Week in review: Consolidation, McClendon

State Boundary Commission Chairman Dennis Schornack, left, talks about consolidation on Wednesday in Okemos.

• Two long-simmering issues in the Saugatuck-Douglas area began to cook a little faster this past week:

The State Boundary Commission approved consolidating Saugatuck and Douglas cities — not Saugatuck Township.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x233634802/State-OKs-Saugatuck-Douglas-consolidation-more-steps-ahead

The Saugatuck Township Zoning Board of Appeals held the first public hearing on plans for development of 310 acres of duneland north of the Kalamazoo River.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x781379115/Points-of-view-put-McClendon-land-issue-in-focus

• The city of Fennville is starting its own police department — albeit a one-person operation.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x738673053/Fennville-starting-its-own-police-department

• As the elections approach, don’t forget to check out the Allegan County races.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/2012-elections

• Saugatuck city is now overseeing a $450,000 endowment for the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area. http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x233634073/Saugatuck-City-now-responsible-for-450-000-natural-area-fund