Charlevoix County weighs exit from CCE 911 as officials, first responders cite Beaver Island coverage gaps Charlevoix County commissioners discussed potentially leaving the CCE 911 regional dispatch partnership after chair and island responders raised coverage gaps on Beaver Island, concerns about a recent software purchase, and differing cost-sharing among counties; commissioners asked for more information before deciding.

Charlevoix County is re-evaluating its partnership with CCE 911 amid alarming coverage gaps on Beaver Island that could jeopardize first responders' effectiveness.

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Lake Charlevoix groups plan resilience workshop tied to watershed plan review The Lake Charlevoix Association and partners will offer a Community Resilience Training workshop on Nov. 13, 2025, to update and reprioritize actions within the Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan, which Darnton said contains outdated data and many unprioritized best practices.

The Lake Charlevoix Association is set to host a pivotal Community Resilience Training workshop aimed at revitalizing the outdated Watershed Management Plan—are you ready to shape the future of our lake?

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New state law will require more detailed housing analysis in future master plans, planning director says Charlevoix County Planning Director Kiersten Stark told the commission that Public Act 153 of 2024 amends the Michigan Planning Enabling Act and will require master plans to analyze local housing supply and demand, broaden housing types considered, and ensure planning commission membership represents housing interests.

Charlevoix County is gearing up for major changes in housing planning as new legislation mandates a comprehensive analysis of local housing needs and strategies.

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