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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH

Township voters OK public safety millage

Voters in Plymouth Township for the replacement of antiquat- tigate the possibility of a tower
approved a 1.2 millage for the ed equipment and vehicles in the ” truck which would allow fire-
next 16 years to fund the public fire department and increased I've always felt like, we have fighters to reach upper floors of
safety department. staffing in the police department, a job to do and we are going buildings which they do not have.
The millage was placed on the bringing the force up to the levels Current fire trucks are 30-years-
Nov. 6 ballot at the urging of recommended as adequate by to do it whether or not the millage passes. old.
Township Treasurer Mark the International Association of Township Supervisor Kurt
Clinton who told members of the Chief of Police. Heise said he was grateful for the
board of trustees early this year Police Chief Tom Tiderington officers recommended by public millage. faith and confidence of the vot-
that during the recession, proper- said he was very pleased with the safety experts for the township “I had a good feeling it would ers.
ty tax revenue in the township results of the election. population. pass. I've always felt like, we have “I want to personally thank the
fell by about 20 percent, and that “It's a good thing for the com- The millage, which will cost a job to do and we are going to do voters of Plymouth Township for
the millage was the bare mini- munity. After many years of kick- taxpayers about $1.20 for every it whether or not the millage their outstanding support of our
mum amount necessary to keep ing the can down the road, the $1,000 of taxable value of their passes. Speaking for the entire Public Safety Millage. It passed
the township “going in the right new board has finally stepped-up property, usually about half the department, obviously we're very by a vote of 9073 to 6914; a 57-43
direction.” and insured the safety of the com- market value, will also allow the happy. We are going to look at all margin. Thanks for your confi-
Voters agreed and cast 9,073 munity-for now and for years to township to address retirement of our options now. Even the neg- dence and trust; we're working to
votes in favor of the millage and come,” Tiderington said. obligations. ative campaigning didn't do much earn it every day,” he said imme-
6,914 against the question. The The township currently has Plymouth Township Fire (harm) in the end,” Phillips said. diately after the election.
approval will generate about $2.1 only 29 officers, 20-20 fewer than Chief Dan Phillips said he was Phillips is hoping to replace a (Staff Writer Don Howard con-
million for the first year allowing the recommended staffing of 50- gratified that voters approved the 13-year-old ambulance and inves- tributed to this story.)
Foundation Holiday Home Tour next week

Tickets are now on sale for the ent and there truly is something their own but add holiday décor purchase tickets in advance, visit Foundation in the community.
2018 Northville Holiday Home for every taste, organizers said. they become even more stun- Pear-Aphernalia, Gardenviews, The Northville Community
Tour, presented by the Northville With homes ranging from a ning, a spokesman said. Haven of Northville, or the Foundation operates Maybury
Community Foundation. 10,000 square foot log cabin to a The 2018 Holiday Home Tour Northville Chamber of Farm, a working farm with a mis-
This year, the Holiday Home 160-year-old Victorian home, this will also feature a refreshment Commerce. Tickets may also be sion to connect the community to
Tour will take place from 10 a.m. year the tour offers some early stop at the Tipping Point Theatre purchased online by visiting animals and agriculture through
until 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, decorating inspiration. One out- in downtown Northville. Guests www.northvillecommunityfoun- hands-on experiences that are
Nov. 16 and 17. standing home has a two-story can enjoy light refreshments and dation.org or by phone by calling both engaging and educational.
Visitors at the Holiday Home rock fireplace, natural slate also enter to win two tickets to a (248)374-0200. Tickets are limited The foundation also annually
Tour can enjoy touring five beau- floors and a gourmet kitchen. future Tipping Point Theatre and the tour does sell out nearly awards scholarships to local stu-
tiful, privately- owned Northville Another is a 1929 English Tudor production. every year. dents and grants to nonprofit
homes that have been decorated revival with stained glass win- Tickets for the 2018 Holiday Proceeds from the Holiday organizations serving Northville
top to bottom for the holidays. dows and original chandeliers. Home Tour are $25 in advance Home Tour help fund the work of and the surrounding communi-
The style of each home is differ- These homes are gorgeous on and $30 the day of the event. To the Northville Community ties.
Voters pave way for Northville street bond

