EDIT PROOF - Trenton Parks & Rec - Winter 2022-23

City of Trenton Officials

MAYOR

Steven Rzeppa

CITY COUNCIL

Wendy Pate (Mayor Pro Tem)

Timber R. Baun-Crooks

Richard Benedetti

Scott Cabauatan

Nelson Perugi

Dora Rodriguez

Mayor and City Council meets bi-weekly at Trenton City Hall

2800 3rd St., Trenton, MI 48183

ADMINISTRATOR

Dean Creech

CITY CLERK

Debra R. Devitt

PARKS & RECREATION

DIRECTOR

Tim Beaker

CITY TREASURER

Michael McCullough

CITY ASSESSOR

Joanie Barnett, MAAO

CITY CONTROLLER

Karen Sall

DPW DIRECTOR

Kevin Sargent

CITY ENGINEER

Souheil Sabak

CHIEF OF POLICE

Mike Oakley

FIRE CHIEF

Keith Anderson

DOWNTOWN

DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY (DDA)

Brian Rzeppa

Community Organizations

TRENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1987, the Trenton Historical Society was incorporated as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization dedicated to the acquisition and preservation of Trenton artifacts and history.

In partnership with the society is the Trenton Historical Commission, a city advisory commission which collects, develops and compiles historical data and information concerning the origin and development of the Trenton area, as well as over-seeing maintenance and tours of the Trenton Historical Museum.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Trenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA), formed in 1997, has been working in conjunction with the city government and the business community to revitalize Downtown for the 21st century. They are in the midst of an exciting growth phase that has included new business and residential development as well as comprehensive infrastructure improvements.

TRENTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The Trenton Business Association (TBA) is dedicated to promoting their members as well as the Trenton community, through sponsorships of community programs, developing business relationships, networking meetings and use of appropriate media communication. TBA holds meetings on the second Thursday of every month at 12 p.m. All are welcome!

ROTARY CLUB OF TRENTON

The Trenton Rotary Club has provided support to the local community in numerous ways since its founding in 1937. That support includes providing over $150,000 in scholarships in past years to local students, sponsoring the Trenton Interact Club at Trenton High School, supporting emerging artists and local youth theater, aiding the needs of our servicemen and women, holding an annual family fun fair, local and international literacy projects and more.

EDU | COMMUNITY

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TRENTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) recently held its 12th annual ‘Signature Event - A Blast! For the Future’. Thanks to the strong support of the community and local business leaders, TEF was able to raise more than $50,000 for teacher grants, scholarships, and special projects. ( trentonedfoundation.org )

. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 - 3 pm • Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 pm

Wednesday : • Bunco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 pm • Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 - 4 pm

Thursday :

• New Horizons Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 - 2:45 pm

• Euchre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 - 4:30 pm

Friday :

• Pinochle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 pm

Trenton Transportation Service

734-675-7300 trentonmi.org/parksandrec

The Trenton Transportation Service is operated by the City of Trenton in partnership with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and provides door-to-door transportation to senior residents

60 years and older or persons with a qualifying disability.

OVERVIEW OF SHUTTLE SERVICE

Transportation is provided within the following boundaries:

• NORTH – Northline Road

• SOUTH – Vreeland Road

• EAST – Riverside Dr or W Jefferson Ave

• WEST - Telegraph Road

Our transportation service offers registrants affordable access to health care, adult daytime activities and events, grocery shopping, and other appointments in the Trenton and surrounding Downriver area.

As we relaunch transportation services for Trenton Seniors, there are some new guidelines and procedures you’ll need to know:

• Riders are requested to practice social distancing as much as possible, staying 6 ft. from driver upon entering and exiting the vehicle.

• All trips must be pre-paid. No cash payment will be accepted by drivers. Please contact us at 734-675-7300 to arrange pre-payment for your trips.

• If you do not feel well, please cancel your scheduled trip and re-schedule at a later date when you are well.

ELIGIBILITY

You must be a Trenton resident and live within the corporate City Limits of Trenton, be at least 60 years of age or disabled. Disabled residents under the age of 60 must provide proper documentation to register such as a Medicare card or a letter defining your disability from your physician.

SERVICE & RESERVATION

Hours and days of service:

OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am - 4 pm

SERVICE HOURS

Mon-Fri 9 am - 4 pm

The first pickup is at 9:00 am, and the last time to call for an afternoon pickup is by 3:00 pm Transportation is closed in observance of all yearly and City of Trenton holidays and this excludes transportation to the Airport. Note : Trips must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

FEE SCHEDULE

Shuttle service is $3.50 each way traveled

Discounts are available with multiple trip package purchases. Purchases of ten trips or more will be $3 each way.

An out of boundary trip may be scheduled, with the approval of the office manager for an additional charge.

Note : On days when it’s busy with local appointments, an out of boundary trip will not be scheduled.

