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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

National Night Out celebration is set

There will be a special refreshments from Kona Ice are Oneders, as well as a cultural
tonight in Canton Township planned along with craft proj- ” pre-show at 6:30 p.m. by Karma
during National Night Out ects and games provided by the It is an opportunity for residents to Bellydance.
planned from 6:30 until 8:30 event sponsors. Canton will join forces with
p.m. at Heritage Park. "Each year this community meet and interact with neighbors participating across
National Night Out is organ- event celebrates the impor- thousands of communities from
ized by the Canton Police and tance of residents and neigh- police and fire personnel, as well as all 50 states, as well as United
Fire Departments, the Canton borhoods uniting together to strengthen Canton's neighborhood spirit. States territories, Canada, and
Public Library, Canton take a stand against crime in military bases worldwide for
Coalition for Inclusive our community," stated Canton the 40th Annual "National Night
Communities, Community Community Relations Out," coordinated by the
Financial Credit Union and Coordinator Patty Esselink. National Association of Town
Canton Leisure Services. "It is an opportunity for resi- communities for all. All activi- Heritage Park Peace Pole Watch.
National Night Out is an annual dents to meet and interact with ties will take place around the Plaza, located on the south side According to the NATW web-
community-building campaign police and fire personnel, as large pond in Heritage Park, of Heritage Park, off Veterans site, more than 38 million neigh-
that promotes police-communi- well as strengthen Canton's located off Veterans Way behind Way. This special ceremony will bors across over 17,000 commu-
ty partnerships and neighbor- neighborhood spirit of cama- the Canton Administration dedicate the recently installed nities are expected to partici-
hood camaraderie to make raderie and the importance of Building at 1150 S. Canton Peace Pole, which bears the pate in the community-building
neighborhoods safer, better keeping our community safe Center Road. message "May Peace Prevail on event that promotes neighbor-
places to live, according to a and tolerant." National Night Out partici- Earth" in 12 different languages. hood camaraderie.
statement from the township. All ages are invited to attend pants are also invited to attend Additional festivities also For more information about
Live music, an interactive this free event promoting a Peace Pole dedication cere- include the 'Thursday Night this community event, visit
Canton Public Safety vehicle peace, tolerance, and the prin- mony, which will take place at LIVE Concert' at 7 p.m. in the www.cantonpublicsafety.org, or
display and complimentary ciples of building safe, inclusive 6:15 p.m. in the newly created Amphitheater, featuring the call (734) 394-5460.

Ford Road shopping

block game continues

Shoppers in businesses locat- for a chance to win in a weekly
ed along the Ford Road corridor drawing for a $100 gift card.
in Canton Township continue to There will be a grand finale on
enjoy random $100 gift cards pre- the 27th week for the Grand
sented during a special promo- Prize $500 gift card.
tion now under way. In August, the red block along
The ShopLocal, ShopCanton Ford Road between Morton
Color Block Game, sponsored by Taylor Road and Lilley Road will
the Canton Downtown be the contest area. The grand
Development Authority, in coop- prize drawing is set to take place
eration with Canton Leisure in November.
Services and Canton Chamber of Organizers said participating Sweet ride
Commerce is ongoing in the merchant specials for the red The first of two new senior transport vans has arrived at the Plymouth DPW building where it will be
green block. Visitors who shop block are now available on the stored until the second van is delivered, expected later this year. The vans were purchased using
and dine the specials from par- ShopCanton Guide mobile app. federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds along with contributions from Plymouth Township,
ticipating merchants in that color Contest details are available at the City of Plymouth, the Pulte Family Trust on behalf of Saint John's Resort, and the Plymouth Arts
block using the ShopCanton ShopCanton.org and on and Recreation Center (PARC).
Guide mobile app are entered Facebook @ShopCanton.
Bridge sidewalk

project is funded

Plymouth Township was
recently awarded a federal
Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) Grant in the
amount of $545,271 for the Ann
Arbor Road sidewalk project
located under the CSX rail
bridge.
The Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) will also con-
tribute $350,000 to the project
effort, which is expected to be
repaid by the "Plymouth Walk"
apartment and condo project,
using the projected Plymouth
Walk Brownfield Tax Capture,
according to officials.
Officials said the sidewalk
installation will enhance public
safety and connectivity in the
corridor. They added they
believe the project will also
leverage the ability of city offi-
cials to request improvements to
the bridge by the railroad opera-
tors.

Patios

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“outrageous” and suggested resi-
dents attend the meeting or
email the commissioners at com-
mission@plymouthmi.gov or
attend the Aug. 7 meeting at
Caster Park in the city.
Mayor Nick Moroz said no
decision had been made at the
July 17 meeting and that a
framework for an outdoor dining
policy had been under discus-
sion for some time. He said cur-
rently there are two policies in
place, one for the use and rental
of on street parking spaces and
another for sidewalk spaces.
He said he met with the
restaurant owners and expected
additional dialogue at the Aug. 7
meeting.

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