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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Plymouth plans uses of federal rescue funding

The anticipated $2.83 million six township projects, including: walk to school. He said he felt
in funding from the American a sidewalk gap replacement pro- ” that was a safety issue due to the
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in gram ($700,000 in 2022 and You know the world is upside down attitude of drivers on the roads.
Plymouth Township will be used $700,000 in 2023 along with “Society has changed the past
following some basic guidelines $200,000 in general funds each when parents are coming in saying 10 years. Probably one out of two
detailed by Supervisor Kurt year); a new ambulance ($275,000 they don't want sidewalks. drivers these days are looking at
Heise during a recent public in 2022); walkways and recre- their phone or on social media. I
hearing regarding priorities for ational amenities for Golfview don't feel safe letting my kids
the funding. Park ($450,000 in 2022 along with walk up to Picnic Basket or even
Heise said he was making rec- $135,000 in Wayne County Park off bonds or debts, pay off judg- “only a drop in the bucket” with ride their bikes in the neighbor-
ommendations for the use of the funds); a new Ann Arbor Trail ments, or pay pension or OPEB the current cost of road repairs hoods,” he said.
federal funds based on specific entrance to Hilltop Golf Course obligations,” Heise said. “We also and construction. He said that Trustee Chuck Curmi agreed
criteria including: projects that ($170,000); a project that would cannot just push these funds into one mile of road repair would that times and society have
benefit the largest number of res- repair and replace a section of our general fund budget and cost nearly $1 million at prices changed. He said that it used to
idents; projects that are support- driveway into Plymouth burn through them over the next today. He added that Wayne be desirable to have a school in
ed by an identifiable need, plan, Township Park ($450,000) and a four years.” County should be repairing the the neighborhood but that is no
survey or study; projects that pro- second senior transport van Two residents of Plymouth roads and “It's going to tens of longer the case. He said the pro-
mote public recreation, wellness, ($25,000 plus $25,000 in matching Township subdivisions spoke millions of dollars to fix our posed sidewalk fill-in project as
safety and quality of life; projects donations). during the March 8 hearing roads.” an effort to decrease the lines of
that could be matched or lever- Heise told the audience at the strongly urging using the funding Another resident said he cars during school pick-up and
aged with additional funds and public hearing that his proposed to repair pothole riddled streets opposed the sidewalk filling pro- drop-off times.
projects that can be justified to projects were a starting point in their neighborhoods. gram Heise had suggested as it “You know the world is upside
the federal government in the and open for discussion. Heise acknowledged the poor would encourage the school dis- down when parents are coming
event of a future audit. “Keep in mind that we cannot condition of the streets but said trict to cancel bus service in in saying they don't want side-
Heise said he was suggesting use ARPA funds to cut taxes, pay that the $2.83 million would be some areas, forcing children to walks,” Curmi said.

Canton Easter celebrations set

The Easter Bunny has planned several and photo opportunities with the furry,
appearances in Canton Township this egg-toting hero. Breakfast will be served
year. from 9 until 10 a.m. featuring favorite
He will make his first visit from 6 until breakfast menu items. Details and fees
8 p.m. Thursday, April 7 during The Bunny are available at cantonfun.org.
Hop at the Summit on the Park Banquet Following the breakfast, the big guy will
Center. The bunny will only be available entertain friends at the Easter Jamboree
for photos for the from 11 a.m. until
first hour of the ” noon at the Heritage
event, saving the last Park Amphitheater.
hour to shake his Pre-registration is There will be Easter
cottontail on the required for all of these activities and musi-
dance floor with cal entertainment,
those in attendance. events and is organizers said.
All family mem- available online. Treats will be
bers will need a tick- available to pur-
et to attend the chase on site.
event, regardless of Fees are $5 for
age. Fees are $8 for Canton residents and Canton residents and $6 for non-resident Cocoa with a cop
$10 for non-residents. children.
He will return from 9 until 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required for all of The Canton Public Library recently hosted Cocoa with a Cop as part of March is
Saturday April 9 for the Easter Bunny these events and is available online at Reading Month. Canton Township Police Ofc. Patty Esselink read her favorite
Breakfast at the Summit on the Park cantonfun.org/register. For more informa- book to a group of young admirers during family story time. The audience then
Banquet Center. tion, visit www.cantonfun.org or call (734) enjoyed some interaction with Esselink and some hot cocoa in the library.
There will be strolling entertainment 394-5460.