Canton Township YAC awards grants and plans public hearings for master plan

The Canton Township Board of Trustees convened on April 8, 2025, to discuss various community initiatives and updates. The meeting began with a presentation from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), where members Neha and Rohan reported on the recent awarding of grants. They announced that $500 was granted to the Asian Pacific American Club for the Michigan Pan Asian American Conference, and $450 was awarded to the Wings of Wisdom Foundation for their Story Seekers Book Club. The YAC also mentioned a Chipotle fundraiser aimed at increasing future grant funding.

Following the YAC report, the Planning Commission provided updates from their recent meeting. They approved the master plan and scheduled public hearings for the tree and woodland preservation ordinance, as well as the sign ordinance. Additionally, site plans for the Canton Township Administration Building and the Village Arts Factory parking lot were approved.

The Sustainability Committee shared their collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce to create metrics for local businesses to assess their sustainability efforts. They plan to introduce a contest recognizing sustainable businesses, which will feature a sticker for participating establishments.

The Technology Committee announced an upcoming "appathon" in May, inviting participants to assist nonprofits with application development.

Lastly, the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, and Heritage introduced a new fundraising initiative featuring a shirt designed by a cultural commissioner, celebrating the borders of Canton. The shirt is available for purchase online, with proceeds supporting local cultural initiatives.

The meeting concluded with a call for public comments on agenda items, signaling an open forum for community engagement. Overall, the session highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance community programs and foster sustainability within Canton Township.