Multiple departments responded to a house fire in Green Oak Township Tuesday afternoon due to a lack of fire hydrants in the area.
The Green Oak Township Fire Department responded shortly before noon to home on Bingham Road near Silver Lake Road for a reported kitchen fire. Fire Chief Kevin Gentry tells WHMI first arriving units were on scene within a minute and found the kitchen to be fully involved in fire, with extension into second floor. He says units extinguished the fire in approximately 25 minutes with assistance from the Brighton and South Lyon Fire Departments. Gentry said the Lyon and Hamburg Township Fire Departments were also called for tankers because the home was located in a non-hydrant area and water had to be trucked in, noting the nearest hydrant was a long way away.
Gentry says there was one person inside of the home when the fire broke out but he was able to escape out of a window. The man was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and released. No firefighters were injured.
Gentry says the cause is believed to be a cooking fire, related to grease on the stove. He says the home sustained moderate damage. The kitchen was destroyed, with smoke damage elsewhere. Photo: Lyon Township Fire Department - Facebook. (JM)
Man Escapes Green Oak Kitchen Fire Through Window Man Escapes Green Oak Kitchen Fire Through Window
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Hartland Man Killed In Grand River CrashHartland Man Killed In Grand River Crash
A crash on Tuesday afternoon has left a Hartland Township man dead.
The accident happened on Grand River, east of Burkhart Road in Howell Township around 1:20pm. Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy told WHMI the crash involved a 2001 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 72-year-old Hartland man and a 2015 Mazda, driven by a 53-year-old Fowlerville woman whose 56-year-old husband was a passenger.
Murphy says preliminary investigation revealed the two drivers were doing a little bit of jockeying for a position, as that portion of Grand River is where two lanes become one. He says ultimately there was a collision that forced the Jeep to lose control, roll over, hit a telephone pole, a tree and a cement pillar along the way. The Hartland man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The accident investigation resulted in both directions of Grand River being closed at Burkhart Road for roughly three hours.
Murphy says the investigation continues but he anticipates it could be a lengthy process. Once the report is complete, results will be sent to the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office, which will determine if there is the potential for any criminal changes there. (JM)
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SEMCOG Reps To Discuss 2045 Transportation Plan At Upcoming Lunch SeriesSEMCOG Reps To Discuss 2045 Transportation Plan At Upcoming Lunch Series
A regional transportation plan and the communityâs thoughts about it will be the focus of a lunch seriesâ meeting next week.
The informational event will be held at Genoa Township Hall on Wednesday, September 13th, from 12 to 1:30pm. The Livingston County Department of Planningâs quarterly Brown Bag Lunch Series will host guest speakers from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, or SEMCOG. Presenters will discuss the development of the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan they say will meet Southeast Michiganâs evolving transportation needs.
The plan is expected to incorporate public outreach, data analysis, and new travel and demographic forecasts. It is scheduled for adoption in March 2019. This Brown Bag Lunch session is one of several public meetings that SEMCOG has scheduled throughout the region seeking residentsâ input on their priorities for the transportation system. Attendees are reminded to bring their own lunch. RSVP is appreciated and can be done by emailing KKline-Hudson@livgov.com or SBarb@livgov.com.
Anyone who is unable to attend the afternoon meeting can attend a second meeting which will be held at the same location and same date from 5:30 to 7pm.
Details about the Transportation Plan and a public input survey can be found at the link below. (DK)
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Missing Hartland Road Sidewalk Sections To Be InstalledMissing Hartland Road Sidewalk Sections To Be Installed
The Hartland Township Board of Trustees is looking to connect the dots and fill in missing gaps in a large section of their sidewalk system.
The Board of Trustees discussed filling in the gaps on Hartland Road with Public Works Director Bob West, Tuesday night. West said he has been working with engineering over the past year and that they have revised the plan 3 times in an effort to minimize costs and save money. He called the project a challenge largely because the easy parts have been already been completed and only difficult segments remain. Whoever wins the bid will have to deal with tricky elevation changes and retaining walls.
The township has allocated $364,000 for the project and West believes they will come in under budget at $355,000. West said that for a $10,000 investment the Road Commission will install the pedestrian crossing button and the two entities will share the costs moving forward. West originally suggested putting the project up for bid after the snow from the coming winter begins to melt. This will allow bidders a better view of the elevation challenges they might have to take on and help provide a more accurate estimation of costs.