Nearly 75 percent of the regis- the bond will be issued and engi- levied beginning in 2019 will be payer in the City of Northville has infusion of $6.25 million into
tered voters in Northville cast neering plans will be prepared 0.9787 mills or 98 cents per $1,000 a taxable value of $139,943, which street repairs and replacement
ballots last week in the Nov. 6 for the 2019 construction season. of taxable value, usually half the amounts to an increase of $137 on during the next four years. After
election. Bond funds will be used to bring market value of a home. That the 2019 city tax bill, according to spending these initial funds, the
The street bond was approved most street conditions up to money will be used for the city officials. That increase will city will continue to use the exist-
by 2,473 yes votes with 1,102 vot- “good” before they deteriorate to issuance of a $3,050,000 Street continue for a total of 10 years. ing street millage, currently set at
ing against the question. Official a condition that requires costly Improvement Bond, paid over 10 The bond funds will be com- 1.68 mills, which generates about
reports indicated that a total of reconstruction, according to offi- years, The cost of issuing the bined with the existing street $550,000 annually, to repair and
3,742 voters cast a ballot. cials. bonds will be $50,000. millage in the city and $1,050,000 maintain the improved street sys-
Following the voters approval, The estimated millage to be The average residential tax- from reserve funds to finance an tem.

Narcan Administration for the National Civic Concern seeking help PARC

Take Back Day as a point to drop
off unwanted, unused and expired Northville Civic Concern is until 1 p.m. any Monday,
FROM PAGE 1 medications. Additionally there is looking for help in filling empty Wednesday or Friday. FROM PAGE 1
a drop box in the police depart- shelves. Donations will be accepted at
Northville Township Public Safety ment lobby for medications that is The organization is in need Cassel's Restaurant or property from the Plymouth-
Department to ensure an absolute acceptable by the public 24 hours a of all food, an W o rldwide Canton Community School
commitment to the preservation of day. organizer said, ” Alterations both District and then donated the
life, officials said, proven by the The United States is experienc- but especially Northville Civic located in the school to the Community
use of the drug last week. Narcan ing an opioid overdose epidemic, cereal, canned Concern is looking Highland Lakes Foundation of Southeast
can also be used in cases of a according to national health statis- fruit, soup, Shopping Center Michigan. The school district
police department employee who tics. Northville Township public instant potatoes for help in filling on other days. had plans to place 63 single-
may come in accidental contact safety employees responded to six (mashed or empty shelves. Donations are also family homes on the acreage
with a drug like Fentanyl, which is overdose incidents in 2018, accord- casserole type), accepted at based on zoning approval from
hundreds of times more potent ing to official reports while no fatal pasta side dishes Genitti's the City of Plymouth. Malcolm
than heroin. overdoses have occurred this year. (Rice or Noodle Roni), canned Restaurant, and Great Harvest is meeting with the foundation
Narcan is the newest addition In addition to the overdoses, tuna and canned chicken. Bread Company in downtown board members this week,
to efforts already in place at the there have been 12 other incidents Donations of canned and boxed Northville. Northville City Hall Soenen said, in an effort to
Northville Township involving heroin or opioids, foods will be accepted at the and the Northville Library will devise a plan for the future.
Police Department, officials records indicate. Opioids are cen- office of Northville Civic accept donations as well. For “Everything is in flux right
said in a prepared statement. For tral nervous system depressants, Concern in the Highland Lakes more information, call (248)344- now,” Soenen said.
the past several years the police and include drugs such as heroin, Shopping Center at 43275 West 1033 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Staff Writer Don Howard
department has partnered with hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fen- Seven Mile Road from 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. contributed to this story.)
the Drug Enforcement tanyl (synthetic heroin).

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