City Council to consider whether Society Hill will be developed under old or new plan
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
A new housing development will be erected at the intersection of 12 1/2 Mile Road and Novi Road. Developer E & M Holdings LLC, aka Society Hill, has had the right to build on the property since 1999.
Many residents have taken the time to voice their dismay during City Council meetings at the idea that the wetlands that now encompass the area will soon be replaced with apartments, townhomes and villas. Several said they paid extra for their properties because of the proximity to the wetlands. Other residents were concerned about the effects of increased traffic to the area.
However, as valid as their concerns may be, city representatives have stressed that the council is not deciding whether or not to allow the land to be developed, but rather whether or not to allow E & M Holdings to update its now 25-year-old plan. The devel-
oper has had an approved site plan for the area since 1999, and a consent judgment in favor of the developer has been in place since 2001. The consent judgment allows the developer to renew the site plan annually with the city by showing intent to develop the right to build, and the developer has done this like clockwork for the past many years. As recently as July 22, the City Council approved the renewal of the 1999 plan as per the consent judgment.
“I think what is important for people to know is that the developer could put a shovel in the ground today and go, ‘We’re building what was approved in 1999,’” said Sheryl Walsh-Malloy, communications director for the city of Novi. “So, it’s not if we want a project. What the City Council is debating over is, do we want the 1999 product or do we want an enhanced neighborhood product with their proposed 2024 (site plan).”
The new site plan calls for 463 residential units, 98% of which offer private out-
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After 25 years, this area near 12 1/2 Mile and Novi roads is likely to be developed into a large residential housing complex.
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Novi lends space, support for Pex during transition
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
People’s Express, which on July 1 took over in Novi as the provider of curb-to-curb transit services, will be housed at the Novi Civic Center until the end of the year as part of an agreement with the city.
The Novi City Council voted to approve the measure, which allows Pex, as People’s Express is known, a lease to use a city office and parking spaces, as well as use the city’s fuel pumps.
“Similar to other transitions we’ve had experience with … we’ve asked for contractors to be on-site so they can answer and help facilitate that transition, they can answer real-time questions,”
City Manager Victor Cardenas said at the June 17 council meeting.
Councilwoman Priya Gurumurthy said she is glad that Pex will be on-site to answer questions during the transition.
Mayor Pro Tem Laura Marie Casey said that she really likes this process, which she said was
Annual Festival of Chariots spreads happiness in Novi
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The annual Festival of Chariots paraded through the streets of Novi July 21.
During the festival, the Hindu gods Lord Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra are taken through the streets in a 40-foot-tall chariot “so that everyone can have the fortune of seeing them.”
The festival has been celebrated in Michigan for 39 years, 15 of which have been in Novi. However, this year the festival entertained its largest turnout of an estimated 13,000-15,000 people. Event organizer Madhu Mahadevan, of the ISKCON (Hare Krishna) temple in Detroit, said that in years past the event has seen between 8,000 and 10,000 people.
“Five to six years ago it was 8-10 (thousand people) and now it’s always over 10 (thousand people), “ said Mahadevan.
He said that a lot of people came later in the day. He said the festival typically winds down by 4 p.m. However, this year they still had a large crowd at 5:30 p.m. Mahadevan attributed the increase to organizers’ use of marketing at various other festivals throughout the year.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Attendees celebrate the Festival of Chariots in Novi July 21.
ITHE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP DRIVES THIS AUSTIN-HEALEY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
t didn’t take long for David White and Dan Heming to become friends for life.
From the moment they met in 1968 as student naval aviators in the U.S. Navy, they formed an immediate bond when stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Meridian, Mississippi.
“He was in another squadron. We were flying the same airplane, a T-34. It’s a primary trainer,” White said. “He was going through his battles to get the grades to move forward, and so was I. It’s a pretty rigorous environment.”
White, a Michigan State University graduate, and Heming, a University of Michigan graduate, lost touch for a while after leaving the service, but soon reconnected.
“I was out at the Pontiac Airport after we both left the service, and there he was,” White, of Bloomfield Township, said. “This was about 1972, and the bond was re-created instantly.”
Sadly, Heming died a few years ago at age 76.
“We went through some really tight situations together. He saved me from falling off the side of a mountain one time. We’ve had some really on-theedge experiences, and it built a bond,” White said. “It’s the purest measure of friendship. When I think of him — a very generous man.”
Over the years, both men married and started families, but they continued their friendship, often cruising in Heming’s 1956 Austin-Healey. The British sports car maker was established in 1952 through a joint venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corp. and the Donald Healey Motor Co. Many of Heming and White’s leisure drives in the Austin-Healey were in Milford.
“We’d just look around, have a coffee, get waves from people,” White said. “Sometimes we’d go out to the state parks. We were bikers and hikers at the time. Two good friends that would just enjoy the day.”
White also remembers traveling to Wisconsin when the car was going through an engine modification.
“We went on the ferry and across the lake. I remember the first test drive we took. The car hadn’t been completed. The guy that was working on it said, ‘Hey, take it for a drive,’” White said. “We’re hauling down the road somewhere in Wisconsin. He was pushing it to the limit and I was going, ‘Whoa, whoa. You’re going a little too fast for me.’ We finally got back to the garage. As he was getting out of the car, he pulled up on the steering wheel and it came right off it. We both went, ‘Holy smokes.’”
