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STOCKBRIDGE
Where Your Adventure Begins
Adventures Often Begin at a Crossroads
At the crossroads of M-52 & M106, Stockbridge is uniquely positioned between Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, and East Lansing, home of Michigan State University. We’re also within 15 minutes of I-94 and also I-96, making an easy commute to Detroit or Grand Rapids.
Amenities That Invite Adventure
The village of Stockbridge is an attractive place to spend quality time, whether you are a lifelong resident or a visitor looking for a new place to call home. In the center of town and unique to Stockbridge is its iconic township hall. Built on the Square in 1892 and completely renovated in 1979, it is the only original opera house in Michigan still standing.
Just around the corner, tucked back from the street, lies Veterans Park. This community-friendly space includes a Skate Park, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground, Picnic Areas, and the all-new Pump Track. Veterans Park is also the gathering place for Day in the Village, All Clubs Day (for Motorcyclists), and Harvest Moon Festival, among other events and activities.
If you are interested in hiking, running, and biking, check out the Stockbridge trailhead for the Mike Levine Lakeland State Trail, a 34-mile-long linear trail that stretches between Ingham and Livingston counties. For wildlife and nature enthusiasts, just outside the downtown area is Beckwith Nature Preserve, which provides 30 acres of quiet natural area with walking trails.
Award-winning Schools
In addition to recreational opportunities, a quality school system is an importantpart of a healthy community. Stockbridge schools consistently place in the top 30 percent of school districts statewide. With just under 1,300 students, the District’s student to teacher ratio is on par with the state average of 18:1. At the High School level, Stockbridge has award-winning school programs such as the Uncaged Student News and Stockbridge Robotics Team, as well as Competitive Class B Sports Teams.
“I have been located here in Stockbridge for
25 years and my agency has been here for
over 70 years. Stockbridge is a welcoming
community and a great place to grow your
business.”
Jon Fillmore, Owner
Abbott & Fillmore Agency, Inc.
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“Originally from Stockbridge and owning
a business here for the last ten years, I
feel grateful for the relationships we’ve
built. We were looking to start our practice
elsewhere, but we really enjoy the small town
atmosphere and being downtown.”
Erin Clifton, Owner
Positively Chiropractic
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Public Notice
Attention Residents, Business Owners & Stakeholders
Notice of Vacant Board Position
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Stockbridge Stats
• 1.5 Square Mile Village
• Roughly 20,000 year-round residents with
an average income of $82,400 per year, in
a 245 mile square area around the village
• Area residents’ median age is 43.9 years,
3.3 years older than the state average
• 45.4 percent of households earn over
$75,000 per year
Monday, October 6, 2025, 7:00pm
MEETING AGENDA
118 N Center St
Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting Agenda for October 06, 2025. Attachment 1
Minutes of August 04, 2025, they were not available on September 08, 2025 to approve. Attachment 2.
Amended meeting minutes of September 08, 2025. Attachment 3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
FINANCIALS
Financials for September 2025
a. Copy of revenue and Expenditure Report ending 9/30/2025. Attachment 4
b. Copy of SDDA Swing Bank statement. Attachment 5
c. Copy of SDDA Checking statement. Attachment 6
d. Copies of paid invoices: 1. Crafting Lovely $525.00,2. Total Local $1,759.00, 3. Total Local $390.00, 4. ATFAB $8,575.00, 5. Amazon purchased items for meetings. 6. Amazon purchased items for meetings. Attachments 7 -12.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. A collaboration between MSU extension, 5 - Healthy Towns, MIS with the Village being the fiduciary applying for the 1.2 million grant has determined the installation of an ADA compliant sidewalk on the west side of Wood street and the associated crossing markings and further installation of flashing light and crossing signal with nighttime lighting is a high priority. Estimated completion date sometime in 2026. The SDDA Chair and Village Manager have recommendations.
2. Chair Comment: The Village Manager has arranged for Trash cans to place by Robs Pizza and by Whole foods.
3. Village Manager provided information for ordering Kiosks / Wayfinding signs including number and specific type and where each type will be placed. Order for purchase will be placed after this meeting. Total cost up including installation not to exceed Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars. Attachment 15.
4. Belson Bid & sample pitcher of Bleacher and SDDA Chair recommendation is to purchase a 77-seat bleacher assembly with 4 ADA accessible spaces on first row. total purchase grand total $17,463.71. authorized up to Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars per bleacher assembly for assembling each aluminum bleacher (Note need to consider delivery and arrangements for assembly with currying time of Cement Slab.) attached Pitchers of Mobility-Access-Aluminum-Bleachers with specifications . Attachment 16.
5. Chair Comment: The Village Manager has been authorized to purchas e 3 bike racks . 1 ea. Bike rack that holds 4 bikes to be placed by Whole Foods , 1 ea.. Bike rack that holds 4 bikes to be placed in Adika Dental parking lot for lack of a better description. 1 ea. Bike rack that holds 9 bikes to be placed at the North – East corner of N. Clinton adjacent to Redbear Bikes.
6. List of 2024 plan amendment authorized projects with maximum amounts allowed. Attachment 17.
7. Draft of Proposed Sponsorship Reimbursement Program Guidelines and Application. Attachment 18.
8. Copy of current SDDA Sponsorship application. Attachment 19.
9. Copy of Meijers New Site Questionnaire. Attachment 20.
10. Status update of approved Skate Park modifications from (JD).
11. Discussion: Need a new volunteer to make arrangements for distribution of SDDA flyers into State highway rest areas needs to be assigned to a board member.
12. The Chair has asked American ramp company for a proposed maintenance schedule with a contract to make repairs as needed and sealing and restriping stressing, we like the $7,000 price tag.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Steve Wizgird (Need to add to agenda)
2. Draft of Proposed Sponsorship Reimbursement Program Guidelines and Application. Attachment 13.
3. Copy of existing Sponsorship application. Attachment 14.
4. Status of the two new SDDA directors being sworn in?
PUBLIC COMMENT
Board members Concerns, Suggestions or Recommendations.
NEXT MEETING
Next SDDA meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 03, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Community Events
Pump Track Closed
The pump track will be closed Sept. 29, 2025 starting at 8:00 a.m. and will remain closed for approximately a week or more for repairs depending on weather.
Farmer's Markets
Open Air Market of Stockbridge - Fridays May - October on the township square.
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Stockbridge Farmers Market - Tuesdays at the American Legion
Memorial Day
S.A.E.S.A. Memorial Day BBQ
Saturday Before Father's Day
Day in the Village
Saturday After Thanksiving
Festival of Lights & Small Business Saturday
Additional Events
• All Clubs Day Motorcycle Show
• Harvest Moon Festival
• Mackinder Glenn American Legion Post 510 Tractor Show and Fish Fries