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SUMPTER - ROMULUS
SUMPTER - ROMULUS

Relocation site for veterans memorial is discussed

Members of the Romulus public to comment on the two the Union Army during the Civil
City Council have listened to proposed locations, was sched- War where he was wounded
varying opinions regarding the uled Monday, although any deci- during the battle of Gettysburg.
relocation of the city veteran's sion was not available at press After being rescued from the
monument during the past time. The two proposed loca- battlefield by his brother, Bird
months. tions for re-installation of the served for 10 years as a light-
During construction of the monument are the southwest house keeper on the Keweenaw
new courthouse on the munici- corner of the Romulus peninsula. When he retired, he
pal complex, the memorial was Municipal Complex parking lot moved to Romulus and con-
removed and much of it placed or the formation of a veteran's structed his family home now
in storage by workers from the memorial park at the corner of located at 12112 Wayne Road.
DPW, according to reports at Wayne and Vining Road. The famous painting
various council meetings when The proposed establishment "Gettysburg Cyclorama" by Paul
the location of the monument of a veteran's park is at the site Philippoteaux, on exhibit at the
was questioned by the public of the historic Peter C. Bird Gettysburg National Museum,
Reinstalling the Romulus Veteran's Memorial at the grounds of the and council members. home, a registered national his- features the rescue of Pvt. Bird
historic Peter Bird House in the city is being considered by officials. A study session, allowing the toric site. Peter C. Bird served in by his brother.
Clerk reminds residents

of tax payment deadline

Sumpter Township Clerk Esther county officers will incur a 4 percent
Hurst has reminded residents that prop- administration fee and a 1 percent, per
erty tax payments are due no later than. month interest fee, Hurst reminded tax-
Feb. 28. payers.
Both summer and winter tax bills for For more information, call the clerk's
2022 can be paid at her office at office at (734) 256-4417 or access treasur-
Sumpter Township Hall until 5 p.m. Feb. er.waynecounty.com
28. After that date, taxes must be paid at Sumpter Township Hall is located at
the office of the Wayne County 23480 Sumpter Road Belleville, MI
Treasurer in Detroit. Payments to the 48111.
Police urge drivers to

keep vehicles locked

Sumpter Township police issued a ship. Officials reminded residents to
warning to residents last week regard- lock their vehicles and take all valu-
ing an increase in thefts from parked ables with them when leaving the car or Meet the champions
vehicles. truck. The Romulus High School Wrestling Team won the district championship at the
In an electronic post, police officials Residents were urged to call (734) Western Wayne Athletic Conference League Championships last week. Three
said the department had responded to 461-6898 to report suspicious activity in first year wrestlers won medals and Kourtlan Oliver continued his dominance win-
the increase in thefts in the manufac- their neighborhoods. For emergency ning the league championship. The Eagles All-League championship wrestlers
tured home community in the town- service, dial 9-1-1 include:106 - Amin Nesmith 4th place; 157 - Zerrick Thomas 3rd place; 165 -
Sterling Frye 3rd place; 175 - Kourtlan Oliver-League Champion and 215 -
Damon Brooks 3rd place.
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SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
2023
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW

NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP.
THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE MEETING AT THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 23480
SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 4:30 PM Organizational Meeting
Monday, March 13th, 2023 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Appointments
Wednesday, March 15th , 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Appointments
All hearings are by appointment only and must be accompanied by a petition form. Please call one of the numbers below for an
appointment. Petitions are available at the Sumpter Township Supervisors Office or download a petition for at www.michi-
gan.gov/treasury: click on forms: type in form number L-4035.
Written appeals are accepted as well and must be accompanied by a petition form and received in the assessing department by
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:00 pm. No postmarks are accepted. Mail petitions to: Sumpter Township Board of Review
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111.
Hardship/poverty exemptions are accepted as well. Please call the assessing department for more information on this exemption.
Any questions regarding the Board of Review, contact the Supervisor's Office at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2229, or the Assessing
Department, Tuesdays & Thursdays at (734) 461-6201 ext. 2236.
Publish: February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd

Esther Hurst
Clerk
Sumpter Township ST0140 - 02 16 23 2.5 x 3.969

CITY OF ROMULUS
2023 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City Hall,
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on the following dates and times by
APPOINTMENT ONLY for the purpose of reviewing the assessment roll. Please come prepared,
as a ten (10) minute time limit before the Board will be strictly adhered to.

March 13, 2023: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 14, 2023: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 15, 2023: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Residents and Non-Residents may appeal by (1) making an appointment to appear before the Board
OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The Board of Review MUST receive all
written appeals/documentation no later than March 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their behalf. According to
Ordinance, all Representatives or Agents MUST submit an original, notarized, current proof of
authorization to act on behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of
Review.
To schedule an appointment to appeal to the March Board of Review, please call the City of Romulus
Department of Assessment at 734. 942.7520.
For the purpose of addressing clerical errors, mutual mistakes of fact, poverty exemptions, veteran's
exemptions, and principal residence exemptions, the Board of Review will meet in the Romulus City
Hall, Council Office, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 on:

July 18, 2023: 9:30 am
December 12, 2023: 9:30 am

All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.

Publish: 02/16/2023
02/23/2023
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