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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

3 city council seats on Wayne ballot Nov. 8

The Nov. 8 ballot in Wayne Rabih Darwiche, both first-time Mulholland, 52, who served 2018. He is the owner of a win- coach for the Safe Substance
will ask voters to choose three candidates, are vying for the for three years as the city per- dow treatment business. Abuse Coalition He also man-
city council members to serve 2- seat. sonnel director before resigning Ward Five candidate ages a gym.
year terms. Deborah Wass is the lone in 2014, also previously served Cleereman served on the city Each of the two-year terms
One seat is available in Ward candidate seeking election in on the council for four years. He parks and trails committee and will expire in 2024 when the
Six where Matthew Mulholland Ward Four. Wass was appointed is a life-long Wayne resident, has served on the commission ward system in the city will be
and incumbent Phillip Wagner last year to serve a partial term and the Mulholland on aging. He is employed in eliminated and candidates will
each hope to garner voters' on council. Wass previously Department Store was original- project management. Also vying be elected as representatives of
favor and win the ward seat at served on the city planning ly founded by his grandfather. for the Ward Five term is Rabih the entire city. In 2024, voters
the city council table. In Ward commission and board of Incumbent Wagner has Darwiche who is director of will be asked to choose a mayor
Five, Eric Cleereman and review. served on the city council since operations and peer recovery and six council representatives.
Inspire Theatre cast presents CLUE On Stage

The 18th season of Inspire shows (one show was postponed But watching it come together is
Theatre in Westland will begin in April, while Guys and Dolls part of the fun."
with the board game turned saw replacements in the cast), Due to an overwhelming
movie turned stage play - CLUE Director Len Fisher, of Wayne, response, Inspire Theatre has
on Stage. Based on the iconic and his staff decided to double added another weekend to
1985 Paramount movie which cast CLUE. accommodate the requests for
was inspired by the classic "We've never done this before, tickets to see the production.
Hasbro board game, CLUE is a so it's a new challenge every Most of the performances are
farce-meets-murder mystery. The rehearsal. Preparing two sepa- sold out, however, there are still
tale begins at a remote mansion rate casts for the performances is tickets available. "With two dis-
as six mysterious guests assemble an adventure, to be sure. We're tinct casts, this will be two com-
for an unusual dinner party, making it up as we go along," pletely different shows," added
where murder and blackmail are explained Fisher. "That's only one Fisher. "Same script, but with
on the menu. When their host of the challenges this production each cast giving their own flavor
finally turns up, and ends up presents." to their characters." Who did it? "I
dead, they all become suspects. Westland Center for the Arts is can't say. That would spoil the
Led by Wadsworth, the butler, the home to Inspire Theatre, a 90- fun. However, it will be a sur-
audiences will become re- seat theatre with a stage area of prise."
acquainted with the physical 784 square feet. Although Inspire Tickets are $18 and can be
embodiment of the iconic game is known for the imaginative use purchased at http://inspirethe-
pieces of Miss Scarlett, Professor of space, the CLUE set calls for atre.ticketleap.com, or by calling
Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. eight separate rooms represent- the ticket office at (734) 751-7057.
Peacock, and Colonel Mustard, ed on stage. "A couple of our The show will continue week-
who race to find the killer as the workdays were spent just trying ends through Nov. 6, with per- Jeannette Steinhauer as The Cook, Mark Phillips as The Motorist,
body count stacks up. to visualize how it would all formances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Katie Royston as The Singing Telegram Girl rehearse for their
Having experienced issues work," said Fisher. "To be honest, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. roles in the production of CLUE on Stage in Westland through Nov.
from COVID in their last two I think the cast had their doubts. Sundays. 6.

