APRIL 23RD - THE ULTIMATE SPRING CLEANING EVENT Three "Clean Up, Clean Out" Events for Earth Day

But First, Pancakes & Sheep Shearing At Hess-Hathaway!

Special Election - May 3, 2022

Absentee ballots have been mailed for the May 3, 2022 special election. Do not mistake them for junk mail or unofficial mail. Look for a blue and white envelope to arrive in your mailbox by April 4, 2022 if you are have requested an absentee ballot.

Place your ballot in the gold envelope, place that inside of the green and white envelope, and return it as soon as possible. You must sign the green and white envelope.

Ballots can be returned by mail, in person at the Clerk's office during regular business hours, or by utilizing the drop boxes located in the front and rear parking lots of Town Hall 5200 Civic Center Dr.

Questions? Please call the Clerk's office at 248-674-6266 or visit the election page www.waterfordmi.gov/elections

Voting in person? Find your precinct location and voting hours on the Waterford Township Clerk's election website linked above.

Special Election May 3, 2022 www.waterfordmi.gov/elections

Curbside Residential Yard Waste Collection Reminders

Don't Forget - GFL Starts
Collecting at 7:00 AM!

Waterford residential GFL customers must have trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk items at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on their assigned collection day.

Route times change frequently due to multiple factors including road construction, yard waste season, staffing, equipment needs, etc. GFL will not return to collect items that were not set out on time.

Waterford customers off Cass Lake Rd. south of Cass Elizabeth - road closures are contributing to route time changes in your area right now. Be sure your items are out by 7:00am. Tell your neighbors. Your collection day will stay the same, but the times are likely to fluctuate.

Neighborhood Preservation Corps Volunteers Needed

WATERFORD DPW PROVIDING SAFE, HEALTHY SERVICES

DPW - News You Can Use!

WATER MAIN WORK
This spring/summer Waterford DPW has contracted for two sections of water main to undergo maintenance. Both of these projects are expected to take two to four weeks and will interrupt traffic in the area of the work.

South Cass Lake Rd
In preparation for the upcoming culvert replacement planned by Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), DPW is having a section of water main along S Cass Lake Rd relocated. Relocating the water main will ensure that RCOC can complete their project of replacing the culvert that carries S Cass Lake Rd over the Cass Lake/Otter Lake Canal. The water main relocation will begin on April 4^th and is estimated to take approximately one month.

During the water main relocation, S Cass Lake Rd will be closed between Port Cove Dr and Bangor Rd. This closure will last for approximately one month, and traffic will detour from Cass Elizabeth Rd to Orchard Lake Rd utilizing Cooley Lake Rd, Hiller Rd, and Commerce Rd.

West Huron St
A section of water main located along West Huron St from South Lynn Ave to Telegraph Rd will be replaced. This area has experienced numerous water main breaks in the last few years and has been on the DPW’s list for replacement. This project is currently underway and should be complete in the next several weeks.

During the water main replacement, the curbside (right) lane for Eastbound Traffic will be closed. All access to businesses will be maintained during this project. The single lane closure is expected to last until April 11^th, 2022. Crews will continue being in the area working on restoration after this date, but all lanes of traffic will be open.

FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING
Waterford Township DPW will begin the spring round of fire hydrant flushing in the coming weeks; at this time DPW is not servicing all fire hydrants. Fire hydrant flushing is important to ensure water quality. Staff will be performing this work in the evenings after normal business hours over the next few weeks.

The hydrant flushing process will stir up sediment in the water mains which can cause your water to appear brown, if this occurs run cold water in your bathtub or laundry tub to clear any sediment that has been stirred up. If you notice or hear of crews in your area performing this work, DPW recommends you avoid doing laundry until the crew is finished and you have verified that your water is running clear to prevent staining and/or hindering the performance of your washing machine.

ATTENTION ALL LAWN, LANDSCAPE & 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. If outdoor water use is measured separately, the DPW will not bill for the sewer portion of that water, because the water used for outdoor watering 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 $224 and quarterly charges are $13.62 for the first 1,000 cubic feet of use and $3.04/100 cubic feet over 1,000. Questions about past water use, purchasing a sprinkler meter or to schedule an appointment please call 248-674-2278.

Now Hiring For Team Waterford!

Waterford Township is hiring! Come join the wonderful folks on Team Waterford!

Visit the Job Openings page for details and an application https://waterfordmi.gov/307/Job-Openings

Check Out These Awesome Seasonal Positions...

Welcome Back, Snowbirds

Attention all returning “Snowbirds”! Please contact the Waterford Assessing Department if you are returning to Michigan and wish to remove your Winter mailing address. Even though you may have your mail forwarded by the U.S. Post Office, property tax bills and assessments notices are not forwarded and are returned to the Township.

