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Northville Township bond rating raised to AAA

Northville Township has keeping taxes low,” said Mark J. ” er projects, like the demolition of
received the coveted AAA Bond Abbo, Northville Township super- the remaining buildings at Legacy
rating from S&P Global Ratings, visor. “These efforts have resulted This rating will save the community thousands of dollars Park as announced last October.”
formerly Standard & Poor's. The in the strongest bond rating from Northville Township also has
AAA Bond rating is the highest Standard & Poor's and will benefit when it comes to borrowing funds for larger projects. been repeatedly recognized by the
possible, and Northville is one of the township for decades to Government Finance Officers
fewer than 20 communities in come.” Association for budget and finan-
Michigan to receive such an S&P Global is a business intel- cial plans, most recently for the
honor. ligence company which provides strong reserves and improved important to our community,” township 2021 budget. Northville
“The board of trustees and our high-level assessments of public pension and other post-employ- added Northville Township Township one of the few commu-
staff have been working hard to and private companies, as well as ment benefit (OPEB) funding as Treasurer Jason Rhines. “This nities in the state to have a AAA
strengthen our financial position government's credit risk. In its lat- reasons for increasing the town- rating will save the community Bond rating and is in the top 2
by lowering long-term costs, build- est report, S&P pointed to the ship's bond rating. thousands of dollars when it percent in Michigan for excel-
ing strong fund balances, and township operating surpluses, “This AAA bond rating is so comes to borrowing funds for larg- lence in budgeting.
County denies parents’ request for new crosswalk

Despite the efforts of a group trians to cross to and from proper- where the crosswalk was request- students for several years to cross Lake sidewalk. Parents have said
of concerned citizens, Wayne ty adjacent to the high school, ed, denied the request as county onto the campus. Students have that the students will not walk the
County officials have denied a part of the Plymouth-Canton officials determined the area is “a reportedly crossed Joy Road to extra distance to get to or from
request for a crosswalk across Joy Educational Park. The request bad place fir a mid-block cross- the high schools from a sidewalk the campus and have cited the
Road to provide easier access to was denied by Wayne County offi- ing” according to Meier's state- that extends from Whittlesey high traffic in the area as a dan-
Salem High School. cials, according to a Nov. 17 com- ment. In addition, according to Lake Road to Joy. ger for the teens. Parents said that
The parents, residents of the munication from Joshua Meier, Meier, Wayne County School officials have said stu- with buses arriving and departing
Westbriar Village and Trillium director of school safety and secu- Commissioner Melissa Daub will dents should be crossing Joy during arrival and dismissal
Woods, made a formal request to rity for the school district. also request the removal of a sec- Road at the intersection of Joy times, along with increased vehi-
the county for the crosswalk Wayne County, which owns the tion of sidewalk located north of and McCumpha, about a quarter cle traffic, the area continues to
which would have allowed pedes- two-land section of Joy Road Joy Road which has been used by mile away from the Whittlesey be a danger for students.