Heming owned an Austin-Healey while in college but sold it when he entered the Navy. Years later, he bought the 1956 Austin-Healey, which “brought back memories of his college days and also some of the things that happened in the Navy,” White said.
Heming’s friendship also left an impact on White’s wife of 54 years, Ann White.
“There were a lot of late evenings on the patio in the back and a fair amount of Scotch,” Ann White said of the pair.
“And cigars,” White said.
White is now taking care of the Austin-Healey. When Heming died a few years ago, he willed the car to his Navy pal. It took White some See AUSTIN-HEALEY on page 5A
LEFT: David White, of Bloomfield Township, inherited his 1956 Austin-Healey from his friend Dan Heming. BELOW: White, left, was the best man in Dan Heming’s wedding. The two met in 1968 while serving in the U.S. Navy.
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time to get used to the idea of having the car. At first, he didn’t want to drive the convertible because “it was Dan’s car.”
“It sat in his garage for quite a while after he passed away,” Ann White said. “It took Dave a while to make it OK in his head.”
But he has since carried on Heming’s love for the automobile. A novice to the AustinHealey, White learned everything he could about the car, “from servicing the vehicle to the right fluids you use.” When he first brought it home, Ann White drove very closely in front of White, who was following in the Austin-Healey.
“I hop in the car, start the car up and I’m driving from Milford to Birmingham,” White said. “And it’s getting dark.”
White then turned on a switch he thought were the headlights, but nothing happened.
“I can’t even turn the headlights on,” he said. “We finally got home. It took me another day to figure out the English have a way of pulling it out and then turning it to the right. I thought I had done that, but I apparently didn’t.”
The restored vehicle is a 100-6 two-seater roadster model. The classic car has a 6-cylinder engine paired with an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission. It is paired in what White calls a “mesmerizing custom green/blue exterior, gleaming chrome with the impeccable condition of luxurious black upholstery interior. A true gem in every sense.”
White often takes the car out for drives on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He’s met up with a local Austin-Healey group a few times. He also likes to drive the English car through Bloomfield Hills, sometimes with his wife by his side.
“There are some neat roads that go on forever. I drive it just for the pure pleasure when I can,” said White, who misses his friend. “I thank him every time I drive.”
During his lifetime, Heming became a commercial pilot for USAir. He also flew for Roger Penske. White worked in advertising, started his own marketing company and also is a published author of two books — “Tall Air” and “True Blue” — under the name D Stuart White.
Gather at the Table: Your Meat Moot feast awaits!
A brand-new culinary destination is now open in Novi: Meat Moot, where guests can indulge in a smoked meat feast ft for a king.
Te high-quality halal meat is slow-cooked over charcoal for 16 hours, rendering it exceptionally succulent and favorful.
“Tere is nothing like it,” said franchise owner Hasan Musleh. “Our meat is smoked exclusively on charcoal — no electric or gas — making it fall of the bone. It’s the tenderest meat you’ll ever eat.”
Te term “moot” in Meat Moot is used to signify a gathering or assembly, refecting the restaurant’s ethos of communal dining where guests come together to enjoy a shared culinary experience.
Te restaurant’s décor takes inspiration from traditional Istanbul butcher shops, featuring warm wood, stainless steel and dark marble.
extraordinary,” in the way they “enhanced rather than overwhelmed the natural taste of the meat.” Visitors also praised the “symphony of favors and textures … from the tenderness of the lamb shank to the delectable sauces and the fresh, vibrant sides, every element is crafted with care and precision. It’s a place where every bite tells a story, and that story is delicious.”
Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, Meat Moot was founded in 2021 with a vision of preserving traditional meat-smoking techniques
while incorporating modern culinary innovations. Te company has successfully expanded to 38 locations across 14 countries. Looking forward, Meat Moot plans to continue its international expansion within emerging markets and cities that are culinary hubs.
“We are so happy with the Novi location that we look forward to opening more locations in Michigan,” said Hasan, who also owns a Meat Moot franchise outside Chicago in Burbank, Illinois.
Featured on the menu is a selection of premium cuts of meat including lamb shank, neck, shoulders and ribs, as well as favorful beef brisket and ribs. Each meat order comes with a drink and unlimited side dishes. Options for side dishes include rice, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, arugula salad, corn salad and coleslaw. Additionally, diners get eight diferent sauces to enhance their meal.
“It’s a truly unique experience with a very simple and easy menu,” Hasan explained. “Guests can sample the meat before placing their order, and there’s no long wait — often, the food is on the table before they even sit down.”
As the 4.5 out of 5 star Google Reviews attest, customers couldn’t agree more about the exceptional experience at Meat Moot. One diner expressed being “greeted with the tantalizing aroma of the world’s best smoked meat,” making it a must-visit for any meat lover. Another noted the stellar service, describing it as a “perfect 10 out of 10,” and an “unforgettable dining experience.” Additionally, the variety and uniqueness of the sauces have not gone unnoticed, with one customer declaring them as “nothing short of
Te restaurant is open from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday and is closed on Monday. Lunch specials are available from noon until 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Meat Moot is located at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44125 W. 12 Mile Rd., Suite 136, in Novi. For more information or to make a reservation, call (248) 773-8075 or visit meatmoot.com.tr/branches/midwest-michigan.
started many years ago when they brought a new waste management company on board.
