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Local construction prompts caution from officials

Orange seems to be the color said. During the first phase of this Cherry Hill will be closed. Traffic
of the season in Canton Township project, all north and southbound ” will be detoured northbound on
as large barrels warn motorists of traffic on Canton Center Road Traffic will be maintained in both directions to Lotz Road to westbound Ford
narrowed roadways and road will be moved to the outside Road to southbound Lilley Road
signs advise of detours. lanes while the middle three for the duration of the project, ending the detour back at Cherry
Canton officials recently lanes are under construction. however motorists should expect heavy delays. Hill. Eastbound Cherry Hill traf-
advised motorists to pay attention Traffic will be maintained in both fic will be maintained.
and adhere to all the posted directions for the duration of the Construction on this project is
detour routes and to exercise project, however motorists expected to be complete by late
caution through the construction should expect heavy delays, they Road. The county is also planning detoured northbound on Lilley July, according to Wayne County
areas like the current rehabilita- advised. to widen and resurface Haggerty Road to eastbound Ford Road to projections.
tion and repair work on Canton The orange barrels and signs Road 600 feet north and Cherry southbound Lotz Road ending For up-to-date information on
Center Road from Cherry Hill to are also prevalent during the con- Hill Road 400-feet south. the detour back at Cherry Hill. road projects under way in
Ford Road which began last struction on Cherry Hill Road in This will be a two-phase proj- Westbound Cherry Hill traffic Canton, visit www.canton-
week. Lane closures are current- the township as Wayne County ect, officials said. During phase will be maintained, officials mi.org/roads, facebook.com/can-
ly in effect to prepare for pave- workers widen and resurface the one, eastbound Cherry Hill will advised. tonmsd or call Engineering
ment removal next week, officials roadway from Lilley to Haggerty be closed. Traffic will be During phase two, westbound Services at (734) 394-5150.
Canton teen is accused of assaulting father with car

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A 17-year-old girl has been defendant was trying to leave. charge, Jenna Shi has been
charged with assault with The alleged facts in this case Witnesses said the daughter charged with reckless driving
intent to do great bodily harm was driving the car when her causing serious injury. She
following an argument with her clearly reflect a family in crisis.. father was thrown from the was arraigned April 21 in 35th
father. Today's times are exceedingly difficult. vehicle. District Court and given a
Wayne County Prosecutor “The alleged facts in this $100,000 bond and ordered to
Kym Worthy has charged Jenna case clearly reflect a family in have no contact with her father.
Shi of Canton Township with of Liberty and Stanton at a local hospital for treatment of crisis,” Worthy said. Today's Her probable cause confer-
assaulting her father, Guangjie approximately 4:44 p.m. in his injuries. times are exceedingly difficult. ence is set for tomorrow, April
Shi, 50, with a moving vehicle response to a report of a man It is alleged that the father There is no shame in admitting 30, before Judge Michael
during an argument Tuesday, injured after being thrown and daughter had an escalating that you help. Please seek that Gerou. Shi's preliminary exam-
April 19. from the hood of a moving vehi- argument and the victim help for yourself and/or your ination is set for May 10 before
Canton Township police cle. Emergency medical per- jumped on the hood of the family when you need it.” Judge Ronald Lowe in 35th
were called to the intersection sonnel rushed Guangjie Shi to moving vehicle while the In addition to the assault District Court.
Trustees hear state update from Lansing lobbying firm

