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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
February 1, 2014 - February 9, 2014

Free Tax Preperation - The Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. will be assisting residents by offering free tax preparation.  This program was developed for those who are low to middle income, and they also provide the Home Heating Credit. Must present photo ID at the times taxes are done. Joint returns are done in the morninig, individual returns in the afternoon. To make and appointment, please call 734-722-7632.

 

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 Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet on Monday, February 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd.

-The Westland City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

-There will be a meeting of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

 

Friday Night Movie - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will show a movie on Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.  This week's feature is "A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda" rated R.  There will also be snacks, trivia and prizes.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

 

Mike Modano Ice Arena - The Mike Modano Ice Arena offers an open skate on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m., Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m., Sundays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. and a Glow Skate every Friday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.   The Mike Modano Ice Arena is located at 6210 Wildwood.  

 

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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