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City of Northville downtown streets set to reopen

Vol. 138, No. 44 Streets in downtown
Sumpter Township Northville were scheduled to
recently received the reopen this week.
StormReady Community The closing of the streets has
designation from the been controversial in the com-
National Weather Service. munity prompting criticism
See page 4. from nearby residents as traffic
has been rerouted through
some neighborhoods. Last
week, with the installation of
specially designed traffic bol-
lards, officials said the down-
Vol. 76, No. 44 town streets would reopen this
Canton Leisure Services week and remain passable
has again been recognized until sometime next spring.
for excellence in the field of The bollards were installed
parks and recreation man- throughout the downtown area
agement and remains one of on Main, Hutton, Center and
only 206 agencies with Dunlap streets. The large circu-
national designation. lar barriers will be lowered
See page 6.
into the ground to allow the Northville City Manager George Lahanas and Mayor Brian Turnbull inspect the new bollards installed in
return to previous traffic pat- downtown streets.
terns in the downtown area.
The 3-foot-high black devices and installation of the devices. will give the city “greater flexi- efit event-goers and pedestri-
have reflective bands near the The cost was split evenly bility” when opening and clos- ans when streets are closed to
Vol. 76, No. 44 top so they are visible at night. between the city and the ing downtown streets to traffic. traffic, officials said. Gone are
When the streets are closed, Downtown Development “We are excited to have the the water barricades and older
Inkster voters will go to
the polls next Tuesday, Nov. they will be upright to prevent Authority, according to a city bollards installed, as they great- police cars that formerly pro-
7, to choose a mayor and vehicles from entering the spokesman. ly enhance the look of our vided a barricade for vehicles
members of the city council streets. They can also be low- To acclimate drivers and downtown when the streets are as well as a safety measure for
in three city districts. ered in emergencies by first pedestrians to the change in closed,” said City Manager people using the closed streets.
See page 3. responders who will have keys, traffic patterns, signs will be George Lahanas. “The biggest The new bollards permanently
officials said. posted on the streets leading to benefit is enhanced safety for replace those items.
The cost of the bollards was the downtown traffic lights, offi- pedestrians while being easy Officials said they hope the
estimated at $200,500 and cials said. Mayor Brian for staff to operate.” appearance of the bollards will
includes the concept plan, engi- Turnbull said the bollards The bollards also add a new become another distinctive fea-
neering, the bollard purchase “look outstanding” and they security measure that will ben- ture in downtown Northville.
Vol. 23, No. 44
The final site plan for the ZIBIWES
development at the
Northville Downs property
was presented to members Canton passive nature park
of the planning commission
See page 2. is dedicated by Potawatomi
for consideration last week.

Members of the Pokagon and animal habitats.
Band of the Potawatomi Nation Canton Township Board of
joined Canton Township officials Trustees collaborated with the
and Congresswoman Debbie Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Vol. 23, No. 44 Dingell last Friday for the nam- Representations Outreach
Members of the Noon ing of a nature area in the com- Board on name recommenda-
Plymouth Rotary Club munity. tions, as well as the acquisition
learned more about the his- The undeveloped 134 acres of of cultural resources and infor-
tory of their club last week as land at the northwest corner of mation. The Pokagon group,
they participated in the Ford Road and Ridge Road is after much research and study of
Plymouth Historical now officially the Zibiwes the area, ultimately recommend-
Museum Cemetery Ghost Nature Area. The dedication ed the name “Zibiwés” (pro-
Walk. included special presentations nounced ZEE-bee-wess) based
See page 5. from members of the Pokagon on the Bodwéwadmimwen
Band of the Potawatomi Nation. Potawatomi language word for
Canton Supervisor Anne creek, since the landform topog-
Marie Graham-Hudak led the raphy of the area includes a
festivities, which included spe- large section of Fellows Creek.
Vol. 138, No. 44 cial remarks by U. S. Rep. Township officials plan to
Debbie Dingell and Terry incorporate accessible trails,
The City of Romulus will Campbell, regional manager of parking, and a nature-themed
once again participate in the the Office of U.S. Senator Debbie playground into the Zibiwés
annual Wreaths Across Stabenow. Nature Area using a $1 million
America recognition of vet- The nature area was desig- federal grant secured with the
erans set for Dec. 16 across nated by members of the Canton help of U. S. Rep. Haley Stevens
the country. Township Board of Trustees in and Dingell in the 2022 omnibus Area was purchased in 2000 with
See page 3. May in an effort to preserve and spending package. Additionally, grant funds from the Michigan
protect the open space, natural the Canton Township Board of Natural Resources Trust Fund.
habitats, and greenspace of the Trustees has identified $1 mil- As part of the township 2021
undeveloped woodlands and lion from the American Rescue planning process, a vision for the
wetlands located on the north- Plan Act appropriation for this design of the property was artic-
Vol. 76, No. 44 west section of the Canton com- parcel to help cultivate a public ulated by the community, calling
The Wayne Westland munity. The area, officials said, space.
Community Schools District is home to many native plants Land for the Zibiwés Nature See Park, page 6
is offering high school stu-
dents the opportunity to earn
college credit hours, indus-
try certification, and an asso-
ciate degree.
See page 4.

Vol. 76, No. 44
Current Westland interim
Mayor Mike Londeau and
State Rep. Kevin Coleman,
D-Westland, are vying for the
four-year mayor position
which pays $121,574 annual- Special guests from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Nation help celebrate the official naming of the
ly. Canton Township Zibiwés Nature Area. Township officials and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joined
See page 5. Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak representatives at the celebration last Friday.

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