Trustee Joe Petrucci thought that might be too late if they want to complete the project in 2018 and suggested that they might try for bidding to be done this fall. Supervisor Fountain liked that idea. (MK)
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Livingston County Officials Vote To Reallocate JudgeshipsLivingston County Officials Vote To Reallocate Judgeships
In 2019, the way judgeships are allocated in Livingston Countyâs court system will change, following a state recommendation and local approval.
On Monday, the Livingston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate a district court judgeship effective December 31st, 2018, and add a circuit court judgeship on January 1st, 2019. The reallocated positions stems from a recommendation from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). SCAO conducts a biennial review of the stateâs judicial needs starting with a statistical analysis, which determines if there is a noteworthy judicial need or excess in each county in the state. It was found that that was the case for Livingston County, which required a secondary analysis. From that, SCAO recommended elimination of a district court judgeship and the addition of a circuit court seat.
Due to Michiganâs mandatory retirement age for judges, 53rd District Court Judge Carol Sue Reader will not be running again in the 2018 general election. Her seat will be eliminated and a new judge will be elected to the 44th Circuit Court. The current number of six judgeships in the county will remain the same in 2019; it is only the allocation that will change. The 44th Circuit Court will then have three judgeships, 53rd District Court will have two, and Probate Court will have one.
In a letter to commissioners, Chief Judge David Reader stated that though Livingston County is 11th in size in the state, it is the only one among the top 17 counties without a business court. The added circuit judge in 2019 would permit the creation of a business court, which Judge Reader says will enhance the timely resolution of those types of cases.
Board of Commissioners Chair Kate Lawrence says the county has not altered the structure of their court system in quite some time and that it is a "significant change". (DK)
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Donation To Benefit Livingston Promise & Preschool ScholarshipsDonation To Benefit Livingston Promise & Preschool Scholarships
Local children will benefit from a scholarship recently awarded to a non-profit early education initiative.
Livingston Promise is a private 501(c) 3 organization that offers preschool scholarships to children in Livingston County, who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Livingston Promise was presented with a $500 Community Scholarship Award from First National Bank â marking the third year the bank has invested in Livingston Promise. Officials say they understand the importance of high quality, early childhood education and realize that many in Livingston County cannot afford such programs.
Livingston Promiseâs vision is that all children have the opportunity to obtain those quality, early education experiences - which are the foundation of cognitive and character skills children must have to be persistent in school and be successful in college, career and life.
Since 2013, Livingston Promise has awarded 38 preschool scholarships and will award 11 for the 2017/2018 school year. More information is available online through the link provided.
Pictured From left: Livingsotn Promise President Robin Schutz, First National Bank Vice-President/Marketing Director Tom Gisewhite, and Kathy Virden from Livingston Promise. (JM)
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Genoa Township Board Approves Changes For Odd Parcel On Chilson Road Genoa Township Board Approves Changes For Odd Parcel On Chilson Road
The Genoa Township board has approved changes to an agreement that could ultimately give two property owners some flexibility theyâve been seeking for years.
A consent judgement stands over the property at 5033 Chilson Road, owned by Dewey and Pamela Thomas, which was the result of a past legal battle with the township. The board is comprised of mostly new members now, who were not involved in past disputes. Instead of having Thomas go through multiple boards and a very extensive approval process, it was determined a better alternative would be to amend the existing consent judgement with the township.
The 1.6-acre triangular piece of property is oddly-shaped, bordered by roads on all sides and zoned residential. A drive-thru coffee and donut shop was previously permitted on the property under the terms of the consent judgement. The judgement limits uses of the property, which the couple has said are very restrictive and scare off any potential buyers or projects. The board met Monday night and voted unanimously to approve a second amendment to the judgement, allowing some changes to setbacks and some additional uses under a different zoning classification to neighborhood services district â which is what the parcel is master planned for anyway.
Township officials commented it was a reasonable request after extensive discussions and will allow the couple more flexibility. Any project would still go through the planning commission, along with the township board if itâs a proposed special use.
The new setbacks are 25-feet all the way around, which is less restrictive. Under normal standards, it would be around 70-feet on all sides, resulting in a very small buildable area to handle anything. Treasurer Robin Hunt commented it was a good compromise and others agreed. With relief granted by the setbacks, an office or real-estate type business would be permitted but no fast food.
