Tag: Parks

  • Rivers

    NORTHVILLIANS, THE RIVER TRULY RUNS THROUGH IT! The “Happenings in the Ville” theme continues as we note our Community’s history-making event of Daylighting the River at the Downs this past Wednesday. The river saw the sunlight in its entirety for the first time since last century, when it was placed underground to create space for the…

  • Placemaking Areas

    NORTHVILLIANS, The summer theme continues this week as we touch on our Community’s historical placemaking areas where people have gathered for numerous activities and events for centuries. This is truly the time of year to explore and experience all that the Northville area has to offer. I encourage you to enjoy the topography of the…

  • Greenspaces

    NORTHVILLIANS, Enjoy your summer in the peaceful parks and greenspaces around Northville! Today, we continue our seasonal theme talking about where Northvillians relax around town. Many walk through our various parks, taking in the summer breezes, wildlife, and splendor of the topography of our beloved village. As I’ve recounted before, our hilly scenic vistas around…

  • Fish Hatchery Park

    NORTHVILLIANS, Last weekend we honored our graduates, and just previous to that, we engaged on Memorial Day tributes to our military veterans. Also, this past week, it was my honor and privilege to represent the needs of all Northvillians at the Michigan Policy Conference with the Governor. Last year we were successful in receiving generous…

  • Arbor Day

    NORTHVILLIANS, As we approach Arbor Day this Friday (4/30) and having celebrated Earth Day last week (4/22), I would like to reflect on our local conservation efforts, which includes caring for our prize-winning trees in the Northville area.  Many do not realize that we have National Champion trees in our community with a LONG history.…

  • Hines Park

    NORTHVILLIANS, This past week’s weather has been truly outstanding, with record highs and unseasonably warm, sunny days. Many folks in the community have enjoyed the greenspaces of Cass Benton Park and Hines Drive. I would like to take time this week to give you a background on their origins. It is an exceptional park for…