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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Contamination from landfill to be meeting topic

More expert information Michigan Department of about the Arbor Hills Landfill in the environment, they are the meeting.
regarding the per-and polyfluo- Environment, Great Lakes, and from our partners in state gov- present at low levels in a variety Those without internet access
roalkyl substances (PFS) con- Energy (EGLE) and the ernment,” said Northville of foods and in the water, air, fish may listen to the meeting by call-
tamination near the Arbor Hills Michigan Department of Health Township Supervisor Mark J. and soil. According to ing (636) 651-3142 and entering
Landfill in Salem Township will and Human Services (MDHHS) Abbo. Environmental Protection the conference code 374288#.
be available during a virtual will host the online meeting. Per-and polyfluoroalkyl sub- Agency experts, studies have The meeting will be recorded
update from 6 until 8 p.m. After the presentations and stances, are long-lasting chemi- shown that PFAS exposure may and posted within a few days
Thursday, Feb. 24 by the updates, attendees will have an cals that resist heat, oil and be linked to harmful health after the meeting along with
Michigan PFAS Action opportunity to ask questions. water, breaking down slowly effects in humans and animals. materials. The meeting can be
Response Team (MPART). “This is a terrific opportunity over time. Because of their Northville Township filed a viewed on the website
Representatives from the to learn the latest information widespread use and persistence lawsuit against Arbor Hills https://www.youtube.com/michi-
Landfill in November 2021 ganegle.
claiming that the landfill opera- For questions about the Arbor
tors violated prior agreements Hills Landfill environmental
with the township by dumping investigation, contact Brett
wastewater into Johnson Creek Coulter, coulterb1@michigan
and discharging wastewater .gov or (517) 614-7714. For ques-
with excess contaminants into tions related to PFAS and
the township sewer system. health, contact Lisa Fischer,
“The lawsuit was necessary MDHHS at fischerl@michigan
to protect the health, safety and .gov, (517) 331-2523 or (800) 648-
welfare of Northville Township 6942.
residents, Abbo said. Anyone needing language
To register for and partici- assistance or accommodations
pate in the online meeting, visit for effective participation at the
the website meeting should contact Kelly
https://bit.ly/3qJYxRT. Pre-regis- Ploehn, ploehnk@michigan.gov,
tration and providing a name by Feb. 18 to request language,
are not required to attend the visual, hearing, translation or
meeting. Anyone interested in other assistance.
participating may also go to the “We look forward to your
Arbor Hill Landfill website at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 to join attendance,” Abbo said.
Downs Within four years of finishing the vary in lot width from 52 feet
first home in 2024, the city could
wide to 73 feet wide and lot
realize $2.1 million in tax rev- depth would be 120 to 132 feet.
FROM PAGE 1 enue, based on data provided by Town homes would be reposi-
the developer and evaluated by tioned along Center Street and
sioners that the project as the city finance director and have peaked roofs near neigh-
designed was not only the “best assessor. borhood homes and flat roofs
in Michigan” but also one of “the Plan changes included 474 along Beal Street. - to blend in
most tremendous plans in the residential units (of all types) with the multi-family properties
United States.” Herkowicz rather than 481 with 19 fewer there. The setback along Center
focused on four aspects of the town homes, 17 fewer single- Street has been adjusted to 15 to
plan: 1) revisions to the plan pre- family homes, the addition of 26 17 feet to be consistent with the
sented for PUD eligibility, 2) geo- carriage homes, attached 1-1/2 primary “entryway” character of
technical aspects, including day- story condos with front-facing the street and the Master Plan.
lighting the river, 3) funding pub- garages, closer to Seven Mile, Commercial space in this
lic benefits and 4) review of con- and three additional row hous- project available for rent to ten-
sultant Dan Burden's analysis of es. The number of condos and ants is proposed at just over
site walkability. apartments within two separate 12,000 feet, with an additional
The developer noted the cost large buildings fronting Cady 4,000 feet for residential lobbies Artist's rendering of Northville Downs project
of the Northville Downs project Street would stay the same. and leasing office. A consultant Development Authority advised date up to 50,000 feet of commer-
is projected to be $225 million. Single-family home sites would hired by the Downtown that Cady Street can accommo- cial space.