Please call 248-674-6270 to let us know if you wish to change your mailing address. In the alternative, you may submit an Address Change online at the following link:
https://www.waterfordmi.gov/FormCenter/Assessing-15/Address-Change-Form-75

WATERFORD PARKS & RECREATION
Check Out What Parks & Recreation Has In Store!

Amazing Athletes Camps 2.5 - 6 years old

Visit our website and social media:
www.waterfordmi.gov/parks

Poison Prevention In The Home - From WRFD

Waterford Regional Fire Department reminds residents to be on the lookout for common household items that have the potential to be poisonous. Prepare, prevent, and protect your family with these tips. Take a quick sweep of your home today and program the Poison Help Line Number into your family's phones: 800-222-1222

Waterford Twp. Public Library - April News & Events

Library Service Hours

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

Holiday Closures
Easter Weekend – Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2022
Regular hours resume Monday, April 18 at 10:00a

Friends of the Library
Used Book Sale
Saturday, April 2, 10:00a – 4:30p & Sunday, April 3, 1:00p-4:00p, Community Room
The Friends of the Library are holding a used book sale. Great reads at sweet prices. Sunday - Bag Sale $5/Bag all day. Bags provided by Friends. Payment by cash or check only please.
Members Meeting, Wednesday, April 5, 5:30p-7:30p, Community Room
Join members of the Friends of the Library as they plan projects in support of the Library. Brief business meeting and presentation on the history of the Waterford Library. Prospective members welcome!
Used Book Donation Drop-off collection - Saturday, April 12, 10:00a – 1:00p, Community Room.
The Friends of the Library accepts gently used books in SALEABLE condition on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00a - 1:00p. Donations will be considered for use in the Library's collection as well as merchandise included at the Friends Used Book Sales.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Magazines
VHS tapes
Books on Cassette
Reader's Digest Condensed Books

For a receipt, please bring a count of hard cover and soft cover books with you.

Children’s Programs (through age 12)
Saturday Take & Make Crafts
Saturday, April 23
Ages: 3 & up
Stop by our Children’s Room between the hours of 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-4:00pm to pick up a fun project-in-a-bag to enjoy working on at home.

Family Storytime
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30a-11:00a, Library Community Room
Ages: 3 & up
Join us for stories, songs, and other activities. You're welcome to bring blankets to sit on. See you soon!
NOTE: Subject to cancellation if conditions warrant.

Guess How Many?
Monthly Activity
All ages
Visit the children’s desk each month to see our jar of things on display. Take a guess as to how many items are in the jar, and submit your entry. You win by guessing the closest number. A new jar is displayed on the first day of every month. Winners will be determined on the last day of the month. Prizes include gift cards, books, or the contents of the jar.

Ready Reads Storytime
Virtual Storytime on Facebook, Monday through Thursday, 11:00a
All ages
Join us for our Ready Reads Storytime on Monday through Thursday at 11:00am. The children's librarian will be reading a story or two for you to enjoy with your child or children. Previous Ready Reads recordings are posted on our YouTube Channel. Different stories every day. Come join the fun!

Teens – Programs
Teen Take & Make kit – Chocolate Covered Cracker Sandwiches
April 23-30
Kids going into 6^th – 12^th grades can pick up a Chocolate Covered Cracker Sandwiches Take & Make Kit. Instructions and most ingredients will be included in the kit. All you have to do is pick up the kit and then you can make these fun snacks in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. While supplies last.
While supplies last. Supplies are limited, so these kits are reserved for kids going into 6^th through 12^th grades only. One kit per person. Kit can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required.

Adults – Programs
Budapest: Pearl of the Danube
Thursday, April 7, 6:30p-8:00p. Community Room. Registration required.
This program is presented by Mariya Fogarasi. Hungary's capital city has long been acclaimed as one of Europe's most beautiful, with its parliament building frequently highlighted on advertisements for Danube river cruises. Come and travel through one of the Roman Empire's northern provinces and experience the spas, bridges, markets and historical areas of Buda, Obuda, and Pest, three cities which merged in 1873 to form the popular tourist destination we know today. (Register on the Calendar of Events)

Financial Fusion
Tuesday, April 19, 7:00p-8:30p. Community Room. Registration requested.
Are your values in sync with your finances? This interactive presentation will challenge you to connect the dots between your pocketbook, your goals, your use of time, along with your financial management decisions. This is NOT sales based, it is simply an educational workshop with an emphasis on improving personal finance. Our presenter will be James Loisel, Certified Retirement Counselor, in conjunction with Cygnet Institute. (Register on the Calendar of Events)

Michigan Aviation: People and Places that Changed History
Thursday, April 21, 7:00p – 8:00p. Community Room. Registration Required.
Michigan has been at the forefront of aviation technology—from military bases to glider and aircraft manufacturing, aerial photography, and much more. Did you know that Michigan had three Strategic Air Command bases, or that in 1971 a B-52 bomber crashed outside Charlevoix—a minute before it was due to fly over the Big Rock Nuclear Power Plant? Author Barry Levine will talk about his book Michigan Aviation: People and Places that Changed History, a collection of aviation stories from the Wolverine State. He will also work in some history of the Oakland County International Airport.