Chief Department was the first agency in Giving Tuesday

Wayne County to obtain state and inter-
national accreditation and Tennies man- Canton Leisure Services joins effort
FROM PAGE 1 aged this accomplishment during the
COVID pandemic, which makes honor
the development of Northville Public even more impressive, officials noted. Canton Township will join a world- ple one cares about, or giving some of
Schools Emergency Operations Plan, The CALEA experience led Tennies wide event next Tuesday. what we have to those who need help,
implementation of our school safety pro- to his next career where he will be Canton Leisure Services will be among every act of generosity counts and every-
tocols, and in fostering strong partner- working with a private company to sup- the global participants in GivingTuesday one has something to give, according to
ships with our schools and community,” port other law enforcement agencies set for Nov. 30 this year. the organization website. GivingTuesday
said Northville Public Schools across the nation undergoing the rigor- Always marked on the Tuesday follow- is an effort to transform communities and
Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher. ous accreditation process. ing Thanksgiving, the world and the organ-
“We are a safer, stronger school commu- “No career is more fulfilling than GivingTuesday is a glob- ” ization of the same name
nity as a result of Chief Tennies' leader- public service,” Tennies said. “I am al generosity movement is an independent 501c3
ship and service, and we wish him well looking forward to being able to contin- unleashing the power of In Canton, donations nonprofit that supports
in his next endeavor.” ue to serve our first responders by radical generosity. The the global movement.
During this time, he also served as assisting police departments across the movement was created are sought for the In Canton, donations
the department Michigan Law nation in a new way, while I get to spend in 2012 as a simple idea: groups that benefit are sought for the groups
Enforcement Accreditation Commission more time with my family.” a day that encourages that benefit hundreds of
(MLEAC) accreditation manager, later Tennies will work remotely, cutting people to do good. Since hundreds of youth. youth in the community
becoming an assessor. This opportunity his commute time and improving his then, it has grown into a annually. Participants
had a profound impact on shaping the work/life balance. year-round global move- can donate through the
Northville Township Police “In every role, Chief Tennies made an ment that inspires hun- Canton Community
Department, officials said. Tennies impact on our department and our com- dreds of millions of people to give, collab- Foundation at localimpactalliance.org to
assessed departments around the state, munity,” Mutchler said. “Northville orate, and celebrate generosity. Canton one or all of the Canton Leisure Services
bringing back best practices from other Township benefited with such a profes- Township is in good company as the co- community programs including the Lead
agencies and incorporated them into the sional in charge.” founding organization of the effort was the #LikeAGirl Scholarship Fund; the Canton
Northville Township Department, creat- Township Supervisor Mark J. Abbo United Nations. Youth Advisory Council Endowment
ing it into what it is today, they added. added, “We thank Paul for his past serv- It's a simple idea: whether it's making Fund; Camp A.B.L.E.; the Canton Cares
He became chief of police in 2019 ice, and wish him well on all future someone smile, helping a neighbor or Fund; the Leisure Club Fund or the
where he focused on building more endeavors.” stranger, showing up for an issue or peo- Canton Trails Fund.
community partnerships. He was instru- “It has been an honor to serve as the
mental in creating a mental health co- Chief of Police,” Tennies said. “This
responder program and formed rela- office is not about the person who occu- To subscribe to The Eagle
tionships with community advisory pies it, but rather the responsibility they
groups, including the Conference of have to advocate for our community and visit www.associatednewspapers.net
Western Wayne and Western Wayne the talented men and women who chose
NAACP. to serve here. It has been my privilege to
His most recent achievement is lead- serve an organization of people whose
ing the agency through the self-assess- daily focus has been the selfless service
ment and onsite review of the CALEA of others.”
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
International Accreditation Advanced Tennies' last day with the Northville ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – PUBLIC HEARING
Law Enforcement & Communication Township Police Department will be December 15, 2021– 7:00 PM
programs. Northville Township Police Dec. 17. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township
Municipal Office Building, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI, 48168. The ZBA
will consider variance requests to Chapter 170, Zoning Ordinance as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID • Article 41.4 (D), Use Variance, to allow the residential zoned property at 18831 Beck Road to be used as professional use.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed The ZBA will also consider requests to:
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 09, 2021 for the following:
• Appeal the decision of the Planning Commission approving PSLU21-0001
PUMP REPLACEMENT/REBUILD FCGC & SUMMIT ON THE PARK • Appeal the decision of the Planning Commission approving PSLU21-0002.
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans are available for viewing
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be sub- at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written comments will be received by the ZBA at
mitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the above meeting.
time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Paul Slatin, Chair
Zoning Board of Appeals
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBIC MEETING ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
NOTICE
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
Pursuant to Section 4.9 of the Romulus City Charter and Chapter 2, Sections 2-182 through 2-184
of the Romulus Code of Ordinances, you are hereby notified that a meeting of the Romulus Officers In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
Compensation Commission will be held December 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 for the purpose of discussing
elected officials’ salary. 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
1. Agenda – Motion to accept Agenda as presented. the ADA.
2. Approval of the Minutes Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
3. Chairperson’s Report leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
4. Discussion of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
5. Public Comment. ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
6. Adjournment Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
City of Romulus ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk’s 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 Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
office by writing or calling the following: Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
A copy of this notice is on file in the Office of the City Clerk 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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