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
October 27 , 2019 - November 3 , 2019


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: 
  • Historical Commission Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at 857 North Wayne Road.  
  • Library Board Study Session will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.in the Library Conference Room.  Please click here to see the agenda. 
  • Library Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at William P. Faust Public Library at 6123 Central City Parkway, in the Conference Room. Please click here to see the agenda.
  • Local Development Finance Authority Informational Meeting will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall 36300 Warren Road. 

Free Candy Screening at the 18th District Court - after you are all done collecting candy,  Judge Sandra Cicirelli and Judge Mark McConnell are pleased to announce that the 18th District Court, will hold their annual Halloween Candy Check on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  This service is provided with cooperation of the Westland Police Department and is free to the public. Everyone is welcome to come in to have their Halloween goodies screened. The 18th District Court is located at 36675 Ford Road, behind the Westland Police Department.

Mack Mayfield Municipal Golf Course Closes for the Season  - It's been a wonderful season full of warm weather, sunshine and exercise, but  October 31, 2019  the Westland Mack Mayfield Municipal Golf Course will officially close for the season.  The course will re-open in the spring! 

The Friendship Center - located at 1119 Newburgh Road. will not be serving congregate meals or homebound meals on November 1, 2019.  If you have any questions please contact them at (734)722-7628.

William P. Faust Library will be hosting a Secretary of State Mobile Office - on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The Secretary of State mobile office is coming to the library!  The mobile office allows you to renew driver's licenses, obtain license plates, register to vote and so much more.  No forms needed beforehand.  Drop-in.  The mobile office will be in the parking lot of William P. Faust Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.  If the weather is inclement, it will be held in Meeting Room A.  

William P. Faust Library Hosts their Friday Night Movie - The William P. Faust Public Library will host their Friday night movie on Friday, November 1, 2019,  at 6123 Central City Parkway, in Meeting Rooms A and B. The movie this week is MIB International (Rated PG-13).  The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will start at 6:15 p.m. with  snacks/refreshments provided (donations are accepted and appreciated).   Please visit the library website at  www.westland.lib.mi.us  for more information.

6th Annual Holiday Meals for Wayne-Westland Veterans and Active Duty Families - recipients will receive a (16-20 lb) turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and rolls for a family of 6 -8 people. The meal is free.  All you need to do is register using one of the following methods, http://www.cityofwestland.com/vetmeals  Contact Mayor Wild's office @734-467-3200 or email: [email protected], or Contact Mayor Rhaesa's office @ 734-722-2000 or [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by noon on Friday, November 22, 2019. Veterans and/or families can pick up their meal on Saturday, November 23, 2019 between 
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


The Mike Modano Ice Arena is Open for the Season - Check out the fun weekly events at Mike Modano Ice Arena , 6210 North Wildwood. They offer Open Skate, Adult Drop-In Hockey, Timbits, Sticks & Pucks and much more. Click here  for days, times, pricing and much more information.
 








For more information, please call (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.


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