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‘One Romulus’

Mayor, city officials plan public listening tours throughout city

Romulus city officials will be the summer at 6 p.m. in selected face with their elected officials,” “These meetings won't be one- residents can mingle with their
hosting “One Romulus” commu- locations including: Wednesday, McCraight said. “The 'One sided with me doing all of the neighbors, including Sounds in
nity meetings, a listening tour July 13: Halecreek Elementary Romulus' community meetings talking at residents,” McCraight Downtown, a live concert series
that provides residents the School, 16200 Harrison Road; will provide this invaluable face- continued. “We want our resi- from 7 until 9 p.m. every second
opportunity to speak with Mayor Wednesday, July 21: Barth time while sparking partnerships dents to feel comfortable sharing and fourth Friday and Movies the
Robert A. McCraight, elected offi- Elementary School, 38207 Barth and collaborations that will their ideas, and we encourage in Park every third Friday.
cials, public safety leaders and St. and Wednesday, Aug.17 at strengthen our city.” them to come prepared for an For more information about
neighbors. Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne To open each meeting, engaging and constructive con- upcoming events in Romulus,
Launched as part of a continu- Road McCraight will provide an update versation.” view the Community Calendar on
ing effort to foster collaboration “When I was campaigning on the latest city news and In addition to the “One the city website or visit the City of
among residents and city leaders, across Romulus, I repeatedly announcements, which will then Romulus” community meetings, Romulus and Romulus
the “One Romulus” community heard community members be followed by a question and the city has several free events Downtown Development
meetings will occur throughout express a desire to meet face-to- answer session and networking. planned for the summer where Authority Facebook pages.
Foundation to fund new trailhead at Inkster Park

Inkster residents can look forward to a munity engagement and gather input on
new park trailhead at Inkster Park. trailhead features and amenities.
The National Kidney Foundation of The PEA Group, who has worked with
Michigan recently received a $45,000 grant Wayne County Parks and FOTR on multi-
from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy ple trailhead designs for the Lower Rouge
Funds at the Community Foundation for River Water Trail, has been retained to
Southeast Michigan. The funds will cover complete design development. This
design development for the new multi- process is a first step toward the goal of a
purpose trailhead in Inkster Park that will universally accessible Rouge River in
link the existing Lower Rouge Greenway Inkster for recreation and enjoyment.
(a paved bike/pedestrian trail that runs Once the design is complete, PEA will
through the park) to the Lower Rouge begin construction documents and seek
River Water Trail. The Inkster Park multi- permits to start building. The project team
purpose trailhead will feature a universal- will continue to seek funding to support
ly accessible kayak launch. This is part of each step in the process.
the kidney foundation mission to increase Once constructed, the Inkster Park
physical activity options across southeast multi-purpose trailhead will provide a
Michigan through the Racial and Ethnic unique opportunity for Inkster residents
Approaches to Community Health to be physically active and enjoy the out-
(REACH) grant received from the Centers doors, foundation officials said. It will also
for Disease Control. be beneficial for all communities along
The kidney foundation, Friends of the the water trail.
Rouge, the Inkster Task Force, the City of Equitable and meaningful access to the
Inkster and Wayne County Parks have river is at the heart of this effort. It is part completion, the Lower Rouge River Water al trips, officials said.
formed the Inkster project team, a sub- of the kidney foundation goal to establish Trail will run from Canton Township to For more information on the REACH
committee of the Lower Rouge River a 29-mile water trail and a network of con- the Detroit River. project, visit https://www.reachhealthmi.
Water Trail Leadership Committee. The nected greenway trails on the Lower More access points, particularly in org or call 1-866-574-1574. For more infor-
team is working to guide the Inkster Park Rouge River. Multi-purpose trailheads communities historically blocked off from mation about the National Kidney
Trailhead project through to completion. with universal river access are at various the river, will allow paddlers with varying Foundation of Michigan, visit
The project team also helps facilitate com- stages of development on the trail. Upon skills and experience to enjoy recreation- https://www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455.

Colorful salute

Members of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 78 in Romulus
were on hand as the Color Guard
presented the flag again this year
during the traditional Flag Day cer-
emony June 14 at the Pavilion in
Romulus Historical Park. Mayor
Robert McCraight spoke during
the celebration of the adoption of
the American flag on June 14,
1777.

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