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THE BELLEVILLE Canton officials stress bias training of police
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Brandt Bowling wrote to
Canton Township Supervisor
Vol. 135, No. 24 Pat Williams recently responded Williams asking if the Canton dence that the Canton Police
Department works hard every
Van Buren Township has to a communication from a resi- Police Department had stringent day to faithfully serve our entire
received a $5,000 grant from dent who had questions about background checks to vet new community. The department has
Enbridge which will fund policies and police procedures in police officers and ensure they developed a workforce with the
three local food banks. the township. are not members of various hate mindset and skills to build a foun-
See page 5. groups. dation of public trust and service,
Brandt asked Williams what with a sincere commitment to our
procedures are in place to ensure wonderfully diverse community,”
THE CANTON accountability in the police Williams responded.
EAGLE department performance. have our officers performing at
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“We continuously strive to
Brandt said he was prompted
Vol. 73, No. 24 to write by the current racial the highest regional and national
injustices which have been taking standards. The Canton Police
Members of the Canton
Township Board of Trustees place in the country. Department officers train tireless-
Williams responded very
ly on measures and techniques to
recently determined which promptly to Brandt, expressing mitigate the use of force, allowing
programs, events and facility his personal sadness at the death them to rely on non-lethal force Pat Williams
closures will remain in effect of George Floyd at the hands of methods to bring about safe reso- Amendment criminal law. The
in the community. police officers and assuring him lutions. In fact, the department educational and training pieces
See page 6.
of the pride, professionalism and has created a progressive legal have extended into mental health
dedication of the Canton Police training model for our police de-escalation protocols and prac-
Department. employees, which focuses on the
THE INKSTER Chad Baugh “I can say with absolute confi- use of force and Fourth See Police, page 6
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 73, No. 24
The City of Inkster will be Parking
among the communities ben-
efiting from an additional spaces
$4,960,787 in grant funding
administered by the Wayne
County Commission. Precautions
See page 4.
required as

THE NORTHVILLE local parks open
EAGLE Last week, Gov. Gretchen
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Vol. 20, No. 24 Whitmer announced the end of
the Michigan 'stay at home’
Playgrounds in Northville
parks were among those order and began easing restric-
which reopened for public tions for various sectors and
use last Friday in response to public spaces, including out-
the lifting of restrictions by door parks and recreation facil- Members of the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees along with township resident Tim Doyle cut
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. ities. Now, outdoor gatherings the ribbon on the new Kay Arnold Picnic Shelter at the Miller Family Park on Ann Arbor Trail. The
See page 4. of up to 100 people are permit- shelter is dedicated to longtime Township Trustee Kay Arnold who passed away in 2015. The shel-
ted, but social distancing guide-
lines must still be followed. ter was paid for by a donation from Doyle, Arnold's husband, and county park funds. The Kay
Arnold Picnic Shelter will be a welcome addition to the Miller Family Park, providing a welcoming
THE PLYMOUTH In response, several commu- place for families and a wonderful tribute to a dedicated public servant, officials said.
EAGLE nities began opening park facil- Mayor Brian Turnbull, the for play and registrations are visitors all weekend in
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ities which proved immediate-
Vol. 20, No. 24 ly popular with residents who reopenings were in response to under way for summer tennis response to the governor's eas-
had been in home isolation for the lifting of the previous classes. For details visit ing of the executive order to
About a thousand people nearly eight weeks. restrictions. www.northvilleparksandrec. stay home.
attended each of two peace- Officials including Parks org. The parks and trails in
ful protest demonstrations CANTON TOWNSHIP and Recreation Director Mark The ball fields in the parks Plymouth are now open for res-
last week in Kellogg Park in All Canton Township parks Gasche said that plans are also opened last week for idents to enjoy fresh air and
downtown Plymouth. and trails remain open under way to open up as many approved practices and plans exercise, but city and township
See page 3.
although the playgrounds, park amenities as possible. are now under way to begin officials are urging visitors to
including splash playgrounds, The playgrounds have all games, while following all of comply with the governor's
are closed. Canton Leisure had an initial sanitization, but the recommended COVID safe- order and practice social dis-
THE ROMULUS Services leaders urge all park going forward will not be sani- ty guidelines. tancing - stay at least 6 feet
ROMAN users to follow proper CDC tized, the officials said, so the The park pavilions will also away from others, they cau-
ROMAN
Vol. 135, No. 24 protocol and recommended public should be careful when be available for rental reserva- tioned. Do not use playgrounds
tions. Send reservation
social distancing guidelines.
or shared amenities, or play
using them.
As the Romulus Public The Canton Sports Center “Please practice the recom- requests to group sports (basketball, soccer,
Library prepares to reopen, will remain closed through at mended safety precautions by recreation@twp.northville.mi. Frisbee, pickleball, tennis, etc.)
Director Patty Braden least Aug. 1, including adult social distancing, using hand us or call (248) 349-0203 ext. 0. as these surfaces are not sani-
reminded residents that the softball leagues, all tourna- sanitizer, and washing your “We are also preparing to tized, city sources said.
facility continues to offer ments, and Canton Township hands before and after using get the park restrooms ready Enjoy the parks responsibly,
multiple on-line services. facilitated programs at this the playgrounds. Of course, if for opening as soon as possible. officials urged.
See page 5. location. you or your child are sick or No definite date has been “Spend time with your fami-
have been exposed to COVID- determined yet, but we will let ly or those you live with. We all
NORTHVILLE 19, please stay home and help you know as soon as it is set,” play a role in slowing the
THE WAYNE Playgrounds in Northville keep others safe,” the officials the officials said. spread of the coronavirus.
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EAGLE parks reopened for public use said in a joint prepared state- PLYMOUTH When using parks and trails, do
last Friday.
your part,” they urged..
ment..
Vol. 73, No. 24 According to Township The tennis courts at Fish Kellogg Park in downtown
Breeda K. O'Leary, a Supervisor Bob Nix and city Hatchery Park are now open Plymouth was crowded with See Parks, page 4
Wayne native, officially
became the new judge at the Absentee ballot requests mailed to Romulus voters
20th District Court in Wayne
on Monday when she took
the bench for the first time. Romulus City Clerk Ellen ” fortable placing their ballot or
See page 4. Craig-Bragg reminded members request for a ballot in the mail.
of the city council and the pub- The ballot box is right “The ballot box is right in
lic that requests for absentee in front of city hall, front of city hall, it is a stainless
ballots for the Aug. 4 ballot have steel box,” she reminded the
THE WESTLAND been mailed. it is a stainless steel box. council members and the audi-
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EAGLE Secretary of State Jocelyn ence.
In response to a question
Vol. 73, No. 24 Benson mailed requests to all have questions, contact us at permanent absentee ballot during the recent meeting from
registered voters and Criag-
Westland CARES, a series Bragg's office also mailed the elections@romulusgov.com,” request list or if they want to Councilman William
of grant programs to provide request forms to all those in the she said. register as an absentee voter. Wadsworth, Craig-Bragg said
relief to those impacted neg- city who have registered on the She said members of the Craig-Bragg also reminded that she expected to have a sam-
atively by COVID-19, began permanent absentee ballot clerk's staff were on hand to residents that the drop box in ple ballot by this week which
accepting applications last request list. help answer questions at (734) front of city hall is open for would provide more informa-
week. “If you didn't receive your 942-7540 if residents want to deposit of the requests for any tion as to the questions facing
See page 2. request, please call us or if you check to see if they are on the residents who may not be com- voters in the August election.

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