SCHEDULING A TRIP

To registered and schedule your trips call 734-675-7300. Please be sure to provide the following info so your reservation can be scheduled accurately:

• Name of person needing transportation

• Contact phone number

• Date and time of appointment for which transportation is being requested

• Pick-up and destination location addresses

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Decisions regarding the delayed opening or closure of Trenton Senior Transportation Service are made with the utmost regard for the safety of our participants and staff. In the event of inclement weather, Senior Transportation will follow the lead of the Trenton Public School District.

If they are closed due to weather conditions then the transportation program will also be closed. If severe weather is predicted we ask that you take the proper precautions in setting up alternative transportation if your appointment is deemed critical.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE

Go to trentonmi.org to register for the program.

Follow the step-by-step instructions to setup your account. If you are unable to complete the process, please call the Recreation Department at 734-675-7300 and we will assist you in getting your account in place.

Upon approval of your account, you will be eligible to purchase trips.

Note : Be sure to add funds to your account to cover the costs of transportation, this is how you will be charged for the usage of the shuttle.

Getting started

Please read through the information provided on this page or trentonmi.org for detailed instructions. If you need assistance please call 734-675-7300.

FITNESS UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP | WINTER 2023

Get To Know Our Team

We’re here for you. We want to make things fun and we’re ready to listen to ideas and concepts. At the end of the day – recreation is rewarding to us. We love what we do and we hope you do too! We're following up our Best Holiday Ever with some New Year’s energy. Get ready for an incredible 2023, filled with community events, family programming, fitness & wellness classes and Winter thrills!

Tim Beaker

RECREATION

DIRECTOR tbeaker@trenton-mi.com

Family, community and fun describes me the best. My door is always open. Bring ideas and solutions!

Kinsey Roberts

PROGRAM COORDINATOR kroberts@trenton-mi.com Innovative, organized and willing to converse – rejuvenating the city through recreation and community programming.

Jan Floyd

RECREATION PROGRAM AIDE jfloyd@trenton-mi.com

Rooted in Trenton, giving back to the community and growing the recreation footprint.

Cass Francis

PROGRAM

COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

Providing a fresh perspective while honoring tried and true recreation traditions.

Sam Sawnick

MARKETING COORDINATOR ssawnick@trenton-mi.com

Community ingrained, manifesting positive Trenton connections with innovative and authentic marketing concepts.

Ken Naysmith

FACILITIES MANAGER knaysmith@trenton-mi.com Protecting, maintaining and driving the future of Trenton Recreation facilities.

Kathy Benko

RECREATION PROGRAM AIDE kbenko@trenton-mi.com

Spontaneoulsy facilities the needs of today’s youths and seniors with her tenacious can-do attitude.

Matt Stanley

OPERATIONS MANAGER mstanley@trenton-mi.com Trenton raised and paying it forward by reaffirming history and creating a legacy I can be proud of.

Heather Lear

FITNESS COORDINATOR hlear@trenton-mi.com Focused and committed to bettering Trenton, bringing a balanced and focused approach to creating a healthier community.

Charlene Francis

WESTFIELD ATTENDANT cfrancis@trenton-mi.com

Light-hearted, steadfast and dependable, committed to growing and supporting the senior community.

Trenton Recreation Commission Bob Watkowski, Chairperson; Ilene Flanagan; Mark Gilstorf; John McDonald; Marianne Robinson; Anna Mierkowicz; Linda Kell; Robert Wade; Keith Kneiding

Services

The Transfer Station is located at 1801 Van Hornadjacent to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Hours are Tues, Fri, & Sat: 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Department of Public Works

1431 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183 734-675-8470 trentonmi.org

The Trenton DPW is responsible for maintaining city water, sewers, sanitation, roads, and trees. They maintain all city buildings, parks, vehicles, and Bloomdale Cemetery. They also assist with special events throughout the City.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING

Residential curbside recycling is available for all singlefamily homes. Recycling will be collected year round every other week on the same day as your trash. There will be a monthly fee of $5.50 per household ($3.00 per seniors over 65) which will be added to your water bill. The money collected from this fee will be used to fund the recycling program and to keep the Transfer Station in operation.

TRASH/YARD WASTE

Each residence has been provided one brown 95-gallon trash cart. Carts are to remain at the residence. They are identified with a serial number that is kept on file. Put your cart out no sooner than 7 p.m. the night before but no later than 7 a.m. of your scheduled pick-up day.

• Items must fit in cart with the lid closed.

• The City is not responsible for lost or stolen carts.

• Only city-issued carts will be picked up. If you have items that do not fit into the cart or are too heavy, you need to arrange for a special pick-up, or you may take the items to the Transfer Station.

• Yard waste and household hazardous wastes may not be placed in trash carts.

