Having recognized the encroachment of coyotes into our living spaces and in a pro-active effort to ensure safety of all our residents, Pittsfield Township has compiled, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), an information brochure.
Residents in urban, suburban, and exurban areas should expect to see or hear coyotes at some point. It is a species that is well-adapted to these environments created by humans. If they are not bothering anyone or anything, it is best to leave them alone. There are no government funded services to remove nuisance animals for the public; it is the responsibility of a property owner to deal with pests, from grubs in your lawn, to raccoons under your porch, to coyotes in the backyard. The only matter – as per MDNR - that can and should be handled by a public authority is the case of an immediate removal if there is a wild animal in an urban setting that is causing an immediate threat to public health and safety.
We hope you will find this brochure informative and useful.
February 13, 2012 3:10pm
In 2009, Pittsfield Charter Township went ‘live’ with its current website layout and design. It was a product developed in-house, met the Township’s needs at the time, and still does for the most part. Due to the fact that the current website was designed in-house, there are many areas of the site that could be significantly improved upon. Furthermore, and importantly, the content of the website is outdated, redundant, and in much need for improvement. The Township’s intent is to begin deploying the website more intensely for provision of not just pertinent and current information but also online services such as permit application submission, registration for recreational programs, and bill payment.
Pittsfield Charter Township is accepting proposals to develop and modify content on the Township’s website and implement the appropriate Content Management System (CMS) to suit the needs of the Township. [more] [FAQ]
February 6, 2012 1:00pm
Please mark your calendars to attend a public hearing on February 29th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Morris Hall, Pittsfield Township Administration Building, 6201 W. Michigan Ave.
The public hearing is to present the proposed design of the roads. The round-about is part of the changes being proposed to our road network system to accommodate anticipated increase in motorized and non-motorized traffic as a result of the development, which is scheduled to open this summer.
Please stop by to make sure the Washtenaw County Road Commission hears from you.
For more information, please visit the Washtenaw County Road Commission website.
February 2, 2012
12:35pm
Why do so many fire trucks go to a call? What is a typical day like for a police officer?
What Happens when you
dial 911? The Pittsfield Township Citizens' Public Safety Academy is being established to answer questions like these and more. Applications are currently being accepted. One night a week for six weeks, you will learn how your public safety employees do their jobs. You must be a Pittsfield Charter Township Resident and must be at least 18 years old in order for your application to be considered. Program is free, but class size is limited.
[Click Here to view the flyer] [Click here to view the application]
January 23, 2011 12:57pm
Please click here for a map of where hunting may be permissable in Pittsfield Township.
December 1, 2011 9:17am
We would like to remind you of some important facts and safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys a safe winter season. [more]
November 28, 2011 10:32am
State law requires that precincts may not exceed 3,000 registered voters. Pittsfield Township currently has 2 precincts that are over 3,000 voters and several that are fast approaching this limit. In an effort to ensure equal distribution throughout the township, The Township Clerk's Office is proposing the following voting precinct map. The revised voting locations will be effective February, 2012.
October 26, 2011 9:04AM
The last day to register to vote for the February 28, 2012 Election is January 30, 2012.
Applicants may stop by a Secretary of State Office or the Township Clerk's office to register.
All Precincts in Pittsfield Township will be open for voting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 7am to 8pm for registered voters that live in the Township.
November 14, 2011 11:57AM
In 2010, Pittsfield Township was successful in lobbying to earmark $100,000 of federal aid monies to undertake the Environmental Assessment of the State Road corridor, south of Ellsworth to Michigan Avenue. The State Road Corridor Study, completed in 2006, reports that the corridor faces congestion, crash, and design concerns. In order to get the long (usually decades long) process started in addressing these concerns, Pittsfield Township is leveraging federal aid to partner with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) in beginning the planning on advancing the “Complete Street” concept along State Road by improving the corridor’s functionality, relieving congestion, improving safety, enhancing aesthetics, and incorporating non-motorized functionality.
The long-term goal is to improve the corridor by reconstructing the existing roadway to meet these criteria. In addition, Pittsfield Township, WCRC, and Michigan State University are investigating the use of an innovative concrete pavement that utilizes milled waste glass to improve durability, increase pavement life, and reduce environmental implications.
On September 14, a day-long information session was hosted at Pittsfield Township Administration Building on the ongoing Environmental Assessment for the State Road Corridor. Click here for the presentation or contact the Supervisor’s office with questions at 734.822.3135; info@pittsfield-mi.gov.
As Pittsfield Township strives to achieve the gold standard in the
provision of public services, our Department of Public Safety is unveiling its crime mapping portal.
One of our primary community-policing goals of maximizing operational transparency is measured by our ability to publicly communicate information about crime occurences in an effort to increase crime awareness and prevention, which are key elements of a safe community. Ultimately, knowledge is power, and providing our residents and businesses with the knowledge to help protect themselves moves us toward a true community-based partnership.
Check out the portal for more details, including how to sign up for regular updates.August 18, 2011 11:18AM
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In Michigan, winter means snow & layers of slippery ice to remove from sidewalks and driveways. The chemicals in the de-icers dissolve and flow directly to a lake or stream.
Tips to minimize this impact:
Remove snow & ice first. When using de-icer, a little goes a long way! The recommended application rate for calcium chloride is about a handful for every nine square feet treated; rock salt is about a handful per square yard treated.
Use only enough deicer to break the ice/pavement bond, then remove the remaining slush by shoveling. Adding more salt without removing what has melted can result in over-application, meaning more salt and chemicals end up in the river.
You can also reduce salt use by limiting access to your home to one entrance. For every doorway that is not used, there will be less salt running into the catch basin in your street. The bottom line to dealing with ice and snow this winter in a way that protects our waterways is to shovel early and often, reduce the amount of deicer you use and be very conscientious in how you apply deicing products. |
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