December 30, 2020
A new condominium development has been approved in South Lyon.
South Lyon City Council, at their most recent meeting, held online, approved a Planned Development Agreement (PDA) that paves the way for 50 detached single family residential condominiums units. The development, known as âFieldstone,â will be located on approximately 11.6 acres on the south side of 11-Mile Road, a quarter-mile west of Pontiac Trail.
It will border Colonial Acres, which has led to some concerns from residents of that community. South Lyon City Council members Lisa Dilg and Maggie Kurtzweil said they have both been in contact with several Colonial Acres residents who were worried that Lexington Drive would be opened used by Fieldstone residents. Kurtzweil added that Lexington, like other roads in Colonial Acres, is a private road that its residents have to maintain themselves. Michael Knowles, representing the developer Pulty Homes, said that wonât e
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Winter in the Country: A Currier and Ives postcard
Published: 12/16/2020 4:37:39 PM
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The 4th Christmas Chinese Auction was held recently in Dept. 8 at Starretts. The 176 items, donated by Starrett employees and local businesses, netted $3,525. Proceeds are distributed equally between the Athol Santa Fund, Orange Santa Fund and Children’s Hospital, Boston.
■The Athol Santa Fund received a boost of $342 to bring the total to $3,121. The goal is $11,000.
■Merchants in downtown Athol will offer late-night shopping Friday night, when many of the stores will stay open until 10 p.m. to accommodate last-minute shoppers. Armed with a cache of candy canes, Santa will also be on Main Street to visit with shoppers and businesses. Christmas carolers will circulate along Main Street.