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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

New assistant recreation director named

Industry veteran Greg Morris He currently resides in
joined the Northville staff of pro- ” Commerce Township with his
fessionals as the assistant Parks I look forward to learning more wife of 15 years and their 9-year-
& Recreation director last week. old son.
Morris is now responsible for about the community and working Northville Parks & Recreation
the day-to-day department oper- together to enhance the quality of life . is a shared service between the
ations including administration, Charter Township of Northville
marketing, event management and the City of Northville to joint-
and customer service. He over- ly operate parks and recreation
sees the recreation division of Recreation and Cultural high-risk children ranging from and senior services.
the department, which will Services department, where he 8-16 years old, a spokesman Northville Parks & Recreation
include playing a key role in hir- created budgets for 50 programs explained. Department provides parks,
ing personnel, cultivating recre- a year and was project manager During his career, the Central facilities, programs and services
ation programming and planning on the rigorous multi-year Michigan University graduate through three divisions. The
special events, according to an process of accreditation by the also volunteered with the USA recreation division hosts pro-
official announcement of his hir- Commission for Accreditation of Metro Detroit Softball board and gramming in special events,
ing. Parks and Recreation Agencies the mParks state conference youth recreation, camps, teen
He joins the management (CAPRA), which Northville Parks committee. He is both a Certified enrichment, adult recreation, Greg Morris
team led by Derek O. Smith, who & Recreation will undergo in the Park and Recreation athletics and more. The senior boardwalks and nature areas.
was named director of Northville future. Professional (CPRP) and a services division provides pro- Unity Skatepark and a cricket
Parks & Recreation in July. Prior to Novi, he was the mar- Certified Festival and Event gramming in health and well- pitch are being built this summer
Morris' first day was Sept. 13. keting and special events manag- Executive (CFEE). ness, social, educational, enrich- for an anticipated fall opening.
“Northville Parks & er for Huron Valley Recreation & “Greg's history of creating ment and events. In addition, it Both are at Millennium Park in
Recreation has the potential to Community Education, coordi- innovative programs, his leader- operates a daily curb-to-curb Northville Township.
grow and I am excited to be a nating 24 special events a year, ship ability and his good nature transportation program for “I'm grateful to work with
part of it,” Morris said. “I'm look- overseeing the quarterly activity make him an ideal fit for this adults ages 60+ and people with Director Smith and the rest of
ing forward to meeting residents brochure and directing 100 vol- position,” said Smith. “I'm cer- disabilities. The parks and facili- the Northville Parks &
and working alongside our team unteers along with the pools and tain this region will benefit from ties division is responsible for a Recreation team,” Morris said. “I
to provide programs and events fitness staff. his passion and dedication.” variety of neighborhood and look forward to learning more
that will make memories for a Morris began his career as Morris' own recreation pas- community parks and pathways. about the community and work-
lifetime.” recreation coordinator for the sion is golf and volunteering as The parks boast a variety of ing together to enhance the qual-
Morris' career spans 19 years. City of Marshall, where he coach for his son. He also enjoys amenities, such as athletic fields, ity of life for those who live in,
Most recently he was recreation launched 31 programs, including watching sports and is a fan of all playgrounds, tennis courts, pavil- work in and enjoy our communi-
supervisor at the Novi Parks, an after-school program for 40 the Detroit professional teams. ions, dog parks, pathways/trails, ty.”
Saddle up

Maybury Riding Stable seeking return of horses at park

Efforts to remount one of the park. Since the departure of hour-long ride. A percentage of requested for the fourth time in veterinary bills, feed and pay-
most treasured features of Maybury Riding Stables, the the revenue from the guided two years later this month. The roll for the stable hands and
Maybury State Park remain vendor who provided the guid- rides was shared with the park trails and staging area are still guides. Sincock acknowledged
unsuccessful after more than ed rides through the park for to help offset expenses. being used by riders who bring that it is a tough business partic-
two years. nearly 15 years, no one has The park had provided the their own horses to enjoy the ularly with the rise in costs for
The empty stables and taken up the reins to provide rides for nearly 40 years until park, but that traffic has also feed and other necessary
unused guided trails of the the unique horseback experi- the COVID pandemic negatively diminished markedly during expenses.
horse paths through the 8 miles ence. The provider housed 20 to impacted the unique amenity. the past two years. The park is located at 49601
of wooded park area were for- 30 riding horses at the park sta- According to Park Supervisor Bidders will be responsible Eight Mile Road in Northville.
merly one of the most popular ble and charged riders of all Traci Sincock, bids for provid- for providing the horses, insur- For more information, call (248)
and unique attractions at the skill levels $60 for about an ing the guided rides will be ance, all tack and equipment, 349-8390.
Redesigned entrance signs

are installed at city borders

Visitors to Northville will be welcomed and in poor repair. The cost of the project
by new contemporary signs at key was approximately $100,000.
entrances to the historic town. New signs have been installed at
The new signage incorporates the new Randolph and Eight Mile, and Center and
city logo and brand, designed by Buzz Eight Mile, and on the south side at
Bizzell, of North Carolina. The signs have Center and Seven Mile, and S. Main near
a distinctive raised "Northville" above a the waterwheel. In total, six large wel-
swirl pattern, creating a layered effect come signs and 11 city limit signs will be
with the word welcome at the bottom installed. The signs are either pedestal A new Northville entrance sign being installed by Mike Domine, DPW director.
right-hand corner. The colors are lime mounted on a brick base or pole mounted.
green and shades of light and medium Large signs will be placed at city hall, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
brown, interspersed with gray. The signs including new signs for the police depart- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
are reflective so they can be seen in the ment and fire department, and at the city NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
dark, and are constructed of durable, yards on Doheny. proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 2023 for the following:
weather-resistant materials, officials said. The pedestal signs will be landscaped RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING
ASI Signage of Troy constructed and in the future with a design and plantings AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
installed the new signs which replace by members of the Northville Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
weathered wooden signs that were dated Beautification Commission. may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid 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.
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