Farmington – July 17, 2019

Farmington – July 17, 2019

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Farmington News

Oakland Street Project Underway

Construction on removing and replacing Oakland Street along with the water main underneath is underway. The project reaches from Grand River Avenue to Farmington Road and includes the southeast corner of Liberty Street and Grand River.

Please be advised that there is a possibility that those in the construction zone may be without water for a short period of time during this construction.

There will be times Oakland Street will be closed.

Construction is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete the project.

Question? Contact Mitch Master, construction inspection, at 734-855-9876; Jessica Howard, project engineer, at 734-466-4587; or Anthony Vani at V.l.L. Construction, 586-405-5401.

The Downtown Dash Coming Saturday

If you’re clever and like a fun challenge, The Downtown Dash is for you.

Bring some friends for an evening of fun. The Downtown Dash is a road rally-style scavenger hunt where teams of four to six people hunt for clues, compete for prizes and discover all the great things that Downtown Farmington has to offer.

The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.

Teams earn points by solving puzzles, finding clues and taking pictures throughout the Downtown Farmington-area. Categories that teams can win will include: most correct answers, fastest time, best team name/costume and more.

Prizes for the winning teams include gift cards from Tre Sorelle, Dagwoods, Cowley’s, Basement Burger Bar and Farmington Brewing Company.

A $10 entry fee per person is payable when you arrive to cover appetizers and refreshments when you complete the rally.

Meet at Tre Sorelle in Downtown Farmington at 5 p.m. for instructions and send off.

 

 

Founders Festival 2019 Brings a New, Expanded Location and New Attractions

The annual Greater Farmington Area Founders Festival returns this year for its 55th celebration of summer with many new attractions including a major expansion into Shiawassee Park.

A soft opening for the Beer Tent starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18, while the full festival runs from July 19 through July 21. The festival is bringing back some traditional events like the parade up Grand River Avenue, the bingo tent, beer tent and live music. Several new features including fireworks Saturday night, a children’s carnival and a pig roast have been added.

Schedule some time this weekend for family fun in the community.

Summer Reading Book Fair Slated for Jul 19-28

Children of all ages are invited to the main library July 19 through July 28 to explore the Summer Reading Book Fair. Visit the Children’s Department the week of the event. For more information, call 248-848-4315 or contact laura.scott@farmlib.org.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

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Berkley – July 17, 2019

Berkley – July 17, 2019

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Berkley News

Ice Arena Demolition Begins This Week

This week, Inner City Contracting will begin demolishing the Berkley Ice Arena located at 2400 Robina Ave.

The ice arena will be demolished, along with the horseshoe pits and select areas of sidewalk and pavement. The site will be restored with clean topsoil and hydroseed. The existing senior center and Parks and Recreation Building attached to the ice arena will remain, as well as the existing fence along the eastern border of the site.

Traffic on roads near the site will be maintained at all times, but there will be construction traffic present during construction hours. The entire site will be enclosed by a temporary fencing system during construction and will be under video surveillance.

Coco Fairfield’s Doubles Seating Capacity

Fans of Coco Fairfield’s, at 2959 W. 12 Mile Road, is doubling its seating capacity from 35 diners to 75. The diner is taking over the Salon Tru space, which closed in March. Now, even more people can enjoy the Coolidge Club.

 

 

Berkley Opts in for Recreational and Medical Marijuana Businesses

City council approved a temporary extension at the June 17 meeting that will effectively “opt in” Berkley at the end of the year to begin accepting applications for recreational and medical marijuana businesses. The extension, adopted by unanimous vote, prevents marijuana businesses from opening in Berkley before an adequate regulatory framework is put into place.

By agreeing to the extension, the city is on track to accept applications in January.

The following are documents were discussed by city council at the June 17 meeting:

Marihuana Licensing Memo to City Council
Marihuana Licensing Draft Ordinance
Marihuana Zoning Draft Ordinance

Be a Berkley Block Ambassador

Do you have a neighbor who regularly connects with the residents on your block? Perhaps they organize block parties, reach out to new neighbors, or are the “go-to person” on your block for local information? If this sounds like a neighbor you know, please consider nominating him or her to be a Berkley Block Ambassador.