“I appreciate that we have started that process and that we are continuing it with Pex. I think that’s only going to continue to make the transition go even more smoothly,” said Casey.
She pointed out that although it is a six-month agreement, the city is able to extend that. She said she looks forward to the city’s input in about three months as to where they should go from there.
Mayor Justin Fischer said that he agreed with it on a temporary basis during the transition period, but after that he said they would need to look into renting some space.
“They are a separate body; they should not be using our parking spaces for free forever,” Fischer said.
Pex is currently based out of Whitmore Lake, and this move reportedly will enable the invoicing of free rides for seniors and those with disabilities to go smoothly. It will also ensure that the Pex vehicles are within the Novi Community, rather than have the Novi bus drivers, who were just hired on by Pex, have to drive to Whitmore Lake every day to pick up their vehicle.
Fischer asked what Pex’s long term solution is to this situation.
Cardenas said they were still in talks on whether they will keep vehicles at the Novi Civic Center on a permanent basis.
“I think it would be extremely appropriate for them to
have some kind of a staging area or depot, that they purchase property in the city, much like Medstar did, making an investment in our community,” Councilman Dave Staudt said. “Driving to Whitmore Lake to drive back to have service in our area, it just doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense to me. I think it would behoove them to look at a facility here and make an investment in our community. I mean, they are getting $1.5 million a year. They can afford to buy a small building.”
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People’s Express vans will be temporarily parked at the Novi Civic Center for the remainder of the year as the city transitions to People’s Express for curb-to-curb transportation services.
Pex declined to comment on whether it would consider purchasing a building in the area.
“At this time PEX has no comment. Once we get further into the services, we will have better information,” said Eveliina Taylor, deputy director of Pex.
Despite the concerns of Fischer and Staudt, the measure passed 6-0.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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Plymouth Popcorn and Concessions, Detroit’s newest concession equipment supplier, is excited to announce its grand opening in Plymouth, Michigan. A division of Your Event Party Rental, the company offers top-quality concession equipment and supplies to businesses, schools, and other organizations throughout Metro Detroit.
From popcorn kernel packs and cotton candy floss to commercial-grade hot dog steamers and popcorn machines, Plymouth Popcorn and Concessions provides a comprehensive selection of concession essentials.
Founded in 2023 by Joe Walker, the company aims to fill a local need for concession equipment dealers.
Customers can explore the product range in-store, or conveniently shop online with options for in-store pickup, local delivery, or nationwide shipping. “Whether you’re running a home theater, church, concession stand, or golf course, we’re here to support all your concession needs,” says Walker.
The Novi Taco Fest Returns to Novi Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk for the Third Year
What started out as an art festival for the Art as HEALING Foundation in 2022 quickly evolved into one of the largest festivals of its kind in Michigan. It’s only getting bigger and better each year.
The Novi Taco Fest is back August 23-25 at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk for the third consecutive year. After drawing an estimated 40,000 combined attendees during its first two years, this year’s celebration offers even more taco trucks, entertainment options and family-related activities the weekend before Labor Day.
According to Novi Taco Fest Executive Director Karyn Stetz, there will be at least 30 taco trucks onsite, offering an array of options primarily managed and run by Latin American small business and food truck owners. There’s also live entertainment all weekend long featuring high energy Mexican rock band Mondo Kane, Ballet Folklorico, JR Aldaco & Midwest Allstars, and other musicians. Plus, attendees can enter an array of contests for prizes simply by bringing their dog or eating the fastest (or most). That’s because will be multiple Cutest Dog, Taco Eating and Hot Pepper Eating contests held each day. Families are welcome to hang out with their children at the Kids Zone, with plenty of activities from magic shows and face painting to live kids’ music that keeps them busy in between eating. Additionally, an artisan market with a strong Mexican
theme will be onsite all weekend offering unique items for sale.
When the event first was formed two years after the COVID pandemic started, it was the taco-themed part of the initial art fair concept that went viral locally, generating thousands of requests for more information, Stetz said. The organizers quickly realized they needed to change the focus of the event to highlight the food and a range of Mexican-themed drinks including different brands of tequila and beer. The rest is history.
“We literally had to change the scope and marketing of the event within about six weeks,” Stetz says. We had to move it to find more space. With the taco theme it just took off.” The taco fest is adding new events this year. Attendees can participate in Mexican dancing and Salsa or watch live wrestling competition. So, you can have fun with your wild or your mild side.
The Novi Taco Fest has evolved into celebration of Latin American and Mexican culture. Today it is located at 44275 W. Twelve Mile Road with free parking in the area for all. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $6 per person online at www. novitacofest.com or $10 onsite and veteran and active-duty military members get in for free with a military ID all weekend. Children under three get into the festival for faree.
