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Prosecutor drops child sex abuse charges

Separate charges of sexual assaults happened when Baird “Additional investigation that
abuse of both a Wayne and was working as a school vision ” we requested from the Westland
Westland child have been dis- specialist and alleged that at We are certain that dismissing Police Department was crucial to
missed by Wayne County approximately noon on March 1, these charges was warranted. the decision in this case. We are
Prosecutor Kym Worthy. 2018 at a school in the 35100 certain that dismissing these
James Adam Baird, 44 of block of Bayview Street he It is the right thing to do. charges was warranted. It is the
Plymouth, was charged in the assaulted the then 10-year-old right thing to do. We have no fur-
two separate incidents on Feb. 1. Wayne victim. He was charged In this incident, Baird was Office of the Westland Police ther comment, as there is pend-
The original complaint alleged with one count of first-degree charged with one count of first- Department. As a result of the ing civil litigation in connect with
that Baird had sexually assaulted criminal sexual conduct - person degree criminal sexual conduct, police investigation, the Wayne these matters,” Worthy said in a
a then 10-year-old Westland girl under 13. and one count of second-degree County Prosecutor's Office prepared statement.
who is now 13 years old. He was In the second incident, it was criminal sexual conduct. moved the court to dismiss all On June 28, Baird's two
also charged with the sexual alleged that at approximately As a result of information charges without prejudice. Garden City sexual assault cases
assault of a then 11-year-old noon on Feb. 11 of 2020, Baird received in the case, further Visiting Judge Randy were also dismissed by the prose-
Wayne girl who is now 15 years assaulted a then 11-year-old investigation was requested by Kalmbach granted the motion to cutor's office without prejudice
old. It was alleged that the Westland girl. the Wayne County Prosecutor's dismiss the case on July 5. by Kalmbach.
Inkster police planning National Night Out festival

The Inkster Police Department truck, bowling and face painting. enhances the relationship in National Night Out across events with safety demonstra-
is celebrating National Night Out The event is free and open to the between neighbors and law thousands of communities from tions, seminars, youth events, vis-
with a special family festival at public. enforcement while bringing back all 50 states, U.S. territories and its from emergency personnel,
the police station on Michigan “National Night Out is an a true sense of community. military bases worldwide on the exhibits and much, much more.
Avenue. annual community-building cam- Furthermore, it provides a great first Tuesday in August (Texas In Inkster, the free festival will
The event which will take paign that promotes police-com- opportunity to bring police and and select areas celebrate on the take place at 26279 Michigan Ave.
place from 5 until 10 p.m. Aug. 1 at munity partnerships and neigh- neighbors together under positive first Tuesday in October). in the police station parking lot.
the Inkster Police Station will borhood camaraderie to make circumstances,” according to a Neighborhoods host block par- Free booths are still available for
include games, food, music, a neighborhoods safer, more caring prepared statement. ties, festivals, parades, cookouts organizations. For information,
bounce house, a video game places to live. National Night Out Millions of neighbors take part and various other community contact (313 )460-4992.
Blues, Brews and BBQ set in Westland Aug. 4 and 5

One of the most anticipated events of The festival will take place at Thomas
the summer will return to Westland in H. Brown Central City Park and is pro-
August. duced jointly by the City of Westland, the
Blues, Brews & Barbecue will return Westland Downtown Development
Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 with Authority and the Westland Chamber of
live music, a 200 drone light show, fire- Commerce. Sponsorship packages for the
works, top BBQ pitmasters and ice-cold event are now available starting from
draft brews. $250. To sponsor Blues, Brews and
Live entertainment set for Aug. 4 this Barbecue, contact the Westland Chamber
year will include: 5-6:30 p.m. DownRiver of Commerce at (734) 326-7222.
Dan; 7-8:30 p.m. Broken Arrow and from 9- “Each year, Blues, Brews and Barbecue
11 p.m. Larry McCray. gets better than the year before and this
On Saturday, Aug. 5, performances year will be no different. From the music
include: 4-5:30 p.m. The Randy Brock and food, to time spent with family, Blues,
Group; from 6 until 8 p.m. Kenny Parker Brews and Barbecue is always a major The Kenny Parker Band will perform at the Westland Blues, Brews and Barbeque festi-
Band with special guests Jim McCarty and event not only for Westland, but the whole val this year.
Johnny Bee and from 8 until 10 p.m. Chris metro Detroit area as well,” said Mayor
Canas. Michael P. Londeau.
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, August 2, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the
following public hearings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the
Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road to consider the following petitions:

