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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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This Week in Westland
November 2, 2013 - November 10, 2013

Scheduled Upcoming Civic Meetings - Residents are invited to attend the upcoming City meetings.  Below is a list of the meetings with their date, time and location.

-The Westland City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in Westland City hall located at 36601 Ford Road.

-The Planning Comission will meet on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Road.

  

General Election and Veteran's Day alter City Building's Hours - Don't forget to cast your vote in the General Election on Tuesday, November 5. City Offices will be closed on Election Day with the exception of the City Clerk who will be open for election business ONLY. The 18th District Court and The William P. Faust Library will remain open.  In addition, all City Offices will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, including the 18th District Court and the William P. Faust Library. Garbage pick-up, recycling and compost will not be affected for either day.
  
Winter Campfire and Hike - Once the leaves have come down, a walk in the woods can reveal many new discoveries. Birds are easier to see, and animal homes can be spotted. Everyone is invited to come to Nankin Mills located at 33175 Ann Arbor Trail on Saturday, November 8 to listen for the call of the birds that stay in Michigan in the winter. There will also be an opportunity to identify the seeds that provide winter food for many animals. After enjoying the fresh air of a "almost winter" hike, participants will warm up with marshmallows by a campfire. This is an outdoor program, so dress for the weather.  The Hike will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until 2:30 p.m. Trail can be muddy. All ages are welcome, but trail is not stroller friendly. No charge for 3 years and under. For more information, contact the Parks and Department at (734) 261-1990. 

 

 

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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