Hours are 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday, Aug. 24 and 12-7 pm on Sunday, August 25. Come rain or shine! Learn more or sign up to be a vendor at www. novitacofest.com. Receive an early bird discount of $6 on
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METEOR SHOWER VIEWING PARTY
The Farmington Community Stargazers, an astronomy club based in Farmington and Farmington Hills, will host a “night sky tour” for the public to view the Perseid meteor shower. The event will take place from 9 p.m. to midnight on Monday, Aug. 12, at the ITC Community Sports Park, 51000 W. Eight Mile Road in Novi. Telescopes will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well. There is no cost for this event. For more information or to register, visit cityofnovi.org. Shutterstock image
Decade Dance
A decade dance will be held at the Novi Civic Center at 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Attendees are asked to dress in clothing inspired by various decades. A DJ will spin various music that has been popular over the years, while guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and mocktails. There will also be a contest with a prize for the best dressed. The event is open to adults ages 18 and older. The cost is $15 for residents and $18 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, go to cityofnovi.org.
MSU Dairy Store Ice Cream returns to Tollgate Farm
MSU Dairy Store Ice Cream will return to Tollgate Farm from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays throughout August. Ice cream will be sold for $5 to $7 a cup, and both cash and credit card payments will be accepted. Tollgate Farm is located at 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi.
National Night Out takes place next week
National Night Out 2024 — to celebrate and build police and community partnerships — will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at Bosco Fields, 47481 11 Mile Road in Novi. The free event will include lawn games, a Kona
PRIMARY ELECTION REMINDERS
With the primary election coming up Aug. 6, there are several important things about voting to keep in mind.
Those who have recently moved need to update their voter registration. This can be done at michigan.gov/vote or in person at the City Clerk’s office.
Early voting is happening now and will be available through Aug. 4 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. Early voting can be done from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3-4.
Absentee ballots must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by 8 p.m. Aug. 6, which is election night. They can also be dropped off and run through the tabulator during early voting.
On Aug. 6, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To find your polling location, visit michigan.gov/vote.
A list of ballot drop box locations can be found at cityofnovi.org/elections/ways-to-vote.
CRIME WATCH
Attempted Vehicle Theft
A man parked his rental car in a lot on Haggerty Road at 5 p.m. July 15, and when he returned to the vehicle at 7 a.m. the next day, he found that the rear passenger side window of the Dodge had been broken out and that some of the electrical components under the glove box had been tampered with. When officers arrived, they noted shattered glass inside the vehicle and on the ground. Officers also said in the report that a control module under the glove box had been pulled out and “obviously” tampered with. The center console tray had also been taken. Police searched the area but there were no cameras that would have recorded the incident.
Items stolen from vehicles
Police were called to a home off Sevilla Circle, near 12 Mile and Napier roads, after a resident found that someone had broken into the resident’s vehicle and taken several items. The resident reportedly had parked the car at 4 p.m. July 17 and returned at 12:30 a.m. July 18. Police checked the area but were not able to find anyone with video footage of the theft. They also noted that there had been two other larcenies from automobiles reported in that area recently. Police searched Facebook Marketplace, but could not find the items.
One of the other larcenies occurred July 17, when a man called police to report that his vehicle had been broken into and his sunglasses had been taken. There was no damage to the vehicle, according to the report. The man said he had parked his car
in his driveway off Amadora Circle, which is very close to Sevilla Circle, at 4 p.m. July 16 and found it damaged at 9 a.m. July 17. The man told police that he does not feel safe in his neighborhood anymore and asked for additional patrols of the area. The man also reported that his neighbor’s car had been egged that morning as well. Police spoke with the neighbor, who said he noticed his vehicle had been egged and that he would contact the police if anything was missing.
The other larceny involved a man residing on Maryland Avenue, which is in the same general area of Sevilla Circle and Amadora Circle. He contacted police July 17 after noticing items missing from his vehicle. The man said he parked his vehicle across the street from his residence at 9:30 p.m. July 16. When he returned to his car at 8:30 a.m. the next day, he found the passenger door ajar and the center console and glove box open. He said that several items were missing from the car. The man reportedly wanted the report filed for documentation only.
Police make arrests for alleged fraud
A man and a woman reportedly were caught making fraudulent transactions at 8:25 p.m. July 18 at Walmart in Novi. The couple was seen at the self-checkout attempting to commit fraud with an exchange of gift cards. In order to prevent the couple from leaving, the police officer handcuffed both of them pending investigation.
After viewing the security footage, police advised the couple that they were under arrest for fraud. They were taken to the Novi Police Department and later released with a court date.
— Charity Meier
LEARNING ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY
NEAR LEFT: Novi police officer Deanna Stevenson demonstrates how a Taser works July 18.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
ABOVE: Novi Fire Protection Officer Nathan Ryan shows Shraddha Rajesh how to aim a fire hose at a target during the Novi Police and Fire Youth Leadership Academy July 17.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
TOP RIGHT: Novi Police Detective Sarah Moulik talks to young people about what it is like to be under the influence. She had the kids wear goggles, which simulate the effects of intoxication, as they tried to walk in a straight line July 18.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
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door space, in 21 buildings, some of which are five stories high. This new site plan would include a “primary building” that is built upon a parking podium and features amenities for the entire development. There would also be four apartment-style buildings with elevators and garage parking, 12 townhome buildings with garages, and four villa-style buildings with garage parking. The development would feature two pools, a soccer field, a tennis court, a sports court, a playground, a dog park, and 2 miles of walking trails.
The 1999 plan utilizes the same amount of space, 33.89 acres, and would offer 312 apartment units in 23 two- to threestory buildings. The units would be larger at 1,758 square feet (the units in the 2024 plan are 1,220 square feet), but offer no private outdoor space. The older site plan does not call for the added amenities of pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, etc.
