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Library branch may feature new coffee shop

Those visiting the Sumpter community. ” said they would attract people to
Township annex of the Clark's suggestion that the the area.
Belleville Public Library might funding could be used to provide Anything we can do for more community Trustee Matt Oddy said he
soon be able to enjoy a coffee or internet access outside the involvement, for seniors and children. hoped the library would consid-
sandwich with their reading. library prompted township er the idea and reminded the
Deputy Treasurer Toni Clark Clerk Esther Hurst to explain This is positive thinking in the right direction. board that the township leases
presented a plan to the mem- that such access was already the property to the library and
bers of the board of trustees dur- available. that the library “has full control
ing a workshop session earlier “People can sit in their cars over what happens there.”
this month which would allow in the lot at the library and get in aspects of the funding. were enormously popular. She Trustees agreed that Clark
food trucks at the library site in internet access,” Hurst said. She Hurst said that was the most said the trucks ran out of food should refer the possible grant
the township. added that she was in favor of effective way to handle Clark's during the first event and were information and the food truck
The trucks would provide a the food truck plan “as long as it proposal because, “I don't think nearly overwhelmed during the plan to library officials.
convenience for library visitors, doesn't cost the township any we should do the library's job.” second. She said she believed Trustee Don LaPorte said he
she said, but would also provide money.” She asked what per- Supervisor Tim Bowman the school had “made a lot of commended Clark and her hus-
a portion of the revenue gener- centage of the food truck rev- asked if anyone had actually money” from the fundraisers band, Treasurer Jim Clark, for
ated at the library site to be used enue would go to the library to done research on the amount of and thought it was about “10 per- the research and the idea.
for outreach programs for sen- fund outreach community activi- money this type of event gener- cent of the food truck profits.” “Anything we can do for more
iors and children. She said that ties. ates. Clark added that the food community involvement, for sen-
she had also found available Clark said that the library Clark said the trucks had trucks are popular especially iors and children,” he said.
grants which could help the would be in charge and that the been the center of two fundrais- during the pandemic when peo- “This is positive thinking in the
library fund programs in the township would not be involved ers at Belleville High School and ple can't get to restaurants and right direction.”
Romulus Athletic Center begins phase 2 opening

The Romulus Athletic Center (RAC) the start of the pandemic.” cleanings, including after each individual as well as residents for their patience
has moved into Phase Two of its reopening The lazy river, lap pool and hot tub use of the family locker room, a light throughout the process,” said Romulus
plan, adhering to health and safety guide- have reopened at 25 percent capacity to cleaning every 15 minutes, a deep clean- Mayor LeRoy Burcroff. “Like many cities,
lines set by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the members only from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday ing every two hours and a nightly power Romulus has been greatly impacted by
Wayne County Health Department and the through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on wash, Mackay said. COVID-19, but together we have stayed
Center for Disease Control (CDC). Saturdays and noon - 5 p.m. on Sundays. At this time, select workout equipment resilient and Romulus Strong. I'm eager to
“After careful consideration and closely Masks will be required at all times while will remain off the gym floor and dance see our community work together as we
following the safety recommendations of on the pool deck and in the hot tub and classes will remain in the gym and ban- continue to push through the pandemic
health experts, we are pleased to lazy river, except for when swimming. quet areas. Day passes are not permitted and maintain our momentum in the years
announce the Romulus Athletic Center The basketball courts, have also been but the athletic center is accepting new to come.”
has moved forward with its reopening reopened at 25 percent capacity to mem- memberships. To learn more about the Romulus
plan,” said Romulus Athletic Center bers only for small groups or practice play. “I want to thank the Romulus Athletic Athletic Center or to become a member,
Manager Andy Mackay. “We know the ath- Courts can also be reserved per party to Center team for their hard work in prepar- visit https://romulusathleticcenter.com/ or
letic center plays a role in supporting the further maximize safe social distancing ing for the safe second phase of reopening, call (734) 942-2223.
health and wellness of residents, so safely and avoid in-person interaction.
reopening and offering the services our The men's and women's locker rooms SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
members rely on has been a priority since have reopened and will undergo routine 2021
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP.
THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING AT THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP HALL,
Moving 23480 SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
up Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 4:30 PM Organizational Meeting
Monday, March 8th, 2021
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Appointments
Romulus Police Wednesday, March 10th , 2021 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Appointments
Department Cpl.
Ryan Miller is con- All hearings are by appointment only and must be accompanied by a petition form. Please call one of the numbers below for an
gratulated by appointment. Petitions are available at the Sumpter Township Supervisors Office or download a petition for at
www.michigan.gov/treasury: click on forms: type in form number L-4035.
Police Chief
Robert Pfannes on Written appeals are accepted as well and must be accompanied by a petition form and received in the assessing department by
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm. No postmarks are accepted. Mail petitions to: Sumpter Township Board of Review
his recent promo- 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
tion to the rank of
sergeant. Miller Hardship/poverty exemptions are accepted as well. Please call the assessing department for more information on this exemption.
has been a mem- Any questions regarding the Board of Review, contact the Supervisor’s Office at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2229, or the Assessing
ber of the Department, Tuesdays & Thursday at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2236.
Romulus depart- Publish: February 18th, February 25th, March 4th
ment for more
than 10 years and Esther Hurst
Clerk
as a Field Training Sumpter Township ST0034 - 022521 2.5 x 3.75
Officer has helped
train many of the
current officers on
the force.