MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - The Meridian Township Planning Commission sent a recommendation to the Township Board to allow an adult day care center in a local church.

The Township Board decided to approve the addition of an adult day care center. The New Life International Church, located on Bennett Road in Okemos, will be housing the day care service.

The recommendation took a few weeks to reach the board. Day care centers are generally not allowed to reside in a residential zone like the one the church is located in.

The Board, quickly and unanimously gave it's approval.

The adult day care center will welcome both elderly and disabled residents to receive service.

The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding the Special Use Permit for this project on August 26th.