“There is a site plan that they could start tomorrow without council being able to do anything about it, and it would be very impactful,” Novi Mayor Justin Fischer said. “So as I am viewing this new proposal, I’m viewing it from a perspective of are the new changes better for the city of Novi versus the current plan that they could already do. Because having nothing there is really not an option, because a site plan is already approved as part of that consent judgment.”
Jordan Sasson, of E & M Holdings, came before the City Council during the July 8 meeting to inform it of how his com-
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pany had been working with the city to update its site plan to meet the city’s requests.
“We had a meeting a few weeks ago. We heard from all of you guys about some of the questions and concerns that you had, and over the last few weeks (we) have worked closely with city staff to really advance the plan forward and find resolution on any of the open items and develop a pathway to solve any of the remaining questions that still exist,” Sasson said during the July 8 City Council meeting.
According to Sasson, the city’s engineering department conditioned their approval of the new site plan on the developer obtaining new soil borings for the stormwater basins. He said they have also agreed to an access management study that will be focused on the left turn lane on Novi Road into the site at both of the entrance points. He said that all the undisturbed wetland and woodland area that is on the site after the development is built will be preserved, and they are working with an attorney to do so. There would also be a new survey on the trees that will be disturbed, and they will comply with the current ordinance for any impact that is a result of disturbing the trees.
“We, in kind of over the course of working closely with you guys and the city staff, support the proposed three-part resolution or motion that the staff has put forth in the materials for tonight,” Sasson said. “With one request, which is the possibility to adjust the room count by up to 5% through the remaining design phase of the project.”
He said that because the plan does not have “cookie-cutter” apartments and they have a lot more design to do, they wanted
to request the flexibility. He said that this would allow them the flexibility to turn some of the studio apartments into one-bedroom apartments. According to Sasson they still have “many, many months” to get to the final site plan.
The motion to allow the city staff and attorney to continue working to amend the consent judgment and to work with the company to form the new site plan to bring back to council passed July 8 with a vote of 6-1. Councilman Matt Heintz voted against the measure, saying he wasn’t in favor of the added density.
“To me, the ’99 plan hasn’t been built
BUSINESS CLIP
Along with the parade, where the public is able to help hand-pull the chariot through the streets as people dance, the festival featured a kids area, traditional Indian dancers, and numerous vendors selling Indian food, clothing, jewelry, as well as offering Henna tattoos.
“It’s always a great event,” said Novi Mayor Justin Fischer.
Fischer said he has attended the festival as long as it’s been in Novi. He said it is obvious the festival is growing, as the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department provided the festival with a stage for its opening ceremony this year. In years past, the festival had a low platform for speakers and performances. The addition of a stage allowed the audience to get a better view of the guest speakers as well as the traditional Indian dancers.
“It was nice because with a full stage, we could have a full dance by young ladies in our temple, which was received very well,” Mahadevan said. “All the dignitaries spoke from the stage, which I think was a little grander experience.”
“You can tell it’s really picking up steam,” Fischer said.
He said it was nice to be able to speak this year as mayor, welcome people to the city and “embrace a different culture.”
“What’s awesome about this festival is the themes that they always bring are all about happiness, joy and brotherly love, and those are values that Novi’s diversity has embraced for many years now,” Fischer said. “So, Novi’s obviously a perfect fit.”
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
to this point. I don’t know if that would be built. For me, I just see this new proposed plan as having a 33% increase in unit count, and just the request today for a 5% buffer with room count as well, I just see that as continued push on increased density. (It) has me a little concerned,” said Heintz.
City staff and attorneys are currently working on the amendment to the consent judgment, as well as reviewing the new site plan. Both items will be brought back to council at a later date that had not been determined as of press time.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Novi recently welcomed FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers with a grand opening celebration. The ribboncutting ceremony marked the arrival of a state-of-theart facility offering specialized 1-on-1 therapy for a wide range of conditions. Attendees enjoyed a local food truck and tours of the clinic, which featured the fall prevention safety overhead harness system.
The locally owned and operated FYZICAL MI Greater Detroit team is led by three brothers, Jimmy Nafso, Timmy Nafso and brother-in-law Avin Kashat, DPT. The Novi/Northville entrepreneurs chose Novi as the first flagship location, with a Northville clinic opening next month at Six Mile and Haggerty roads. FYZICAL Novi is located at 41430 Grand River Ave., Suite B, at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Meadowbrook Road. Call (248) 826-5600 or visit Fyzicalmi.com for more information.
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34817DrydenDr. SterlingHeights,48312. CapeCod,4/Bedrooms, 11/2Bath,LivingRoom, FamilyRoom,LargeKitchen,FinishedBasement, NaturalWoodBurning Fireplace.BrickPaved DrivewayFor6+Vehicles, 21/2CarGarage. 586-279-3360 Willingtoworkwith buyer'sagent.Absolutely NOlistingsolicitations!
Chevrolet Equinox 2GNALDEK6C6385919 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WP552081138221 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3LNHM26196R605836 0271-2431
Vacation Property & Time Shares
VACATIONRENTAL TAMPA,FL
OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN
AUCTION
Perry Moving Auction: frearms, motorcycles, Ford Escape, Ram 4x4 Pickup, welder w/ attachments, machining tools, more! Bid live 8/3/2024, 10 a.m. 516 Brandon St., Owosso 48867. Online Absentee Bidding at NarhiAuctions. com. 810-266-6474.
