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PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH

All aboard

Historic railroad train depot

exhibit renovation is on track

A new train station is expect- having lived 90 years in the
ed to open in Plymouth next same house on Penniman Road
Wednesday. in Plymouth. During her life-
The Plymouth Historical time, Ms. Dunning was a suc-
Society received a grant of cessful businesswoman, philan-
$65,000 from the Margaret thropist and civic booster.
Dunning Foundation to reno- In 1947, Bessie Dunning and
vate and enhance the railroad her daughter, Margaret, pur-
depot exhibit space at the chased a house at the present
Plymouth Historical Museum site of the library to provide the
“Main Street” exhibit. facility with a permanent
The exhibit is being com- home.
pletely renovated with modern In recognition, the library
technologies, which will allow building was named the
visitors to walk inside and Dunning Library.
experience the sights and The Plymouth Historical
sounds of an early 20th-century Museum is usually open to the Carpenters put a face on the front of the depot, framed in the storage closet, and honed some of the
railroad depot. The idea is to public from 1 until 4 p.m. openings for doors and "windows" which are enormous TV screens.
showcase the role of trains and Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
the local railroad station in and Sunday but is closed for
Plymouth, circa 1885-1930, renovation work until Feb. 8.
explained museum Director There is also an exhibit
Liz Kerstens. changeover under way,
“We are so grateful to the “Snapshots of Plymouth” which
Margaret Dunning Foundation will open next week.
for the support of our railroad Construction on the new
depot exhibit upgrade, as well train depot exhibit is being
as all of the support it has pro- completed by Stella
vided the museum through the Contracting while O'Donnell
years,”Kerstens said. “We are Electric is installing the neces-
hoping to be able to open the sary wiring. AFP Sound
new exhibit when the museum Systems is doing the digital
reopens Feb. 8, 2023.” equipment phase and Highway
Margaret Dunning was born Media is creating the digital The bead board is getting installed and the walls
in 1910 in Redford Township content. and ceilings in the entryway are framed and soon
and moved with her mother to T.J. Gaffney of Streamline visitors will be able to walk into the sights and
Plymouth in the 1920s. She Historic Services is the overall The closet that will house some of the electronic sounds of the 1920s Pere Marquette Depot in
died in 2015 at the age of 104, project coordinator. equipment is nearly complete. Plymouth, circa 1885-1930.
Free COVID tests offered Notice of Public Hearings

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Plymouth District Library is the kits is not available, according to a
offering a lot more than books these prepared statement from the library. PROPOSED ACTION: Request for Special Land Use at multiple properties in the Township
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
DATE OF HEARING:
days. Callers may reserve one kit per person TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 PM
Community residents can reserve a in their household. A daily limit of five PLACE OF HEARING: Plymouth Township Hall Offices, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth,
free COVID-19 antigen self-test kit by kits applies, officials said, so if a house- Michigan 48170
simply calling the library at (734) 453-750 hold has more than five members, the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Plymouth
and selecting option four. Once reserved, remainder will have to be requested on has received (3) applications for Special Land Uses, the details for which are below. The Planning Commission
library officials said, the kits must be a second day. will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm, to hear public comment on all (3)
applications.
picked up the same day from the library Kits will be available while supplies
hold shelf. last. Details are available at plymouthli- PC#2467 - 14900 Beck Road (Tax ID R-78-010-99-0006-700). Application for proposed outdoor vehicle storage
On-demand, walk-in distribution of brary.org. for a self-storage facility.
PC#2463 - 1311 Ann Arbor Road (Tax ID R- 78-059-03-0039-300 and R-78-059-03-0042-000). Application for
proposed drive-through lane for a Biggby coffee establishment.
NOTICE PC#2466 - 14760 Northville Road (Tax ID R-78-017-03-0051-00). Application for proposed used car sales and
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS outdoor vehicle storage, automobile commercial garage (oil change and minor repair), automobile major repair
shop (body and mechanical shop), and self-serve car wash.
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a writ-
ten claim with the Plymouth Charter Township Department of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or Written comments will be received by postal mail or email to planning@plymouthtwp.org until close-of-busi-
backup was discovered. Notice should be mailed to Plymouth Charter Township, Department of Public Works, ness on February 21, 2023. View the digital plans here, or in-person at the 2nd Floor Public Services Counter
9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan 48170. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of of Plymouth Township Hall (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM):
damages. Contact the Department of Public Works, 734-354-3270, Extension 3, for assistance immediately upon www.plymouthtwp.org/government/departments/community_development/current_projects.php
discovery of an overflow or backup.
Thank You NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspon-
dence regarding the application to Plymouth Township Hall, attn.: Carol Martin. Plymouth Township will pro-
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP vide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS one week's advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth,
JERRY VORVA Clerk, Michigan 48170; (734) 354-3201.
Charter Township of Plymouth
Publish on, or before: February 6, 2023
Published January and February 2023 PT0293 - 020223 2.5 x 2.306 Gail Grieger, Secretary, Planning Commission PT0301 - 020223 2.5 x 4.945

