Covert Planning Commission at Work
Zoning Ordinance Being Revised
The Planning Commission for Covert has been holding a series of workshops to review portions of the zoning ordinance that have been confusing and given rise to disputes primarily in the LD-1 district (lakefront areas along the Blue Star Highway). Revisions to side and waterfront setbacks have been proposed.
The next session is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, Township Hall, 6:00 PM. This is not an official public meeting but the public is welcome to attend.
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Don't Miss the Benefit - Bring Your Friends
At 6:30 PM on Saturday, July 19, PTD will hold a benefit at the Fenn Valley Winery, in Fennville.
Don't miss this evening of wine and appetizers at a beautiful southwest Michigan winery and vineyard. Also join us for the Discover Michigan auction featuring unique Michigan related items. Event is $45/person. You can sign-up and receive an online receipt by clicking on the Buy Now button below, go to the PTD website at www. sosdunes.org and order there. You can also send a check to PTD, PO Box 581, Riverside, MI 49084 (note that the donation is for the benefit). Funds will help continue efforts to raise awareness about dune ecosystems, stop sand dune mining in the Critical Dunes, offer children's educational programs on dune ecosystems through Sarett Nature Center, and work with local governments to preserve dune ecosystems.  |
Blue Star Highway Upgrade
Repaved with Bike Lanes Added
Work on repaving and widening of the Blue Star Highway is underway.The project will widen the sholders and pave a bike lane on each side of the roadway from South Haven to the Berrien County line.
The Blue Star has been a favorite route for cyclists. Because of the relatively narrow roadway, the hills and curves, conditions have been treacherous for both cyclist and automobiles. The project should increase safety for all users and moves up by one year the schedules repaving
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Our Apology
This issue of our email newsletter is fairly thin on news. Your editor/writer has undergone successful surgery for removal of a malignant tumor in the upper left lobe of his lungs. I am glad to report there was no metastasis and no follow-up therapy is required. Though I am still in convalescence, there should be no excuses for the next newsletter.
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