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BELLEVILLE - WAYNE - WESTLAND
BELLEVILLE - WAYNE - WESTLAND

Former Belleville Mayor Dennis Fassett is mourned

Dennis G. Fassett, 85, who was community.
a former Mayor of Belleville, the ” After meeting and marrying
first Westland Community He was really a wonderful man. his wife, Alvira, the couple moved
Relations Consultant and a He was also a deeply religious man, to a golf-course home at Sugar
Managing Editor of Associated Springs near Gladwin in 2013,
Newspapers, died peacefully at although he would never admit it. where he enjoyed his long-time
his home in Pennsylvania April 8. passion for the game. He also
Mr. Fassett was born July 25, ly to improve a bad situation that Mr. Fassett became interested developed a great enthusiasm
1935 at his parents' Dearborn I felt existed in my community,” in the burgeoning phenomenon of and interest in his wife's harness
home. He graduated from he wrote. He joined the League cable television and utilizing his racing horses.
Fordson High School in 1954 and of Democratic Voters where he engineering background estab- “One of the last things he want-
joined the U.S. Army where he served on the board of directors, lished his business, Cable ed to do was go see the horses and
served with the military police in was a Democratic precinct dele- Management Associates, in 1978. take some more photos of them,”
Germany. Following his service in gate, worked on the Westland The company was instrumental his wife said. “He really loved
the army, he returned home in Board of Canvassers and was on in the negotiation of several them and he loved photography.”
1956 and began to attend college the Executive Board for the municipal cable contracts The couple returned to Mrs.
on the G.I. Bill. He moved to Democratic 15th District. throughout the area including Fassett's home state of
California to attend Los Angeles Mr. Fassett took a leave from Wayne and Westland. Mr. Fassett Pennsylvania about a year ago as Dennis G. Fassett
Community College and then his political activity when he was personally responsible for Mr. Fassett's health continued to
transferred to the University of joined the staff of Associated negotiating the municipal owner- decline due to the onset of cern for others. “They shared a
Southern California where he Newspapers in November of ship of WLND in Westland.He dementia, his wife said. deep bond and she adored him,”
earned his bachelors degree in 1976. He and owner and publish- also served as the Community She recalled Mr. Fassett as a she said.
electrical engineering. er David J. Willett shared many Relations Consultant for the City “real gentleman” and said during In addition to his wife, Mr.
He returned to Michigan for a an adventure during his time as of Westland for seven years until their 8-year marriage she had Fassett is survived by his four
job with Bendix Corp where he managing editor of the weekly 1991. never heard him lose his temper children, Dennis P. (Marily); Mark
was employed for 17 years, work- publications, even traveling He served as the mayor of or be less than considerate of the (Rita); Scott (Melissa) and
ing on the Apollo space mission together to Taiwan on a public Belleville from 1995 until 1998 feelings of others. Jennifer (Ron) Imos; eight grand-
launches. information tour. while continuing to operate his “He was really a wonderful daughters and one grandson
His interest in local politics, he “Many of our adventures were cable consulting firm based in the man. He was also a deeply reli- along with two stepchildren,
once wrote, was sparked by his best left undiscussed publicly,” city. He eventually moved to gious man, although he would Carole Petty and Jeff (Kathy)
time in California, and he was Willett said with a smile. “Those Canton Township following the never admit it,” she recalled. She Petty.
determined upon his return to were some good years and sale of his Belleville home while said the special relationship Mr. A memorial service by Zoom
Michigan to become involved in Dennis is a man who will be maintaining many of the friend- Fassett shared with her daughter took place for Mr. Fassett last
municipal government, “hopeful- missed.” ships he had developed in the was typical of his genuine con- week.
Annual City of Wayne Clean Up effort is set for this Saturday

