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School board candidates cite need for communication

Julie Brown board treasurer. In the Oct. 8 ” he was in school.
Special Writer taped forum, Rowe asked about The LWVnorthwestwayne.org
use of social media to inform dis- When people are making sound decisions website has other school board
The issue of social media, as trict residents. Kehoe noted it is forums available to view, includ-
well as official communication key to make clear if you are about who represents them we all benefit. ing Wayne-Westland Community
channels, “has gotten some school speaking for yourself “and not the That is a benefit to all of us. Schools.
districts in issues,” noted Susan board.” The League is a volunteer
Rowe of the League of Women Said Ostertag, 20, a Plymouth- group founded in 1920 for voter
Voters of Northwest Wayne Canton alumnus now in college, education and advocacy, but does-
County. “There's a lot of misinformation online teaching. teaching cursive handwriting, n't endorse candidates.
She moderated a recent candi- on social media.” He and district “I think the teachers actually their being in favor, as well as on Members have also printed
date forum for Plymouth-Canton parent/candidate Wilson noted had very short notice. I really feel curriculum and diversity. Wilson Voter Guides and delivered those
Community Schools Board of use of email is often effective. for the teachers,” Thibault com- is black, and noted treatment con- to the region's public libraries
Education, which can be viewed “Content is king and it's how mented. cerns on his daughters' education. where they are now available.
on YouTube and at the people are absorbing informa- Said Moody-Novak of online Ostertag cited in the forum “I wish everybody would
LWVnorthwestwayne.org website. tion.” Sidhu noted current district access, “It doesn't work for every- Plymouth Canton Educational appreciate how local elections
Three candidates are to be policy exists on email, Wilson body,” as some district families Park (PCEP) teens working to impact their lives. Those are the
voted on for the six-year terms: said. lack printer and scanner access. retire “the R word” for develop- people that can impact our lives,”
Rob Baty, Lauren Christensen, “We're asking our students to “I think we can learn from mentally delayed people. Wilson commented Paula Bowman, pres-
Patrick Kehoe, John T. be digital citizens. We need to this,” both from other school dis- cited equity for students, parents, ident of the League of Women
Lazarowicz (a current board lead by example,” stated tricts and how to address prob- and teachers, and the board, Voters of Northwest Wayne
trustee), Michael B. Lloyd, Christensen. Candidate/parent lems with interruptions in con- along with mental health issues. County.
Jeannie Moody-Novak, Sheryl Thibault noted, “The board nections, explained Vos. He added that equity matters “We have had plenty of work
Picard, Gina Thibault, should be speaking with one Said Moody-Novak, “We knew “so we can grow the education to do remotely and in print,” said
Christopher Vos, and Shawn H. voice,” as parents can be con- back in March that this was a system in Plymouth-Canton,” and Bowman of the local LWV volun-
Wilson. Sebastien Osterag and fused by conflicting messages. problem” when the pandemic was among several citing mental teers
Anupam Chugh Sidhu, the cur- Whether learning should be began. She favors a method for health. “When people are making
rent board vice president, are online or in person during the teachers to contact the school Ostertag noted, “I believe I sound decisions about who repre-
vying for a partial Plymouth- pandemic is a key issue in board anonymously, adding bring a new perspective” in part sents them we all benefit. That is
Canton term ending Dec. 31, 2022. Plymouth-Canton. Several candi- teacher training for remote learn- by age and still knowing PCEP a benefit to all of us,” said
“Communication is one of the dates at the LWV forum said ing came too late. students' issues. He also praised Bowman, also a vice president for
areas we actually need to teachers, although dedicated, Participating candidates his teachers, who went beyond the state League of Women
improve,” said Kehoe, the current needed more time to prepare for responded also to a question on their contract requirements when Voters.

Clerk offering Saturday hours

Canton Township Clerk Michael p.m. on Saturday, Oct.31.
Siegrist, along with several other clerks in Voters are also encouraged to visit
the area, will have special office hours this mi.gov/vote. This link takes users directly to
month in anticipation of the large voter the Michigan Voter Information webpage
turnout for the Nov. 3 election. where visitors can verify voter registration;
The clerk's office will be open every register to vote; request and track absentee
Saturday this month to help meet voter ballots; find the correct polling place; view
needs. The Saturday hours are for election a sample ballot and other services.
business only, and all other township Absentee ballots in Canton were mailed
departments will be closed to the public. Sept. 24 and anyone who has not received
The office will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 their requested ballot should contact
p.m. Oct. 24 and from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 Siegrist's office at (734) 394-5120.

Coffee break CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

Waltonwood Cherry Hill associates celebrated the fifth annual National Coffee INVITATION TO BID
With A Cop Day by serving freshly brewed coffee and house-made pastries to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 for the following:
Canton Township Police officers on Wed., Oct. 7. Several patrol cars arrived on
the scene to enjoy the treat, behind masks, of course with staff from Waltonwood AQUATIC TILE REPLACEMENT AT SUMMIT ON THE PARK
Cherry Hill. Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet-
direct.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. 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 open-
ing. 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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Publish 10/22/2020 CN2116 - 102220 2.5 x 2.051
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, PLANNING COMMISSION
or activities. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
the ADA. COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill located at 50400 Cherry Hill
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies BERKSHIRE APARTMENTS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Final PDD) - CONSIDER REQUEST TO
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- ESTABLISH A FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT on Parcel No. 061-99-0006-707 (1315 Waterside) pursuant to
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets Section 27.04 of Appendix A - Zoning. Property is located north of Saltz Road between Canton Center and Beck Roads.
are generally prohibited.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, November 5, 2020 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Publish: Newspaper -- October 22, 2020 CN2118 - 102220 2.5 x 9.081
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
November 12, 2020
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Minutes:
Sept 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Agenda
General Calendar:
1) Applicant, Bruce Michael, for property located on the north side of Cherry Hill Road between Lotz Road and the east-
ern Township boundary, Zoning R-4. Appealing Section 2.24(A). The variances are as follows from the required 25-
foot wetland setback for 2-unit residential buildings: Building 4 (23' variance for building; 23' variance for deck/patio);
Building 5 (14' variance for building; 23' variance for deck/patio); Building 6 (20.75' variance for building; 25' variance
for deck/patio); Building 7 (15.97' variance for building); Building 8 (19.21' variance for building; 25' variance for
deck/patio); Building 9 (19.43' variance for building and deck/patio); Building 10 (19.61' variance for building; 25' vari-
ance for deck/patio); Building 11 (19.44' variance for building; 25' variance for deck/patio); and associated road fill (25'
variance). Parcel IDs 71-052-99-0042-000, 71-052-99-0044-001, and 71-052-99-0044-002 (Planning)
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
Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
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