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OCT. 22, 2021
WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS HIRING
SAMARITAN CENTER HOSTING EAST SIDE GALA
DOCTORS TO ANSWER VACCINE QUESTIONS
AT NOV. 6 NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SUMMIT
HELPING DISABLED KNOW THEIR HOUSING RIGHTS YOUTH CONNECTION AIMS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES
ARISE DETROIT! ISSUES CALL FOR ALL DETROITERS TO GET VACCINATED
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NEWS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOODS
NEW VEGAN RESTAURANT OPENS ON DETROIT'S WEST SIDE
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NEW RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES COMING TO AVENUE OF FASHION
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CITY OF DETROIT HOME REPAIR PROGRAM AIMS TO REPLACE ROOFS OF 1,000 SENIOR CITIZENS
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The ARISE Detroit! Membership Card can be purchased for $15. Participating merchants will offer members discounts on select purchases. The amount of the discount will vary depending upon the vendor. The businesses participating in the include bookstores, restaurants, art galleries, graphic design and printing outlets, hardware stores, beauty spas, t-shirt manufacturers, clothing stores, public relations services, and a music recording studio..
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Due to the Epidemic Health Order issued August 25, 2021, the Board voted at its Thursday, August 26, 2021 meeting to suspend in-person meetings for the rest of the year.
The Epidemic Health Order affects public bodies starting September 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 due to COVID-19.
The Board will use its virtual or remote meeting schedule. All meetings start at 3 p.m. each Thursday on Zoom.us.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Detroit Detention Center
On the Web:
Use the following link and follow prompts:
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By Telephone:
1. Call one of the these numbers:
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2. Enter the BOPC Meeting ID: 397380647 and press ##
The virtual or remote meeting will use a Smartsheet form for public comments:
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* Presentations Topics are subject to change. Please review each meeting agenda for updates.
The Board of Police Commission allows one hour from 3 -4 pm for the public to request to speak during oral communications on the Agenda.
For meeting minutes and videos, visit www.detroitmi.gov/bopc
With Advance Notice of Seven Calendar Days, The City of Detroit will provide interpreter Services at Public Meetings.
To schedule: (313) 224-4950 | TTY Number 711 | email CRIO@Detroitmi.gov
** BOPC meetings air on City TV Channel 21 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday @ and 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. Video access also is available anytime @ detroitmi.gov/bopc.
Renew Detroit is a program that provides free repairs to eligible Detroit homeowners using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The program will be held in two phases, starting with the first phase of roof replacement . More than 1,500 homeowners will receive free repairs through the program. This program uses the Homeowner Property Tax Exemption (HOPE) as part of its qualification process. HOPE is a low-income homeowner's tax exemption, formerly known as HPTAP.
Click link for additional information https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/american-rescue-plan-act/renew-detroit
Dear Neighbor, This Sunday, October 17th, The Detroit Free Press Marathon will route runners through Boston Edison as part of the new course this year. This is an independent event and not sanctioned by the HBEA. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as road closures can cause inconveniences to those who live along the route. Below is some additional information regarding road closures & logistics that may impact you on race day.
Dear Neighbor,
This Sunday, October 17th, The Detroit Free Press Marathon will route runners through Boston Edison as part of the new course this year.
