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Storm debris to be picked up this Saturday

Vol. 138, No. 11
Sumpter Township Fallen tree limbs and branches left in
trustees are considering the the wake of the storm earlier this month
options of repairing or will be picked up this Saturday in three
replacing township build- local communities.
ings, including the communi- In Canton Township, officials are work-
ty center and township hall. ing with trash hauler GFL to provide a spe-
See page 4. cial pick up of fallen branches Saturday,
March 18.
Branches and tree limbs must be man-
ageable in size with cut ends facing the
curb, and small branches/twigs should be
Vol. 76, No. 11 tied or bundled, a township spokesman
More than 11,000 homes explained. GFL will only collect debris left
in Canton Township will at the curb.
experience an inspection of If there are larger limbs on private prop-
the water supply as part of erty, residents will need to work with their
the township Residential homeowners associations or a private land-
Cross Connection Control scaping company for removal. Residents
Program. can also drop off fallen branches only at the
See page 5. Canton DPW yard, 4847 Sheldon Road, for
the next week.
Residents unable to get branches/limbs Deputy Public Services Director Brad Lear. Plymouth Township residents should
cut and at the curb on Saturday, can place “We apologize for this delay and look for- also have all branches and limbs curbside
them with yard waste pick up set to begin in ward to serving you March 18.” by 7 a.m. Saturday.
Canton the week of April 3. Brush and This special collection is a one-day event. As in Northville, all limbs must be cut to
Vol. 76, No. 11 branches may be disposed of on the weekly Regular yard waste recycling in Northville 5 feet or less and any logs need to be a man-
First grade students at trash collection day provided it is broken resumes the week of March 20. All brush ageable weight and size.
Hicks Elementary School down and placed in garbage cans, paper and branches must be cut to 5-feet or less. Larger items do not need to be bundled
enjoyed a special reading of compost bags or tied in bundles of less than Logs must be of a manageable weight and but small twigs should be bagged or placed
The Giving Tree when 4-feet in length and weighs less than 50 size. Items do not need to be bundled. All in containers. If the GFL crews are unable
Wayne Westland pounds. yard waste bags or containers must not be to dispose of the debris, the resident is
Superintendent of Schools Residents should have the debris from more than 50 pounds in weight. responsible for hiring a private contractor
Dr. John Dignan visited. the storm placed at the curb by 6 a.m. for If GFL crews are unable to dispose of the to remove it.
See page 4. pick up. debris because it is above the size and Should any of the tree damage be in the
Northville Township has also scheduled weight parameters, residents will need to right-of-way area between the sidewalk and
a special Saturday, March 18 storm yard hire a private contractor to remove it. street, residents should contact Wayne
waste collection. In Northville Township, Please direct all questions to DPW at County at 888-762-3273 for assistance.
All items must be placed curbside begin- dpw@twp.northville.mi.us or (248) 348-5819 Trees that are in front yards, side yards
ning at 7 a.m. Plymouth Township also rescheduled and back yards are the property owner's
Vol. 23, No. 11 Northville had originally scheduled the the storm debris pickup until this Saturday, responsibility. Contractors working to cut
Northville High School pickup for last week, but rescheduled in March 18. Officials said the rescheduling and remove damaged limbs and trees are
Principal Tony Koski was light of the ongoing storms predicted. would allow the GFL crews to safely and also responsible for the removal and dispos-
named Michigan 2023 “Mother Nature is throwing Michigan for efficiently find and collect the debris, saving al of tree debris, according to a prepared
Principal of the Year by the a loop this late winter,” said Northville time and money. statement from township officials.
National Association of
Secondary School
Principals.
See page 3. Top of the class
Northville High School principal is named best in state

Vol. 23, No. 11 Northville High School prin-
Plymouth- Canton cipal Tony Koski received
Community Schools student quite a surprise during a
chefs were named top culi- school student pep rally last
nary team in the state at the week.
Michigan ProStart Culinary Along with the assembled
Competition this month. students and teachers, Wendy
See page 5. Zdeb, executive director of the
Michigan Association of
Secondary School Principals,
was on hand to present Koski
with the award as Michigan
Vol. 138, No. 11 2023 Principal of the Year.
Koski was visibly surprised
The longest serving city at the award which designates
councilman in Romulus has him as the state representative
been named the 2023 in the National Association of
Romulus Person of the Year Secondary School Principals
by The Greater Romulus competition set for October in
Chamber of Commerce. Washington, D.C
See page 2. Wendy Zdeb, executive director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, present-
“The students, families and
community that is Northville ed the Principal of the Year award to Northville High School principal Tony Koski during a student pep
assembly last week. Koski will now represent Michigan in the national principal of the year competition.
Public Schools are incredibly
fortunate that Principal Tony rent colleagues; employees; “I had the pleasure of col- Additional words used to
Koski chose us as his profes- teachers; students and parents. laborating with Tony both as a describe Koski included dedi-
Vol. 76, No. 11 sional and personal home. Mr. Every letter of support men- colleague and as a parent,” cated, inclusive, supportive
Members of the Wayne Koski possesses levels of tioned his unwavering commit- Rodgers said. “He is a person and influential.
Memorial High School humility and will that inspire ment and passion for the stu- of great heart and integrity.” “I can honestly say I would
Bowling Team celebrated those who serve beside him dents. Koski has more than 30 not be the educator I am with-
their win of the state champi- and those he serves to get after “Northville High School is a years in education, 20 as an out his support,” said Kelsey
onship match last week. it every single day. Mr. Koski better, stronger, safer and more administrator and nine years Mikiciuk, special education
See page 6. has impacted the lives of so inclusive community as a at Northville High School lead- teacher, department chair and
many in a way that will stay result of Tony Koski's leader- ing more than 2,500 students Unified Champion School
with them and us forever and ship, heart, and love for stu- and 200 faculty members. coordinator at the high school.
we are all humbly grateful,” dents,” said Mary Kay Throughout the nominations, Koski has helped Northville
said Dr. RJ Webber, superinten- Gallagher, recently retired Koski was described as a men- expand post-secondary path-
dent of Northville Public Northville Public Schools tor, an advocate and a friend. ways, increased focus on evi-
Vol. 76, No. 11 Schools. superintendent. “Friendship encompasses dence-based instructional
Westland Mayor Mike Koski was nominated by Parent Teacher Student all the important qualities of a practices, improved student
Londeau donned a Garden Northville High School Association President Jodie leader. Friends are loyal, non- support for academic, social-
City Police Team hockey jer- Assistant Principal Emily Aluia Rodens explained that Koski is judgmental and are there for emotional and mental health
sey during the most recent and she was not alone in her a joy to work with because of you when times get tough,” needs and created a more stu-
city council meeting due the praise for his work. There was his positive and encouraging Northville High School senior dent-centered and inclusive
bet he lost on the police an outpouring of support for attitude. Previous Northville Zach Ajluni said. “Mr. Koski school community, explained
charity game. his nomination from the com- Assistant Superintendent Dave has displayed these traits time
See page 6. munity; from previous and cur- Rodgers agreed. and time again.” See Principal, page 3

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