The Dalton Township board announced at Monday’s regular monthly meeting that 2024 was its busiest year for planning and zoning, resulting in 137 permits issued, including the approval of 39 new homes to be built.
The parks and recreation board announced its $52,000 budget request for 2025. This will include a basketball and tennis court at Beegle Park. More budget items will be discussed at next month’s parks and rec meeting. Four trail cameras have been purchased, and the first was installed last week. The township is still adjusting to the function and maintenance of the cameras. It was also discussed that the Muskegon County Road Commission said it should be able to cover any costs to the repairs on Catalpa Road, near the park.
The annual meeting for the township will take place March 22 at 1 p.m. at the township hall. This will include a public hearing where residents can voice their concerns and opinions on upcoming proposals.
The board approved this year’s salaries for the supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees. The township also approved a new resolution that would allow residents to submit a letter of appeal to the board of review.
The Dalton Township library leader, Rachel Church, reminded residents, given the upcoming tax season, that the library has various resources to help people who need them. She also shared that the library is participating in a new program with the Muskegon Community Foundation called freewill.com. The website allows people to create their own will for free and print it at the library. After printing, the resident will have to get it notarized and it becomes an official will.
