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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Township police sponsor ‘Partner Up’ program

Northville Township Police Businesses and homes also may
Department officials are asking ” display Partners in your Safety
all residents to join together to When you have 20 percent more sticker decals to send a similar
reduce crime, promote problem message. The most active partici-
solving and create safer neigh- people watching out for each other, pants will earn awards.
borhoods. criminals don't have a chance. “Working together in a part-
The department is launching nership with our residents is the
Partners in Your Safety, a new ultimate way to keep the commu-
program to empower residents to nity as safe as we can,” said
make Northville Township an and report them earlier, officials Safety meetings, where they Hilden.
even safer community. The initial said. meet with Northville Township Hilden created similar pro-
meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday, “This is a great opportunity to police officers to learn about grams for the Canton Township
June 13 at township hall in the bring the entire community crime trends, safety tips and any Police Department and
Assembly Room. The meeting is together to serve the common potential issues that are unique Washtenaw Community College,
open to the public. good,” said Police Chief Scott to that neighborhood (i.e. several both of which are successful, he
Partners in Your Safety is an Hilden, who founded Partners in catalytic converter thefts from said. Police Chief Scott Hilden
educational program which Your Safety. vehicles). This opens a dialog “I have story after story of how dents and issues occurring in
involves individuals and entire There are three phases of the with law enforcement, officials an alert citizen helped stop a their neighborhoods. When you
neighborhoods completing a program. In the first phase, a said. Another component of this crime from happening because have 20 percent more people
series of program requirements neighborhood hosts a meeting to phase is attendance at crime pre- of their participation in their watching out for each other, crim-
to achieve accreditation status outline the program and estab- vention seminars at least twice a community's crime prevention inals don't have a chance.”
like that which law enforcement lish goals for residents to year. partnership,” Hildon said. Anyone interested in becom-
agencies undergo. Accreditation achieve. The goal is as simple as The third phase involves post- The involvement of individu- ing a member of Partners in Your
ensures officers are performing meeting two unknown neighbors, ing a Partners in Your Safety sign als residing in each neighbor- Safety or for more information,
best practices while serving the with the idea of promoting an provided by Northville Township hood is vital to the success of this can contact:Northville Township
community. atmosphere where neighbors Police at entrances of the neigh- program, he added. Police Department, Community
It also empowers residents to know and care about one anoth- borhood. This sends a message to “This is all about community Service Ofc. Andrew Domzalski
be the extra set of eyes and ears er. potential criminals that this tight- engagement,” Hilden said. “As Email: adomzalski@twp.
for law enforcement as they can In the second phase, residents knit community is keeping an eye residents become more involved, northville.mi.us or phone: (248)
more easily recognize crimes attend quarterly Partners in Your on one another to prevent crime. they will become aware of inci- 349-9400.
Northville wins state environmental progress award

Northville Township was recently tainable future for the state of Michigan,
awarded a silver designation from the ” according to the website.
2021 Michigan Green Communities Michigan Green Communities is sup-
Challenge (MGC). This achievement nods to the advancement ported by the Michigan Department of
This achievement nods to the advance- in energy efficiency, recycling and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy;
ment in energy efficiency, recycling and a the Michigan Department of Health and
commitment to sustainability of the town- a commitment to sustainability of the township. Human Services; the Michigan Economic
ship, officials said. Development Corporation; the Michigan
"We have incorporated sustainability Association of Counties; the Michigan
into the capital improvement process Municipal League; and the Michigan
(CIP), installed LED lighting throughout tification, and 22 received gold certifica- money." Townships Association. More details
all township facilities and are introducing tion. The MGC program is open to all local about this program can be found at
weekly recycling after negotiating our rub- The township was previously awarded governments in Michigan, at no cost. MGC www.migreencommunities.com.
bish collection contract," said Northville a bronze designation in 2019, so there has is a sustainability networking, benchmark- Questions regarding the Michigan Green
Township Facilities Manager Brandon been progress, officials noted, despite the ing, and technical assistance program. It Communities program can be directed to
McCullough, who spearheaded the com- program being paused because of the pan- guides and supports communities in info@migreencommunities.com.
munity sustainability efforts. demic. adapting to a changing climate, protecting For questions regarding the Northville
Overall, 44 participating local govern- "We want our residents to know that the infrastructure, improving the quality of Township sustainability and environmen-
ments were awarded gold, silver, or LED lighting, for instance, was made pos- life for residents, and creating a more tal efforts, reach out to McCullough at
bronze seals of achievement reflecting sible by our partners at DTE Energy, who environmentally and economically sus- bmccullough@twp.northville.mi.us.
community leadership in areas such as provided grant funding for the project,"
energy efficiency, climate adaptation and said Township Treasurer Jason Rhines. "It
resilience, recycling, environmental jus- will lower our electricity bill for years to
tice, and more. Ten communities received come, so not only is it good for sustainabil-
bronze certification, 12 received silver cer- ity, but it is also saving our residents

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS
The annual Consumer Confidence Report on the source and quality of your drinking water is available online at
www.twp.northville.mi.us/waterqualityreport.
To have a copy mailed to you, contact the Northville Township Department of Public Works at (248) 348-5819 or email
dpw@twp.northville.mi.us.
Roger Lundberg, Clerk
Charter Township of Northville
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Notice of Public Hearing
Charter Township of Canton
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Program Year (PY) 2022 Action Plan
The Charter Township of Canton is adopting its Annual Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2022 from July 1, 2022 to June
30, 2023 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at $374,107
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate in person at the Township's Administration Building or at a VIR-
TUAL PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. on the township website at www.canton-mi.org.
Otherwise all communications should be addressed in writing to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department,
Mike Sheppard, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan, 48188.
Canton will provide technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request
such assistance in developing funding request proposals and in the review of program activities and program performance. In
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities
and provisions on a case-by-case basis, as well as provide auxiliary aides and services for individuals with disabilities. Requests
for special accommodations must contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225, e-mail mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org or in writ-
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: Action Plan Public Hearing. Requests for
special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice.
Mike Sheppard
Financial Analyst
Finance Department
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

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.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
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 ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
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
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
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-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
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-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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