Supervisor Bill Rogers says it will be great to move forward and get something back in there, noting the changes should help anybody interested in the moving in there and help the owners market it. Since there are certain parameters for different types of businesses, Rogers says there was no simply way the property could comply with some uses.
Due to the size of the property, people are automatically limited in the types of projects that would work. Rogers says thatâs not going to help anybody and they want to try to get more businesses in but still not over-inundate that area. He says theyâre trying to help constituents, increase the tax base and get people employed - maybe only a few but itâs better than zero.
Pamela Thomas said she was both surprised and very appreciative by the change, adding this has been the first time since 1991 the township board has actually worked hard on trying to come up with a solution for them and they appreciate it very much.
The changes to the judgment will still need to be approved by the court, which is anticipated. (JM)
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Bumpy Railroad Crossing In Downtown Brighton Slated For ReconstructionBumpy Railroad Crossing In Downtown Brighton Slated For Reconstruction
Some repairs are planned to a railroad crossing in downtown Brighton and motorists should prepare for detours.
The City of Brighton says CSX Railroad will be performing much needed maintenance on the railroad crossing on Main Street. The crossing will be completely reconstructed and in order to perform the work, CSX will be closing Main Street at the crossing in both directions. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday and continue through next Friday, weather permitting. CSX and the City of Brighton say they will take every effort to ensure that the closure will cause the least amount of traffic disruption as possible.
The City advises that all truck traffic must follow posted detours during the construction. Photo: Google Street View. (JM)
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Police Standoff With Suicidal Subject Ends Peacefully Police Standoff With Suicidal Subject Ends Peacefully
A suicidal subject in Putnam Township resulted in a police standoff that ended peacefully.
The incident began shortly before 10am Wednesday, when the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office received information from the Plymouth Police Department. The Office was advised to be on the lookout for a subject armed with a handgun that was possibly suicidal and may have been on their way to an address in the Pinckney area.
The Livingston County Sheriff Uniform Services Division responded to the area and at approximately 10:43am, the subject pulled into a residence on Spears Road in Putnam Township. The Office says the subject exited the vehicle with a gun and was located in the backyard of the residence. Michigan State Police, along with the Pinckney, Hamburg and Unadilla Township Police Departments assisted the Uniform Services Division on scene.
Negotiators with the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office were able to speak with the subject, who eventually agreed to surrender peacefully at approximately 12:33pm. The Sheriffâs Office says the subject was placed into protective custody and is receiving professional assistance with the help of family members. (JM)
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Dems Question Sheriff's Role In GOP Event Featuring David Clarke Dems Question Sheriff's Role In GOP Event Featuring David Clarke
The Livingston County Democratic Party is raising questions about an event featuring a former sheriff they say holds radical views.
Sheriff Mike Murphy will serve as the master of ceremonies during the Livingston County Republican Partyâs 2017 Reagan Day dinner. David A. Clarke recently accepted a position as a senior advisor and spokesman for the super PAC America First Action, after resigning from his embattled role of sheriff for Milwaukee County. He is a strong supporter of Donald Trump. His tenure was plagued by controversy and numerous lawsuits being filed alleging abuse and rape in the Milwaukee County Jail.
The deaths of four inmates in six months resulted in a federal investigation. Clarke's department further came under fire for the shackling and use of restraints on pregnant women during labor while incarcerated. After Clarkeâs resignation, Democratic Milwaukee Senator Lena Taylor said âAfter years of abuse at his hands, the people of Milwaukee can sleep soundly tonightâ.
Local Democrats say Clarke is a follower of the right-wing fringe theory of the constitutional sheriff, in which all authority within a county lies with the sheriff. In 2013, Clarke was named sheriff of the year by the Constitutional Sheriffâs and Peace Officers Association.
Democratic Party Chairwoman Judy Daubenmier says they and county residents question if Murphy shares those extreme views and if he is a member of the association. Daubenmier says his emceeing the event sort of implies he might share some of the views of Clarke or the Association and their radical far-right views on the role of a sheriff in America. Daubenmier says by appearing alongside Clarke, Murphy is sending the wrong message about Livingston County and what it stands for, adding she feels he should distance himself from the event.
Murphy tells WHMI his being compared to former sheriff Clarke is frankly, unfair. He says he was asked to emcee the dinner, which is the case with a lot of local events, so being that he is a Republican and the event is hosted by the local party, he agreed. Murphy says he is not responsible for bringing Clarke here and further clarified that he is not a member of the Constitutional Sheriffâs or Peace Officers group.
