Trustees Corner

by Trustees Russ Paintiff Jr, Cynthia Engleman and Tom Schrader

We would like to thank all the residents who contributed to the Fourth of July parade. During the parade, the trustees paused at the Historical Society Easton House to plant a crimson maple to replace the storm-damaged tree. A plaque was also placed to memorialize the planting of the semiquincentennial tree for our nation’s 250th birthday. The Hinckley Historical Society building was officially renamed the Easton House in a resolution passed by the trustees in June. The Easton House is formally being placed on the National Register of Historic Places, which ensures the property’s architectural and cultural legacy will be protected for future generations.

The Hinckley Fire Department will host the annual “Touch-a-Truck” event on Saturday, Sept. 12. Families and children will get an up-close look at emergency vehicles. Attendees can meet local firefighters, climb inside the rigs and learn about our life-saving equipment. The township will also host its annual “Shred-It Day” on the same day. Residents can bring sensitive documents for secure, on-site destruction.

Soon our children will be headed back to school. With this transition, our roads experience an influx of big yellow buses and rushed parents. Drivers, please slow down, eliminate distractions, and obey school zone speed limits and bus laws. A little extra time added to your daily commute will ensure you will not be rushed and everyone will arrive safely.

The trustees have voted to officially place the police levy on the November ballot. This marks the township’s first new police levy request in over 25 years. The trustees recognize that local property owners face general inflationary pressures. Therefore, the trustees intentionally opted for a five-year renewable levy instead of a permanent tax hike. This gives Hinckley residents the ultimate authority to evaluate if the police department is spending their tax dollars efficiently.