Public Farm Equipment Online Auction, Aug. 14, 8 a.m. Tractors, trailers, farm equipment, snow mobile, wood splitter, welder, sand blaster cabinet, generator, more! CrydermanAuctions.com to view catalog, other auctions. Call 586-784-8890.
Murphy Online Auction bidding open. Cub Cadet riding mower, EZ-Go golf cart, trailer, lawn equipment, tools, crossbow, camping, more! Bid Anywhere, anytime @JohnPeckAuctions. com. Call John Peck 989-4268061. Offces Gladwin & Charlotte.
Frost Estate Online Auction through Aug. 5. John Deere JD 300 backhoe/loader, Massey Ferguson 180 diesel tractor, boom sprayer, farm implements, chain fall log splinter, antiques, more. Visit Bid.SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC. com. Call 1-800-835-0495.
BUILDINGS
BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS
State-wide. Prices starting at24x40x10 - $18,300.00. 30x40x10 -$20,400.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www. builtritepolebuildingsmi.com. Or call 989-259-2015 or 989-600-1010.
Published: July 31, 2024
BUSINESS SERVICES
METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime hail asphalt shingles. Vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders for 40 years. AMISH CREW. 800-983-0462.
MATTRESSES
Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made is U.S.A., in plastic, with warranty. Retail cost $3,995.00, sacrifce for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-832-1866
MEDICAL
VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-835-7273 Hablamos Espano
MISCELLANEOUS
AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 7-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-922-0420 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material – steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer – 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-888-718-1856
Universal Robots USA, Inc. seeks Senior Robotic Systems Engineer in Novi, MI to lead developer for advanced motion control algorithms used in AMP (Advance Motion Platform) software. Telecommuting permitted. Up to 20% of domestic and international travel required. $116,646$142,300 per year. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref#83110. 0134-2431
Full/Part-time,Morning Shift,Weekends. Assistingresidentsina grouphomeinHazel Park.DCWtrained preferred,Butwilltrain. Call313-377-4486
Melexis, Inc.
Cozy,PrivateGuesthouseForRentIncluding Kitchenettew/Essentials, FurnishedBedroom, Bathroom,Patio,Private Entrance,FreeParking onPremisesandWi-Fi. *NoPets/PartiesPlease* Call/Text 313-461-8485 Antiques & Collectibles BUYING Coins,SportCards& StampsCollections Top$$$ Call248-471-4451
0229-2431
Miscellaneous For Sale
SAFE Step.NorthAmerica's#1Walk-InTub. Comprehensivelifetime warranty.Top-of-the-line installationandservice. NowfeaturingourFREE showerpackageand $1600Offforalimited time!Calltoday!Financingavailable.CallSafe Step1-855-861-4501
Regional Marketing Mgr. - Current Sensors, Novi, MI. Research regional conditions to enable positioning & strategy of product line in market. May telecommute 25% domestic & int. travel. Send CV jnu@ melexis.com Ref. #20850.1.1 0085-2431 Help Wanted Medical/Nursing/ Dental
DENTALASSISTANT Part-Time/Flexible NorthRoyalOak. Musthaveexperience, beorganized, motivatedandfriendly. Lowstressenvironment. Contact:Shelly, 248-280-4500
Bathrooms
BATHROOM REMODELING
BasicBathrooms
Startingat:$10,995.00 Experienceofover 500-bathroomsacross Metro-Detroit, Lookatourworkat: andyscarpentryllc.com 248-376-0988
Licensed/Insured References
THE bathroomofyour dreamsinaslittleas1 day.LimitedTimeOffer$1000offorNoPaymentsandNoInterestfor 18monthsforcustomers whoqualify.BCIBath& Shower.Manyoptions available.Qualitymaterials&professionalinstallation.Senior&MilitaryDiscountsAvailable.Call Today!1-877-957-1264
Brick Work
MOUTON'S MASONRY
Any&allmasonryrepairs. Brick,block,steps, chimneys,porches-tuckpointing,Cementwork, mortar-matching. 25-yrsexperience Free-estimates. References/Insured. 248-252-5331
PREFERRED
BROTHERSMASONRY
•Tuckpointing•Brickwork
•ChimneyRepair/Rebuild
•ChimneyCaps
•CementFlatwork•Steps
•PorchRebuild/Porch Caps•CultureStone Senior/MilitaryDiscount Upto20%off! 586-944-8898
586-944-3669
AAABROOKSIDE Porches,Steps, Chimney's,Tuck-pointing, CulturedStone,PreventativeMaintenance, Concrete,Custom MortarMatching, Free-Estimates,Senior Discounts,37yearsexp.
Electrical
Hauling & Waste Removal
Landscaping & Water Gardens
Brick Work
AA4DABLE MASONRY
586-822-5100
Chimneys,Porches, Steps,Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial Tuck-Pointing,CulturedStone,AllBrick&MasonryRepairs/Needs. SPRINGSPECIALS Upto30%-OFF Free-Est./SeniorDisc.
