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Township TodayNEWSLETTER OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, MICHIGANSPRING 2018 | 9955 N. HAGGERTY RD., PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

Important Phone Numbers

Main Township Phone Number 734.453.3840

Assessing Department 734.354.3267

Building Department 734.354.3210

Clerk’s Office 734.354.3228

Community Development 734.354.3270

Fire Department Administration 734.354.3221

Human Resources 734.354.3202

Computer Services 734.354.3255

Park Office at Township Park (McClumpha) 734.453.3567

Reservations for Pavilion or Shelters 734.354.3270

Police Department Admin. 734.354.3232

Public Services Division 734.354.3270

Solid Waste Department 734.354.3270

Supervisor’s Office 734.354.3201

Treasurer’s Office 734.354.3218

Water Billing 734.354.3270

Water and Sewer Department 734.354.3270

Water/Sewer Emergency (Dispatch) 734.354.3250 (Weekdays after 4:30 pm, Holidays and Weekends)

Trash Complaints 734.354.3270

Road Issues Please keep in mind, road maintenance in

Plymouth Township is the responsibility

of Wayne County. To report road issues in

your area, please contact Wayne County

Roads at 1.888.ROADCREW.

PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTHTWP.ORG

Plymouth Township and the City of Plymouth are conducting a first-of-its-kind

Joint Recreation Master Plan. A Recreation Master Plan is required by State

Law and often by other governmental and private funding sources, and must

be developed every five years. The joint master plan should enhance our

ability to attract grants, and may lead to enhanced recreational opportunities

between our two communities. After two public meetings, and additional

input sessions with the City Commission and Board of Trustees, our

consultants continue to develop the plan with a target date of May 1.

Citizens’ Committee Planning For Future Of Golf Course

Plymouth Township’s Hilltop Golf

Course has been struggling in

recent years as people seek different

recreation opportunities. As a result,

your township government has been

losing money on Hilltop, and lacks the

funds needed to improve it. A special

Golf Course Study Group, made up of

two Trustees and 5 members of the general public, are meeting until the end

of April to review our current financial situation at Hilltop, and how we can

either improve or repurpose the golf course for new recreational options. The

public is invited to attend all meetings of the Golf Course Committee and pro-

vide input. Meetings are generally the first and third Tuesdays of the month

at 7 p.m. at Township Hall; please check the Township’s website and Facebook

page for exact updates on meetings.

Joint Recreation Master Plan Continues

PLYMOUTHTWP.ORG

Protect our waterways – keep storm drains clean!We all live on a lake or stream. We might not

be able to see it from our window, but it’s there.

It might be a small stream or ditch or even the

storm drain in the street. All of these lead to a

river or lake.

Many people think industries dumping chemicals

are the source of water pollution, but the truth

is our water can also be harmed by things we do

every day at home. When it rains, water washes

over lawns, sidewalks, and streets. In addition to

litter, this water picks up chemicals found in lawn

fertilizers, bacteria found in pet waste, and oil from cars. This polluted water

then enters roadside ditches and the storm drains found in our streets.

Then large pipes carry the storm water to the closest lake or stream.

Learn what you can do at http://semcog.org/Protect-Our-Waterways

#770117-what-you-can-do-about-storm-drains

Yard Waste Collection Starts April 2, 2018Plymouth Township has extended seasonal curbside collection of compost/yard waste. The season runs from the first full week in April through the second full

week in January. The 2018 curbside yard waste collection will begin the

week of Monday, April 3, 2018 and end the week of Friday, January 11, 2019.

Waste stickers are available at Township Hall.

Yard Waste Guidelines» Please remember, it is against

local and county ordinance to

burn garden waste and leaves.

» Yard waste including leaves,

grass clippings, vegetative

pruning, garden waste, wood

debris and brush can be set out

to the curb by 7 am on your

regular collection day and no

earlier than 6 pm the night

before your collection.

» Brush and branches up to 6 inches

in diameter must be tied with

string or twine in bundles no

longer than 3 feet in length—

no wire or plastic ties.

» Leaves and grass clippings can be

put into paper Yard Waste bags

available from various retailers,

or in a 35 gallon (maximum size)

container identified with a

compost sticker or marked clearly

with 2 large “X”s or “C”s on the

container. Yard waste stickers

are available at Township offices.

Take care to ensure that the label

is facing the roadway.

» Filled containers should not

exceed 50 pounds.

» Compost is collected on the same

day as your trash and recycling.

Community & Environmental News

Plymouth Township Citizens Advisory Council Resumes in 2018The Plymouth Township Citizens Advisory

Council is returning in 2018. It’s a way for

residents to get involved and play an active

part in planning our community’s future.

This volunteer group plays an important role

in working with the Township Board of

Trustees in our policy-making process. It is

vital that we get feedback from the community

and all Plymouth Township residents are

invited to participate.

We are looking for volunteers who are

interested in serving on one or more of the

following committees:

» Public Safety

» Municipal Finance

» Local Infrastructure

» Environmental Stewardship

The Citizens Advisory Council will meet at

least twice a year, but the committees will be

asked to meet at least four times a year. The

committees will review and discuss township

issues, and help the Township Board with

ideas to improve the community.

If you have any questions, please contact

Supervisor Heise at 734.354.3201 or email

[email protected].

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What is Household Hazardous Waste?Hazardous wastes are products

that are dangerous or potentially

harmful to our health or the envi-

ronment. For the average home-

owner products that are considered

hazardous include paints, stains,

fertilizers and pesticides, automobile

fluids and electronics.

