8/14/2025

WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council is reviewing a new ordinance for wireless communication facilities, already approved by the City Attorney. Key provisions include allowing installations in industrial zones, requiring stealth designs in commercial areas, and conditional use permits for residential or public properties. Prohibitions apply within 1,500 feet of historical sites/residences and 3,000 feet of schools. The ordinance details design, including height, setback, landscaping, fencing, and noise, and requires integrating facilities into existing structures, with new towers supporting at least three providers. Owners must fund tower removal upon abandonment, collapse, or failure to meet criteria, with city enforcement via fines, permit revocation, or removal at owner’s expense.

8/14/2025

BESSEMER - The names of four out of five members of the Bessemer City Council will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.  Council members running for re-election include Mayor Peter Tacconelli, along with Mark Movrich, Linda Nelson, and Mark Serwe.  Adam Zak opting not to rerun. Bill McDonald is vying for his seat on the council.  Others may run as write-in candidates if they are officially registered.

8/14/2025

UPPER PENINSULA – ATV and ORV users can hit the trails for free this weekend.  Twice a year, the Department of Natural Resources will allow everyone to ride on the ORV trails free of charge.  This weekend is one of those two opportunities.  The goal is to entice people to see the trails and potentially purchase the passport to ride more regularly.  Riders must stay on the trails and follow all rider laws and restrictions.