A-DMASONRYLLC. AllMasonryWork Bricks,Stones,Pavers, Blocks,Porches, Chimneys.Tuckpointing. 26-yrsexperience Insured,FreeEstimates. 586-873-8210 Filip
LOVELL MASONRYLLC. 586-241-9541
Affordable/Professional SpecializesinBrick-Work, Custom-Steps,Concrete, Mailboxes,Porch&Chimney-Repairs,Tuck-pointing,PaverMaintenance, FreeEst./SeniorDisc. lovellmasonryllc.com
lookingforwork.Weekly, bi-weekly,monthly Excellentreferences. Flexiblehours. Bonded&insured. 248-890-8830
Decks/Patios
2024SPECIALS
CustomDeck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, DecksRemoved, Composite,Treated &CedarMaterials, CustomRailingMaterials, CustomFence Installation. 586-260-5218
TOTALDECKCARE
DecksRefinished PreciselyByHand. NoSpraying. Repairs,Rebuilds, Removals. FreeQuotes,Best Products,PromptService. Call248-739-1001
Drywall
LAKESHORE
DRYWALL &PAINTING Over30Years Experience InteriorPainting Wall/CeilingRepairs DrywallFinishing Shon- 586-801-6190
Electrical
CASTLEELECTRIC
586-634-1152
(directcellphone#) Panelupgrades, generators,hottubs, 220lines.ALLSERVICE Licensed&Insured Dependable,quality work! License#-6111359
BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. Additions,Remodels, Basements,Kitchens, 30-yrs.-experience. Callforfree-estimates. Open7-daysaweek 24/hrs-day. HotchkissElectric 586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028
PREPARE forpower outagestodaywithaGeneracHomeStandbyGenerator.Actnowtoreceive aFREE7-Yearwarranty withqualifyingpurchase. Call1-855-773-8191 todaytoscheduleafree quote.Itʼsnotjustagenerator.Itʼsapowermove.
Gutters
*”STEVE'S SEAMLESSGUTTERS” Made&installedonthe spot.5”&6”Gutter Cleaning.Treetrimming, exteriorpainting, powerwashing. 586-778-3393 586-531-2111
ELIMINATE gutter cleaningforever!LeafFilter,themostadvanced debris-blockinggutter protection.Schedulea FREELeafFilterestimate today.20%offEntire Purchase.Plus10%Senior&MilitaryDiscounts. Call1-866-495-1709
GUTTERS &WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOMMICOLI 313-656-9402
Handyman Services
586-755-3636
Dr.Electric AffordablePrices! Father&Son MasterElectricians Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, ChangeFuseBoxto CircuitBreakerPanel, Troubleshooting,Backup GeneratorTransfer Switch, License#6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC/Lic./Insured
***AAA HAULING*** JUNKREMOVAL Wehaulitall! DemolitionBig&Small Residential/Commercial RubberWheelDumpsters-10,15,20-Yards, Clean-outs,Construction Material,Small-Moving, Appliances,Furniture& More!LowestRates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/MilitaryDiscounts 586-360-0681 ucallwehauljunk.com
AA4DABLE HANDYMAN
HomeImprovement, Tile,Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath-Remodeling, Plumbing,Electrical, Painting,Hauling,Cleanouts,AnyHomeRepairs, FreeEst.30%Disc. AllMajorCredit CardsAccepted 586-822-5100
ABLEJUNK REMOVALAND DUMPSTERS Since1991. 5-starGooglereviews. Driveway-safedumpster trailers.Fullyinsured. Junkremovalexperts. 248-333-3933 ablejunk.com
BURLYGUYS JUNKREMOVAL removesANYTHING! Appliances,furniture, basementcleanouts, hoardersallwelcome! CallorText 248-224-2188
**CLUTTERGUY'S** Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas EfficientCourteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEEDCLUTTER REMOVED? LETUSDOTHEWORK! 586-258-6672
Home Repairs
EXTERIOR REPAIRSLLC. Since1999 Roofing,Siding, GuttersandMore! Reliable Ask,WeMightDoIt! FREEESTIMATES 248-242-1511
Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops
MR.BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOMKITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·CustomBathrooms ·TILEREPAIRS *FREEESTIMATES* 586-552-5416 mrbacksplash.com
ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES DrainageSystem Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage,Grading, Sod/Seed,Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted Free-Estimates 586-719-1202
DOLL'S LANDSCAPING SPRINGCLEAN-UPS! Shrub&Tree-Trimming, Planting,Removal.Mulch, SodInstallation,Pavers, Garden/RetainerWalls, PorchSteps,Raise Backyards/DrainTiles, Powerwashing/Sealing, Powerrake,Aeration, Seeding,DebrisRemoval 586-634-0033
SUPREMEOUTDOOR SPECIALISTS
Lawncare,Landscaping, Pavers,Walls,Shrub/Tree Trimming/Removal, Mulching,Power-washing, CementWork,Sprinklers. 35YearsExperience FreeEstimates Christmaslight install/leasing. 586-727-3924 supremeoutdoor@ gmail.com
TOTALBRICKPAVING LANDSCAPINGPROS 586-420-3531 Brickpaving,Patio, Walkways,Driveways, Porches,Repairs, Powerwash,Rock Installation,Mulch,Sod, CompleteLandscape Design.
