Waterford Township, Michigan

08/31/2026

Waterford Firefighters Local 1335 presents the 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser shirts -- now on sale!

In the past 4 years with the incredible support of the community, the Waterford Firefighters Local 1335 has raised over $15,000 for local women battling breast cancer.

Each year's shirt is a unique design and comes in t-shirt, long-sleeve t-shirt, and hoodie options in both adult and youth sizes.

Follow the link on the original post and check out the shirt design in the comments on this post as well.

Thank you to our firefighters and the community for the tremendous support!

Online ordering for Waterford Fire Local 1335 Breast Cancer Fundraiser 2026 ends on Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)

08/31/2026

All of these sweet faces truly warm our hearts!

08/31/2026

Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee
Seeking New Member

Waterford Township is a community abundant with creativity, talent, and ingenuity. Boards, committees and commissions provide opportunities for citizens with a wide variety of talents and experience to work together and make our community a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work and play.

We invite you to bring your ideas and insight and to actively participate in the mission to keep Waterford moving in the right direction for the future of our residents, business owners and visitors.

If you are interested in serving the community on the Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee, please visit our website at the link in the comments on this post to complete and submit an application.

08/31/2026

Gleaners Community Food Bank is hosting drive-up food distributions this week, which are free and open to the public. Anyone in need of food is encouraged to attend and will receive over 35 pounds of nutritious groceries, like milk, fresh fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and other shelf-stable items while supplies last.

Visit this week at the Oakland County Farmers Market

Gleaners is hosting drive-up food distributions this week, which are free and open to the public. Anyone in need of food is encouraged to attend and will receive over 35 pounds of nutritious groceries, like milk, fresh fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and other shelf-stable items while supplies last.
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To find other resources and view the schedule, visit pantrynet.org.
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While not required, sign up for the online registration system to expedite your visit and better serve you.
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Gleaners is an equal opportunity provider.
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Gleaners monitors the weather for safe operating temperatures and conditions for our staff and guests. Please check PantryNet, Facebook, or Instagram for cancellations.

08/30/2026

Thank you to Waterford Community Coalition for the work you do in our community for drug use education and prevention.

💜 Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day.

It’s a day to remember the lives lost to overdose, support the families and friends who carry that loss, and remind our community that every life matters.

It’s also an opportunity to talk openly about substance use and overdose without judgment or stigma. Awareness, education, prevention, and connection can make a difference.

Tomorrow, August 31, we encourage you to take a moment to remember those we’ve lost and to stand with those who are struggling, those in recovery, and the people who love them.

Together, we can help build a community where people know that help, hope, and support are available. 💜

08/29/2026

Monday August 31st is the first day of school for Waterford students!

Team Waterford wishes you all the very best as you head back into classrooms next week. Best wishes for a great year of learning, making new friends, trying new things, being kind to each other, and staying safe and healthy.

We can’t wait to see all of your "first day" pictures!

MOTORISTS: please use extra caution as you travel near schools and in neighborhoods while our families get back into their routines. Allow some extra time in your commute, and pack your patience — a little goes a long way! ❤️

08/28/2026

Don’t forget — tomorrow Saturday, August 29th is the annual Battle of the Badges shoe drive for Waterford Youth Assistance!

Bring those gently worn shoes and cast your vote for Waterford Regional Fire Department or Waterford Township Police Department

Join Waterford Regional Fire Department and Waterford Township Police Department as they participate in the annual friendly, but fierce competition for bragging rights in the Waterford Youth Assistance Battle of the Badges fundraiser coming up Saturday, August 29th in the parking lot of Fire Station One.

Between 10am and 2pm, donate those gently used shoes your family has outgrown or no longer needs. 👞 👟

No matter which team you choose — Police or Fire — the real winners will be Waterford kiddos who receive support all year long from Waterford Youth Assistance services and programs! Follow their page for more about what these awesome folks do in our community.

Will Waterford Police 👮 finally reclaim the bragging rights this year? Or will Waterford Fire🧑‍🚒 claim the top spot again?!

08/28/2026

Update 8/28:

The following beach is OPEN:
Lake Oakland Shores beach on Lake Oakland in Waterford due to acceptable E. coli levels: 32 M.P.N./100 ml daily geometric mean, 127 M.P.N./100 ml 30-day geometric mean.

These results are below the allowable limit for E. coli for daily and 30-day sampling. The allowable limit for daily sampling is 300 MPN/100 ml. The allowable limit for 30-day sampling is 130 MPN/100 ml.

The sign will be picked up today.

As part of the 2026 Oakland County Health Division Beach Monitoring Program…

The following beach remains closed:
Lake Oakland Shores beach on Lake Oakland in Waterford due to elevated E. coli levels: 139 M.P.N./100 ml daily geometric mean, 148 M.P.N./100 ml 30-day geometric mean

These results are above the allowable limit for E. coli for 30-day sampling. The allowable limit for daily sampling is 300 MPN/100 ml. The allowable limit for 30-day sampling is 130 MPN/100 ml.

Samples will be collected today (8/25) with results available Wednesday (8/26).

This beach will continue to be monitored.

Sample results will be available on the EGLE BeachGuard web site https://mienviro.michigan.gov/ncore/external/home

Closure information will be available on the BeachGuard and OCHD Beaches web sites. https://www.oakgov.com/.../environmental-health/beaches