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CANTON - NORTHVILLE
CANTON - NORTHVILLE

Downtown street closures extended by city

The social district in down- ing and permit sidewalk retail chants have created for patrons
town Northville will remain open sales in an effort to help restau- ” for shopping and dining.
for another year. rants and businesses in down- The survey garnered 2,600 responses “My family loves what this city
Members of the city council town Northville manage success- and showed strong support for has done,” she said. And added
approved a proposal by the ful operations during the pan- that she considers it an invest-
Downtown Development demic. In August, the city and continuing the downtown street closures. ment and would like to see the
Authority (DDA)to extend clo- DDA obtained a Social District street closures become perma-
sures of portions of Main and license from the state that allows nent if the one-year extension
North Center streets through downtown restaurants with a The special event application members that while she supports prove successful.
April 30, 2022. special permit to sell alcohol in and the Michigan Liquor Control the street closures, she believes Ross Dore, however, had some
The approval came at the reg- designated cups that can be Commission Temporary one year is a long time to close issues with the social district.
ular Feb. 1 meeting of council ordered to go and consumed Expanded Outdoor Dining per- the streets. She asked council While he likes what the mer-
members who had discussed within the commons area. mits were also extended by city members to review the street clo- chants and restaurants have
results of a survey about the proj- In December, Heat in the officials at the meeting. The sures again in six months done, he said, he told officials
ect during the Jan. 27 meeting. Street was introduced, enabling extensions will allow officials explaining that she is concerned that the music is too loud for
The survey garnered 2,600 restaurants to sell to-go food from the DDA and the city a 12- about traffic flow once the pan- those eating dinner.
responses and showed strong items and beverages from vendor month period to determine the demic eases and people are driv- DDA Director Lori Ward
support for continuing the down- stands. Patrons can enjoy food future and need for the expand- ing regularly. responded that she would inves-
town street closures. and beverages in heated pods - ed social district when the pan- Her opinion was not shared tigate the music volume with the
Portions of the streets lighted wood and aluminum demic subsides. by resident Kathy Ruble who told business owners, who are cur-
involved were closed to traffic structures set up in the Social Local resident Lenore the council members that she is rently providing the background
last June to expand outdoor din- District. Lewandowski told the council happy with the places local mer- music.
Canton photo contest offers $100 gift cards

Take your best shot in Canton #ShopLocalShopCanton giving will search and repost photo a beautiful meal entrée, a unique venues, diverse dining options
Township and win a $100 gift ShopCanton permission to repost entries on the ShopCanton angle of a business interior or and offers something for every-
card. and possibly publish in print. Facebook page. The photo with exterior, a new hairstyle, a fancy one, they added. For more ideas
The Downtown Development Entrants should be sure to make the most likes on the ShopCanton cocktail, a new outfit or even of photo locations and directions,
Authority is sponsoring a posts public and tag with the cor- Facebook page each week will friends bowling as photo sub- visit the ShopCanton.org directo-
ShopLocalShopCanton photo rect hashtag to enter, officials win a $100 gift card. jects. ry and choose from a variety of
contest throughout February. said. Officials have suggested a self- Ford Road in Canton offers 3 local Canton businesses.
To enter, post photos on Each Thursday this month, ie with the business owners, a miles filled with more than 300 For more information, visit
Facebook with tag the ShopCanton marketing team beautiful shot of an item for sale, stores, services, entertainment ShopCanton.org.
Township man accused Garden Club hosts meeting

in kidnapping incident Northville is offering free virtual atten- Roy Prentice who will discuss the
The Country Garden Club of
“History and Gardening at Tollgate
dance at upcoming monthly meeting in Farm.”
Charges are pending against a Canton which the woman and children were March. Interested parties can attend these
Township man accused of kidnapping a allegedly being held, according to police The business meeting will begin at free virtual online presentations by
woman and two children on Jan. 27. accounts of the incident. 11 a.m. and the March 3 speaker will contacting (734) 751-1156 or e-mail at
According to police reports, a woman When the driver entered westbound I- begin at 12:15. The March speaker is BQSturtz@comcast.net.
called 911 at about 2:15 p.m. last 94 the troopers were able to “successfully
Wednesday to report that she and her two conduct a no-contact rolling road block,”
children were being held against their state police said. Dashcam footage from To subscribe to The Eagle associatednewspapers.net
will in a vehicle traveling on I-96. The the state police shows four troopers sur-
PLANNING COMMISSION
police dispatcher was able to get a rounding the dark-colored vehicle at the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
description of the vehicle before the call side of the busy interstate freeway. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
dropped. Troopers from the Michigan The man, identified only as a 28-year-
State Police located the car and attempt- old Canton Township resident, was arrest- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
ed a traffic stop on eastbound I-96 near ed at the scene. Police said he had an out- will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
Grand River in Detroit, but the driver standing warrant for domestic violence Special Land Use request as provided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
ignored police and refused to stop the from Oakland County. CANTON CROSSINGS AUTOMOBILE WASH ESTABLISHMENT - Consider request for Special Land Use approval for
vehicle. Several other Michigan State The woman and children were freed at an automobile wash establishment (Section 17.02(B)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance) on parcel no. 129-99-0002-710 at 45490
Michigan Ave. Property is zoned C-3, Regional Commercial District, and located on the east side of Canton Center Road and
Police vehicles in the area responded to the scene, police said, and no injuries the west side of Old Canton Center Road.
the call seeking to stop the vehicle in were reported in the incident. To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
INVITATION TO BID ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Secretary or staff will read comments submitted
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed within the Rules of the Planning Commission during the meeting. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video may
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 for the following: address the Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.
PLAY AREA FALL SURFACE REPLACEMENT Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
Bids may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88174962575
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves Or iPhone one-tap:
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, 1-312-626-6799 (88174962575#) or 1-646-558-8656 (88174962575#)
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Or Telephone:
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 for the following:
SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT SUMMIT GYMNASIUM
Bids may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
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.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
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
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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