586-260-5218
*Aerating&Thatching VisitFacebook: BrightHorizonServicesInc. Painting
PAINTINGby-GPC
Painting
2BROTHERS PAINTING
CompleteInterior/Exterior WoodRepair, Powerwash, Free-Estimates CallFrank 248-303-5897
ReferencesAvailable
ANYONE'S PAINTER
Interior/ExteriorPainting Commerical/Residential PressureWashing, DrywallRepairs, DeckStaining, FreeEstimates Call586-921-3654
FARR'SPAINTING
Interior/Exterior Wood&DrywallRepairs MoldRemediation FreeEstimates
CertifiedMoldInspector 248-345-3308 farrsmoldremoval.com
(586)229-4267
•Residential/Commercial •Interior/25YearsExp. •PowerWashing
•Insurance•Drywall
•PlasterRepair
•Clean-outs
•HomeRepairs
•SeniorDiscounts
•Guaranteed-Work.
PEAKPAINTING
Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, Interior/Exterior. Drywall-Repair,Paper Removal,Carpentry. 30-yr.-exp.*WillBeat AnyOtherReasonable Estimate! Senior-Disc. Insured.Credit-Cards
Accepted.References. 586-722-8381
ANDERSON
Painting&Carpentry
CompleteInterior/Exterior Services.Plaster/Drywall &WaterDamageRepairs. Wood-Staining.Wallpaper Removal.Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing,Insured/References.Free-Estimates 586-354-3032 248-974-4012
NEBOPAINTING
ServiceAllYearRound Interior/Exterior 15YearsExperience WeMakeIt EasierForYou, AllNeedsAreMet! Call 248-953-7807
WOWPAINTING
Residential/Commercial
Interior/Exterior QualityPainting DrywallRepairs, RemoveWallpaper, ExteriorWood Replacement, EpoxyFlooring, Insured Free-Estimates 248-990-5388 wowpaintingmi.com
Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER
Sewer&DrainService. Remodeling,Repairs, NewInstallations. FreeEstimates SeniorRates. 35+yrsexp.CallPaul 248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
Plumbing
586.421.5520
586.524.6752
ANDY'S PLUMBING
25-YearsExperience
Licensed/Insured CallUsToday ForAllYour PlumbingNeeds!! ServingThe Tri-County-Area 10%/Senior/Military/ Discounts Lic#-8004254
APEX
PLUMBERSCORP
586-210-0903
35-YearsExperience Seniors/Military/ Multi-TaskDiscounts Free-Estimates •DrainCleaning •PlumbingRepairs/ Fixtures •SumpPumps/ WaterHeaters Licensed/Insured apexplumbers corporation.com Lic#8111771
WATERWORK Plumbing.com
•DrainCleaning
•SewerCamera
•WaterHeaters
•SumpPumps
•BackflowTesting 248-542-8022
SameDayEmergency ServiceAvailable
Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
EAPLUMBING ANDDRAIN
FullServicePlumbing. DrainCleaning,Sump Pumps,WaterHeaters, Leaks,Disposals, CameraInspections andMore. 586-477-7777 License#803020312
Powerwashing
AJʼsPRESSURE CLEANING& SEALCOATING
Mid-SummerSale-25%
•StampedConcrete(removemilkyorcloudyfilm)
•ExposedAggregate
•BrickPavers(resanding) Website: ajspressure cleaning.com 586-431-0591
Roofng
AA4DABLE ROOFING Hurry&SaveBig-$$$! SPRING-SPECIALS Upto30%-Off!!!
Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs 30yrs-exp.Allmajor creditcardsaccepted. 586-822-5100
Roofng
PREFERRED
BROTHERSROOFING
•FullTear-off•Recover
•ShingleRepair
•Leak's•AllRepair
•Flat-Roof•TourchDown
•SeamlessGutters& GutterGuards
Senior/Military-Discount Upto20%Off 586-944-8898
GUTTER CLEANING/REPAIR
Rottenfaciareplaced
Minorroof/animal holes/sidingrepairs
Flatroofsrepair/installed
Creditcardsaccepted Insurancework Freeestimate SilversmithRoofing Maintenance 248-707-4851
MICHAELNORTON BUILDERSINC.
BuildingValueEveryday 586-436-9600 Licensed/Insured Since1965 Servicing-Roofing, Siding,Basement, Bathroom,Kitchen Remodeling,Decks& AllYourHome ImprovementNeeds.
Tree Service
BERGBROS.LLC. “Fullyinsured, highlyreferred.” Seniordiscounts. Tree-removal,stump grinding,tree-trimming, hedging,shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Freeestimates! (586)262-3060
DAVE'S TREE&SHRUB
20%-SpringDisc.Insured, EmergencyStorm Damage,Large-Tree Removals,Trimming, Stump-Grinding,Gutters, Season-Firewood (100acord)Free-Estimates/10%Senior-Disc. (586)216-0904 davestreeandshrub.com
ELITETREE SERVICE
"Bringing30yearsof experiencetoyourdoor!" Treetrimming, removals&stump grinding.Insured&FREE estimateswithfairprices! FirewoodForSale 586-756-0757
PROLINES TREESERVICE
TreeRemoval/Trimming, Pruning,StumpRemoval, SpecializeinLargeTrees, Licensed/Insured 20%SeniorDiscounts 313-293-1337
Plumbing
Waltonwood
