The public budget meetings for the fiscal year 2024 will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor (3-1) conference room. 

Join us on October 26th for the final lunchtime food truck, The Burger Box, at Waterford's Civic Center campus.   The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is open to the public!  Tables and seating are available or bring a blanket and have a picnic on our lush lawn.  Check out their menu and link to their truck's website www.waterfordmi.gov/specialevents.

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Waterford Township! We wish you a safe and healthy Halloween. Suggested trick-or-treat hours for Halloween on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Waterford are 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Some neighborhoods choose to extend that time by leaving porch lights on as an indication they are distributing treats.  Here are a few tips to help our community stay safe this Halloween:  

• Motorists - please exercise extra caution this evening. Obey posted speed limits, avoid distractions while driving, and watch for pedestrian traffic. Allow extra travel time as rush-hour traffic is usually heavier on Halloween.
• Trick-or-Treaters - please look both ways before entering a roadway, utilize reflective items on dark clothing and carry a flashlight, and go out in groups and/or with an adult chaperone.

The Waterford Police Dept. will scan candy 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Police Station, 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan 48329.

Join the Library after hours on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st, from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Community Room to watch the horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, and Johnny Depp. This supernatural slasher movie is rated R and runs about 90 minutes. Popcorn and beverages will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. Please, no alcoholic or uncovered beverages. Registration required.

TeenTober Bingo is going on through Tuesday, October 31st.  Teens play TeenTober Bingo to earn small prizes throughout October and qualify to win an Amazon gift card in a final drawing. Pick up your Bingo sheets at the Adult Reference desk or print them off from the Teen Programs page on the Library website. Bingo sheets must be turned in by Saturday, November 4th to be entered into the drawing.  No registration is required. 

Waterford Township offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency services remain available during this administrative closure. 

Have you made a difference in your community?  Tell us about it in 500 words or less and you could win a $ 5,000 scholarship through the 2023 Making a Difference Scholarship Essay Competition through the Fran Anderson Legacy Fund.  High school students must submit their application and essay no later than Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  The essay must be in the applicant's own words on what the applicant has personally done, "to make a difference in their local community".  The application may be found at holidayextravaganza.org/scholarships.  Please contact Linda Zabik at 248-421-7198 or email he@holidayextravaganza.org.  

Save the date!  The Annual Holiday Extravaganza Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.  

Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes or for the purpose of voting in opposition. Public comment for items removed from the consent agenda may be received in the same manner immediately following the Consent Agenda.