Monthly Archives: January 2010
To the Max
If you read through the Farmington Schools’ Facilities Study Team recommendations (and you should), you’ll notice a theme running through the three proposals for closing and reconfiguring buildings. “Close the Maxfield Training Center.” It should be done, and as quickly … Continue reading
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SMART update
As has been widely reported, Farmington Hills officials (reluctantly, in some cases) decided to once again opt in to our regional mass transit system, SMART. The Farmington City Council is set to discuss SMART at a work session held at … Continue reading
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School funding: A grandparent’s perspective
When it comes to Farmington’s school budget crisis, I’ve got no dog in the fight. My kids are grown up, and my grandchildren go to school in Maryland. But I care about Farmington, because I live here. And I believe … Continue reading
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Art on the Grand moves to June
Don’t ask us how they did it, but Farmington officials convinced MDOT to close down Grand River June 5 and 6 this year, for Art on the Grand. This juried art fair is usually held during the Farmington Area Founders … Continue reading
Good luck, Chuck
A bombshell dropped at Farmington Hills’ City Council meeting tonight: Farmington Public Safety Director Chuck Nebus is Farmington Hills’ new Police Chief. Doggone it. He’ll replace retiring Hills Chief Richard Niemisto, but replacing him in Farmington will be no easy … Continue reading
Filed under Farmington Hills MI, Farmington MI, Police & Fire, Public Safety