As to the issue about divisiveness, Murphy noted that he thought a recent unity forum went well that also focused on free speech rights. Murphy said what makes this country great is the opportunity for people to speak their mind. He doesnât see anything wrong with Clarke coming here and saying whatever he has to say, so long itâs done peacefully. He says where it becomes a problem is when you have people in opposition that try to make it an issue - and he truly hopes that does not happen in this case. He says if someone wants to have an anti-Clarke or anti-Sheriff Murphy campaign or rally somewhere else at that time or another, go for it. Murphy added it is important to have debate and share information, but it needs to be done peacefully and at the appropriate time so violence doesnât result.
Murphy stressed his job is to represent all citizens in Livingston County â and he would hope people see and understand that by his actions over the last 27 years and during his time as the elected sheriff. Murphy added he feels he has a pretty good understanding of what people in Livingston County want and feels his Office does a good job of delivering that. (JM)
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Walk Through History At Conway Township CemeteryWalk Through History At Conway Township Cemetery
This weekend, area residents are invited to take a walking, interactive tour of one of the countyâs oldest cemeteries.
The Conway Township Cemetery Committee is holding their annual âWalk Through Historyâ at the Benjamin Cemetery Saturday afternoon. As part of the event, the Fowlerville Community Theater players will be portraying important people from Conway Townshipâs past along the walk. Attendees will be able to hear from Civil War Soldier Milton Hitchcock, cemetery namesake Delsey Benjamin and his wife, early settler Covert Sherwood, and Warren Grant. Grant and his wife opened the first post office in Conway Township.
Walking Tours begin at 3pm and will depart approximately every half hour until 5. The event is free, but donations are being accepted. Funds made from the event will go towards restoring damaged and unreadable headstones throughout the townshipâs 5 cemeteries. The Fowlerville players will also be holding a bake sale to support their group at the walk. Benjamin Cemetery is located at the corner of Sherwood and North Fowlerville Road. More information is available through the link below. (MK)
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Green Oak Township Receives Top-Rated Audit ReviewGreen Oak Township Receives Top-Rated Audit Review
The Green Oak Township Board of Trustees has received a glowing audit report for the previous fiscal year.
A representative from the auditing firm Pfeffer, Hanniford, and Palka presented the results of their findings to the Board at their regular meeting Wednesday evening. The Board and the Township received an unqualified opinion, which is the highest rating an auditor can issue. One of the biggest benefits of an unqualified opinion the auditor said, was that the state will not hold up state shared revenues which account for nearly half of the townshipâs money coming in.
Supervisor Mark St. Charles was pleased. He said it was a great report, and was proud that they were able to put away a little bit money into the general fund balance, especially with all the projects they have taken on, like constructing trails, sidewalks, and designing new buildings. After all those projects the Board was still able to add 3% of their revenues to the general fund, which stands at just around $5 million. St. Charles said this audit adds to the townshipâs financial strength and supports their great credit rating.
Residents will benefit from the high bond rating if they decide they want to make improvements to their subdivisions or pave their roads. This will also play a factor when the township bonds for the new police station in the near future. St. Charles said the full audit will soon become available to view on the Green Oak Township website.(MK)
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Competency Exam Ordered For Man Who Led Lengthy Police ChaseCompetency Exam Ordered For Man Who Led Lengthy Police Chase
A man who led police on a chase that began in Pinckney and ended in Ann Arbor will undergo a mental competency evaluation.
The exam was requested by attorneys for 24-year-old Justin Todd Thomas of Ypsilanti and was granted by Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Hatty Tuesday. Thomas is charged with fleeing and eluding, resisting police, and driving on a suspended license.
Pinckney police say the incident began when they attempted to pull Thomas over for a traffic violation on August 6th. Thomas reportedly refused to identify himself to the officer and then fled from the stop. The Pinckney officer pursued Thomas south through the village to Dexter-Pinckney Road, Territorial Road and then southbound US-23. Thatâs where a Michigan State Police trooper joined the pursuit. The chase continued on US-23 to Main Street in Ann Arbor, where Thomas eventually stopped at a parking lot and surrendered.
Thomas has been referred to the state forensic center for the evaluation and a pre-trial hearing in the case has been adjourned until November 17th. (DK)
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Pinckney Woman Injured In Fight At Dearborn WalmartPinckney Woman Injured In Fight At Dearborn Walmart
A Livingston County woman was injured after another scuffle at a Walmart.
