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What “replace” means to Enbridge
We're still applauding and thinking about the resolution passed this week by the Brandon Township Board of Trustees. And we'll likely be writing about it a lot in the coming days and weeks. Yesterday, we provided a brief outline of its conditions. Today, we'd like to...
Motion to dismiss appeal denied
Earlier today, I wrote that the events of the past week had put some strong wind in our sails. The past few hours have brought even more good news: First, the Detroit Free Press's fine reporter Eric Lawrence has already written about the Brandon Township resolution--...
Momentum
Is it just us or has the momentum of the last week or so shifted in our direction? Consider: The MPSC agreed to grant intervenors more time to gather and present information regarding Enbridge's application for approval of phase two of their project. Our concerns...
More on what leadership looks like
As we reported in our post late last night, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution yesterday evening requiring certain conditions of Enbridge before the company can begin work within the township limits. Supervisor Kathy Thurman, Clerk...
This is what leadership looks like
Tonight, the Brandon Township Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring Enbridge to adhere to certain safety standards (among other conditions) before beginning construction within township limits. To date, these are the only elected officials in Michigan who...
Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry is interested
His latest commentary, centered upon tonight's Brandon resolution, is now up. Give it a listen.