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Wayne Main Street is partnering with to wear old clothes, masks, and bring
members of the Rotary Club of Wayne and Volunteers are asked to bring brooms, shovels, and gloves. This is a great volunteer opportuni-
the Friends of the Rouge to conduct a city- ty for individuals, families, businesses, and
wide cleanup of the roads and paths bor- other cleaning equipment. Trash bags will be provided. community service groups” the spokesman
dering the Rouge River. added in a prepared release.
The clean up event, Community and Volunteers are asked to bring brooms,
Rouge Rive Clean-Up Day, is planned for 9 project is an effort to make the city more ed. shovels, and other cleaning equipment.
a.m. until noon this Saturday, April 24. walkable and beautiful, a Wayne Main “We need your support. By volunteer- Trash bags will be provided.
Volunteers can as much or as little as Street spokesman said. ing to help clean up Wayne, you can make Participants will meet at 9 a.m. April 24
time and energy permit. Help is needed to Social distancing and masks will be a difference. Volunteers are encouraged at Goudy Park to begin the clean up efforts.
pick up trash along the roads or trails or required, except in family pods. Light
many other general clean-up tasks. The refreshments for volunteers will be provid-
NOTICE OF ELECTION
City of Romulus, Michigan
NOTICE OF ELECTION May 4, 2021 - Special Election
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
MAY 4, 2021 SPECIAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP: OF ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00
Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in Sumpter Township on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The polls will be
open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purposes of voting on the following proposal(s):
AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS: ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Precinct 1 & 3
Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed
Please take notice that the Monroe Intermediate School District will be voting on the following millage proposal as presented against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Romulus
and listed below: Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan be renewed by 17.6836 mills ($17.6836 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2022 to 2031, inclusive, and also be increased
This proposal will allow the intermediate school district to continue to levy regional enhancement millage that will expire with
the 2021 levy. Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed millage will be collected by the intermediate school dis- by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years. 2022-2031, inclu-
trict and distributed to the constituent districts of the intermediate school district based on pupil membership count. sive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will col-
lect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2022 is approximately $10,230,000 (this
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Sumpter Township office located at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI millage is to renew millage that will expire with the 2021 levy and to restore millage lost as a result
48111. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote and www.sumptertwp.org.
of the reduction required by the "Headlee" amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?
voter ballot. _______Yes ________No
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING
of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
17.6836 MILLS FOR 10 YEARS AND .5 MILL FOR 10 YEARS
Sumpter Township FOR HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSESS, IF NECESSARY
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment
To the qualified electors of the Sumpter Township, Wayne County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 1 & 3 for the Special Election is scheduled for Monday, Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942.7540 or at the administrative offices of Romulus
April 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI Community Schools, 36540 Grant Street, Romulus, MI 48174-1400, (734)532-1600.
48111. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at
the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.
WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDING PROPOSAL
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle; April 22, 2021
Sumpter Township Clerk Posted: April 22, 2021 Shall Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Wayne County, Michigan borrow the sum of not to
(734) 461-6201 ST0046 - 042221 2.5 x 4.75 exceed One Hundred Forty-Four Million Dollars ($144,000,000) and issue its general obligation
unlimited tax bonds therefore, in one or more series, for the purposes of: erecting, furnishing and
equipping school buildings and structures; erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to school
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID buildings; remodeling, equipping and re-equipping and furnishing and refurnishing school buildings;
ITB 20/21-16 Two Year Contractual Services Contract for Asphalt Repair acquiring, installing equipping and re-equipping school buildings for instructional technology; pur-
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for a two year contractu- chasing school buses; and preparing, equipping, developing and improving play grounds athletic
al services agreement for the application of hot bituminous mixture for repairs on Major and Local fields and facilities and sites?
streets and at City owned facilities on an "as needed" basis. The volume of the material will vary _______Yes ________No
per location.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $144,000,000.00.
the forms included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other
source are not considered official copies. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the dis- IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION,
cretion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
MITN website regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain
all issued addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
each addendum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the adden- Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942.7540 or at the administrative offices of
dum and sign and date the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183-3756,
documents. (734)783-3300.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be
submitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
later than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 5/18/2021. Bids should be addressed using the bid package To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
label provided in the solicitation documents or submitted electronically on the MITN tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct. made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces-
(4) The public opening of all timely received bids will be provided virtually via “Zoom” at sible for voters with disabilities.
approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 5/18/2021. Log in information for the “Zoom” meeting
can be obtained by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com or utilizing the information pro- 1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
vided in the bid documents. 2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required 3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
by the solicitation documents and copies of all required endorsements. 5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves 11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
the right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received 12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
and to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest (All located in Romulus, MI)
most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of
Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Romulus City
(7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by Clerk's Office at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7540 to obtain an applica-
calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com. tion for an absentee voter ballot.
(8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published doc-
ument or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus.
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
solicitations is strictly prohibited. 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
734-942-7540
Publish: 4/22/2021 RM0568 - 042221 2.5 x 6.14 Publish: 4-22-2021 RM0569 - 042221 2.5 x 11.456