Dearborn Police say a 35-year-old woman from Pinckney was hit in the head and pepper-sprayed during a fight near the checkout lanes at Walmart in Dearborn. The incident occurred Monday night, according to police, who are asking for the public's help as they search for three suspects. According to a news release from Dearborn Police, the Pinckney woman was having a verbal disagreement with two women when a third woman struck her from behind on the head and then used pepper-spray on her face. The three women then fled the store. The Pinckney woman suffered minor injuries from the pepper spray.
The argument reportedly began after one of the suspectâs children nearly ran into the victim. A surveillance photo from the store shows a woman leaving while carrying a small child. The incident follows a similar confrontation last week at the Novi Walmart when one woman pulled a gun out after a fight broke out over a notebook. Anyone with information about the Dearborn incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP. (JK)
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Planning Commission Rejects Proposed Milford Township SubdivisionPlanning Commission Rejects Proposed Milford Township Subdivision
A proposed Milford Township housing development has been given the thumbs down.
The townshipâs Planning Commission last week unanimously rejected a conditional rezoning request that would have moved forward a plan for the 157-house Belle Terre subdivision. The request sought to rezone approximately 67 acres west of Milford Road and south of Rowe Road from restricted office and suburban residential to single family residential. The developer told the commission that the rezoning was appropriate for the location because it would serve as a transition between higher and lower intensity land uses. But the Milford Times reported that William Mazzara, who sits on both the township board and planning commission, said the proposal is not compatible with the townshipâs master plan and would have a negative effect on adjacent neighborhoods.
More than a dozen residents also spoke out against the development, citing concerns over traffic and the potential negative impact on wildlife and wetlands. The Milford Township Board of Trustees, which next meets on September 20th, will make the final decision. (JK)
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The Naz Skatepark Named One Of The Best In MichiganThe Naz Skatepark Named One Of The Best In Michigan
Skaters looking to turn 720s and grind rails can do so locally at one of the best parks in the state.
Best Things Michigan has named the park at the Brighton Nazarene Church, or the Naz, as one of the 9 best in Michigan. The indoor park has special features built in for skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades. The all-ages park is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Saturday split into three different sections for elementary school students, middle school students, and skaters of high school age or older. Something unique to the Nazâs Skatepark is that during each Saturday session, skating stops for a few minutes for âSkate Church,â in which the Skatepark Director shares a devotion and lesson.
Anyone present for Skate Church earns free admission to the park for the following weekend. Normally admission is $8. If skating isnât your thing, there are a variety of other activities to participate in like ping pong, arcade games, and air hockey. Adult supervision is present during hours so that parents who wish can enjoy a quiet, kid-free lounge that overlooks the park with free Wi-Fi. (MK)
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Grassroots Group To Protest DACA DecisionGrassroots Group To Protest DACA Decision
A peaceful demonstration will take place later today in protest of the presidentâs recent action towards immigration policy.
The grassroots organization Indivisible Livingston will be gathering outside Congressman Mike Bishopâs office in Brighton from 4pm until 6pm. The group will be showing their support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, which was implemented by President Barack Obama 5 years ago and allowed young adults who immigrated illegally as children with their parents to remain in the country and work. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered an end to it within six months, but then later said if Congress didn't act on the issue he would revisit it. Indivisible Livingstonâs Kasey Helton said they want to represent and show people that there is an alternative to what she called "the standard Republican viewpoint" in the county. She said they would like to see Bishop support legislation that codifies DACA in a way that protects the residency status of âdreamers.â Helton said they want Bishop to get the message that they expect him to support people in this country who are productive members of society; people who came here as children and are contributing.
Congressman Bishop released a statement stating that the âprevious administration overstepped its bounds with DACA, and it is clear that we need a legislative solution to address this deeply important issue.â He continued by saying that Congress âmust take a responsible approach that balances compassion and the rule of law. We are a nation that is bound by the Constitution and we must ensure it is followed.â Helton said that they will present their message in front of his office peacefully, and that any sort of resistance will be met peacefully. More information on Indivisible Livingston can be found on their Facebook page, a link for which is below. (MK)
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LACASA Collection Resale Store Officially OpensLACASA Collection Resale Store Officially Opens
A new upscale resale shop that will benefit victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault is now open to the public.
A ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday officially opened the LACASA Collection Resale Store. LACASA is a non-profit organization that provides critical services for abuse victims and their families at no charge. The new store is located in the Crossroads Town Center in Howell off M-59 at Michigan Avenue.
LACASA clients are able to shop at the boutique using vouchers from the organization and more importantly, shop with dignity, according to staff members. The store is open to the community as well and 100% of the proceeds stay in Livingston County to provide services for LACASA clients.
LACASA President and CEO Bobette Schrandt says the idea for the store came to her about two years ago and the first reaction she received to it was, âare you crazy?â When the project began to gain support and plans were made, it only took about nine months for her vision to become a reality.
Meg Graff, LACASA Board Member, played a big role in the process. She says once Schrandtâs idea took hold, the project went from basic plans to what it is now in about eight or nine months.
Almost every piece of merchandise in the boutique was donated by community members. The building itself, architectural plans, contracting, build out, construction, and the equipment were all entirely donated as well.
At the ribbon cutting, those who helped in bringing the shop to fruition were able to revel in the final product. Guests browsed the collection and were already purchasing items. The storeâs shelves and racks are stocked full with clothes, shoes, accessories, home furnishings and more. Store Manager Danial Jones says "the sky's the limit" and that expansion is already a consideration.
Pat Convrey, President of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, says as a resale shopper herself, sheâs excited for the addition to the area and from a business perspective, notes that it will offer the organization solid financial footing. Speaking to LACASAâs role in the community, Convrey says what they do is âimmeasurableâ.
Schrandt, who couldnât help but feel a little emotional seeing the end result of the storeâs journey, says the LACASA Collection has surpassed even her biggest dreams of what it would become. (DK)
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City Of Howell Moving Through Process To Become "Redevelopment Ready"City Of Howell Moving Through Process To Become "Redevelopment Ready"
The City of Howell is proceeding with work to become fully certified under the Redevelopment Ready Communities program - possibly the first in the state.
The program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is voluntary and assists local municipalities in establishing a sound foundation for redevelopment and investment to occur in their communities. The program measures and then certifies communities that integrate transparency, predictability and efficiency into their daily development practices. The certification is a formal recognition that a community has a vision for the future and the fundamental practices in place to get there.
During a recent meeting, the Howell City Council approved a resolution accepting a report of findings and a commitment to moving forward with recommendations in it. The Planning Commission has already identified and approved priority sites for redevelopment. A public participation plan has been prepared and a sixth year was added to the cityâs Capital Improvement Plan.
Howell City Manager Shea Charles says the city has been part of the Redevelopment Ready Community process for about the last six months or so but are getting down to the final stretch, with the goal of having it done by this fall. He says the city further has a personal goal of getting through the process faster than anybody else in the state. As for action at the most recent meeting, Charles says council just approved some resolutions, general paperwork and clean-up.
As for the process moving forward, Charles says there are some items the Planning Commission will need to do. Staff will then come back to City Council with a full report, some more resolutions and other things of that nature.
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Upcoming Events Will Celebrate Hartland Cromaine Library's Anniversary And New AdditionUpcoming Events Will Celebrate Hartland Cromaine Library's Anniversary And New Addition
A local library will party all weekend long to celebrate its 90th anniversary later this month, as well as the completion of the buildingâs new addition.
The Hartland Cromaine District Library is holding its reception Friday, September 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Library Director Ceci Marlow says guests will be greeted on the first floor with harp music, and a performance from the womenâs a capella group Decibelles awaits them on the third floor. The free event includes food and tours of the libraryâs 3,800 square-foot expansion.
A ribbon cutting to officially open the extension will be held earlier in the day at 9am with the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce. The renovation and building reconfiguration allowed for the creation of two study rooms, two meeting rooms, and a youth program room. The library will also have a change in hours of operation.
The library was built in 1927 as a gift to the area from J. Robert Crouse, J.B. Crouse and H.A. Tremaine. It was the only public library the community had until 1980. Marlow says many of the values that were held by the libraryâs donors have continued through present day and serve as the institutionâs framework. Marlow says the library looks for opportunities to connect residents to cultural enrichment as it is a part of the institutionâs legacy. She feels that effort has been made possible by working with community partners and that the 90th anniversary party will reflect that as well.
But the fun doesnât end on Friday. On Saturday, September 30th, a family celebration with a concert and free ice cream will be held at the library from 10am to 1pm. More event information can be found at the link below. (DK)
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