Tag: Holidays

  • Presidents’ Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, In this week’s letter, I’m writing about Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 16th), about the time winter starts to wind down. This year’s holiday is following a weekend where temps finally got above freezing.  The song “Here Comes the Sun” was on our minds. Historically, governors and other dignitaries have visited Northville around Presidents’ Day…

  • Valentine’s Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, Valentine’s Day 2026 –  We are on the cusp of that time of year when we slow down and think of those close to us. Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to recognize those special people in our lives (family members, significant others, friends, and even neighbors). Take a moment to reach out and spread some Valentine…

  • New Year

    NORTHVILLIANS, Happy New Year! This is the last Mayoral Newsletter of 2025. Going on 4 terms, I have had the great opportunity and honor to write over 300 of these letters. As we ready for New Year’s Eve, I understand that the traditional colors for ringing in the New Year include GOLD,SILVER & RED.  The color red historically represents bravery and fearlessness along with exuberance…

  • Thanksgiving

    NORTHVILLIANS, It was great to see many of you at the Lighted Holiday Parade this past weekend. The parade was truly memorable, with folks 6 deep on either side of the downtown streets and thousands along its route. The Northville Chorale sang Holiday Carols, getting us ready for the lighting of the community Christmas tree…

  • Lighted Holiday Parade

    NORTHVILLIANS, As part of our Remembrances Series, this week’s topic will center around Northville’s Holiday Parade, which started officially in 1985 (40 years ago) … but know, Santa was driving his sleigh through town way before that. Last week, I wrote about our Veterans Day activities, and I had the opportunity to spend time with…

  • Veterans Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, I want to thank each of you for assisting our community in having a safe and enjoyable Halloween season. If you haven’t experienced our Norman Rockwell-type Halloween gathering previously, I invite you next year to walk down Dunlap or Main where most homes are theme-decorated. Witness the plethora of costumes worn by Northvillians of…