Here are some examples of the types

of items we accept:

» Automobile Fluids

» Household Cleaners

» Fertilizers and Pesticides

» Paints, stains and varnishes

» Home electronics

» Non-Controlled Prescription

Medicines

» Syringes (in a hard plastic container)

» Propane tanks, Fire Extinguishers

and Smoke Detectors

Important Requirements» Residential waste only

» Open only to Plymouth

Township residents

» Picture ID required

Can’t make it on May 12th? Wayne County offers several

Household Hazardous Waste

collection events each year, which

are open to all Wayne County

residents. The next two events will be:

Saturday, June 9, 8 am-2 pm

Henry Ford Community College,

Dearborn

5101 Evergreen Rd.

Saturday, August 11, 8 am-2 pm

Westland Shopping Center

(Lot Behind JC Penney Store)

11111 Wayne Rd.

www.plymouthtwp.orgOur website has all the info you

need on Township officials, public

safety info, meeting agendas and

minutes, public hearings and

notices, events, and more.

“Like” our Facebook page, too!

Facebook/PlymouthTownship

Sign up for Plymouth Township e-News!Get all the latest news delivered

right to your inbox! These short

periodic digital newsletters will

give you timely information on the

latest Township news including

community events, trash pick-up,

public safety, Township meetings,

hearings, notices, and more.

Visit www.plymouthtwp.org, and

click the envelope icon in the up-

per right corner of the home page.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection DaySaturday, May 12, 2018, 9 am to 1:30 pmLOCATION: USA Hockey Arena (parking lot), 14900 Beck Road

Rouge RescueSaturday, May 19, 2018Each spring Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with Rouge communities, brings volunteers together to improve the Rouge River. This annual river clean up event, known as Rouge Rescue, began in 1986 with volunteers removing large quantities of trash from the river. Today the event is focused mainly on restoration, and volunteers work to remove invasive plants from the river corridor, plant native species, and stabilize the stream banks to improve the health of the river. Call 313.792.9900 or go to www.therouge.org for further information.

For more information visit: www.plymouthtwp.org

CONNECT WITH US!

Charter Township of Plymouth

9955 North Haggerty Road

Plymouth, Michigan 48170-4673

Community Calendar

Like us on Facebook!www.Facebook/PlymouthTownship

For more information visit: www.plymouthtwp.org

Contact your Plymouth Township Board of Trustees Supervisor Kurt [email protected]

Treasurer Mark [email protected]

Clerk Jerry [email protected]

Trustee Chuck [email protected]

Trustee Jack [email protected]

Trustee Bob [email protected]

Trustee Gary [email protected]

Plymouth Community Chamber Showcase and Taste of Plymouth Join the Plymouth Community Chamber for their annual

Showcase and Taste of Plymouth, April 16, 5-7:30 pm at the

Inn at St. John’s, 44045 Five Mile Rd Plymouth, MI 48170.

Sample food from local restaurants, visit business exhibitors,

honor local community service award winners and have a

chance to win some great prizes from local businesses!

For more information visit www.plymouthmich.org.

MARCH1 Zoning Board of Appeals, Township Hall, 6 pm

12 Board of Review (by appointment only – contact Assessing Dept.)

13 Board of Trustees, Township Hall, 7 pm14 Board of Review

(by appointment only – contact Assessing Dept.)17 Board of Review, Township Hall, 9 am – 11 am

(fi rst come, fi rst served)21 Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7 pm22 Citizen’s Advisory Council General Meeting,

Township Hall, 7 pm Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7 pmGood Friday (Township Offi ces Close at 11:45 am)Plymouth Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, Township Park, 10 am

APRIL2 First Day of Yard Waste Pick Up5 Zoning Board of Appeals, Township Hall, 6 pm 9 Downtown Development Authority and Brownfi eld

Redevelopment Authority, Township Hall, 4:00 pm10 Board of Trustees, Township Hall, 7 pm16 Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Showcase and

Taste of Plymouth, The Inn At St. John’s, 5:00 – 7:30 pm18 Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7 pm24 Board of Trustees, Township Hall, 7 pm25 Plymouth Township HOA President’s

General Meeting, Township Hall, 7 pm

MAY3 Zoning Board of Appeals, Township Hall, 6 pm8 Board of Trustees, Township Hall, 7 pm

12 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, USA Hockey Arena (parking lot) 14900 Beck Road, 9 am – 1:30 pm

16 Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7 pm28 Memorial Day (Township Offi ces Closed)

NO TRASH COLLECTION, Trash will be delayed by one day this weekCity of Plymouth Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Plymouth, 9 am

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Plymouth Township Board of TrusteesShannon Price, Supervisor [email protected] Edwards, Treasurer [email protected] Conzelman, Clerk [email protected] Mann, Trustee [email protected] Curmi, Trustee [email protected] Doroshewitz, Trustee [email protected] Kelly, Trustee [email protected]

Did You Know?

Plymouth Township has the only

LITTLE LEAGUE sanctioned fields

in the Plymouth Canton area.

Plymouth Township is home to the world’s largest vanilla manufacturer, Jogue Inc.

Plymouth Township has a business presence representing 25 countries across the globe.

I-275 Project and road closure updatesThis month MDOT is scheduled to begin a major construction project along I-275 from 5 Mile Road north through the I-96/I-696/M-5 interchange in Livonia, Novi, and Farmington Hills. Learn more at www.revive275.com, which will be the central location for all project information.

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