PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP PORTION OF HINES DRIVE CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY BRIDGE REPAIRS
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Just a reminder, Hines Drive is closed from Wilcox Rd to N Haggerty Rd and then again from N Haggerty Rd to Newburgh Rd. Construction crews are working on several bridges throughout that area. We do not know how long this project will last. Please follow the County's posted detours and seek an alternative route while traveling in Plymouth Township.
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DRAFT JOINT RECREATION MASTER PLAN NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
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If you have comments or suggestions email them to
[email protected]
, or visit the Clerk's Office to see a hard copy.
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A REMINDER FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
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Did you know you can pay your water bill on line?
In addition to mail and in-person payments, we accept payments of your water bill online via credit card or electronic check. Visit our website at
www.plymouthtwp.org
, and choose the "Online Payments" option under the "Quick Links" menu. This service is provided by Point & Pay LLC. A convenience fee of 3% will apply for credit card payments or a $3 charge for electronic checks.
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018, 10 AM - 2 PM
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On Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 am - 2 pm, the Plymouth Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to 9955 N. Haggerty Road. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. You will be asked to remove any personal information, including labels, from drug containers.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Contact the Police Department at 734-354-3232 with questions. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 30 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Office of Diversion Control Website, www.DEATakeback.com
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HOUSHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 2018
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Plymouth Township will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at the USA Hockey Arena (parking lot), 14900 Beck Road.
Items that are accepted include:
Household paints, stains, dyes, floor care items, furniture polish, bathroom cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, automotive batteries, dry cell batteries, propane tanks, old computers, printers, scanners, TV's, cell phones, fax machines, mercury containing thermometers, thermostats and elemental mercury, fluorescent light bulbs (standard and compact), smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, Pharmaceutical Waste (Non-controlled substances only)
Items that are not accepted include:
Commercial waste, industrial waste, ammunition, explosives, 55 gallon drums, radioactive materials, unknown - unlabeled waste, shock sensitive materials, household trash, appliances.
In addition, Wayne County offers several household hazardous waste collection days each year that are available at no cost to all Wayne County residents. Please refer to the information below for the next scheduled event. These events are open to ALL Wayne County residents.
Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Henry Ford College
5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Westland Shopping Center
Enter off Nankin Blvd. from Central City Parkway (Lot behind JCP store)
Saturday, November 3, 2018 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wayne County Community College District - Downriver Campus
21000 Northline Road, Taylor
Please Note: CRT televisions and CRT monitors ARE NOW accepted at the Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste events.
For more information on the Wayne County collection days, please contact the Wayne County Land Resources Division at 734-326-3936 or
www.waynecounty.com
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DOG LICENSES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
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We still have an inventory of dog licenses. Come down to the Treasurer's Department at Township Hall to pick up your 2018 license. Prices increase on June 1st from $5 to $7.
To control rabies, the Plymouth Township ordinance requires every dog to have a license. You can renew your dog license for 2018 by simply bringing in a proof of current rabies vaccination to the Township Treasurer's Office along with a $5.00 license fee ($7.00 after May 31st).
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THE PLYMOUTH DISTRICT LIBRARY BUILDING CELEBRATES ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY
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Since the 1940s, the Plymouth District Library has served the needs of the community at 223 S. Main; the current building was opened in 1998. Celebrating its 20th birthday, the Plymouth District Library will hold a birthday party on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. Festivities will include refreshments, crafts for children, a trivia contest and a slideshow.
The library's history, available at
www.plymouthlibrary.org
, indicates that a house sat at its present location on Main Street, serving as the public library since the 1940s. As World War II drew to a close, Mrs. Bessie Dunning and her daughter, Margaret, purchased the house so that library service would continue. Over the next decades, a library building would be constructed on the site. As the community grew in the mid-1990s, it was determined that a new building was needed and the voters of the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township approved a $7.35 million bond to build the current building. The library staff and materials were moved to an empty Farmer Jack grocery story on S. Main Street for two years, while construction took place. On April 26, 1998, the building was ready and opened to the public.
Over the past twenty years, the library has become the hub of the community, welcoming roughly 1,000 people each day.
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GIVE YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM A CHECK-UP!
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Summer is coming and that means Irrigation Systems will soon be turned back on for watering your lawn. We recommend that you have your system checked out by an expert and determined to be free of leaks or damaged sprinkler heads at the beginning of the season.
Do you know that you can measure the amount of water used by your irrigation systems? Before you run your system, take a read off of the water meter (inside your home) writing down all numbers including the painted on 0. Let your irrigation run through all the cycles as programmed and then take another read off of the water meter. Subtracting these 2 numbers will give you the gallons used by your sprinkler system each time you use it and you can use that information to monitor your system for leaks during the season.
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CALL MISS DIG BEFORE YOUR SHOVEL HITS THE GROUND!
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April is National Safe Digging Month. Be safe. Be smart.
If you have outdoor projects planned that require any digging on your property, make sure to call MISS DIG at least 3 business days prior at 1-800-482-7171 or 8-1-1. MISS DIG will notify the public utilities in your area so that they can locate and mark the approximate location of underground lines within your proposed work area. You can get more information and even make the request online by visiting the website at
www.missdig.net
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It's free, and remember, it's the law!
