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Northville downtown streets to remain closed

Members of the Northville wider access to restaurants and especially those with young chil-
City Council voted unanimously businesses downtown. Officials ” dren.
at their June 6 meeting to contin- also approved a social district We gave a commitment Krentz commented that
ue the closure of two downtown which permitted individuals to every business person because of the unique situation
streets through Nov. 7. walk through the area with alco- in Northville, the city had
The vote came following a rec- holic beverages as part of the in town to go to November. become a destination for many
ommendation from members of effort to help local businesses. diners and shoppers. He said the
the Downtown Development “We gave a commitment to downtown area offered an atmos-
Authority (DDA) to reopen North every business person in town to on Center Street and Main Street fic, pedestrian safety, mainte- phere other communities have
Center Street from Main to go to November,” Mayor Brian was a problem in the city prior to nance costs and other factors to not been able to provide.
Dunlap as soon as possible but Turnbull said. “Absolutely we'll the COVID epidemic and would aid in discussion of any future The council members also
keep East Main Street closed commit today to November.” have to be addressed by council closures of the streets, periodi- took the opportunity to thank the
from Center to Hutton streets. His comments were seconded members if the streets were to be cally or seasonally, after the more than 4,000 people who
The streets were closed in by other members of the council reopened November date. responded to a recent survey of
mid-2020 in response to the hard- who supported the closure but “I don't want to keep kicking Councilmembers John Carter public opinion regarding the clo-
ships COVID restrictions placed recognized that the issue will the decision on the road closure and Andrew Krentz said one of sures. Council members also
on downtown businesses. The return to them later this year. down the road,” she said. the understated benefits of street noted that downtown Northville
closures have been extended by Mayor Pro tem Barbara Officials requested that the closures was that it provided a had only a few business closings
officials several times to provide Moroski-Browne said the traffic DDA provide data regarding traf- safe place for families to visit, due to COVID-19.
Arts and Acts event begins in downtown tomorrow

Arts and Acts, presented by the Juried Art Fair, which will be open each
Northville Art House, will take place day of the festival, showcases contempo-
this weekend, June 17-19, throughout rary art and unique creations by 75 fine
downtown Northville. artists and crafters from around the
The Northville Art House, a 501(c)3 country competing for monetary awards
comprehensive art facility, is hosting the based on original artwork and booth
fundraiser which includes Art in the presentation.
Sun Juried Art Fair, an outdoor gallery Live acts will perform throughout
of more than 75 local and national the day both Friday and Saturday, June
artists who have been selected from a 17 - 18. Solo musicians will be strolling
pool of more than 150 applicants to dis- along the festival path and from 7 - 9
play their work. p.m. acoustic groups will be performing
Arts and Acts will be staged along in the festival area.
Main, Center, and Wing streets, adjacent The Northville Art House Chalk
to the downtown Northville Social Festival, set for 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
District. Families can Saturday, June 18
enjoy several events between Main and S.
including the interac- ” Center streets, fea-
tive chalk wall, the tures artists trans-
Chalk Festival, and forming the pave-
musical acts as well Live acts will perform ment into a check- The Northville Art House Chalk Festival, set for this Saturday between Main and S.
as festival food and throughout the day ered pattern of color Center streets, features artists transforming the pavement into a checkered pattern of
drink at mobile and imagination, color and imagination.
trucks, food pods, both Friday and Saturday, while visitors view Preservation Dental - The Office of Dr. Jewelers, Tuscan Café, The Northville
and local restaurants. June 17 - 18. the chalk art at their William S. Demray. Awards to be given Gallery Artwork & Framing, Two Stones
There will also be feet, and then vote to the top three works in both the youth Events, Garage Grill & Fuel Bar, Detroit
readings and music online for their (ages 17 and under) and adult (18 and Vineyards, Alexander's Custom
at the Short on Words favorite. Divisions up) categories. Clothiers, Preservation Dental-The
event that will take include children Arts and Acts 2022 partners include: Office of Dr. Williams S. Demray,
place at the (ages 0 - 11), teens Bath Planet, Midwest Gutter Gard, DTE Precision Print & Label, and Northville
Northville Art House (ages 12 - 17) and Foundation, Flagstar Bank, Orin District Library.
on nearby Cady adults (ages 18 and
Street. up) with a Jury Award and a People's
Admission is free. For more informa- Choice Award given in each division.
tion and updates, visit www.northvil- The Author's Brunch to celebrate the
learthouse.org/artsandacts/ and 10th year - ninth edition of Short on
@ArtsAndActsFestival. Proceeds bene- Words poetry and short story competi-
fit the Northville Art House mission to tion, will take place at 11 a.m. on
cultivate the arts through creative expe- Saturday, June 18 at the Northville Art
riences and educational programs in House. The event will feature readings,
the community. live music, light refreshments, and an
The festival will be open from 3 p.m. awards presentation. This year more
until 8 p.m. tomorrow, June 17; from 10 than 70 local, national, and international
a.m. until 8 p.m. June 18 and from 10 authors shared their original short sto-
a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 19. ries and poetry inspired by one of 10
The 34th Annual Art in the Sun photographs taken by event organizer,
Sumpter committee to

review job descriptions

Sumpter Township Trustees have Rush, Oddy, Supervisor Tim Bowman
approved the formation of a committee to and Clerk Esther Hurst were named to
review the job descriptions of some offi- the committee who would then bring their
cials. findings back to the board. They will be
Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush responsible for providing job descriptions
told the trustees during the May 25 study for each of the full-time township posi-
session preceding the regular meeting tions along with recommendations for
that he and Trustee Matt Oddy proposed a wages and benefits.
committee to review the job descriptions, Any changes would be made by vote of
wages and benefits of the deputy treasur- the board of trustees, Rush stressed. The
er and clerk. He said the deputy supervi- motion to form the committee was
sor position would not be reviewed as it approved with Oddy excused from the
was a part-time assignment. meeting.
City budget is approved

Members of the Northville City Council the pavilion at Fish Hatchery Park will
approved the 2023 fiscal budget during a instead go toward the Fort Griswold
recent meeting. The general operating replacement play structure, coupled with
millage in the city will be reduced to $135,000. Council members later carved
13.0182 mills. The street, drainage, and out $50,000 from the $150,000 play struc-
sidewalk improvement millage will ture allotment to be directed toward gen-
decrease to 1.6216 mills. Both reductions eral improvements to Ford Field. Other
are in compliance with the Headlee reallocated funds are $25,000 for a large
amendment, officials said. The street format printer and $18,000 to cover higher
bond millage will be set at 0.7862 mills. than budgeted costs for city entrance
Council members also agreed to reallo- signs.
cate $110,000 in funds from the Public Council members also approved the
Improvement Fund from racetrack break- purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD
age revenue toward police and fire equip- police vehicle, which will be delivered
ment. The city will purchase a used buck- after July 1 as part of the fiscal year 2023
et truck at a cost of $50,000 and $60,000 budget. The purchase allows the depart-
will be dedicated to police and fire equip- ment to rotate vehicles so that a 2015
ment reserves. Uncommitted racetrack administrative vehicle can be sold and a
breakage revenue in fiscal years 2020 and 2017 Ford Explorer will be converted
2021 amounted to $319,313. In addition, from a police vehicle to administrative
reallocation of non-breakage revenue use. The new Tahoe is offered on the State
from the fund will be used to pay a por- of Michigan MIDEAL contract for $40,426.
tion of the cost of a new play structure at It will be outfitted with equipment from
Ford Field. the decommissioned 2017 Explorer, offi-
Fifteen thousand dollars allocated to cials said.