Plan is to make crosswalks safer for all
By Barb Pert Templeton
Rehab project could prompt knock on your door
A memo about the two-year watermain rehabilitation project that’s ongoing in Marine City that will require the replacement of lead and galvanized residential service lines was posted to the city website on Nov. 25. The city has hired contractor T.R. Pieprzak & Co. and has authorized them to approach residential homes to inquire about water service lines and /or water meter setups. The work must be done and is authorized under the project. City Manager Michael Reaves wrote that should residents have any doubt on whether the person requesting access to their home is a representative of the contractor, call the city offices during business hours at (810)765-8846 or after hours contact the Marine City Police Department via central dispatch at (810)985-8115.
Newsboys’ deadline is Dec. 1
Marine City Commissioner Rita Roehrig recommends residents apply for open spots on city boards. She’s pictures here at a city commission meeting on Nov. 20.
The Marine City Old Newsboys have set a Dec. 1 deadline to provide for those in need of assistance this holiday.
“If you need help, please get a hold of any one of us, if you don’t know an Old Newsboy get a hold of me and we’ll sign you up and get you the help that you need,” Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Hendrick said at a Nov. 20 commission meeting. “It’s coming fast.”
A Nov. 25 post on the Old Newsboys and Girls of Marine City Facebook Page said those wishing to sign up for assistance from the Marine City Old Newsboys should send their requests to: mcoldnewsboysgirls@yahoo.com
The post stated: Please include parents’ names, address, phone number, email, children’s names, ages, and school attending
This program is available to residents in the area served by the Marine City Area Fire Authority.
Four new board vacancies
Mayor Jennifer Vandenbossche announced that there are a handful vacancies on city boards. She noted one spot on The Zoning Board of Appeals, two vacancies on the Board of Review and one on the Dangerous Building Board. Applications are due by Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at the city offices.
A special Merrytime Days Bake Sale will be hosted in Marine City on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During a Nov. 20 city commission meeting Commissioner Rita Roehrig took time during her commissioner privilege to encourage people to look at the various board vacancies and put their names in for consideration. “It’s a great way to put your comments in and see the running of the city, if you’re sitting at home saying why did they do that you have a chance to be on a board and say yes or no; local government is a really good place to show your citizenship,” Roehrig said.
Maritime Christmas event Dec. 6th
The Marine City Maritime Days will host a Merrytime Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6t from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Guy Community Center. In addition to the bake sale there will be a themed Christmas tree sale and free kids’ crafts. The Old Guy Community Center is located at 303 Water Street in the city.
Commission meeting changes in December
In a recent memo to officials Marine City Clerk Jason Bell requested the cancellation of the regular Dec. 4th meeting of the city commission and the rescheduling of the second city bi-monthly meeting on Dec. 18 to Thursday, Dec. 11. The change means officials will meet just once in December. The commission was unanimous in its approval of both the cancellation and the rescheduled meeting. They will now meet on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
City Holiday Jubilee on Dec. 20th
The city will be hosting a Holiday Jubilee and vendor market on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Guy Community Center. There will be hot chocolate, candy canes and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus plenty of vendors to choose from for shopping. The Guy Community Center is located at 545 Ward Street in the city.