Julie Brown on,” said Johnson during her Township and Westland.
Special Writer report to the board members ” Smith noted Canton is still
during the April 13 meeting. We still have a long way to go before paying debt on the water tower
Members of the Canton Board Johnson also addressed the built in the summer of 2018, and
of Trustees received an update current pandemic warning the we are through this pandemic. that with minor changes Canton
from the township lobbying firm officials, “We are nowhere near can reach considerable cost sav-
representative during the regu- out of the woods.” Michigan had ings.
lar meeting earlier this month. that day suspended use of the severe this spring than others. bipartisan, focused especially on The five board members pres-
COVID relief funds have Johnson & Johnson vaccine due Johnson also updated the communities of 5,000 or more. ent - Supervisor Anne Marie
arrived in Michigan from the fed- in part to blood clot concerns. trustees on several Michigan Criminal justice reform bills Graham-Hudak, Treasurer Dian
eral government, but disagree- “We still have a long way to go Legislature bill packages, and include making law enforcement Slavens, and Trustees Tania
ments between the Legislature before we are through this pan- noted having a budget in place by disciplinary records public, Ganguly, Sommer Foster and
and executive branch at the demic,” she added, noting public June is unlikely. A 39-bill package Johnson said. “We do have a Use Kate Borninski - agreed that is
Michigan Capitol have delayed compliance with safety protocols in the Senate is on election of Force data base in the state,” preferable.
plans for spending the money remains a concern. reform, driven by the Senate she added of that effort with the Several staffers of OHM
explained Stephanie Johnson of Trustee Sommer Foster asked GOP Caucus, she said. FBI and Michigan State Police. Advisors spoke to the board
Khoury Johnson Leavitt, the firm about roads, with Johnson That package includes the Also at the April 13 meeting, members about the water storage
which represents Canton in explaining that there are no cur- information Secretary of State Canton Director of Municipal issues at the meeting, and Smith
Lansing. rent talks about a fuel tax but Jocelyn Benson must publish on Services Jade Smith recom- planned to contact the firm. He
“That we're going to have to that federal COVID relief dollars her website, as well as defining a mended that the township not said the other three communities
figure out how to spend. There could be used to improve roads. qualified voter. Another bill pack- join a regional water authority are also contacting their elected
are a lot of disagreements going She added that potholes are less age deals with recycling and is with Livonia, Northville bodies.
Arts commission is sponsoring ‘Spell CANTON’ contest

Members of the Canton Commission for one Canton resident are asked to take pic- or Instagram using #howdoyouspellcan- community or explain the inspiration
Culture, Arts, and Heritage are welcoming tures in the Canton community to create a ton along with the team or individual For more information, visit www.can-
unique interpretations of the name using unique sign spelling out C.A.N.T.O.N. for a name hashtag. Entries should also identify ton-mi.org/181 or email culturalcommis-
photos of objects in the community to spell chance to win a gift basket featuring a the location of each letter found within the sion@canton-mi.org.
out Canton. The letter art photography variety of gift cards valued at more than
will continue to accept original artwork $100. SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
entries through Sept. 6. Contest participants may submit their NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR
Canton residents or groups with at least original completed artwork to Facebook SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT
The Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Belleville, MI 48111 at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021 regarding the request for an amendment to a Special Land Use
Permit.
5 YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AMENDMENT AND
2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTS NATURE OF THE REQUEST
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A PROPOSED request is to amend a special land use permit, approved at the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meet-
Canton Township announces the public comment period for amendments to the PY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and amend- ing held on July 12, 2018, to divide the existing 9.50 acres of land into two (2) separate parcels consisting of 5.037 acres and
ments to the PY 2019 Annual Action Plan. The above named documents for the Canton Community Development Block Grant 4.463 acres. The subject special land use amendment is for 50425 Bemis Road., Belleville, MI 48111.
Program (CDBG) are available for inspection on the Canton Township website at https://www.canton-mi.org. Comments on the
CONSOLIDATED PLAN and the ANNUAL ACTION PLAN will be accepted for 21 days, beginning April 29, 2021. This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
Communications may be addressed in writing to: CDBG- Canton Township, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton MI 48188 or by email to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions,
to mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org Comments received during the public comment period will be forwarded to the Department and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
of HUD and will become an addendum to the reports.
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office prior to the
Publish: April 29, 2021 Michael Siegrist, Clerk CN2219 - 042921 2.5 x 1.742 hearing date.
Esther Hurst
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Clerk
Sumpter Township
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING Posted: April 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 – 7:00 PM Published: April 29, 2021 ST0048 - 042921 2.5 x 3.214
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for May 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM by electronic remote access
via Zoom. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the township’s website at
https://twp.northville.mi.us/. The ZBA will consider a variance request to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 170, Article 3.2, I (3), CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Accessory structures or uses to allow an accessory structure to be located in the side yard; with a 8' side yard setback where a ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
15' setback is required.
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. The the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
Paul Slatin, Chair of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
Zoning Board of Appeals or activities.
Publish: April 29, 2021 NT0132 - 042921 2.5 x 2.069 Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
REQUEST FOR of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
The Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road, Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
Belleville, MI 48111 at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021 to receive public comment for the following zoning ordinance text and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
amendments. ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
NATURE OF THE REQUEST(s)
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
1) A PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Section 2.2: Definitions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
2) A PROPOSED AMENDMENT to Article 9: Signs. as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions, programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office prior to the should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
hearing date. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Esther Hurst The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Clerk als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
Sumpter Township ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Posted: April 19, 2021
Published: April 29, 2021 ST0047 - 042921 2.5 x 3.214 Publish: 04/29/21 CN2218 - 042921 2.5 x 4.72