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Notice of Public Hearing
2023 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
General Notice
The Charter Township of Plymouth (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: PROPOSED ACTION: Request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Option
DATE OF HEARING: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 PM
PL22010 PLACE OF HEARING: Plymouth Township Hall Offices, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth,
Michigan 48170
Plymouth Township, Michigan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Plymouth has
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Plymouth Township Hall located at 9955 N. received an application for a PUD Option on the property located at the southwest corner of 5 Mile Road and
Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan, MI 48170 until Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 10:00 am local Ridge Road in the Charter Township of Plymouth, Michigan. Tax ID No.'s R-78-001-99-0001-704, R-78-001-
time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. 01-0001-000, R-78-001-01-0002-000, R-78-001-01- 0003-000, R-78-001-01-0004-000, R-78-001-01-0005-000,
R-78-001-01-0006-000, R-78-001-01-0007-000, and R-78-001-01-0008-000.
The Project includes the following Work:
Removing and replacing existing concrete sidewalks along public rights-of-way within Plymouth Township. The project would consist of the construction of a ½ mile oval harness racetrack and supporting structures includ-
The approximate quantities of the major items of Work are: ing a two-story Grandstand, Racing Building, Horse Barn, and Maintenance Building on the 128 acre site. The
proposed development is a relocation/replacement for an existing racetrack, Northville Downs, currently located
on the corner of 7 Mile and Sheldon Roads in the City of Northville, Michigan approximately 4.5 miles to the
31,925 SF Concrete Walk Remove & Replace, 4 Inch
northeast of the Plymouth site.
8,038 SF Concrete Walk Remove & Replace, 6 Inch
1,063 SF Concrete Walk Remove & Replace, 8 Inch View the digital plans here, or in-person at the 2nd Floor Public Services Counter of Plymouth Township Hall
(8:00 AM - 4:30 PM): https://www.plymouthtwp.org/government/departments/community_development/cur-
Bids are requested for the following Contract: 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program rent_project s.php
Obtaining the Bidding Documents NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that persons interested may attend the public hearing and/or send correspon-
dence regarding the application to Plymouth Township Hall, attn.: Carol Martin. Plymouth Township will pro-
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: vide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon
one week's advance notice by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth,
MITN website at www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn Michigan 48170; (734) 354-3201.
The Township is providing the Bidding Documents on the MITN website at www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. Please Publish on, or before: January 31, 2023
see separate files uploaded which consist of the Project Manual and the Drawings. Gail Grieger, Secretary, Planning Commission PT0300 - 020223 2.5 x 7.231

Bidder's inquiries shall be directed to Mark Collins, Spalding DeDecker, mcollins@sda-eng.com at 248- 844-
5400.
Instructions to Bidders.
Bid Security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders must be
submitted with each Bid.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 120 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period
may be extended by mutual agreement of the OWNER and any Bidder or Bidders.
The Township reserves the right to accept any or all alternative Bids and award the contract to other than the low-
est bidder, to waive any irregularities or informalities or both; to reject any or all Bids; and in general to make
the award of the Contract in any manner deemed by the Township, in its sole discretion, to be in the best inter-
est of the Charter Township of Plymouth.

This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: The Charter Township of Plymouth
By: Jerry Vorva,
Title: Township Clerk
Date: February 2, 2023 PT0302 - 020223 2.5 x 7.204