Get Help with the Library’s Downloadables
Saturday, April 30, 30-minute timeslots from 10:00a-12:00p. Conference Room. Registration required.
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 through the Library’s Calendar of Events (https://waterfordmi.evanced.info/signup/calendar) for one-on-one help in a 30-minute session on this date.

Adults – Enrichment Groups
Knitting Group
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Conference Room
Share patterns, exchange ideas, show off your projects, and socialize while you knit!

Waterford Writers Workshop
Tuesday, April 5 & 19, 6:30p – 8:30p, Conference Room
Ages 16 or older
Published and unpublished writers are invited to join a community of writers to provide constructive and supportive critiques of each other’s works and to further discuss the craft of writing. Each writer will have the opportunity to read their work to the group. Bring at least five copies of their work (limit of 5 typewritten, double-spaced pages of fiction/non-fiction, poetry/prose, screen plays, etc.) for peer review and discussion. All copies will be returned to the writer with edits, constructive critiques, and suggestions by fellow group members.

Waterford Genealogical Society
Afternoon meeting: Wednesday, April 6, 1:00p - 3:00p, Community Room.
Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. The Waterford Genealogical Society (WGS) meets on the 1^st Wednesday afternoon of the month in the Library’s Community Room. All are welcome to attend.
Evening meeting: Tuesday, April 12, 7:00p – 8:30p via Zoom
WGS also meets virtually on the 2^nd Tuesday evening of the month. If you wish to attend you must register through our Calendar of Events and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Please register before 5pm of the day of the meeting. Host: Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach.

Library Garden Club
Wednesday, April 13
4:30p-6:00p Work bee in the gardens
Under the direction of crew leader, Janet Macunovich, master gardener.
7:00p – 8:30p, Meet the Hiking Gardener. In the Community Room.
Celia Ryker, author of Walking Home: Trail Stories, (2021 Rootstock Publishing) she is a retired professional gardener and Master Woodland Steward. She will take us with her along the Long Trail, which continues the Appalachian Trail 200 miles through Vermont and other hikes to see what is there to inform and entertain the gardener in the wild. She is formerly a full-time Michigander and now lives half-time in Vermont but has hiked extensively in both states. Be prepared for fun!

Evening Book Discussion Group
Thursday, April 14, 7:00p-8:00p. Community Room
We will be discussing Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. Copies of the book available at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required.

Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Monday, April 18, 1:00p – 2:00p. Community Room
We will meet in the Community Room to discuss this month's book. This month's book is Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette. You can get a copy of the book to check out by picking one up at the adult desk. You might wish to call us at 248-618-7693 to make sure we have a copy available.

What Can Your Library Card Do for You?

Access downloadable eContent and information databases remotely, 24/7/365
Get discounted admission to the Detroit Zoo and over 400 museums, science centers, state parks and historical sites.
Check out more than books: DVDs, music CDs, audio books, book club kits and magazines are also available.
Use our public computers for searching the Internet and information databases, as well as using Microsoft Office products

Need a library card? Stop by the Library or apply online on our website, www.waterfordmi.gov/library

Monthly Recycling April 9th

Waterford 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.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Begin April 30th

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 30th Oakland County Service Center Campus 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
Saturday, June 4th Oxford Middle School 1420 Lakeville Rd. in Oxford
Saturday, July 23rd Kensington Church 4340 Lapeer Rd. in Orion Township
Saturday, September 24 Oakland County Service Center 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.

2022 Dog Licenses Available

2022 dog licenses are available at the Waterford Township Treasurer’s Office. To obtain a license, proof of a current rabies vaccination certificate is needed.

The Township sells only the 1-year license. 3-year licenses are available at Oakland County Animal Control. Please call Animal Control at (248) 858-1090 or https://www.oakgov.com/petadoption/Pages/default.aspx for more information.

The license fees are $15.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered, and $25.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered. If the pet owner is a senior citizen (65 years or older) the license fees are $14.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered and $23.00 if the dog is not spayed or neutered.

To avoid a late fee, please purchase before June 1st.

Waterford Garden Club Spring Plant Sale

Support Local Expo: Register Your Business

Waterford School District Welcome Days