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Lawsuit claims evictions were illegal

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A non-profit addiction recov- ment complex was sold to Canton, which is near treatment
ery organization has filed a law- Crossing Owner LLC and Pepper The group currently has about 125 clients centers in Plymouth and Canton,
suit against a Canton Township Pike Property Management LLC according to Paliwoda. The group
apartment complex claiming the in 2018, 70 of his clients were in various apartment complexes who currently has about 125 clients in
management committed both fair evicted from their apartments. are regularly visited by staff members various apartment complexes
housing and civil rights violations The lawsuit alleges that the new who are regularly visited by staff
in evicting program clients. owners refused to renew leases and screened for substance abuse. members and screened for sub-
Joseph Paliwoda, CEO of with LIGHT House clients and stance abuse.
Personalized Nursing LIGHT the nearly $230,000 in annual LIGHT House clients. time, the apartment complex LIGHT House located alter-
House, Inc. filed the federal law- rental payments based on a The new owners sent LIGHT continued to advertise rental nate apartment housing for the
suit last week against the owners desire for a “different demo- House 'Notice to Quit, units with “Immediate clients, Paliwoda said, but the
of Crossings at Canton. Co-plain- graphic.” The filing claims that Termination of Tenancy” forms Occupancy.” ensuing financial losses and emo-
tiffs in the lawsuit are LIGHT the rental payments were made in December of 2018 along with a Clients of LIGHT House spend tional distress inflicted on the
House and the Fair Housing on time and that the actions of letter claiming renovations at the about 10 weeks in the outpatient clients was stressful, prompting
Center of Metropolitan Detroit. the management company and apartment complex would recovery program including the lawsuit seeking legal redress
The plaintiffs claim through the owners was based on the disabili- require the tenants to leave. The housing in the furnished apart- for the “blatant” and “harmful”
court filing that when the apart- ties of the tenants involved, all lawsuit alleges that during this ment units at Crossings of actions of the complex owners.
New rules may help restaurants’ reopenings

Members of the Plymouth parking spaces in front of with GraphX to make covers for
City Commission approved a restaurants for use by the estab- ” the necessary 8-feet-by 5-feet
Social District Designation last lishments to increase seating The DDA is suggesting city barricades that will be used
week that will allow the expan- capacity and allow for social dis- restaurant owners purchase to designate the street cafes.
sion of outdoor restaurant tancing next week. The DDA is suggesting
patios on public areas June 8 Restaurant owners will need one or more covers to restaurant owners purchase one
when the state Stay at Home to apply with the Michigan designate their business. or more covers to designate
orders expire and restaurants Liquor Control Commission to their business.
are allowed to serve dine-in cus- be allowed to serve alcohol in The DDA was able to secure
tomers. The designation would the newly-designated areas. license to take advantage of 4601,7-154-89505-529626-- a reduced price of $135 per ban-
allow restaurants to use the The process is being stream- future opportunities to expand ,00.html. ner which can be used all sea-
additional public space until lined by the Michigan Liquor patio seating into public spaces. As part of the plan, the son.
Nov. 1. License Control Commission. To apply visit: Downtown Development To order the covers, visit the
The city will be designating Owners must apply for this https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0, Authority (DDA) will be working DDA website.
Masks donated to Plymouth Township workers

As a marine who served overseas, opportunity even more special was that United State Marine Corps, my uncles cials during National Police Week is a
John Lacny said he has a lot of respect for we were able to make the donation dur- and cousin served on the Chicago police complete honor.”
public safety and those fighting COVID-19 ing National Police Week.” force, and my cousin Admiral Mullen “No one wants to lose lives to COVID-
on the front lines. That prompted his President John F Kennedy pro- served as the Chairman of the Joint 19 any more then they want to see some-
recent donation of 150 KN95 equivalent claimed May 15 as Peace Officers Chiefs of Staff for Presidents George W. one lose their life to senseless violence.
masks for the Plymouth Township Police Memorial Day; the week in which that Bush and Barack Obama. I also worked When you see our police and firefighters
and Fire departments, he said. date falls is National Police Week. for Raytheon in the Middle East to help please thank them for everything they are
“It is an honor to be able to help the During this week, prior to the COVID-19 defend our allies and our National doing to protect us, and please pray for
men and women that work every day to crisis, more than 25,000 attendees would Defense interests. Therefore, being able those families that have lost loved ones to
keep up us safe and healthy,” said Lacny, visit Washington D.C. to honor those to provide PPE to our Public Safety offi- the COVID-19 virus,” concluded Lacny.
who is currently seeking office as state police officers who made the ultimate
representative from Plymouth Township, sacrifice. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
the city of Plymouth, Northville “Public service has been a long tradi- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Township, the City of Northville, and part tion in my family,” Lacny continued. “I 2020 SIDEWALK REP AIR PROGRAM
of Canton Township. “What made this was proud to serve our country in the HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS
FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS:
ZONE 5 - Target Subdivisions
SYNOPSIS Cherry Blossom Estates Kingston Estates
VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING Franklin-Palmer Estates Lexington Square # 1
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE Glengarry Village #3 Lexington Square #2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Glengarry Village #4 Nowland Estates
Glengarry Village #5 Nowland on The Court
DATE: Thursday, May 21, 2020 Glengarry Village #6 Pine View Estates
TIME: 7:00 p.m. Glengarry Woods River Park #1
Greenbrook Village #1 River Park #2
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Nix called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Greenbrook Village #2 River Park #3
ROLL CALL: Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor Scott Frush, Trustee Also
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk Symantha Heath, Trustee
Fred Shadko, Treasurer Mindy Herrmann, Trustee Miscellaneous Locations and Metro Act Locations throughout Canton Township
Christopher Roosen, Trustee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ALL subdivisions located in ZONE FIVE are south of Cherry Hill Road, east of Canton
1. Agendas: Center Road and west of Morton-Taylor Road.
A. Regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda items - Approved
2. Appointments, Presentations, Resolutions & Announcements: SEE ATTACHED MAP
A. Plante Moran - Audit Presentation - Presented
B. HDC Reappointment - Fred Shadko - Approved
C. Landfill Working Committee Report - Presented
3. Public Hearing: MITC Brownfield Plan, Amendment #1 - Open and Conducted
4. Brief Public Comments: One resident had a question or comment for the Board of Trustees.
5. New Business:
A. MITC Brownfield Plan, Amendment #1 - Approved
B. Parks & Recreation - Roofing Project - Approved
C. Community Park Infield Project - Approved
D. Request for Temporary Sign - Approved
E. Northville Youth Network - Bylaw Amendment - Approved
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. Ordinances: None
8. Check Registry:
A. In the amount of $4,867,516.12 for the period of March 7, 2020 to May 1, 2020. - Approved
9. Board Communication & Reports:
A. Robert R Nix, Marjorie Banner, Fred Shadko, Scott Frush, Symantha Heath, Mindy Herrmann, Christopher Roosen,
Todd Mutchler
10. Any other business for the Board of Trustees - None
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
A draft of the minutes will be available on June 3, 2020.
Respectfully submitted:
Robert R. Nix II, Supervisor
Marjorie F. Banner, Clerk NT0069 - 060420 2.5 x 4.981

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
pursuant to the findings of necessity; assessment against owners of property; hearing; exceptions; notice of the Charter Township
of Canton that the Board of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Village
Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48187 at 5 :00 PM for the proposed sidewalk replacements.
Publish: The Eagle 06/04/20 CN2070 - 060420 2.5 x 11.213