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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Search for district superintendent goes digital

Members of the Wayne- Tuesday evening. Schools District. Each will be an email address. The results of The new district leader is
Westland Community Schools The two candidates for the job interviewed by the members of the interviews were not available expected to begin work in the dis-
District took advantage of current are Keith McDonald, Ed.S., the the board during the virtual at press time. trict in July.
technology in their search for a director of human resources for meeting using the Zoom plat- The next meeting of the board Login information for the spe-
new superintendent of schools. the Livonia Public Schools and form. members is set for 7 p.m. May 4 cial meetings is available at
The board members were John Dignan, Ed.S., currently the There was no public participa- when the board members are wwcsd.net under the
expected to engage in a virtual director of post secondary tion in the virtual meeting but expected to make the final Superintendent Search graphic.
meeting to interview the final options and community partner- residents were allowed to send choice and name a new superin- Each meeting has a special log-in
two candidates for the top job on ships in the Southfield Public questions for the candidates to tendent of schools. code available on the website.
Westland reminds residents of rules about open burning

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The latest extension of the order, residents looking for ways of the fire can quickly ignite
governor's Stay Home Stay Safe to stay busy have begun spring The “open burn” must have nearby vegetation and/or neigh-
executive order along with cleaning during the warmer boring structures, officials said.
warmer spring weather has weather, leading to open burning constant supervision and “Emergency calls for this
prompted Westland police and of debris and trash. must be completely extinguished behavior will typically increase
fire officials to remind residents “As a police department, we this time of year, however, it is
to adhere to the city ordinances understand how difficult this before leaving the fire pit. vitally important that our emer-
restricting open burning. Stay at Home order can be at gency response resources
Officials said that “open burn- times. It is natural for us all to feet away from any structure or sand or dirt. remain available for true emer-
ing” is defined as the burning of begin to feel restless in our rou- property line. The site must also The “open burn” must have gencies at this time,” comment-
unwanted materials such as tine. This is especially true as be a minimum of 15 feet from constant supervision and must ed Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
paper, trees, brush, leaves, grass, the weather becomes warmer. any other combustible materials, be completely extinguished Marshall Kelly Eggers. “We are
and other debris where smoke This is a good opportunity to Jedrusik said. before leaving the fire pit. If asking for the community's dili-
and other emissions are review the City of Westland Only clean wood can be used smoke from the fire becomes a gence pertaining to the ordi-
released directly into the air. Open Burn ordinance,” com- as fuel (no creosote, or other nuisance to others, immediate nance and in assisting our efforts
During open burning, air pollu- mented Police Chief Jeff chemicals). Leaves and other extinguishment is required by to provide the most efficient and
tants do not pass through a chim- Jedrusik. unwanted combustibles are not the city ordinance. effective service our citizen's
ney or stack and/or combustion The Westland City Ordinance allowed to be burned. When Air pollution created by open deserve.”
of solid waste is not adequately prohibits any “open burning” conducting an “open burn” in burning can irritate eyes and Failure to comply with the
controlled, posing a safety threat. that is not in an enclosed fire pit. the approved manner, some lungs, obscure visibility, create Westland City Ordinance is a
Officials said it is a serious The fire pit should be no larger form of extinguishment must be annoying odors, and pose other misdemeanor offense and is
health problem and that while than 3-feet-wide by 3-feet-tall on hand. Examples would be a potential health risks. Embers punishable by up to 90 days in
adhering to the stay at home and it must be a minimum of 25 fire extinguisher, a garden hose, that are able to escape the seat jail and/or a fine up to $500.
Officials reiterate safe water and sewer system practices

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Westland officials have issued has caused issues in Southeast should be flushed. Dispose of
a warning to the public about the Michigan and across the country, feminine products, tissues, paper Now is also the time for diligence
danger to the wastewater and according to the prepared state- towels, “flushable” wipes, and
storm water systems in the com- ment from the city. other trash in the garbage and with regards to stormwater protection.
munity during the current self- To prevent backups in the sys- avoid flushing medications down
isolation order of Gov. Gretchen tem the following procedures the toilet or drain when another
Whitmer. should be followed. Flushable safe option is available. tainers and cans, and dispose of water management concerns,
Officials said that with the wipes, household disinfecting Additionally, residents are them in the trash when full. Wipe now is also the time for diligence
majority of Westland residents at wipes, latex gloves, and other reminded that fats, oils, and down pots and pans with a paper with regards to stormwater pro-
home in compliance with the Stay products all create blockages in greases used when cooking can towel to remove any remaining tection, according to the prepared
Home, Stay Safe order, it is cru- household pipes and municipal make food tasty, but they gum up FOG. Scrape food and scraps into statement from the city. It is esti-
cial to keep wastewater flowing sewer systems and should never wastewater systems. the trash when possible, officials mated that 75 percent of pollution
safely. Misuse of wastewater sys- be flushed down the toilet. Only Residents should fats, oils, and suggested. entering rivers, lakes and streams
tems associated with COVID-19 toilet paper and human waste greases (FOG) into covered con- In addition to these waste- comes from stormwater.

Do not enter

This month, Wayne
Department of Public
Works employees used yel-
low caution tape to prevent
the use of the playscapes
in city parks. The play
structures could easily har-
bor the coronavirus and
infect children with COVID
19, state health officials
said, and the climbing
structures, swings and
other features were taped
off to protect children from
the virus which can live on
hard surfaces. According to
the Wayne Facebook page,
“We do not have the
resources to sanitize the
playscapes. For your own
safety, please do not go on
the playscapes.” The city
has posted signs, warning
parents of the danger of the
virus and explaining the
closures.” Photo by Sean Rhaesa