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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH
NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH

Motorists welcome reopening of Harvey Street

Plymouth motorists celebrat- ” taking place during the next few are working to put the finishing
ed last week when the intersec- weeks. touches on the project.
tion of Harvey Street and Pedestrians and motorists “Thanks you for your support
Penniman opened to traffic. Pedestrians and motorists will still will still see crews finishing and enthusiasm during the past
The intersection officially see crews finishing some brick work, some brick work, as well as few months. We hope we deliv-
opened last Friday after three trees, topsoil, sod and other ered a timely, responsible proj-
months of construction during as well as trees, topsoil, landscape work. There is one ect that will last for years to
which new utilities were sod and other landscape work. small asphalt patch left to com- come,” officials said in a pre-
installed, including a new water plete on Penniman, which will pared statement.
main installed under the require a short-term detour. Questions regarding this or
Tonquish Creek, new wider, That will be announced, city other road projects can be
ADA sidewalks constructed, Tonquish Creek Nature Trail to were prepped for installation officials said, when the con- directed to the Plymouth
additional lighting was connect- downtown, and the foundations next spring. struction schedule is set. Department of Municipal
ed, a new mid-block crossing for the new mast arm signals Officials said there will be Caution is urged in the Services at (734) 453-7737 or
installed connecting the and pedestrian crossing signals some on-going restoration work Harvey Street area while crews dms@plymouth mi.gov.
Northville district receives top rating from auditors

Northville Public Schools con- term rating, despite the challeng- of sound fiscal management, uti- fund balance, the district has not
tinues to meet the highest stan- ing economic environment lization of grant funding, and had to borrow money to fill the
dards for accuracy of financial shaped by the pandemic. effective use of resources, includ- gap in State Aid payments
statements, accountability for use “Watch points” for the future ing bond and sinking fund dollars between August and October
of federal and state funds, and were noted and discussed, generously supported by the since 2012, saving hundreds of
overall financial stability, accord- including retirement funding, community: Northville Public thousands of dollars in interest
ing to the report presented by matching revenue to costs, short- Schools has not asked for a tax costs over time, officials noted.
Plante & Moran auditors at the term nature of some existing rev- increase over existing rates since In January 2017, Standard &
Oct. 26 board of education meet- enue sources, student enrollment 2011 when voters approved the Poors Global Ratings raised their
ing. trends, and a potential revenue initial 1.000 mill Sinking Fund underlying rating two notches to
The auditors awarded cliff in the 2023-24 school year. Levy - which is now at .9416 mills. 'AA-' from 'A' on the district unlim-
Northville Public Schools the Members of the board of edu- The district general fund per- ited-tax general obligations
highest possible audit rating in cation take watch points serious- formance was approximately bonds.
rendering an “unmodified” opin- ly, and remain mindful of the $2.5 million favorable to the final Despite the challenges creat-
ion for the district financial state- need for sound fiscal practices budget in 2020-21 and the district ed during the COVID shut-down
ments and federal awards, while and the need to budget for sus- drew down fund balance over the period in spring of 2020, ongoing
noting no material weaknesses tainability, according to a pre- last year by less than 1 percent, supply chain issues, and the
or deficiencies, and qualifying pared statement from even as teacher and staff pay was changing labor market, Phase 3 Mary Kay Gallagher
the district as a low-risk auditee. Superintendent of Northville expanded and class size lowered. projects of the bond improve-
The most recent S & P bond Public Schools Mary Kay That was made possible in large ment program were completed schools, renovated Cooke Center
rating review of the district in Gallagher. part by the $2.7 million of federal this fall, including the launch of program spaces, and reimagined
May, 2020 cited Northville Public The board of education mem- Corona-virus Relief Funds the redesigned Hillside Middle media centers and flexible learn-
Schools' strong financial position, bers made note of several posi- received by the district. School, completion of Maker's ing environments across every
and held the District's AA-, long- tive outcomes that are the result As a result of the sufficient Spaces across all six elementary school, Gallagher said.

Lawsuit ” and independent from the state and I are committed to holding
GFL accountable for the prob-
efforts and provides additional,
Within the past eight days alone,
FROM PAGE 1 we have received over 40 odor complaints complementary relief to the citi- lems they have created in the
zens of Northville Township.
operation of the Arbor Hills
The complaint filed includes Landfill,” said Abbo.
from Northville Township residents.
complaints by township resi- claims against Arbor Hills “We are committed to stand-
dents. Landfill for breach of contract, ing up for a safe, clean environ-
“Odor complaints from the public nuisance, private nui- ment and community for
landfill are constantly being over 40 odor complaints from lations. Northville Township has sance, trespass, negligence and Township residents, and will not
reported to The Conservancy Northville Township residents.” applauded the efforts of Nessel seeks injunctive relief. be stopped in pursuing that
Initiative and have continued to Attorney General Dana and the work by the Michigan “Arbor Hills has refused to goal.”
rise,” said Ralph Lassel, presi- Nessel filed a lawsuit against the Department of Environmental, negotiate a resolution outside of A copy of the complaint can
dent of The Conservancy Arbor Hills Landfill in late 2020 Great Lakes, and Energy court that ensures the health be found at
Initiative. “Within the past eight for failing to comply with state (EGLE). The lawsuit filed and safety of township residents. www.twp.northville.mi.us/twpla
days alone, we have received and federal environmental regu- Northville Township is separate The Township Board of Trustees wsuit.

TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING
DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE BUILDING BOARD MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICE:
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents;
as directed by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees; this public meeting will be conducted virtually in compliance with the
emergency declaration of the Wayne County Executive Order) and Wayne County Department of Health regarding remote pub-
lic meetings. To participate in this meeting electronically, please see posted instructions on the Township Website; www.sumpter-
twp.org/COMMUNITY/LINKS. Thank you.
The Sumpter Township Dangerous Buildings Board will hold a VIRTUAL Public Meeting commencing at 2:00 pm on Tuesday,
December 7th, 2021 regarding;
• Consideration of unsafe or dangerous buildings; terms and conditions of Ordinance Sec. 6-203; potential ordered dem-
olition
This Public Meeting has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions,
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
For those unable to attend the Public Meeting, written comments may be submitted to the Sumpter Township Clerk's Office,
23480 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111, prior to the meeting date.
Esther Hurst
Clerk
Sumpter Township
(734) 461-6201
Posted: November 18, 2021
Published: November 18, 2021 ST0084 - 8 2.5 x 3.962

TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE:
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents;
as directed by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees; this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted virtually in com-
pliance with the emergency declaration of the Wayne County Executive Order) and Wayne County Department of Health regard-
TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER ing remote public meetings. To participate in this meeting electronically, please visit the Township Website; www.sumpter-
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING twp.org/COMMUNITY/LINKS. Thank you.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; that the Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2021, at
PROPOSED AMENDMENT/SPECIAL LAND USE its special meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m.
The item(s) to be considered at this public hearing are:
PUBLIC NOTICE:
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Sumpter Township residents; • To consider proposed amendments to the Industrial district regulations and special land use provisions (4.15.2, 4.16.2),
as directed by the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees; this Planning Commission meeting will be conducted virtually in com- to the Single Family district and special land use provisions (R-2) and Special Provision Section of the Sumpter
pliance with the emergency declaration of the Wayne County Executive Order) and Wayne County Department of Health regard- Township Zoning Ordinance as added (6.55) relating to medical marijuana primary caregiver operations.
ing remote public meetings. To participate in this meeting electronically, please see posted instructions on the Township Website;
www.sumptertwp.org/COMMUNITY/LINKS. Thank you. The purpose of the Amendment is to establish, define and regulate the locations of caregiver operations under the Michigan
Medical Marijuana Act MCL 333.26424 ("MMMA") and to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. This
The Sumpter Township Planning Commission will hold a VIRTUAL Public Hearing at its Special Meeting commencing at 7:00 Amendment is neither intended to condone or legitimize the use or possession of marihuana, except as allowed by Michigan Law
pm on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 regarding the following request(s); and Township Ordinances.
NATURE OF THE REQUEST Under this Amendment, a registered primary caregiver, operating in compliance with the MMMA, shall be permitted in and under
• A PROPOSED request to amend a Zoning Text Amendment, considered at the regularly scheduled Planning a special land use in L-I, Light Industrial G-I zoning district, General Industrial zoning district and in R-2, Single Family
Commission meeting held on November 4th, 2021, to determine a Special Land Use for 50425 Bemis Road., Belleville, Residential zoning district. MMMA operations are prohibited in all other zoning districts. The Amendment shall include certain
MI 48111. location limitations near a place of worship, public or private school or similar use, park, library, group home, alcohol rehabili-
tation facility or correctional facility. The Amendment will further provide for certain operational limitations and restrictions as
This Public Hearing has been scheduled in accordance with the requirements of Public Act. 168, Section 0 of 1959 (amendments set forth in the Zoning Amendment. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the proposed ordinance and amend-
to the Township Rural Zoning Act. P.A. 184) to provide all interested citizens an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions, ments at or following the public hearing and to make its decision accordingly.
and discuss in detail all aspects of the proposed use.
The complete text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville,
For those unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office prior to the MI 48111 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted by mail in
hearing date. care of Esther Hurst, Township Clerk, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, and may be further submitted to the Planning
Commission at the public hearing.
Esther Hurst
Clerk Esther Hurst
Sumpter Township Clerk
(734) 461-6201 Sumpter Township ST0085 - 8 2.5 x 5.177
(734) 461-6201
Posted: November 18, 2021
Published: November 18, 2021 ST0086 - 8 2.5 x 4.07 Posted: November 18, 2021 Published: November 18, 2021