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Canton Farmers’ Market open on Sundays

The Canton Farmers Market is now Market-goers are asked to follow the direc-
open for the regular season at tional signage, as well as social distancing
Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge protocols. As current executive order gath-
Road, with COVID-19 safety guidelines in ering size limitations remain in place,
place, organizers said. market-goers may be asked to cue and
The market will provide a safe and wait before accessing the market grounds
stress-free environment, where shoppers depending on crowd sizes. No cooking
can take advantage of fresh food and local demonstrations, kids' craft, or live music
merchandise this market season,” they will be available. In addition, no food sam-
added. pling will be allowed, organizers said.
The market will take place rain or “The Canton Farmers Market staff and
shine from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. each Sunday vendors are excited to open the regular
through Oct. 25, and will feature a variety market season offering fresh local goods at
of local produce. Expected items for the our weekly Sunday markets, but with new
first market include: beets, berries, broc- safety protocols in place to create a safe
coli, apples, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and positive shopping experience,” said
eggplant and other produce. Canton Farmers Market Supervisor
All vendors and farmers market staff Jennifer Franz. “There are so many bene- Orchard, offering apples, berries, and ing on fresh fruits and vegetables with
will be required to wear face masks and fits to buying locally, so we are happy to breads; and Lula Bre's Sweet Eats offering Double Up Food Bucks. The market also
market-goers are also strongly encouraged once again be able to provide this access jams. accepts WIC Project Fresh and Senior
to don protective face-coverings. In addi- to local produce and merchandise.” Bridge Cards are also accepted at the Project Fresh.
tion, the market shopping area will be Local vendors returning this season Canton Farmers Market. Participants may For more information about the Canton
fenced off with only one entrance and exit, will include: Pick MI offering produce, bring their Bridge Card to the Bartlett- Farmers Market visit www.cantonfun.org,
located off of Ridge Road. Hand sanitizer eggs, and tortillas; The Cheese People of Travis House to exchange SNAP dollars or contact cantonfarmersmarket@canton-
will be available at these locations. Grand Rapids offering cheese; Kapnick for market tokens, and double the spend- mi.org.
Plymouth primary ballot includes familiar names

Township Clerk Jerry Vorva, that the office had to expel Seven candidates have filed and Becky Krupa, all
Don Howard
Staff Writer however, who has also served one Plymouth Township from that pro- nominating petitions for the five Republicans.
term, will be challenged by anoth- gram due to the failure of both the available trustee terms. Krupa was associated with the
Voters in Plymouth Township er Republican candidate, long- clerk's and then treasurer's office Incumbents Gary Heitman and political action group “Say No to
will choose the names to appear time resident and former Deputy to provide sufficient records and Jack Dempsey have opted not to PARC” and then “Say No To All
on the Nov. 3 ballot during the pri- Clerk Sandy Groth who abruptly financial documents. After her seek reelection. Taxes,” registered with the state
mary election set for Aug. 4 from a resigned her position last year. loss to Vorva in the August 2016 Incumbents on the ballot will election commission as Defeat
field including only one Whichever of them is success- primary election, Conzelman cam- be Chuck Curmi and Bob PARC Millage. The group was
Democrat. ful Aug. 4 will face Democrat paigned as a write-in candidate in Doroshewitz, both long-time mem- allegedly formed to block a town-
Incumbent Township Nancy Conzelman, who was November and was reported to bers of the board. Also seeking ship public safety millage and
Supervisor Kurt Heise will serve defeated by Vorva in her cam- have received only about 130 trustee posts are Audrey defeat the PARC ballot proposal.
another four-year term as he is paign for reelection as clerk in votes. Monaghan, and former state rep- The ballot proposal, defeated in
unopposed for the office on the 2016. Her tenure was filled with Conzelman's name will appear resentative and one-term town- November 2018, to fund the
primary ballot. controversy and after her exit an on the primary ballot as she is ship trustee John Stewart, who Plymouth Arts and Recreation
Also unopposed on the ballot is unusual number of records and unopposed as a Democrat. ran unsuccessfully as an inde- Complex was one of the most con-
incumbent Treasurer Mark files were reportedly missing. Conzelman had also filed a peti- pendent for the 7th Senate tentious issues facing voters in
Clinton, who like Heise, has Officials from the federal Drug tion to seek a term as a trustee but District in 2010. both the city and township, includ-
served in his respective office for Forfeiture Funding program at withdrew that petition by the fil- Others seeking trustee seats ing accusations of vandalism by
four years. the time informed the police chief ing deadline. are Don Schnettler, Dan Callahan each side.
Saxton's site project OK’d To subscribe to The Eagle email circulation@journalgroup.com.

