Community Calendar
Hazardous waste permit hearing is tonight
A public hearing regarding the pending hazardous waste management facility operating license for Wayne Disposal, Inc. is set for Sept. 18.
The hazardous waste facility in Van Buren Township is currently seeking a state permit to expand disposal capacity, sparking significant community opposition.
The public informational meeting and hearing is set for 5 until 9 p.m. Sept. 18 at Wayne County Community College District, Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Road in Van Buren Township. The public meeting will be followed by a public hearing from 7-9 p.m. where interested individuals will have an opportunity to submit oral or written comments. Public comment can be made by mail or email until 5 p.m. Sept. 29. To attend online, register at https://bit.ly/MMD09182025.
Mayflower repairs planned
A reconstruction project at the Mayflower building at Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail is under way. Lane closures will be necessary on both roads Monday through Thursday through October. Sidewalks will be intermittently closed., Access to some businesses or buildings may be affected.
Romulus Youth Council applications now due
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight’s office is now accepting applications for appointments to the new Mayor’s Youth Council, a group of students in grades 9–12 interested in sharing ideas, learning about local government and developing leadership skills.
Applications are due by Sept. 22. Monthly meetings will take place in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers from 2:30 until 4 p.m. every third Tuesday from October 2025 through May 2026. There will be no meeting in February 2026.
More information is available by contacting Julie Wojtylko, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, at jwojtylko@romulusgov.com
Stage performance set
Once Upon a Mattress, the hilarious musical twist on the classic story of “The Princess and the Pea,” is coming to The Jack Wilcox Theatre at the PARC Sept. 25, 26 and 27. The show is presented by Ovation Performing Arts
Tickets can be purchased online for $15 or $17 at the door. Advance booking is recommended. ADA seating is available. For tickets and more information, visit plymouthmusiclessons.com
City-wide sale planned
The free fall City-wide Yard Sales in Romulus will take place Sept. 25-28. Rain dates will be Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5. Residents wishing to have a yard or garage sale without a permit fee should sign up with the city clerk’s office at https://www.romulusgov.com/
For more information call (734)942-7540.
Fire station open house is planned in Plymouth
The Plymouth Fire Department will host the annual Fire Safety Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Fire Station 1, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth.
A full day of fire safety activities and demonstrations is planned.
