This Week in Westland October 31, 2020

For Immediate Release-Official Press Release

Press Release

Office of

Mayor William R. Wild

36300 Warren Road Westland, Michigan 48185

Office 734.467.3200 / Fax 734.422.1230

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This Week in Westland October 31, 2020 - November 8, 2020

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 will hold a study session on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36300 Warren Road in Council Chambers. The study session will discuss the recent Sanitation RFP. Please click here for the agenda.

The Westland City Council will hold their meeting on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36300 Warren Road in the Council Chambers. Please click here to see the agenda.

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36300 Warren Road.

The Planning Commission will hold their meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36300 Warren Road. Please click here to see the agenda.

Restaurant Week in Westland - November 1 through November 7. The City of Westland has partnered with The Westland Chamber of Commerce to promote Restaurants in our neighborhood. Please support these local businesses by dining in or carrying out. Share a photo on social media to help promote engagement from others. Email your photos to Gretchen at westlandchamber@yahoo.com using the hashtag #WestlandRestaurantWeek .

City Offices Closed for the General Election - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is a very important day when we have the chance to cast our vote in the General Election. All city offices will be closed including the 18th District Court and The William P. Faust Library. Trash pick up will not be affected. If you are unsure of your voting precinct or would like to view your ballot prior to going to the polls, you can do so at www.cityofwestand.com. Your vote is your voice, so be sure to make yourself heard.

The William P. Faust Public Library - located at 6123 Central City Parkway will be closed on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 for maintenance work. They will reopen on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Westland Businesses Promote Job Opportunities through Westland Works - There are many job opportunities with businesses throughout Westland. Please visit Westland Works tab at www.cityofwestland.com for the businesses hiring.

The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army Food Pantry Program - will be distributing food for people who are in need of food assistance from their pantry on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Friday, November 6, 2020 from 9 am - 11 am. Face masks are required, and can be provided if needed. They are located at 2300 S. Venoy Rd, Westland, you can call them at (734)722-3660. Please share with anyone you know who could use some help during these turbulent times.

The Parks and Recreation Department presents "Cornhole at the Mack" - this is an 8 week program beginning on Thursday, December 3 through Thursday, February 4, 2021. The cost is $80 per two member team with 1 alternate. Games are scheduled from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. each week and are at Mack Mayfield Golf Course located at 500 Merriman Road. For more information please click here.

William P. Faust Public Library located at 6123 Central City Parkway has many fun activities for all ages. Fall Fun Online Storytime - Every Friday beginning at 10 a.m. join the library online for storytime! For more information please visit www.westlandlibrary.org.

For more information, please call (734) 467-3200.

Westland, Michigan is the state’s 10^th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000.

Westland has been recognized 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 is well known as a 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.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the best schools 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. Westland's Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently to “cut the red tape” and expedite the approval process for new business development.