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                                                                   NORTHVILLE
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        Schools to seek non-homestead millage renewal



           Voters in the City of       the operating millage, district                                                             tricts must levy the statutory
        Northville and Northville      officials said.                                           ”                                 maximum operating millage of
        Township will be asked to        The current operating mill-                  Additionally, this millage is                18 mills. Although the current
        renew a non-homestead operat-  age generates about $10 million           vital to ensuring the district receives           ballot proposal requests 19.2383
        ing millage for the Northville  annually for Northville schools,                                                           mills, the district cannot levy
        Public Schools on a May 4 bal-  representing 16 percent of the        the full per pupil allocation from the state.        more than 18 mills, just as is
        lot.                           overall operating revenues. The                                                             occurring today.
           The ballot question would   money received from the oper-                                                                 The remaining 1.2383 mills
        renew the current millage rate  ating millage supports day-to-                                                             would serve as a hedge against
        of 19.2383 mills on all non-home-  day operations of the schools,  2022, officials noted.   the school district is seeking  future Headlee adjustments,
        stead property for five years,  including payment of salaries   This is not a new tax, admin-  only to renew the reduced rate  thereby ensuring the district
        from 2022 to 2026. This millage  and benefits, classroom sup-  istrators stressed. This millage  of 19.2383 mills.         can continue to levy 18 mills and
        applies only to non-homestead  plies and materials, and student  was last approved by voters in  Additionally, this millage is  receive the full per pupil alloca-
        property such as businesses,   transportation and building    November 2011, when voters    vital to ensuring the district  tion from the state.
        rental properties, and second  maintenance. Failure to pass   approved a millage rate of    receives the full per pupil allo-  More information regarding
        homes. Even though owners of   the millage renewal would      20.9100 mills. That millage has  cation from the state, according  the May 4 non-homestead oper-
        primary residences are not     result in a significant loss in  been reduced to 19.2383 through  to information posted on the dis-  ating millage renewal may be
        affected, state law requires a  operating revenue for the     subsequent         Headlee    trict website. In order to receive  directed to NPS@northvilles
        district-wide election to approve  school district beginning in  Amendment adjustments and  this full allocation, school dis-  chools.org.
        Northville Art House exhibits work of local students




           The Northville Art House is  artist, but hopefully to all who
        celebrating the spirit of creativi-  view them. We thank the art
        ty in Northville Public Schools  house for their generous dona-
        through two exhibitions, the   tion of the time and space to
        Northville    High    School   house this special and unique
        International Baccalaureate (IB)  exhibition,” said Monika Miller,
        Art Exhibition and the         lead instructor of the IB art pro-
        Northville Public Schools      gram at Northville High School.
        Virtual Art Exhibition, on view  The Northville Public
        until April 14.                Schools Virtual Art Exhibition,
           The Northville High School  which began in 1999, takes place
        IB Art Exhibition is a culmina-  annually to promote the appre-
        tion of the annual International  ciation and importance of arts
        Baccalaureate Art program at   education. This year art house
        Northville High School. In the  will present online the artwork
        program, students explore skills,  of 27 students in Grades 6 - 12
        techniques, processes, and     from Meads Mill Middle School,  Thank you to the art students for  social distancing. The Northville  the Arts through creative experi-
        vocabulary which they use to   Hillside Middle School, and    bringing a smile to my face, time  Art House is located at 215 W.  ences and educational programs
        pursue an in-depth investigation  Northville High School. The stu-  after time, year after year, and  Cady in Northville.  in the Metro Detroit community
        of art and this self-curated group  dents' work is juried and prizes  school day after school day,”  The exhibit will include:  since 2005.
        exhibition, an art house       totaling more than $100 will be  said Brian Balcoff, instructor  Hamin Park, Northville High   Gallery exhibitions, art fairs,
        spokesman said. In the exhibi-  awarded. The public is invited  and coordinator for the     School, 11th grade, My Pet Fish,  and an artisan store present the
        tion, 19 students are displaying  to view and comment on the art-  Northville Public Schools  above left; Hana Ichikawa,   work of local and international
        their best work along with a   work and exhibition at         Virtual Art Exhibition.       Northville High School, 11th   emerging and established
        written rationale at the       www.northvillearthouse.org/vir-   The Northville Art House   grade, Abundance, above center,  artists. In-house workshops, vir-
        Northville Art House.          tualexhibitions.               offers free admission during  and Sierra Haran, Hillside     tual classes, and community out-
           “The IB Art students showed    Brian Balcoff, Instructor and  gallery hours, from 10 a.m. until  Middle School, 6th grade,  reach provide art education in
        a passion for art throughout and  coordinator for the NPS Virtual  6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday  Pineapple Vacation, above right.  the areas of painting, drawing,
        despite this pandemic. I am so  Art Exhibition at Northville  and 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday -  The Northville Art House is a  printmaking, hand-sculpture,
        proud of their commitment to   High School, shares, “Art is like  Saturday. The Art House will be  nonprofit 501(c)3 art facility  photography, graphic design,
        create artwork that is meaning-  a handwritten letter, hot soup,  closed Easter weekend, April 2 -  located in historic downtown  crafts, and mixed-media.
        ful and personal. These pieces  and a glass of Vernors - soothing,  4. Visitors are required to wear  Northville.            For more information visit
        have a connection not only to the  restorative, and simply heartfelt!  face coverings and practice  The Art House has cultivated  www.northvillearthouse.org.
        Garden Club meeting is planned                                                  To subscribe to The Eagle associatednewspapers.net