This is an independent event and not sanctioned by the HBEA. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as road closures can cause inconveniences to those who live along the route. Below is some additional information regarding road closures & logistics that may impact you on race day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. When do road closures begin? A. Barricades will start going up as early as 4am; however, barricades do not start being secured until approximately 6:00am by DPD. If you need to move a barricade to enter/exit your home prior to it being secured by the Police, please return the barricade to its place after driving through. The event uses what is called a “Rolling Open/Closure” plan so that roads can be opened as soon as the last participant crosses the area. We expect the roads in BE to be open by approximately 10:30am. Q. When will runners be passing through Boston Edison? A. We expect runners in our neighborhood between 7:15-9:45am, with the “pack” being between 8:00-9:00am. During that time, it will be extremely difficult for vehicles to cross any section of the course safely, so please make prior arrangements with your vehicle if you need access during these times. Q. Can I park my car on the street along the race route? A. Please do not park your car on the street along the race route in order to create a clear path for the runners. There is a risk that your vehicle may be ticketed or towed if it is parked along the course. If possible, we recommend to move your vehicle by midnight Saturday night. Q. Where is the fluid station located? A. The fluid station will be located on LaSalle between Chicago & Longfellow. There will be 3 tables set up on either side of the street with Gatorade & water for the runners. Exact placement of the tables will be determined the morning of the race. Q. What side of W. Boston & Chicago Blvds will be closed for runners? A. The route will close down the south side of W. Boston Blvd. On Chicago between Woodrow Wilson & Second, the route will go against the flow of traffic and will close down the north side of the boulevard.
Q. When do road closures begin?
A. Barricades will start going up as early as 4am; however, barricades do not start being secured until approximately 6:00am by DPD. If you need to move a barricade to enter/exit your home prior to it being secured by the Police, please return the barricade to its place after driving through. The event uses what is called a “Rolling Open/Closure” plan so that roads can be opened as soon as the last participant crosses the area. We expect the roads in BE to be open by approximately 10:30am.
Q. When will runners be passing through Boston Edison?
A. We expect runners in our neighborhood between 7:15-9:45am, with the “pack” being between 8:00-9:00am. During that time, it will be extremely difficult for vehicles to cross any section of the course safely, so please make prior arrangements with your vehicle if you need access during these times.
Q. Can I park my car on the street along the race route?
A. Please do not park your car on the street along the race route in order to create a clear path for the runners. There is a risk that your vehicle may be ticketed or towed if it is parked along the course. If possible, we recommend to move your vehicle by midnight Saturday night.
Q. Where is the fluid station located?
A. The fluid station will be located on LaSalle between Chicago & Longfellow. There will be 3 tables set up on either side of the street with Gatorade & water for the runners. Exact placement of the tables will be determined the morning of the race.
Q. What side of W. Boston & Chicago Blvds will be closed for runners?
A. The route will close down the south side of W. Boston Blvd. On Chicago between Woodrow Wilson & Second, the route will go against the flow of traffic and will close down the north side of the boulevard.
NEIGHBORHOOD RACE MAP
The course map thru Boston Edison can be found above and online at https://www.freepmarathon.com/
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! We are still seeking volunteers (35-50 in total!) to assist with the fluid station. Volunteers should arrive around 5:30am to assist with set-up and should conclude by 10:00am. All volunteers will receive a hooded fleece jacket (see photo below) as a thank you for their time.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
We are still seeking volunteers (35-50 in total!) to assist with the fluid station. Volunteers should arrive around 5:30am to assist with set-up and should conclude by 10:00am.
All volunteers will receive a hooded fleece jacket (see photo below) as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in volunteering (including family, friends or coworkers) please fill out the form through the button below and you will be contacted directly with specific instructions on how to officially sign up with the Detroit Free Press and day-of responsibilities.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Martin (hannon.becky@gmail.com) or 248-505-0964.
The Detroit Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management will host two Public Meetings seeking residents’ input on the greatest hazard preparedness needs in Detroit. Resident input is vital to updating the City of Detroit Hazard Mitigation Plan. The public is invited to attend one of the following meetings:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Stoudamire Wellness Hub
4401 Conner St.
Detroit, MI 48215
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021
Patton Community Center
2301 Woodmere St.
Detroit, MI 48209
The Hazard Mitigation Plan is updated every five years. Public input is a critical component of the process to review and update the plan as we work together to reduce or prevent loss of life and property in the event of a disaster.
An updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is also required in order to receive potential funding from the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. These grants can be used to help pay for the hazard mitigation efforts identified in the plan.