Berkley Block Ambassadors will work with members of the Citizens Engagement Advisory Committee to help enhance communications between the city and residents, and overcome challenges in connecting with the harder-to-reach segment of our city’s population. Block Ambassadors will be asked to provide feedback on the best ways for the city to communicate with them and their neighbors. They will also be asked what issues are most pressing on their block and how they believe the City can best address those issues.

To nominate a person on your block, fill out the form below, or send an email to Berkley Communications Coordinator Jay Grossman at jgrossman@berkleymich.net.  Please let the person know you’re nominating them and provide contact information, so we can reach them. In addition, please offer a brief explanation on why the nominated person would make a good Block Ambassador. Also, please provide the general location of your neighborhood (main crossroads).

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Rochester – July 17, 2019

Rochester – July 17, 2019

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Rochester Hills News

Beaumont, Troy Invites Veterans to Free Wellness Fair in Rochester Hills

The Heart and Vascular Services department at Beaumont Hospital, Troy will host a free Veterans Wellness Day Fair on July 31.

“As a team, we promote heart-healthy lifestyles as well as preventive care,” said Jenna Mallard, exercise physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Beaumont, Troy. “With so many returning troops coming home to America, we thought it would be an excellent idea to provide a free health screening for them as well as veterans of all ages.”

The free event will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 31, at Beaumont Health Club, 1555 E. South Blvd., Rochester Hills, which is near Beaumont, Troy.

Veterans can expect:

  • baseline vital checks
  • education about nutrition, stress and exercise
  • a consultation with a Beaumont Health Club nutritionist or Heart and Vascular exercise physiologist

Registration is not required. For more information, contact Mallard: 248-267-5656 or jenna.mallard@beaumont.org.

Get the City Mobile App

The new mobile app for Rochester Hills keeps residents informed with features such as the Alert Center, News Flash and Notify Me. It offers three calendars, to keep users in touch with parks, public meetings, and in the community. 

Additionally, hiking the trails just got easier with the interactive mapping tool.

This app works both ways. Let the city know about a pothole with the Report a Concern feature. Just snap a picture with a mobile device and notify the city instantly. It will even map the location using the device GPS.

Visit the app store and search for “Rochester Hills.”

 

 

Rochester Hills Schools Receives $16,00 Through Green Schools Program

Rochester Hills, in partnership with Recyclebank, announced nine Rochester Hills schools received a total of $16,000 in green grants through the Recyclebank Green Schools Program.

This program allows schools to educate and motivate students to promote a more sustainable, greener lifestyle. Rochester Hills and Recyclebank partnered in 2008, and since 2011, Rochester Hills schools have participated in Recyclebank’s Green Schools Program.

This year, all of the schools achieved their donation goal.

 

Wellness and Nature Hikes with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital

Take the opportunity to hike with professionals from Ascension Providence to chat about healthy life choices, appropriate exercise, how to get your heart pumping and good diet choices. Naturalists will be there to help you learn a little bit about nature along the way.

Seniors Wellness Hike
Enjoy a hike on even terrain while learning about other healthy choices
Tuesday, July 30, 7 to 8 p.m.

Diet/Nutrition Hike
Enjoy a hike while learning from a dietitian, participants can also learn about some wild edibles from a naturalist.
Tuesday, Aug. 13 7 to 8 p.m.

These programs are available for all ages. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Both walks take place at Bloomer Park.

 

Blast Off 2 School: School Supplies Drive

Now through Aug. 9 join Neighborhood House and Ascension and the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan in helping children get the back-to-school supplies they need through the Blast Off 2 School: School Supplies Drive.

Donation drop off locations include:

Ram’s Horn (Rochester & Hamlin)
Stewart Team Real Estate Partners (405 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor)
Assistance League Resale Connection (204 S. Main Street)
The Rochester Hills Public Library
Neighborhood House Office (1720 South Livernois)
Neighborhood House Clothes Closet (44 Mill Street)

If you are interested in donating, please see our school supplies wishlist at www.ranh.org. Questions? Contact Michele at volunteer@ranh.org.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Mount Clemens – July 17, 2019

Mount Clemens – July 17, 2019

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Mount Clemens City News

City Seeks Members for the Historic District Commision

Mt. Clemens is currently seeking members for the Historic District Commission.

The ideal candidate is a resident who is a graduate of an accredited school of architecture, who has two years of architectural experience, or who is an architect registered in the State of Michigan. These requirements allow the city to meet a state rules for membership.

