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SUPPORT THE LEGAL FIGHT
SUPPORT THE LEGAL FIGHT
This fight is being driven by local residents at both the circuit court and MPSC levels. Legal costs are real for the appeal and for intervention in the MPSC case, and every contribution helps us keep moving forward.
If you are able, please consider donating to the legal fund via the button near the top.
Thank you for standing with us to protect Garfield and Sheridan Charter Townships.
VOTE FOR LOCAL CONTROL ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026
Your vote matters. Local control is one of the clearest issues in this election. Candidates who support protecting local decision-making over state override on projects like this are the ones who will determine whether communities like ours keep a real say in what happens next door. Review where the candidates stand, prioritize what is important to you, and make sure you vote.
CONTACT THE TOWNSHIPS AND COUNTY REQUESTING THEY INTERVENE AT THE MPSC
CONTACT THE TOWNSHIPS AND COUNTY REQUESTING THEY INTERVENE AT THE MPSC
Under the MPSC process, affected townships and the county can receive intervenor funds paid by the developer. These funds help cover legal counsel, independent studies, and other costs so local governments can participate fully. Residents may also intervene.
Below are copy-and-paste emails you can send to the townships and county requesting they intervene. Adjust them to reflect your residency status and add your name and address at the end. The more emails they receive, the better.
Garfield Township
To: garfieldtownship@gmail.com
Subject: Please intervene in MPSC Case U-22242 (Sylvan Solar)
Dear Garfield Township Board,
As a resident of Garfield Township, I am asking the Board to intervene in MPSC Case U-22242 (Sylvan Solar) and take a clear position protecting local control, our Master Plan, and the rural character of the township.
Sylvan Solar has filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission under PA 233 while the circuit court appeal is still pending. The township has the right to intervene by right as an affected local unit and should use that opportunity to defend the interests of residents and the integrity of local zoning.
Please place this on the agenda and take action. Thank you.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone]
Sheridan Charter Township
To: sheridanctrtnp@gmail.com
Subject: Please intervene in opposition to Sylvan Solar (MPSC Case U-22242)
Dear Sheridan Charter Township Board,
I am asking the Board to intervene in MPSC Case U-22242 (Sylvan Solar) in opposition to the project.
Even though the Fremont Community Joint Planning Commission approved the Sheridan portion, many residents in both townships remain strongly opposed to industrial-scale solar on this farmland. Intervening in opposition would allow the township to represent those residents, protect local control, and ensure the MPSC hears a full picture of community concerns about farmland loss, rural character, and the dual-track approach Sylvan is taking while the circuit court case is still open.
Please consider intervening in opposition. Please place this on the agenda and take action. Thank you.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone]
Newaygo County
To: ChrisW@newaygocountymi.gov
Subject: Please intervene in MPSC Case U-22242 (Sylvan Solar)
Dear Newaygo County Board of Commissioners,
As a resident of Newaygo County, I am asking the Board to intervene in MPSC Case U-22242 (Sylvan Solar) and take a clear position protecting local control, farmland preservation, and the rural character of the county.
Sylvan Solar has filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission under PA 233 while the circuit court appeal is still pending. This project spans Garfield and Sheridan Charter Townships and will affect county-level interests including prime farmland, roads, long-term land use, and the integrity of local zoning decisions. The County has the right to intervene as an affected local unit and should use that opportunity to defend the interests of residents and the rural communities impacted by this project.
Please place this on the agenda and take action. Thank you.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone]
INTERVENE IN THE MPSC CASE
Residents can intervene in the MPSC case (U-22242). Intervening gives you formal party status, which means you can file testimony, participate in the process, and have your concerns heard by the Administrative Law Judge and Commission. Adjacent landowners have a stronger right to intervene, but others may also apply. We have an attorney who will be handling much of this for residents who intervene, but you still need to file a petition first. Time is limited, and we can help you get your paperwork filed. If you are interested in intervening, please reach out to us and we will provide the assistance you need.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE DECEMBER 07,2026 HEARING AT 10:30am
The next hearing is Monday, December 07, 2026 at 10:30am for the appellant's motion to vacate. Please contact us to let us know if you plan to attend. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. More information coming soon.
PLAN TO ATTEND THE DECEMBER 16, 2026 MPSC HEARING AT 09:30am
MPSC prehearing set for Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:30am in Case U-22242. This early procedural meeting will cover scheduling and intervention. Attendance details are expected when the Notice of Hearing is released (anticipated mid-November). Public is welcome (in person or remotely). More information coming soon.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Local Township Meeting Schedules
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Local Township Meeting Schedules
Here is the master schedule for the regular monthly public meetings in both Garfield Township and Sheridan Charter Township.
📍 GARFIELD TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
All regular meetings are held at the Garfield Township Hall: 🏠 7180 S. Bingham Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337
Township Board Regular Meeting: 📅 Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting: 📅 Every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Cemetery/Nature Trail and Road Commission Meetings: check the township website or Facebook for dates and times
📍 SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
Regular Township Board meetings are held at the Sheridan Township Hall: 🏠 6525 W. 64th St, Fremont, MI 49412
Township Board Regular Meeting: 📅 Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Fremont Community Joint Planning Commission: 📅 Every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM 📍 Held at Fremont City Hall (101 E. Main St)
Double check all dates and times via the townships’ website or call them directly to confirm.
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