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NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS
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To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Charter Township of Plymouth:
Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, must be cut and destroyed on or before the 20th day of April, A.D., 2018. And every owner, occupant, or person having charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been destroyed within three days of such cutting. Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall be liable for the imposition of the penalties set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, and shall be liable for all expenses incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if unpaid by the owner or to the occupant, shall be spread against the property on the next County and School Tax Roll collection of such expenses. The township may notify by certified mail with return receipt requested, the owner, agent, or occupant, as shown on the current County and School Tax Roll, of any lands on which such noxious weeds are found growing. Such notice shall contain the methods of treating and eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such notice shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any debt created under this article.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP HALL AND AMERICAN RED CROSS ARE HOSTING AN UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE
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Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Plymouth Township Hall
Address: 9955 N.Haggerty, Plymouth, MI, 48170
Room Name: Town Hall Board Meeting Room
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Coordinator Name: Fire Chief Daniel Phillips
Coordinator Phone Number: 734-354-3221
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
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CPR TRAINING WITH THE PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
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The Plymouth Township Fire Department is offering CPR Classes to all residents and groups in Plymouth Township. The Fire Department is an American Heart Association Certified Training site for Heartsaver CPR & AED, BLS for healthcare provider, Heartsaver First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Registration and card fee is $20.00. All fees must be paid in advance in order to reserve a spot in these size-limited classes. Contact the Fire Department administrative offices at 734-354-3221 for reservations and schedule information.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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SHOWCASE AND TASTE OF PLYMOUTH
The 29th Annual event celebrating the Plymouth Community - its businesses, restaurants and the people who live here! The event will take place on April 16 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road. As part of the event, the Chamber will recognize outstanding citizens from local service clubs. Cost to attend will be $10 per person. For further information, contact the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce at 734-453-1540, or visit
www.plymouthmich.org
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UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS AT FRIENDSHIP STATION, 42375 Schoolcraft Road
QUALITY OF LIFE AS WE AGE - Thursday, April 19, 10:30 am at Friendship Station. An open discussion on keeping our minds and bodies fit, and finding purpose as we get older. This is a free event. Scones and smoothies will be served. Plan to join this interesting conversation. RSVP at 734-354-2222 or sign up at the Friendship Station.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION - Friday, May 4, 12:00 noon at the Friendship Station. Catered food bar, including ground beef, chicken, guacamole, pepper strips, sour cream, salsa, jalapeno slices, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, Spanish rice, soft and hard shell tacos, and nacho chips, sponsored by Oakmont Northville. Also includes dessert and beverage. Tickets are $7 for members/$9 for non-members.
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PLYMOUTH CHAMBER TO LAUNCH THE 2018 FARMERS MARKET ON MAY 5TH
Spring is here when the Plymouth Community Farmers Market starts up again! The Market is located Downtown Plymouth in the Gathering and on the street in front of the Penn Theater. It will run May through October on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. Vendors will sell flowers, plants, baked goods, crafts, produce, cheese, fruit and more.
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MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC - DANZONES Y TANGOS
When: Saturday, April 14, 7:30 pm
Where: Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex - PARC
Tickets: $40
Danzones y Tangos reflect on the legacy that mixes traditional Latin and contemporary concert music with the irresistible dance rhythms of the Caribbean and South America. Inspired by the passion, rhythms and soul of Latin music, this concert surely will make you travel through South America's culturally rich repertoire. From Piazzolla and Bragato to Rosauro and Zequinha de Abreu; from Albéniz to Gloria Estefan, this concert is a celebration of the intricacies of this complex music world. Fun rhythms carried by the timpani to the ever sensual cello, will help you experience the romanticism and passion from tango to Brazilian playful beats, along with a look at more contemporary music from Venezuelan composer Ricardo Lorenz' Habanera Science. It's like Tico, Tico is picking every emotion for us to experience: It's a Party!
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MILLER WOODS - 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND UPCOMING WILDFLOWER WALKS
2018 is the 50th anniversary of the acquisition of Miller Woods when purchased by the PCCS district.
The Friends of Miller Woods are hosting two evenings of presentations at the Plymouth District Library, one on April 12th and one on April 17th. Entitled "Miller Woods at 50: Community Conservation," will highlight reps from several local conservation groups discussing the success they have had in protecting various plots of land. All are free and start at 7 pm.
Also, spring tours at the woods will be Sunday April 22 and 29th, from 2-4 pm.
Tours are free, last about an hour, and no dogs or strollers are allowed on the trails. You must be able to walk on uneven surfaces for safety reasons. This tour may be rescheduled depending on when flowers bloom, so be sure to check their website for date confirmations at
www.millerwoods.com
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PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM PRESENTS....GHOSTS OF PLYMOUTH
Meet and greet some of the characters from Plymouth's past during the Plymouth Historical Museum's "Ghosts of Plymouth" walk, Saturday, April 21. Hear the tales of early Plymouth from the characters themselves, such as Amelia Starkweather, George Springer and Carl Heide.
The walks begin at 4 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes, circling Old Village Plymouth and lasting up to 90 minutes. Participants should meet near the gazebo on Farmer Street. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 per person the day of the Ghost Walk.
Groups of 8 or more should contact the Plymouth Historical Museum for a group rate of $12 per ticket. Call 734-455-8940 x2 for more information, or visit:
www.plymouthhistory.org
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SECURE DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION/SHREDDING EVENT - JUNE 9, 2018
This event will be open to Plymouth Township residents (sorry, no businesses). There will be a limit of 5 banker-size boxes. Look for details in upcoming editions of E-News.
Plymouth Cultural Center
525 Farmer Street, Plymouth
An additional event is being planned for the fall 2018 in Plymouth Township
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17 -- Hilltop Golf Course Committee, 7 pm
18 -- Planning Commission, 7 pm
24 -- Board of Trustees, 7 pm
1 -- Hilltop Golf Course Committee, 7 pm (if needed)
3 -- Zoning Board of Appeals, 6 pm
8 -- Board of Trustees, 7 pm
14 -- Downtown Development Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, 4 pm
16 -- Planning Commission, 7 pm
22 -- Board of Trustees, 7 pm
All meetings are subject to cancellation
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