St. Joseph Township, Lincoln Township reach settlement over Maiden Lane sewer line

Lincoln Township and St. Joseph Township have reached a settlement agreement in the ongoing Maiden Lane sewer lawsuit.

The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to accept a settlement, and now the two townships say the deal is done.

The dispute goes back several years as St. Joseph Township sought compensation from Lincoln Township for its use of the line owned by St. Joseph Township.

Leaders from both communities now say the agreement represents a balanced resolution that supports the interests of each while setting the stage for future cooperation. The settlement also clears the way for negotiations on a new 30-year sewer agreement.

Lincoln Charter Township Supervisor Glenn Youngstedt says the township board is pleased with the settlement with its neighbors, adding a new “sewer agreement will bring stability and benefit both communities for both current residents and future development.”

St. Joseph Charter Township Manager Denise Cook called the settlement a positive foundation for continued collaboration. She says, “Through open communication and a shared commitment to our residents, we look forward to continued cooperation between the two communities.”

The township supervisors signed the agreement Wednesday.