School district asking voters for sinking millage

Members of the Wayne- expire next year. If approved by improvements, technology upgrades or improvements. the estimated $400,000 increase.
Westland Community Schools voters, the requested millage improvements and repair and The new sinking fund, a Officials said the current sinking
Board of Education have will become effective in 2014 construction of school buildings 1/10th of a mill increase, is antic- fund has paid for roofs, boilers
approved a sinking fund millage and continue for a term of 10 and facilities. New language in ipated to generate about $2.2 and parking lots and other build-
question on the Nov. 8 ballot. years, according to ballot lan- the state rules for use of a sink- million annually. The current ing infrastructure repairs.
The 1-mill tax request is an guage. ing fund millage now allows dis- sinking fund generates about A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of
effort to replace the current Sinking funds can only be tricts to use funds for security $1.8 annually and district offi- taxable value of a home, usually
sinking fund levy which will used to support school safety upgrades and technology cials are mindful of the need for about half market value.
Chamber names director MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Kiersten Beckwith has been named the anniversary cel- ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
new President/CEO of the Westland ebration of the OCTOBER 26, 2022
Chamber of Commerce. group and took a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Michigan International Technology Center
Beckwith, who has been with the cham- leadership role Redevelopment Authority (MITC) Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Northville Township
ber only a few months, working in mem- during the last Hall, 44405 Six Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48168. The purpose of the hearing is to review and consider approval of the 2023 pro-
posed operating budget.
bership and marketing, according to few months as
Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman the board mem- All interested residents and taxpayers are invited to attend. Comments and questions concerning the proposed budget will be
heard at the public hearing. A copy of the 2023 proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Northville
Don Nicholson. He said during her time bers searched Township Clerk's office beginning October 19th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the MITC website at
with the organization she has proven to be for a new direc- www.mitc-usa.org.
a leader and an organizer who has sur- tor. Kurt Heise, MITC Chair/Plymouth Township Supervisor
passed the goals set for her. She brought Nicholson Michigan International Technology Center Redevelopment Authority
18 new members into the organization said one of Kiersten Beckwith Publish: October 19, 2022 NT0199 - 102022 2.5 x 2.437
and she and the board members have Beckwith's first
ideas for member retention, he added. jobs would be to help find a replacement CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Beckwith has also worked organizing to fill her former position as marketing ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
chamber events, planning the 60th and membership director. November 10, 2022
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, November 10, 2022 at 7:00
PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Road, Canton, MI 48188.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
7:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022 for the following: Call to Order
PURCHASE OF HIGH AVAILABILITY PALO ALTO FIREWALLS Pledge of Allegiance
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or Roll Call:. John Badeen, Clarence Lee, Alan Okon, Mark Quimby, Aaron Tassell
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, Approval of Agenda
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. November 10, 2022
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK Approval of Minutes:
October 13, 2022
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General Calendar:
1. Application 074-ZBA-7520. Applicant, Cherry Hill Village Homeowner's Association, DBA CHV II, for property
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON located at 389-427 Filmore St., which is located on the south side of Filmore St. between the north side of Hancock
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS St. and the west side of Roosevelt St. (Parcel ID 074-03-0000-000), Zoning is Cherry Hill Village Overlay District
with underlying R-1, Single Family Residential district. Requesting variances from the following sections of the
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Zoning Ordinance: 1) Section 4.01(B)(4), Parking lot not accessed by aisle or driveway; 2) Section 4.01(D)(4),
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Parking backing onto street/alley; and 3) Section 6.03(A)(6), required 25' setback between residential and parking.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township 2. Application 074-ZBA-7567. Applicant, Cherry Hill Village Homeowner's Association, DBA CHV II, for property
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, located at 268-318 Filmore St., which is located north of Filmore St., and west of Roosevelt St. (Parcel ID 074-03-
or activities. 0000-000), Zoning is Cherry Hill Village Overlay District with underlying R-1, Single Family Residential district.
Requesting variances from the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 1) Section 4.01(B)(4), Parking lot not
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- accessed by aisle or driveway; 2) Section 4.01(D)(4), Parking backing onto street/alley; and 3) Section 6.03(A)(6),
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of required 25' setback between residential and parking.
the ADA.
3. Application 058-ZBA-7575. Applicant, AT&T Mobility for property located at 44505 Ford Rd. on the south side of
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services Ford Rd., west of Sheldon Rd. (Parcel ID # 058-99-0001-016), Zoning is MRD, Mid-Rise Development in the
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Central Business District Overlay. Requesting a variance from the Zoning Ordinance Section 2.26, Screening of
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other roof mounted mechanical units.
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
4. Application 057-ZBA-7581. Applicant, William E. Wisniewski for property located at 43608 Laurelwood Ct., locat-
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies ed south of Ford Rd between Sheldon Rd. and Morton Taylor Rd. (Parcel ID 057-02-0124-000), Zoning is R-5,
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Single Family Residential. Requesting variances from the following sections of the Code of Ordinances: 1) Section
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets 78-129 (h), Fence located in a front yard setback; and 2) Section 78-131(4)(b), Fence on a corner lot located in a
are generally prohibited. front yard setback.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 5. Applicant, Motor City Electric Utilities Co. for property located at 5390 Belleville Rd. on the west side of Belleville
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human Rd. between Michigan Ave. and Van Born Rd. (Parcel IDs 132-01-0027-000, 132-01-0035-000, 132-01-0036-000,
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon 132-01-0037-000, 132-01-0038-000, 132-01-0039-000, 132-01-0040-000, 132-01-0041-000, and 132-01-0035-
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. 000), Zoning LI, Light Industrial. Requesting variances from the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 1)
Section 4.01(D)(5), paving requirements; 2) Section 26.04, outdoor storage setbacks; and 3) Section 22.03(A)(3)
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its fencing requirement and outdoor storage setbacks.
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Publish: 10/20/22 CN2442 - 102022 2.5 x 4.72 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2444 - 102022 2.5 x 7.625