Press Release | Office of the Mayor | This Week in Westland : September 16, 2017

For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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This Week in Westland
September 16, 2017 - September 24, 2017

Free Bulk Drop Off - For residents looking to rid themselves of large items, there will be a free bulk drop off day on Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Westland residents can bring their bulk items to the DPS yard, located at 37137 Marquette and drop them off at no charge. Proof of Westland residency will be required. Examples of acceptable items include major and small appliances, carpet and padding, furniture, televisions, toilets and other generic bulky items. This is a residential program and commercial and building materials will not be accepted.

Saturday in the Park - Wayne County Parks' Saturday in the Park program has returned. Each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., visitors can walk, run, skate or cycle safely along six miles of Hines Drive. Hines Drive will be shut down o vehicular traffic from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive so that guests have the opportunity to participate in their favorite activities in a vehicle-free environment. The Saturday in the Park program will take continue every Saturday through September 30. All ages are encouraged to participate. Parking is available at the Hines Park-Helms Haven Area (Hines Drive, west of Outer Drive) and Hines Park-Nankin Mills Picnic Area (Hines Drive, east of Ann Arbor Trail). For more information about Saturday in the Park or any other Wayne County Parks program, please call (734) 261-1990.

H20 Zone Season Ends; Free September Saturdays Offered - Monday, September 4 was the last day the H20 Zone is open its normal hours. Beginning Saturday, September 9, the H20 Zone is open on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting) and there will be no cost to enter.

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:

City Council

There will be a City Council Study Session on Monday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m.

To see the complete meeting agenda, please click here

The Westland City Council will meet on Monday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

The council agenda will be available on www.cityofwestland.com

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey St.

To see the complete meeting agenda, please click here

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

To see the complete meeting agenda, please click here

Commodity Distribution - The City of Westland will be distributing surplus federal food on Thursday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey. This month's distribution includes peanut butter, fully cooked pork, spaghetti, raisins, Grape juice, sliced carrots, applesauce and possible additional items. Further questions may be answered by calling the Jefferson Barns Community Center's surplus food hotline at (734) 595-0366. This distribution is for residents who live North of Michigan Avenue. Residents who live South of Michigan Avenue can pick up their commodities from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at St. James United Methodist Church, located at 30055 Annapolis.

All American Farmers and Artisans Marketplace - The Marketplace is the ultimate site for farmers, growers and producers to sell their own products directly to the public and a great place to find the finest locally grown produce, flowers and handmade goods. The Farmers Market will take place every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Central City Park, located at 1901 N. Carlson.

Senior Health and Resource Day - The Westland Friendship Center is hosting their annual Senior Health and Resource Day on Friday, September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1119 Newburgh Rd. This event includes health screenings, flu shots, vendor giveaways and a cardio drumming demonstration followed by a healthy lunch. The cost for all of this is only $1 per person.

Dine on the Vine - On Friday, September 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the Westland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a social event called "Dine on the Vine" for a local charity. The event will feature wine and spirit tasting and appetizers in the beautiful gallery and patio area of Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd. This event is catered by new Westland business, Jonna's Market and will feature samples of fine red and white wines. The cost for admission is $30 per person. Partial proceeds from this event will benefit the food pantry at St. John Episcopal Church. This is an upscale networking and social event. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, call the Westland Chamber of Commerce at (734)326-7222.

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.