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Owner’s lawsuit delays house demolition deadline

The owner of the mold-filled Wyatt for the removal of the but is secured, according to paving included the filling of a tion action until the legal issue is
home at 870 Lotz Road in home attorney David Nykanen who storm water retention ditch settled with Wayne County.
Canton Township has until April Members of the township filed a lawsuit on behalf of which subsequently led to the He said Wyatt has been
11 to either cure the problem or board of trustees agreed to Wyatt, to prevent the demolition. flooding of the house and the advised not to fix the mold prob-
demolish the structure unless extend the original deadline set In the court filing, Nykanen interior mold. lem until the flooding issue is
the Circuit Court grants her peti- Feb. 25 for demolishing the argues that municipalities must Nykanen also filed an inverse resolved. That would require
tion and takes control of the situ- home during a closed session provide 60 days notice to owners condemnation lawsuit against Wayne County to install a drain
ation. Feb. 11. The board members before demolition procedures. Wayne County, citing the paving or create some type of storm
Should the owner, Jeanne ordered the demolition follow- Wyatt and Nykanen contend project as the cause of the flood- water retention basin.
Wyatt, fail to demolish the ing reports from building offi- that the mold problem at the ing and eventual mold. He also Nykanen said he had not
house, and the court fail to grant cials who cited dangerous mold home began with the paving of filed legal paperwork requesting been informed of any plans or
her petition, the township will growing inside the house. Lotz Road by Wayne County in that the 3rd Circuit Court take actions by Wayne County in the
order the work done and charge The home is currently empty 2016. Wyatt alleges that the control of the township demoli- matter.
All aboard

History buffs publish book about railroads

Two local history buffs in According to a Detroit Free politan area of Detroit, the
Plymouth have published a book Press article published March 14, authors said.
about the impact of railroads 1872: "The advent of the railroad Because of the distance to
throughout the area. has completely changed the other cities, passenger transporta-
Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, the course of life of the inhabitants of tion was always an important mis-
executive director of the this village (Plymouth), which is sion of railroads. These needs
Plymouth Historical Museum, the first of importance going west were met between 1899 and 1928
and Ellen Elliott, a local historian from Detroit." by the Detroit, Plymouth and
and lecturer, combined their Kerstens and Elliott Northville Railroad (Interurban).
research sources and talent to researched the two railroads that Later, enhanced passenger serv-
produce the new volume which came to Plymouth in the early ice ran on the Chesapeake & Ohio Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens Ellen Elliott
shows the importance and impact 1870s and changed the course of (C&O) line between Detroit and
the railroads had in the area. history for the once-sleepy town. Grand Rapids, stopping in local history and local interest in than 15,000 local titles and pub-
Kerstens, who is also a retired Within 20 years, the railroads Plymouth (1946-1971). the country. The mission of lishes 500 new books of local
U.S. Marine major, has published would be used to transport repeat The complete history of the Arcadia, based in Mount interest and local history each
three previous works. Elliott orders for the booming air rifle railways is detailed in their new Pleasant, is to connect people year. The cost is $21.99 for the 128
serves as the executive director of industry to all corners of the book, Plymouth Railroads, which with their past, with their commu- page, paperback volume.
Friends of the Penn and is the United States. The rail lines will be available beginning April nities and with one another, For more information or to
manager of the Penn Theatre in made industry possible for a 6 from Arcadia Publishing, the according to the company web- place an order, contact www.arca-
downtown Plymouth small burg outside of the metro- leading publisher of books of site. Arcadia has a catalog of more diapublishing.com.
Michigan Philharmonic plans ‘March Mahler Madness’