1. TEMP-2023-003; Deranged Haunted Attraction (Michael Fini), request-
ing temporary use approval in accordance with Section 22.03(e), Temporary Uses
and Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance for an outdoor haunted attraction with a
walking trail and temporary structure from 9/16/23 through 11/1/23 located at
35560 Goddard (Parcel ID #80-068-01-0027-002).
2. BZA-2023-013; Christopher Leduc, requesting a variance from Section
3.04(3)(b), Accessory Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a pole barn that
exceeds the allowed total square footage of accessory buildings (up to 1,500 sq. ft.
is allowed and 2,283 sq. ft. is requested). The property is located at 13450
Cogswell (DP #80-118-01-0018-000) and zoned R-1B, Single-family Residential.
3. BZA-2023-008; Romulus Distribution Center (Ashley Capital) - Building
Height, requesting a variance from Section 8.04(a) Area, Height and Placement
Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to increase the height of two buildings
from the allowable 35' to 47'. The property is located at 36711 Ecorse Road, a
159-acre parcel between Ecorse Rd. and Wick Rd., west of the CSX Railroad and
zoned M-1, Light Industrial and R-1A, Single-family Residential.
4. BZA-2023-009; Romulus Distribution Center (Ashley Capital) - Light
Pole Height, requesting a variance from Section 13.05(e) Lighting Regulations of
the Zoning Ordinance to increase the light pole height from the allowable 14' with-
in 300' of a residential district to 25'. The property is located at 36711 Ecorse
Road, a 159-acre parcel between Ecorse Rd. and Wick Rd., west of the CSX
Railroad and zoned M-1, Light Industrial and R-1A, Single-family Residential.
5. BZA-2023-010; Romulus Distribution Center (Ashley Capital) requesting
a use variance in accordance with Section 22.03(d) Use Variances of the Zoning
Ordinance to allow a detention basin associated with a warehouse/distribution
development on 5.7 acres of property zoned R-1A, Single Family Residential
where M-1, Light Industrial zoning is required. The 159-acre property is located at
36711 Ecorse Road between Ecorse Rd. and Wick Rd., west of the CSX Railroad
that is zoned M-1, Light Industrial and R-1A, Single Family Residential.
6. BZA-2023-011; Sheetz requesting a variance from Section 14.01(f), Off
Street Parking Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to allow 4 additional park-
ing spaces, increasing the maximum allowable spaces from 51 to 55 spaces for a
drive-thru restaurant, convenience store and fueling station. The subject property is
located at 33380 Wick Road (DP# 80-039-99-0001-707) and zoned RC, Regional
Center.
7. BZA-2023-012; First Class Self Storage, LLC requesting the following
variances from the Zoning Ordinance for property that is located at 29109 Beverly
Road (DP# 80-003-99-0006-000) and zoned M-1, Light Industrial:
a. A variance from Section 11.12(a), Use Standards - Self-Storage Facilities to
allow a 37,000-sq.ft. self-storage building on property that is 2.16 acres where a
minimum of 4 acres is required; and
b. A variance from Section 8.04(a) Area, Height and Placement Requirements to
allow a 10' setback adjacent to residential property where 50' is required.
Copies of the applications are available for review in the Planning Department located at
the Department of Public Services (12600 Wayne Road) during regular business hours
which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Any questions regarding the appli-
cation should be directed to Carol Maise, City Planner in the Planning Department at 734-
955-4530. Written comments may be submitted and should be addressed to the Planning
Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485. All interested parties are
encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests.
Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the Planning Secretary (734-
955-4530) 48 hours prior to the meeting. Our staff will be pleased to make necessary
arrangements.

Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan

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