Members of the Plymouth City parking lot will continue to offer public CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Commission have approved a plan for the parking as it is owned by the city The proj- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
construction of a 10-unit group of single- ect has been in development for several NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
family condominiums and the redevelop- years. Approval of the agreement requires proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 for the following:
ment of the building that formerly housed that renovations at the Jewell Blaich build- AQUATIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Saxton's. ing take place prior to the sale of the condo-
The project, at 587 Ann Arbor Trail, has miniums. Those renovations are also Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
been rezoned and a Planned Unit required to conform to the standards of the sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro-
Development agreement approved by city Historic District Commission in the city. posal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
commissioners. The condominiums will be City officials said they were pleased with
located along Maple Street, according to the the project and were looking forward to the MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
approved plans, and most of the adjacent completion of the development. Publish 7/16/2020 CN2080 - 07160 2.5 x 4.72

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
Request for Bids 2020 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
Northville Township Property Purchase The Sumpter Township Board of Review will be conducting the 2020 July Board of Review and will convene in the Sumpter
Parcel #: 77-030-99-0007-001 Township Hall at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Ml 48111.

Sealed Bids will be received by the Clerk's Department, Second Floor, Northville Township Hall, on or before 3:00PM Monday, The regular Board of Review schedule is as follows:
August 17, 2020.
July 21, 2020 between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm
The Township hereby solicits bids for Northville Township Property Purchase. Information on the property is available on the
Northville Township website at www.twp.northville.mi.us/projects along with all bid documents and can also be obtained from This is a correction Board of Review and will cover all clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact during the meeting. Also per
the Clerk's Department, Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm at Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile Road, Executive Order 2020-87, protest of valuation and classification for 2020 ONLY will be allowed.
Northville, Michigan.
All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.
Additional information may be obtained from the Public Services Director, Bob Belair at bbelair@twp.northville.mi.us.
Questions regarding the property shall be brought to the attention of Bob Belair via email to bbelair@twp.northville.mi.us. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor's Office at (734) 461-6201.
Questions will not be accepted after 12:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Marjorie Banner, Township Clerk Esther Hurst
Township Clerk
Publish: July 16, 2020 NT0079 - 071620 2.5 x 2.43 Posted: July 10, 2020
Published: The Eagle; July 16, 2020 ST0005 - 071620 2.5 x 2.527

CITY OF ROMULUS CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ITB 20/21-03 - ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL LAWNMOWERS
WEDNESDAY, August 5, 2020 The City of Romulus is seeking bids from vendors for the acquisition of three (budget permitting),
ExMark Lazer Z X Series Zero Turn Rider gas riding lawn mower, Model # LZX921GKA726C1 or
Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hear- department approved equivalent.
ing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne (1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the
Road to consider the following petitions: City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group
page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms
1. BZA-2020-005; Deborah Brunell, requesting a variance from Section 3.04(c), Pools and Hot included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
Tubs to allow a swimming pool in the front yard and to Section 3.04(a)(5), Accessory Buildings not considered official copies.
and Structures to allow a shed in the front yard at 36883 Chase The property is zoned R-1B, (2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion
Single-family Residential District and swimming pools and accessory buildings and structures of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
are not permitted in the front yard. Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-
2. TEMP-2020-002; Deranged Haunted Attraction requesting temporary use approval for an da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as
outdoor haunted attraction with a walking trail and temporary structure from 9/18/20 through part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
11/2/20. The subject property is located at 35560 Goddard. the “Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked “Original” and two marked “Copy”) of the bid must be sub-
3. BZA-2020-008; Skyworks, requesting a use variance to allow rental sales and service for con- mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
struction equipment at 6656 Beverly. The property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial and con- than 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, 8/04/2020. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
struction equipment rental and sales are not permitted in this district. vided in the ITB documents or submitted electronically on the MITN Purchasing Group page
of BidNet Direct.
4. BZA-2020-007; Steven Geisler, requesting a variance from Section 3.07, Area, Height, and (4) The public opening of all timely received bids will be provided virtually via “Zoom” at approx-
Placement Requirements to allow a new 1,408-sq. ft. residence at 38287 Tyler. The minimum imately 3:00 p.m., local time 8/04/2020. Log in information for the “Zoom” meeting can be
floor area in the R-1A, Rural Character Overlay District is 1,500 sq. ft. obtained by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com or utilizing the information provided in the
bid documents.
5. BZA-2020-009; Project Viper, requesting variances from Section 13.05, Lighting, (b), Light (5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
Levels, and (e), Fixture Height to allow light levels and pole height to exceed requirements and the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
to Section 8.04, Area, Height and Placement Requirements, Building Height, to exceed build- (6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
ing height for a new distribution building at 15675 Wahrman. right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and
to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to the lowest most
Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during reg- responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of
ular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written com- (7) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call-
ments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com.
Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485. (8) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu-
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. Unauthorized
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or solicitations is
City of Romulus, Michigan strictly prohibited.
Publish: July 16, 2020 RM0503 - 071620 2.5 x 6.104 Publish: 7/16/2020 RM0502 - 071620 2.5 x 5.937