Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Community Calendar June 25, 2025

Hearing to expand hazardous waste capacity permit tonight

A public information meeting regarding a request from Wayne Disposal, Inc. to expand the facility license is set for 6 until 8 p.m. tonight, June 26, at Wayne County Community College District Ted Scott Campus. The college is located at 9555 Haggerty Road in Belleville. Wayne Disposal is asking for a permit to expand capacity to truck in out-of-state nuclear waste created during the Manhattan Project. Questions regarding the application or comments should be referred to Christine Matlock at (517) 290-4612 or MatlockC2@Michigan.gov or EGLE-MMD@Michigan.gov.

 

Romulus seeks Residential Ambassadors for meeting

Romulus is seeking individuals to become Residential Ambassadors as part of in-person focus groups occurring on July 17 and 18. Topics will include the current status of housing, home repair, and residential real estate in the city. Participants must be residents of Romulus.

Spots are limited and participants will be selected based on availability and to best represent the range of housing experiences, neighborhoods, and background. The application is available at- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKvvxlxIJmayYCuMcMIFTCceFWTZ6w094M1zWoGFwCb-feSw/viewform More information is available from Jessica Hobbs at jhobbs@romulusgov.com or (734) 955-4539


Romulus seeking heroes

Nominations for the annual Hometown Hero awards are now being accepted in Romulus. The annual awards are presented to individuals who made a real difference in the city.  Educators, community members, seniors, neighbors, students and businesses are all eligible for the award. For more information and qualifications or an application, access fromulsgov.com or UnityAbb@gmail.com

 

Canton Farmers Market now open each Sunday

The Canton Farmers Market returns to Cherry Hill Village for another season of open-air shopping from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 12. 

The market season will initially open at the Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, and will relocate in July back to the regular location in Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road, for the remainder of the season.  No markets will take place May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, and Sept. 1.

 

Rotary club seeking host families  

Plymouth Noon Rotary Club members are seeking hosts for a Swedish foreign exchange student for the 2025/2026 school year.

The student, Malte, 17, will arrive in the country at the end of August and will attend classes at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.

monthly stipend is provided to the student to cover his expenses and a Youth Exchange Officer (YEO) provides training, guidance and support to hosts and student. 

More information about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program is available from Denise King, Plymouth Rotary YEO at (313) 310-1803 and at: dkingply@gmail.com.

 

Lifesaving classes offered

Romulus residents can register for free a hands-only CPR / AED and Gun Safety course set for 1 until 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Romulus Athletic Center (Cirrus Room). Join us for How to Save a Life with Romulus Fire Department and Romulus Police Department. Limited seats available so sign-up now. https://romuluspsf.square.site/.../romulus-resident.../5...

For more information, call (734)941-855.

 

Craft and merchandise applications available

Applications are now available for craft and merchandise vendors wishing to participate in the Romulus DDA Pumpkin Festival. The festival will take place Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Applications must be submitted by July 1 for consideration.

To submit and for more information, visit here- https://www.romulusgov.com/207/Pumpkin-Festival.