Update: Troy Firefighters Battle Sunday Evening Blaze on Green Meadow Lane

Troy firefighters put the fire out quickly, and two house pets escaped the blaze.

Update: Troy firefighters quickly doused the Sunday evening house fire in the 3500 block of Green Meadow Lane. Troy Fire Chief Steve Engledow said the blaze started in a dining area off the house's kitchen. All the home's occupants were outside working in the yard when the fire broke out, Engledow said. Two pets, a dog and a cat, were inside but escaped. Most of the damage to the house was caused by smoke, Engledow said. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Original story: Firefighters are battling a Sunday evening house fire in the 3500 block of Green Meadow Lane. Smoke was reportedly showing from the single family dwelling when the Troy Township Fire Department responded to the 5 p.m. blaze. The house in unincorporated Troy …

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Fact or Fiction? A Bit of Troy Township History

Take a walk down memory lane in the Communicator—a newsletter for Troy Township residents.

Today's little-known local fact falls under the category, "You can't even make this stuff up." Troy Township once was home of the Will County Poor Farm. No joke. A report in the Troy Township Communicator—a newsletter for Troy Township Residents—offers a brief glimpse at the township's history. According to the report, the Will County Poor Farm opened its doors in the winter of 1850 and once was the home of more than 300 men who served in various wars, including the Civil War. Eventually, the home served indigent men, women and children, according to the report. If you'd like to know more about the Will County Poor Farm's history and the cemetery on the farm, contact Gina Wysocki (815) 926-2466.

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Troy Township's Annual Spring Clean-Up April 8-13

Highway crews will be picking up unwanted household items in unincorporated Troy Township.

The arrival of spring means more than baseball and gardening. For some, it also means it's time for a spring clean-up. To help, Troy Township Highway crews will pick up unwanted household items such as furniture, appliances, carpet (tied in rolls) from April 8-13 in unincorporated Troy Township. All items must be left out in front of your residence near the road, according to information on the Township website. No garbage is allowed.

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Troy Township Issues Resident Advisory on Ordinance Violations and Fines in Unincorporated Areas

Violations of these ordinances vary from $35 to $250 with an additional court cost fee if you are required to appear at an adjudication hearing.

Troy Township Issues Resident Advisory on Ordinance Violations and Fines in Unincorporated Areas

Violations of these ordinances vary from $35 to $250 with an additional court cost fee if you are required to appear at an adjudication hearing.

Editor's note: The following is a press release from Troy Township. Troy Township Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz and Highway Commissioner Thomas R. Ward wish to advise residents that within the past few months Will County adopted a resolution which allows the Will County Sheriff’s Office, Land Use Department, Health Department, and Animal Control Department to issue citations for ordinance violations. Please be advised that these agencies have begun issuing citations in your area. The Will County Sheriff’s Office has asked us to educate our resident’s regarding the enforcement of the following ordinances: Violations of these ordinances vary from $35 to $250 with an additional court cost fee if you are required to appear at an adjudication …

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Petition Filing for Troy Township Board Begins Dec. 17

Local election officials have until Dec. 26 to accept candidates’ petitions or certificates of nomination.

Editor's note: The following is a press release from Troy Township. Troy Township Clerk Jim McFarland announces that as a result of SB 3338 having been approved by Gov. Pat Quinn on Dec. 3, Troy Township will be amending its previously published dates and times for petition filing. In SB 3338, Sections 1-4 of the Election Code were amended to specify that for the 2013 consolidated election period, local election officials (township clerks) have until Dec. 26 to accept candidates’ petitions or certificates of nomination. Therefore, nominating petitions for new political parties, nonpartisan and independent candidates, as well as certificates of nomination for established party caucus candidates will be accepted on the following dates and …

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Troy Dem Chairman Shares Experience With Vet

Troy Democratic Chairman Jeffrey Boetto tells about a day in the life of a precinct committeeman.

I’ve been asked recently what it means to be a Precinct Committeeman, and the difference between what a “Precinct Committeeman” is versus an “Official.”  These are good questions, and the answer is as basic as the position itself. A precinct is the smallest political unit in the Country; each precinct responds to one polling place. When you think of a Precinct Committeeman, think of the very bottom Lego at Lego Town structure such as the Empire State Building. It is the basic building block of either party who obtains 10 signatures to be on a ballot, or is appointed by their Township Chairman to fill an open seat in their precinct or a neighboring vacant precinct if theirs is already represented by a committeeman. An Official is defined as…

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Congressional Candidate Visiting Troy Dems

Congressional candidate Dennis Anderson is scheduled to visit the Troy Township Democrats.

The Democratic Organization of Troy Township will have Dennis Anderson as a guest at their Wednesday meeting. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at Mark's on 59, 714 Cottage St., Shorewood. Anderson is running for the 14th Congressional District. Also, Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots announced that she is now accepting requests for absentee ballots by mail for the General Election, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The first day ballots can be mailed is Thursday, Sept. 27. 

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Troy Township To Hike Own Salaries?!?

The Troy Township Salary Committee has called for a Tuesday meeting that a source says will lay the ground work for pay hikes.

Do Troy Township officials see big bucks in their futures? A source said a Tuesday meeting of the Troy Township Salary Committee has been called to lay the ground work for pay hikes. According to a notice, the meeting is "for the review, discussion and establishment of the salaries and benefit packages of the township's elected officials for the 2013-2017 term." The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood.

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Troy Helps With Meds & Shreds

Troy Township will shred your paper and dispose of your medication.

Troy Township will host its semi-annual shredding event on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Troy residents can take their personal papers and documents to the parking lot on the west side of the township offices and community center to be shredded by ShredX. Participants must show proof of township residency and are allowed to have two letter-size file or copy paper boxes shredded. In conjunction with the shredding event, the township has partnered with the Shorewood Police Department to collect unneeded or expired medication. Staff from the police department will be present to collect the medication and ensure proper disposal. The following items will be accepted: The following items will not be accepted: Make sure to bring only …

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