May 2013

May 15, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   There’s a big controversy about smart meters.     With written notice, DTE Energy is now notifying Plymouth Township residents they are installing advanced metering in the area under their Smart Currents program. However, they make no mention that customers have the ability to

May 15, 2013  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   OPINION Good governance key attracting residents   People want to live in Canton and Northville townships. These two communities were both in the top 10 of new residential building permits issued last year, according to data released by the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments

May 13, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   Governor orders flags lowered   A vintage fire truck carrying the flag-draped casket of fallen firefighter, Brian Woehlke, proceeded past the Westland City Hall and Fire Station-One today as hundreds of friend’s, residents and firefighters from all over the state solemnly paid their last

May 11, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   Wayne County Parks will close Hines Drive to all motor traffic from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. every Saturday through Sept. 8 for the Saturday in the Park program. Saturday in the Park programs gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy their favorite activities in

 Defendant, Raymond Wojtowicz- Wayne County Treasurer   May 9, 2013  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   UPDATED – FULL STORY   Defendant:  Charter Township of Plymouth Defendant:  Wayne County Defendant:  Wojtowicz, as Wayne County Treasurer, Raymond J.   Plaintiff:  City of Detroit     The City of Detroit has filed a lawsuit in

May 9, 2013  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   The Plymouth Post Office will soon have a new home, but it won’t be moving too far. In a letter from Marla J. Larsen-Williams a real estate specialist with the United States Postal Service, the new home of the current Pursell Station will be

May 8, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   In a press release, Wayne-Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy paid tribute to fallen firefighter, Brian Woehlke, age 29 who leaves behind his wife Jennifer and 13-month-old daughter, Ava. Reddy described Woehlke as an excellent employee, always helpful, sharing and smiling. Woehlke’s wife Jennifer said,

Wayne Westland Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief, Rob Arbini, addressing the media after finding Woehlke’s body in the debris.   May 8, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   Rescue crews recovered the body of 29 year-old Wayne Westland firefighter, Brian Woehlke, a Dearborn resident who died this morning fighting a fire in

May 8, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   American Speed Open House May 18 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 45355 Helm St, Suite B   Memorial Day Parade May 27 8:30 AM – 9:30AM Parade begins at Main and Wing Streets and ends at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Main and Church Streets  

May 7, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   In November 2006, voters in Grosse Pointe Park approved a $7 million bond issue to “acquire bank foreclosures, expand our tree replacement program, resurface streets, create new housing and convert vacant rental properties to owner occupied residences,” according to a city summary of the