           Members of the Country Garden Club of  the Living and Learning Enrichment Center.
        Northville will be meeting via Zoom at 11  For information on participating in the
        a.m. April 7.                          meeting or the club, call (734) 751-1156 or e-              CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
                                                                                                           NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
           The speaker will be Rachel Hagen from  mail BQSturtz@comcast.net.                                  MAY 4, 2021 SPECIAL ELECTION
                                                                                      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  THAT the Public Accuracy  Test for the May 4, 2021 Special Election is scheduled for
                                    NOTICE TO RESIDENTS                               Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:30 am  in the lobby of Township Hall, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan.
                                CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
                                                                                      The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the
            If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim  Election count the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
         with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered.
         Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 4847 Sheldon Road S, Canton, Michigan  The public is welcome and invited to attend.
         48188.  Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages.  Contact the Division of Public Works at 734/397-
         1011 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.                                                       Roger Lundberg
                                                                                                                                        Township Clerk
                                                                         THANK YOU
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                                                              DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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                                                                                                           CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
                                                                                                       ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - PUBLIC HEARING
                                                                                                                  April 21, 2021 - 7:00 PM
                                CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
                                      INVITATION TO BID                               The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has scheduled a public hearing for April 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Northville Township
                                                                                      Municipal Office Building, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI OR by electronic remote access per the most current
         NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed  Governor's Executive Order. For information on how to view and participate in the meeting, please visit the township's web-
         bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 for the following:  site at https://twp.northville.mi.us.  The ZBA will consider a variance request to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance for property
                                                                                      at 46150 Neeson Street.
                   ADA PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS - INDEPENDENCE AND GRIFFIN PARKS
                                                                                         •  Article 18.1, Schedule of Regulations (Rear Yard Setback)
         Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
         Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company  Written comments regarding these requests will be received by the ZBA at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI  48168. The
         name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any  meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
         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.                                  Paul Slatin, Chair
                                                                                      Zoning Board of Appeals
                                    MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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                                                                                                            NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
                                CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON                                                 ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
                                 ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS                                                            MAY 4, 2021
                                                                                                      CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
         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.           TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP:
         In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Northville Township who is not registered, may register to vote at the
         of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,  office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency.
         or activities.                                                               Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may
                                                                                      update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
         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 last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 19, 2021.
         the ADA.
                                                                                      After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the
         Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services  Northville Township Clerk's office, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI 48168 at the following times:
         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  •  Regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
         ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.  •  Saturday, May 1st from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
                                                                                         •  Election Day, Tuesday May 4th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
         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-  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Northville Township residents in Precinct 1-6 & 8-12 will be voting on the following:
         ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
         are generally prohibited.                                                                                 Northville Public Schools
                                                                                                                Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
         Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-  Exempting Principal Residence
         ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human  And Other Property Exempted By Law
         Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI  48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon  19.2383 Mills For 5 Years
         as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
                                                                                      Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Northville Public Schools, 405 West Main
         The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its  Street, Northville, Michigan 48167, telephone: (248) 344-3500.
         programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
                                                                                      PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Northville Township residents in Precinct 7 will NOT be voting in this election because they
         Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities  are part of the Plymouth-Canton Community School District.
         should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
         Canton, MI  48188, (734) 394-5260.                                           A sample of each ballot is available at the Northville  Township's Clerk's Department and at the township's website:
                                                                                      www.twp.northville.mi.us.
         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-  Roger Lundberg
         ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.  Charter Township of Northville Clerk
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