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PLYMOUTH - NORTHVILLE
PLYMOUTH - NORTHVILLE

Schools respond to latest pandemic restrictions

Despite the objections of three-week shutdown of high tion and virtual learning.
some families who support in- schools, Gallagher wants to ” Students enrolled in
person learning, Northville keep the middle and high We anticipate that the current learning self-contained special educa-
Public Schools Superintendent school virtual until Jan. 19. plan options will remain in place throughout tion classrooms (ASD/Cross
Mary Kay Gallagher has pro- Families will have the option Categorical) would attend full
posed keeping both the middle to either continue with their the second semester unless there are any significant time.
and high schools in the district current selection(s) of a full vir- changes in health and safety guidelines. “We anticipate that the cur-
on a virtual learning basis until tual or in-person scenario or rent learning plan options will
Jan. 19. Her proposal was met elect to make a change for the remain in place throughout the
with objections from several second semester, noted second semester, unless there
parents during a meeting last Gallagher in a recent letter to or in-person learning. day, rotating between in-person are any significant changes in
week. Some parents, medical district parents, sent prior to Elementary students who opt core content courses and virtu- health and safety guidelines or
health care professionals, the latest school shutdown and for in-person learning will al learning for elective courses. risk levels that would allow for
urged a return to in-person recommendations from state attend full time, Monday Students enrolled in self-con- a full return to school, or con-
learning. and county health department through Friday, in class group- tained special education class- versely, necessitate a shift to
“Whatever happens it's not officials. ings that may include rotating rooms attend full time. virtual learning for a period of
going to please everyone,” said Under than plan, families teachers. High school students would time,” Gallagher wrote.
Gallagher, who laid out a rec- across the district had the Middle school students also attend a hybrid schedule More information is avail-
ommendation for the district. option of full virtual/distance would attend school on a every other day, rotating able at (248) 344-3520, or email
Following the mandatory learning for a second semester hybrid schedule every other between in-person instruc- NPS@northvilleschools.org.
Plymouth City Hall offering no-contact services

Plymouth City Hall is offering District Library. There is a slot https://bsaonline.com/?uid=293& Services, visit tance.
no-contact services to help resi- labeled City of Plymouth. sitetransition=true https://bsaonline.com/CitizensRe Officials urged residents to
dents and staff avoid exposure to These drop boxes can be used To pay a parking ticket online, questForAction/Submit?uid=293 utilize the new city website at
COVID 19. The city website and for all forms and payments. visit https://client.point Residents can may request plymouthmi.gov.
drop boxes are available. In addition, many city services andpay.net/webportal/partner.do overnight parking, a vacation The website was described by
Drop boxes are located inside are available online. ?method=prepare&webSiteId= check or business keyholder at officials as “user friendly and a
the vestibule on the Church For online property informa- 1644&ppid=22364 https://www.frontlinepss.com/ply- great source of information.”
Street side of Plymouth City Hall tion, tax payments, utility pay- For a request for action mouthmi. This site also allows Users can rate the efficacy of the
at 201 S. Main and in the drive- ments, or any other type of pay- (including final water read) from citizens to report incidents that site by sending an email to
through lane of the Plymouth ment, visit the Department of Municipal don't require immediate assis- info@plymouthmi.gov.
Northville Township closes all municipal buildings

Northville Township officials www.twp.northville.mi.us/Pay. continue by appointment only.
have closed all public entrances Building permits may be ” "This action is to protect the
to municipal buildings - except dropped off in the Drive-Thru, One key factor in this decision is Wayne County public and keep our workforce
by appointment until Dec. 8 emailed or completed online. safe. We understand this move
because of the COVID-19 pan- Residents may conduct business has seen a 115 percent increase in cases, will be disruptive for many. One
demic and the Michigan over the telephone or U.S. mail, 140 percent increase in deaths and key factor in this decision is
Department of Health and too. Our main line is (248) 348- Wayne County has seen a 115
Human Services Gatherings and 5800," noted an official statement 114 percent increase in hospitalizations percent increase in cases, 140
Face Mask Order. from the township offices. in a 14-day period ending Nov. 13, percent increase in deaths and
"Our staff remains committed Emergency crews and first 114 percent increase in hospital-
to providing our residents with responders will remain on duty izations in a 14-day period end-
the most efficient services possi- 24/7, but both the police and fire at Hillside are closed. Youth Dance which will move to ing Nov. 13," officials said.
ble; we continue to work inside. department headquarters are Parks and Recreation pro- a virtual format. Senior trans- As the Dec. 8 deadline of the
At Township Hall, you may use closed to the public. The gramming will be postponed portation will continue. Liquid latest order approaches, the situ-
our Drive-Thru, Drop Box or Community Center, Youth except Senior Yoga, Toddler nutrition pickup and the medical ation will be monitored and any
make a payment online at Network and Recreation Center Yoga, Kids Power Karate and loan equipment program will changes announced.