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Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas. The gas can get into homes through cracks in floors or walls and can accumulate, becoming a health hazard. Radon testing kits are available from the county health department.
Read More6/28/2023: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. Average air quality is expected to fluctuate between unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for everyone. Current Local Air Quality Follow these links for more news updates, information, and educational content on…
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Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas. The gas can get into homes through cracks in floors or walls and can accumulate, becoming a health hazard. Radon testing kits are available from the county health department.
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At the West Bloomfield Civic Center Complex – 4550 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Keego Harbor residents only Spring: Saturday, Apr 23, 2022, 9 am to Noon Fall: Saturday, Sep 24, 2022, 9 am to Noon Senior Drop-Off Nights: 4 to 6 pm the evening before each event On-site shredding…
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Half-price Test Kits During National Radon Action Month Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division will offer radon test kits for just $5 during National Radon Action Month this January. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this half-off price to test their homes for the potentially harmful gas. Radon is the second-leading cause of…
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The content below is from a postcard mailed out from West Bloomfield Township to residents of Kimberley North subdivision and postmarked 12/1/21. PUBLIC NOTICE: Jacobs Drain Prescribed Controlled Burn PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a prescribed burn will occur at the Jacobs Drain property located between Orchard Lake Road and Heather Heath, north of 14 Mile…
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The controlled burn for Jacobs Drain in West Bloomfield is still on and will probably take place in November. The West Bloomfield Township Board again heard from concerned residents and discussed Supervisor Steve Kaplan’s motion to rescind the burn. In the end, the vote was split 3 to 3, so in accordance with Board rules,…
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As part of the agenda of the virtual West Bloomfield Township Board meeting on September 11, 2021, the matter of the controlled burn in the Jacobs Drain area was discussed again. (The controlled burn was already approved by the Board at their meeting in April. After that meeting, a number of West Bloomfield residents expressed…
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As I drove home after an appointment this afternoon, I noticed a large pot of Mums at the foot of every mailbox on my street. Being curious, I drove a few more blocks to see how far they went. Before long, I spotted pickup truck with a group of women delivering the Mums. I asked…
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Township Supervisor considers rescinding controlled burn part of Cardno contract. Cardno responds to resident concerns about safety. West Bloomfield Beacon publishes article about concerns regarding the burn. Map of Jacobs Drain showing areas for proposed burn.
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