Members provide regulation of alterations proposed in the city’s historical district and also approves Certificates of Appropriateness for alterations.

The Historic District Commission meets the fourth Tuesday quarterly at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Dial-A-Ride Available

Need a Ride? Mount Clemens Dial-A-Ride offers transportation services within the city limits to stores, doctors’ offices or places of employment.

The service is available five days a week, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fares range from $1 to $3.

Call 586-469-RIDE to schedule your lift, or visit www.cityofmountclemens. com/dialaride.

 

 

Residents Needed to Make a Difference in the City

Mt. Clemens is seeking residents who want to make valuable contributions to their community  by volunteering to serve on a board or committee.

There are currently openings on the following boards:

  • Beautification Commission
  • Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
  • Downtown Development Authority
  • Historical Commission
  • Local Officer’s Compensation Commission
  • Traffic Safety Committee

Please visit www.cityofmountclemens. com or contact the city clerk’s office at 586-469-6818 x3, or email the city clerk at lborgacz@cityofmountclemens.com for more information.

 

More Materials Available at the Library this Month

The Mt. Clemens Public Library announced beginning in July there will be a drastic increase in the amount of new materials the library will purchase.

The increase will help lower the wait times for many new books and movies, including through Overdrive.

Be sure to make suggestions for purchase at the Circulation Desk or use a special form on the new website where suggestions can be made.

Rebecca Calappi

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Ferndale – July 17, 2019

Ferndale – July 17, 2019

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Ferndale News

Applications Accepted for City Council Vacancy

Following Councilwoman Melanie Piana’s resignation ahead of her November 2019 mayoral run, Ferndale City Council will consider applicants to fill her vacancy.

The designated appointee will serve on Ferndale City Council through the end of the year, after which the individual elected in the Nov. 5 election will assume the remainder-term position.

To be considered for this temporary city council appointment, please complete the digital application. Resumes and/or letters of intent are also encouraged and can be sent directly to the city clerk, Marne McGrath, at mmcgrath@ferndalemi.gov.

Applications will be accepted now through July 29. City Council will review applications, make a decision and an announcement at the Aug. 5 meeting.

If you have questions, please contact the city clerk’s office at 248-546-4366 or email elections@ferndalemi.gov.

Free Valet Parking Fridays and Saturdays

Don’t let the idea of finding parking hinder your weekend plans. Fast, easy, and free valet parking is available every Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. courtesy of the City of Ferndale and the Downtown Development Authority.

The free valet program is offered as part of the ongoing temporary parking solutions, meant to provide parking relief to downtown residents, visitors and employees during the construction of The dot mixed-use parking development.

The StarTrax valet stand is located in the business alley between 9 Mile businesses and the Withington Parking Lot. Use Planavon St. to access the business alley—it’s now open to two-way traffic. Drop off your vehicle at the stand, located behind Dye Salon and Liberty Tax, then stroll up the pedestrian walkway to access downtown shops, restaurants and events.

 

Credit, Debit Payments for Summer Taxes Have Service Fee

With the release of summer taxes, the city charges a 2% service fee for credit and debit card payments.

As of Jan. 1, 2019, the City of Ferndale implemented a service fee for credit/debit card users versus absorbing the fees from credit card companies. This is a very common practice of municipalities and businesses throughout the country.

The 2% service fee is assessed of credit card payments for tax statements. A $2.50 flat fee is assessed on credit transactions for utility billing, parking permits, building permits and other miscellaneous charges. Fees will be charged regardless of whether payment is made in person or online.

Other payment methods can be used to avoid service fees such as electronic-checks (through your financial institution), regular checks, and cash.

To assist residents, the City offers an eight-month tax payment plan.

 

If you have questions, please contact the Finance Department at 248-546-2370.

Library Bake Sale Planned for July 22

Bakers and connoisseurs of goodies rejoice: It’s time for the library’s annual bake sale. Get some great, homemade goodies and help support the Summer Concert Series.

Yes, there will be jam.

If you’re interested in baking, please contact Kelly Bennett at 269-932-3179 or email at kelly@ferndalepubliclibrary.org. Goodies that are packaged into easy-to-sell containers are a plus.

Bakers can drop off goodies on Sunday, July 21, from noon to 5 p.m. or on Monday starting at 9 a.m. Click here for more info.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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