or backflow prevention assemblies and testing can be directed to HydroCorp at 800-690-6651 or 248-250-5000.

Water Quality Report

Waterford Township DPW has released the 2024 Annual Water Quality Report. DPW prides itself on providing our customers with safe, quality drinking water and is proud to present our 26^th 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.

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; measuring the outdoor water use separately allows DPW to not bill sewer portion for water that 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 $256 and quarterly charges are $14.87 for the first 1,000 cubic feet of use and $3.32/100 cubic feet over 1,000. Questions about past water use, purchasing a sprinkler meter or to schedule an appointment please call 248-674-2278.

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.

SAVE THE DATE FOR
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS!

PEACEFEST 2025 JUNE 7 & 8

Join the community at the annual Peacefest event featuring art, music, weirdos and fun at L.A. Cafe at Dixie and Andersonville Rd. in Waterford on June 7th and 7th.
More than 120 artists showcasing and selling their unique creations, are joined by 12 local bands playing live music all weekend long. Stop in the cafe for great food and drinks, and check out the visiting food trucks, too!