The Michigan Philharmonic orchestra Opening the concert with music from imagery. pating in this effort by partnering with
will celebrate March Madness right along his African Suite, the music of Samuel Hunt earned her PhD in composition at Gleaners for a food drive. at the concert
with the rest of the country - only with a Coleridge-Taylor who was known to his the University of Michigan and is currently which will be performed at First United
twist. musician friends as the “African Mahler”. teaching at the Peabody Institute. Methodist Church located at 45201 North
“Mahler Madness” set for 2 p.m. March The orchestra will be joined on this open- During the month of March, orchestras Territorial Road in Plymouth .
15 features the orchestra in an afternoon of ing piece by the Michigan Philharmonic around the country are participating in a Audiences are asked to bring canned
eclectic music with classics from Mahler Youth Orchestra performing side-by-side food-drive campaign to help alleviate and/or non-perishable food items to the
and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, mingled with with the Michigan Phil players. This per- hunger by partnering with local food concert and Gleaners will have boxes for
new music from local star, Jessica Hunt. formance opportunity for the young stu- pantries and promoting the drives at their food and monetary donations.
Music from this concert is threaded dent musicians is one of the highlights of concerts. For tickets and information call (734)
together with themes about childhood and the youth orchestra program and a rare The Michigan Philharmonic is partici- 451-2112 or visit www.michiganphil.org.
childlike remembrances. Visiting compos- opportunity for the students as well as the
er Hunt's music is a nod to her childhood audience. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
memories of her grandparents' home in the The second piece on the program “The Advertisement for Community Park Infield Bulk Materials
Northwest while Mahler's music shares Eagle Tree” features Hunt's musical reflec- Sealed Bids will be received by the Clerks Department, Second Floor, Northville Township Hall, on or before 2:00 P.M.
musical images of a child's view of heaven. tions of her childhood in a piece full of Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.
The Township hereby solicits bids to provide 700 tons of Dura Edge Classic infield material, 12 tons of Dura Edge Proslide red
topdressing material, and 200 tons of 70/30 topsoil; all delivered to 15801 Beck Rd., Northville, MI 48167. Information on the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE project is available on the Northville Township website at www.twp.northville.mi.us/projects along with all bid documents and
Advertisement for Community Park Infield Professional Installation Services can also be obtained from the Clerks Department, Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm at Northville Township Hall, 44405
Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan.
Sealed Bids will be received by the Clerks Department, Second Floor, Northville Township Hall, on or before 2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. Additional information may be obtained from the Parks & Facilities Supervisor, Nathan Reilly at nreilly@twp.northville.mi.us.
Questions regarding the project shall be brought to the attention of the Nathan Reilly, Parks and Recreation Department via email
The Township hereby solicits bids to provide professional installation services of infield materials on three (3) baseball infields to nreilly@twp.northville.mi.us. Questions will not be accepted after 3:30 P.M. Monday, March 23rd, 2020.
at Community Park, 15801 Beck Rd., Northville, MI 48167. Information on the project is available on the Northville Township
website at www.twp.northville.mi.us/projects along with all bid documents and can also be obtained from the Clerks Department, Marjorie Banner, Township Clerk
Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm at Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan.
Publish: March 12, 2020 NT0059 - 031220 2.5 x 2.279
Additional information may be obtained from the Parks & Facilities Supervisor, Nathan Reilly at nreilly@twp.northville.mi.us.
Questions regarding the project shall be brought to the attention of the Nathan Reilly, Parks and Recreation Department via email
to nreilly@twp.northville.mi.us. Questions will not be accepted after 3:30 P.M. Monday, March 23rd, 2020.
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Marjorie Banner, Township Clerk
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Publish: March 12, 2020 NT0058 - 031220 2.5 x 2.167 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Request for Applications and Public Notice of Availability of Funds
The Charter Township of Canton announces the availability of approximately $300,000 in CDBG funds for housing and com-
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE munity development activities beginning July 1, 2020. CDBG program income or reprogrammed CDBG funds may also be avail-
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS able under this announcement. Canton will accept sealed applications at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April
9, 2020 for the following:
If you experience an overflow or back up of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim with
the Northville Township Department of Public Services within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered. Notice COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
should be mailed to:
Applications may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All
Northville Township applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the application name, company name, address and tele-
Department of Public Services phone number and date and time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The
44405 Six Mile Road Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
Northville, Michigan 48168- 9670 provision of services.
Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Department of Public Services at (248) 348- MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
5820 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
Publish 03/12/2020
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk CN2043 - 031220 2.5 x 2.61
Charter Township of Northville
Publish: March 12, 2020 NT0057 - 031220 2.5 x 2.279 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2020 SIDEWALK GAPS AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Plymouth, the OWNER, will receive sealed Bids for the 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Program at the
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Charter Township of Plymouth, Clerks Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, until Thursday, April 2, 2020
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. at 2:00 pm local time. No Bids will be received after that time. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time and place.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township This project consists of removing and replacing existing concrete sidewalk along the public rights-of-way
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, within Plymouth Township.
or activities.
The approximate quantities of the major items of Work are:
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 19,000 SF Concrete Walk Remove & Replace, 4 Inch
the ADA. 3,000 SF Concrete Walk Remove & Replace, 6 Inch
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services 20,000 SF Sidewalk, Conc, 4 Inch
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township 2,000 SF Sidewalk, Conc, 6 Inch
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. The project will be financed with local funds.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations beginning on March 12, 2020:
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Clerk’s Office, Plymouth Township, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited. Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.mitn.info
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- Bidding Documents were prepared by Spalding DeDecker. Bidders should direct correspondence to that office at 248-844-5400
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human (attn: Taylor Reynolds, PE).
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. Bid Security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders must be
submitted with each Bid.
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. 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.
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, The Township reserves the right to accept any or all alternative Bids and award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, to
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. 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
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- interest of the Charter Township of Plymouth.
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. Charter Township of Plymouth,
Publish: 03/12/20 CN2042 - 031220 2.5 x 4.72 Jerry Vorva, Township Clerk PT0290 - 031219 2.5 x 5.194