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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS
BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Helping hands

Nearly 200 residents in need received dry and canned goods last Thursday during a commodities distribution organized by the City of Romulus outside of the Romulus
Senior Center. To protect volunteers and those picking up supplies, residents were asked to stay in their vehicles and have their trunk empty and open when approaching
the pick-up location. The event was part of the commitment of the city to ensure residents have the resources they need during COVID-19 pandemic, a city spokesperson
noted.

Business continues while township hall remains closed

In response to the extension of Gov. ” tial services. If you're a business that has
Gretchen Whitmer's executive order, Van remained open please visit the website
Buren township offices will remain closed We're closely following the COVID-19 situations and fill out the form that only takes 3 min-
through Friday, May 15. and will update our staff and residents as new information is reported. utes,” the statement continued.
The temporary closure includes all All township events have been canceled
township administration offices, the parks Thank you for your patience and understanding. until July 5. This includes fireworks and
and recreation department and the senior the first session Summer Camp. Refunds
center. will be issued for those who have regis-
Emergency services including police, recycling are services operating as sched- shelter, utility assistance, mental health tered for camp and classes. The Senior
fire department and emergency dispatch uled. Waste Management crews are work- resources, unemployment information, Center will continue with the emergency
will remain open and provide service to ing as quickly as possible based on crew small business loans, grants, and more. For foods program such as Meals on Wheels,
township resident. availability. Anyone who needs a yard more information visit http://vanburen- but will remain closed for senior activities.
Van Buren Township officials and staff waste sticker or landfill pass to drop off mi.org/,” the release noted. “We're closely following the COVID-19
members will continue to work remotely, bulk items should call (734) 699-8926, leave “We've partnered with the Van Buren situations and will update our staff and
according to a prepared statement from a detailed message including their name, DDA and Belleville Area Chamber of residents as new information is reported.
the administration. For emergencies, such address and phone number Commerce to create a COVID-19 Business Thank you for your patience and under-
as a water main break, residents can con- Police and fire reports can be obtained Directory. Visit https://vanburendda.com/ standing. Please Stay Home and Stay
tact Van Buren Township dispatch at (734) by submitting a Freedom of Information to see which businesses are open as essen- Safe,” the statement concluded.
699-8930. For non-emergencies, govern- Act (FOIA) request available on the town-
ment services and/or general questions ship website: https://vanburen-mi.org/offi-
about topics such as building permits, cials/clerk/.
Focus Hope, or others, residents can call The FOIA request form can also be
(734) 699-8910 and leave a message. A staff emailed and/or faxed by contacting the
member will return residents' calls as soon records office at (734) 699-8939 or by email-
as possible. ing Tina Harman at tharman@vanburen-
Township staff members are encourag- mi.org.
ing residents to pay taxes and water bills When sending email requests, residents
online or use the drop box located in front should write FOIA Request in the subject
of township hall. The box is checked daily, line.
officials said, but residents should use it Copies of traffic crash reports can be
for checks only, no cash. obtained on the CLEMIS website:
Tax and utility payments can also be www.clemis.org. To obtain the copy,
made via debit, credit card or echeck at requesters will need to know the report
https://bsaonline.com/Home/WelcomePage number when making the request. These
Residents can sign up for automated reports can also be obtained by submitting
debit for utility bill payments using a form a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
found at https://vanburen- request form.
mi.org/Forms/Automatic_Water_Bill_Paym Those who do not know the report num-
ent.pdf ber can contact the records office at (734)
Residents paying online will be charged 699-8939.
a processing fee. Due to records window closure at this
There is also a drop box located in the time, local background checks will not be
lobby of the public safety department done at the window. Residents can visit the
which is also checked daily. State of Michigan website: www.michi-
Personal checks or money orders gan.gov to obtain an ICHAT background
should be mailed to: 46425 Tyler Road, Van check through the State of Michigan.
Buren Township, MI. “Van Buren Township is committed to
Yard waste pick up resumed the week supporting our at-risk populations. Our
of April 20, although bulk pick-up is still website has a list of local resources avail-
suspended until further notice. Trash and able to assist our residents seeking food,