The City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) is making a last call and final push to clean up neighborhoods of storm and flood-related debris. Now through September 3, residents should place flood-damaged items only at the curb of their residence. On September 4, bi-weekly pickup resumes, along with enforcement for putting bulk out more than 24 hours in advance of regular bulk collection day.
So far, more than 60-million pounds of bulk storm and flood related debris have been removed from neighborhoods.
If citizens have flood-damaged items they can't get to the curb by September 3, they may call (313) 876-0004 or use the Improve Detroit app under Bulk Pickup to request curbside pickup.
Quick facts residents should know:
To read the full release, go here.
Detroit Chief Public Health Officer reinstates OMA order through December 31, 2021, in order to slow the transmission of COVID-19
In response to the growing risk to public health posed by a rise in cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Detroit's Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair issued an emergency public health order reinstating restrictions to the Open Meetings Act. This order, in effect beginning September 1, 2021, is aimed at reducing transmission of COVID-19 and all variants. The order states public meetings of governmental bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act will be held remotely until December 31, 2021.
The order states that action is necessary to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and to protect the public’s health in Detroit, citing the following facts and findings:
A copy of the order can be found here.
The city of Detroit's level of community transmission for COVID-19 has increased to substantial from moderate. Therefore, the Detroit Health Department is recommending that everyone - - including those who are fully vaccinated - - wear a mask indoors in order to maximize protection from the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.
Detroit is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The new guidance on mask-wearing from the Detroit Health Department follows similar guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Free COVID-19 Testing Still Available Free drive-through COVID-19 tests are available at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Detroiters and residents of Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland. No appointment is necessary.
Online Appointments Now Available Residents also may schedule vaccination appointments using their mobile device directly from the Detroit Health Department website: www.detroitmi.gov/health.
Mayor Mike Duggan announced James E. White as his selection for permanent Chief of Police for the Detroit Police Department, pending a final decision by the City Council. Chief White has served as Interim Chief since June 1, 2021.
“Anyone in the city who has watched the way James White has handled himself in the last two months feels very good about where the Detroit police department is headed,” said Mayor Duggan.
Chief White said he is extremely honored and humbled to have been nominated, and thanked the community for its continued support. White, born and raised in Detroit, is a 24-year veteran at the Detroit Police Department. He served as Assistant Chief since 2012 and in leadership positions for most of his tenure.
“Our community deserves excellence in policing,” said White. “We’re experiencing a 20-percent overall crime reduction and are on the right path to eradicating some of the violence we’re seeing.”
Follow the link to watch the press conference: Mayor Duggan's Chief of Police press conference.
The City of Detroit, in partnership with the University of Michigan, released its Economic Outlook for Detroit through 2026, which looks at employment, unemployment and wage trends and projections. The forecast predicts a stronger recovery in Detroit than statewide, supported by several large development projects.
According to the study, which looks at data through June 2021:
Review the study here.
One of Detroit’s largest neighborhood-based parks has been completely renovated thanks to a $2-million investment by the City that was driven by several years of community input and engagement. Residents in the O’Hair Park community are rejoicing after a multi-year plan took their 78-acre neighborhood park from desolate to developed, with an array of sports fields and courts, new shelters and equipment, as well as new site amenities.
The park, which was largely underutilized open land, now boasts the following amenities for residents in the surrounding community to take advantage of:
See more of the efforts that went into the renovation of O'Hair Park at: The Community Driven Transformation of O'Hair Park Read the news release about O'Hair Park improvements here.
The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners will have its rescheduled August monthly meeting on Thursday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Water Board Building. View the presentations and other meeting documents here.
Detroit Board of Water Commissioners August MeetingThursday, August 26, 2021 @ 2 p.m. 735 Randolph Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
Mask and social distancing required.
Public Comment on August 26, 2021You may provide your public comment in-person at the meeting. We respectfully request that you maximize your three minutes by sharing all your comments/questions at one time. You will only be called upon once for public comment during the meeting. Once the chair closes public comment, there will be no other comments from the public for the duration of the meeting.
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