Independence Township, MI

06/01/2026

Deerhill Culvert Replacement Update

05/28/2026

🚧 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 🚧
The Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors Department is seeking qualified contractors for the Clintonwood Park Restroom Renovation Project at Clintonwood Park, located at 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI.

📍 Project includes renovation of two restroom facilities.
📆 Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 by 4:00 PM
📬 Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office: 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
📢 Bid opening will immediately follow submission deadline.

⚠️ Late submissions will not be accepted. Oral, email, telephone, or telegraphic proposals will not be considered.

🔗 Click the attached link to review bid specifications.

Please share with qualified contractors and local professionals who may be interested!

The Charter Township of Independence, Department of Parks, Recreation & Seniors, is seeking sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the renovation of two restroom facilities at Clintonwood Park. Clintonwood Park is located at 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI  48348.

05/27/2026

Be Part of the Tradition!

The Clarkston 4th of July Parade Committee is now accepting parade entries for this year’s celebration! Businesses, community groups, nonprofits, schools, clubs, and organizations are all encouraged to participate.

Help us make this year’s parade bigger and better by joining the fun and showing your community spirit!

🎉 Parade registration forms are available at: clarkstonparade.org

We look forward to celebrating with you this Independence Day!

05/27/2026

America Turns 250 — and Independence Township is ready to celebrate! 🇺🇸

Join us as we come together with the City of the Village of Clarkston, local schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community groups for a year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday! 🎆

From the 4th of July Parade and Independence Fest to historical events, veterans celebrations, family activities, and community programs, there are so many ways to get involved and celebrate our nation’s history and hometown pride.

🎉 Parade Theme: Party Like It’s 1776!
📅 Events happening all summer long
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole community

Check out the full calendar, submit your event, and stay updated by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

One Community. Many Organizations. One Celebration. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Absent Voter Ballot Applications for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election and November 3, 2026, General Election will soon be arriving to voters on the Permanent Absent Voter Application List.

Watch your mailbox, complete and sign your application, and return it promptly by drop box, USPS, or in person.

05/16/2026

CONCRETE REPAIRS ON SEVERAL ROADS TO START MAY 18, BEGINNING WITH SASHABAW RD., MAYBEE RD. TO WALDON RD. IN INDEPENDENCE TWP.

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will begin concrete repairs on Monday, May 18, with lane closures on Sashabaw Road, Maybee Road to Waldon Road in Independence Township.
The work on Sashabaw Road involves removing and replacing selected, deteriorated concrete slabs. Additionally, some curbs will be replaced. The work is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete.
The following roads are also scheduled for repair this year through late fall:
• Baldwin Road, north and south of the I-75 overpass in Auburn Hills.
• Crooks Road, south of Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills.
• Dequindre Road, Wattles Road/17 Mile Road to north of Long Lake Road/18 Mile Road, in Troy and Sterling Heights.
• Dennison Court at Franklin Road in Bloomfield Township.
• Elizabeth Lake Road/Voorheis Road, north and south intersection approaches in Waterford Township.
• Fairview Court at Farmington Road in West Bloomfield Township.
• 14 Mile Road, east of Lake Drive to M-5, in Novi.
• Indianwood Road, west of Joslyn Road at Troon Boulevard in Orion Township.
• Haggerty Road, south of Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township.
• Hickory Ridge Road at the Norma Jean intersection in Highland Township.
• Maple Road, east of Welch Road in Highland Township.
• Silver Bell Road at Villager Drive in Orion Township.
• Ten Mile Road at Watercrest Court in Farmington Hills.
• Thirteen Mile Road at River Crossing and Old Stage in Bingham Farms.
• White Lake Road at the Jean Marie approach in White Lake Township.
• Wixom Road/Grand River Avenue intersection in Wixom.
- Once the new concrete is placed, it must cure before it can support traffic. During the curing period, no workers will be present. Although the road may appear finished, it remains closed to traffic until the concrete has fully cured and gained the necessary strength to support traffic. Most of the work is done under lane closures.
The work will cost approximately $1.5 million and is funded by RCOC. Additional work includes curb repairs at several locations throughout the county.
The contractor for the work is Great Lakes Contracting of Waterford Township. For more information on the project and schedule updates, visit the Concrete Repairs page in the “Road Projects” section of the RCOC website, www.rcocweb.org (direct link: https://www.rcocweb.org/419/Concrete-Repairs).
For questions on the project, contact RCOC through any of the following methods:
• Online at https://rcocweb.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-4/Contact-Us-Form-43
• By telephone at 877-858-4804 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)
• Via e-mail at [email protected]

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

🚰 Community Update 🚰

I want Independence Township residents to know that our water system remains fully operational and we are not impacted by the water emergency currently affecting several neighboring communities. Independence Township operates on its own independent water system and is not connected to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) system involved in this incident. Residents continue to receive safe and reliable water service.



That said, this situation is a reminder that emergencies affecting one community can quickly impact an entire region. Leadership during times like this means staying informed, communicating clearly, and supporting neighboring communities when they need help.



I have been in direct contact with Orion Township officials and have offered Independence Township’s full support and assistance however we may be able to help during this situation.



I also want to thank the first responders, utility crews, DPW teams, and local officials working around the clock to restore normal operations for the affected communities. These situations require teamwork, coordination, and strong regional partnerships.



Independence Township will continue closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates if conditions change.

Please keep the impacted communities in your thoughts and lend a hand where you can.



— Chuck Phyle II
Supervisor, Independence Township

05/04/2026

If you weren’t able to attend the Community Input Pathway Planning meeting for Dixie Hwy (White Lake Rd to Deerhill Dr), you can watch the full presentation here:

🎥 Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvJeipct3YA

Stay informed and see what’s being discussed for the future of our community!

05/04/2026

📢On May 5, 2026, the Board of Trustees meeting will be held in-person in the Township Hall Meeting Room at 6pm. The agenda is presented in the link/photos below.
The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams using the link at the top of the agenda's PDF.
Notice of this meeting and the Agenda Packet have also been posted on the Township website.
https://independencetwpmi.documents-on-demand.com/?l=2388d8886cc0427d8bcb933202996aff&r=2355981F84AECD7D401E1DF9F1DCFD80&d=00a32efad544f111a495000c29a59557