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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Grants: Several community projects awarded federal funding

FROM PAGE 1 viewing area in this location, become more fully automated,
overlooking the spillway of the ” the technologies driving these
ground and surfacing, a sledding Upper Mill Pond built by Henry changes increase the need for
hill and warming hut, an environ- Ford for the Ford Valve Plant, The Plymouth/Northville/ Northville Township employees to be technically
mental and education nature one of his first Village Industry Mental Health Police Response Project adept.
center, a pond with fishing pier, a Plants in the 1920s. In data-rich industries of sen-
woodland preserve area, an The stabilization of the drains was also granted the requested $135,359. sors, scanners, information and
extensive trail system, native and river embankments will data, advancements have
plantings, and stream restora- address a safety hazard and an reduced downtime while
tion. eyesore and will create a serene increasing quality and productiv-
Ridge Road Park was viewing point, benefiting the departments and Northville Through the Northville Youth ity. The Schoolcraft College
described in the application many visitors who are attracted Youth Network to respond with Network, the clinicians will be Industry 4.0 initiative will skill
process as a key resource in the to this popular, regional destina- police officers and assist people available to provide prevention and upskill workers in transfor-
community. tion, the application noted. of all ages in mental health and behavioral health support to mative technology occupations
The repair of Northville The Plymouth/Northville/ crises, as part of the project. children, adolescents and their by providing training and cre-
Randolph Drain Serenity Point Northville Township Mental The behavioral health clini- families who have been referred dentialed programs in such
and Riverbank Stabilization Health Police Response Project cians will be licensed, master's to the juvenile diversion program areas as mechatronics techni-
Project was granted a $560,000 to was also granted the requested level professionals and will pro- by the police departments, cians, industrial engineering
repair a pair of deteriorated $135,359 for which project offi- vide crisis intervention and stabi- according to the application for technicians, robotics technicians,
drainage structures that serve cials applied. lization, mental health and sub- funding. and supply chain management
the cities of Northville and Novi. Funding will be a valuable use stance abuse assessment, coordi- In addition, Schoolcraft production and logistics techni-
The drains are severely of taxpayer funds because this is nation, and referral to treatment College was granted $1,025,000 cians, according to the applica-
undermined and have con- a multi-jurisdictional project as well as community outreach. for the Manufacturing & tion.
tributed to eroding the banks of serving three communities, the In addition to immediate Engineering Center Project The Schoolcraft College pro-
the river and endangering the application stated. Mobile Crisis Co-Response, the Industry 4.0 Training program. posal to add higher-level certifi-
stability of Hutton Street, accord- The funding will be utilized clinicians will also have the The application stated that cations through training on
ing to the application. In addition for sustainability and capacity capacity to provide immediate the Schoolcraft College Industry updated and technologically
to stabilizing the drainage struc- building for two embedded telehealth services to support 4.0 Training Initiative is impera- advanced equipment will lead to
tures and river embankments, behavioral health clinicians officers in the field, when co- tive to keep the state competitive. a critically needed right skilled
the Ford Field Master Plan calls within the Northville Township, response is not feasible due to As manufacturing plants, ware- and more robust labor force,
for the development of a scenic Northville and Plymouth police safety or geographical issues. houses and supply chains applicants stated.
‘Drill’ draws police response

Skate support from the community and beyond The reports of an active threat at that two men had entered the building
pouring of endorsements and financial
to make this project a reality is so greatly
FROM PAGE 1 appreciated and will forever be remem- Hawthorn Center in Northville last armed with assault rifles. Law enforce-
bered.” week posed no danger to anyone in the ment responded immediately to the
“It only makes sense to name it Unity community or at the center. threat only to discover that a practice
along with $83,327 received from the Skatepark, as it took so many to come The report was part of an unan- drill was under way.
Wayne County Parks millage allocation. together for the greater good of others,” nounced safety drill at the facility but Police stressed that there was no dan-
The City of Northville has committed she added. “I am so grateful that Mark local law enforcement officials were not ger during the drill and said that the
$8,123 from the Wayne County Parks Abbo, the Township Board of Trustees notified in advance of the drill which incident was referred to the Michigan
millage allocation. The balance of and I are working as a united team to was conducted to practice intruder State Police for further investigation
$359,000 was provided through various make this skatepark a unique amenity response protocols at the center. and follow up.
supporters and fundraisers hosted by for all ages to enjoy. Now my vision for Officers from Northville Township, the “The Northville Township Police
the Duhn family and a 501c3 Unity Skatepark is to be a place where City of Northville, Livonia and troopers Department would like to thank the City
Foundation. all are welcome with no judgment to from the Michigan State Police respond- of Northville Police Department,
“Dominic’s story touched a lot of peo- come skate, hang out, laugh and make ed to multiple 911 calls from the facility Livonia Police Department and
ple,” Northville Parks and Recreation good memories, which is exactly how on Haggerty Road, reporting an active Michigan State Police for their assis-
Director Debra Bilbrey-Honsowetz said. Dominic lived his life.” threat incident. tance in responding to this incident,”
“His family and friends came together to Gustavo Godinez, 21, of Westland was Callers told police that an announce- police officials noted in a prepared
heal, and this project came about as a sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for leav- ment broadcast inside the facility stated statement regarding the incident.
wonderful way to honor him while giving ing the accident that killed Duhn. The
the community a tremendous gift.” prison time was part of a sentencing
Groundbreaking will be in the spring agreement that Third Circuit Judge
of 2023 with an expected completion by Catherine Heise imposed during the
late summertime, officials projected. Nov. 16, 2021 sentencing hearing.
“This project started off to honor our Godinez pleaded no contest months ago
son, Dominic, and then quickly expand- to failing to stop at the scene of a serious
ed into helping our youth with all the personal injury accident. He was arrest-
positive benefits skateboarding offers,” ed after police matched paint chips left
said Gabriella Duhn, Dominic’s mother at the scene of the incident to his vehicle
and champion of this project. “The out- during their month-long investigation.

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