• Yard waste cart collection begins in mid-April and continues through early December, depending on the weather. The dates will be posted online when they become available. Yard waste may not be placed in your regular trash cart. It must be placed in a yard waste cart or taken to the Transfer Station (at no charge). You may also call for a brush pick-up.

• To accommodate extra garbage around the holidays, you may use your yard waste cart for trash the 2 weeks after Christmas and New Year’s Day. Christmas Trees will be picked up in front of your house at no charge for a few weeks following Christmas. No need to call to schedule.

• Additional carts can be purchased at the Treasurer’s Office at City Hall for $75. Cash, checks, and credit cards (3% fee) are accepted. Forms to order a cart are available at trentonmi.org. And can be ordered by mail or online. Carts will be delivered to your home within several days of receiving payment.

SPECIAL PICK-UPS

To schedule a special pick-up, call 734-675-5496 to leave a message. Fees are listed below. Bills will be sent in the mail after your items are picked up.

• REGULAR SPECIAL PICK-UP (for household trash) Place items too large or heavy to be placed in trash carts on the city easement away from any overhead obstructions such as wires, trees, etc. Call to schedule. The pick-up schedule is available at trentonmi.org FEES: $35 per

truckload. Additional $20 per each mattress and box spring. Additional $25 for all items containing freon.

• BRUSH Any brush too large to place in yard waste carts may be placed on the city easement for pick-up which is done city wide on Thursdays. Call to schedule. $35 per truckload.

• LOADER STOPS Debris such as dirt, bricks, sod, loose leaves, and concrete that must be collected with a frontend loader will be picked up from the street in front of your home on Thursdays. Call to schedule. $50 per cubic yard

TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLE CTR

The City’s Transfer Station located at 1801 Van Horn Rd. is available for Trenton residents who wish to dispose of residential trash. Proof of residency is required. The Transfer Station is open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Visit trentonmi.org for more information about recycling, household hazardous waste collections and disposal of other items.

• A cash only fee of $10 for cars and $20 for trucks is charged to dispose of trash.

• Additional $25 fee will be charged for all items containing freon. Extra $20 for mattresses and box springs.

• Yard waste, commingled recycling, scrap metal, and used motor oil are accepted at no charge.

• NOT ACCEPTED tires, shingles, concrete, bricks, sod, household hazardous wastes.

2023 HOLIDAY – TRASH SCHEDULE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 16 ) No change in schedule

President’s Day ( Feb 20 ) No change in schedule

Good Friday ( Apr 7 ) No change in schedule

Memorial Day ( May 29 ) ... Pick-up delayed by one week

Independence Day ( July 4 ) Tuesday – Friday pick-up delayed by one day

Labor Day ( Sept 4 ) ... Pick-up delayed by one week

Veteran’s Day ( Nov 11 ) No change in schedule

Thanksgiving ( Nov 23 ) Thursday and Friday pick-up delayed one day

Christmas Pick-up delayed one day all week

New Year’s Pick-up delayed one day all week

CITY TREES

There are approximately 25,000 city trees in Trenton. We work hard to maintain them and are proud that we have been designated as a Tree City USA city for the past 34 years. When a city tree is removed from your residence you may have the option to purchase a new one. Call our office to be put on the list if interested. There is a nominal fee which partially covers the cost of the tree. New trees are planted in the late fall.

LEAF COLLECTION

Curbside leaf collection runs from mid-October until mid-December, depending on the weather. We will have collection schedules posted at trentonmi.org and at all city buildings when the time comes. Every effort is made to follow the schedule, but weather conditions and equipment failures may alter it. Rake leaves into street for pick-up, leaving catch basins uncovered.

ONLY LEAVES ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE STREETNO BRANCHES OR OTHER YARD WASTE.

Please keep vehicles off the roads during your collection times. Leaves may also be placed in your yard waste cart or taken to the Transfer Station at no charge.

SNOW REMOVAL

A snow emergency is in effect when a snowfall exceeds four inches. It is unlawful to have any trailer or vehicle on ANY public street prior to removal of snow by City plowing of public streets. The Trenton Police Department may ticket the owner of any vehicle left on the street. In addition, the vehicles may be removed from the street with the owner liable for towing and storage charges. Further, it is against State Statute 257.677a to plow, blow, or deposit snow from driveways and sidewalks into a public street. Cooperation by the residents will assure more effective and efficient snow removal and assure public safety.

STORM DRAINAGE

Please help minimize the possibility of street flooding by keeping any catch basin (drains) adjacent to your residence clear of debris. When it is raining during leaf season, help the City and yourself by creating a onefoot space between the curb line and your leaf pile, allowing water to flow to the nearest drain.

SEWER CLEANING

The City of Trenton routinely cleans and inspects our sewer mains to improve sewer performance and significantly reduce the chance of future back-ups and related problems. The sanitary sewer lines are cleaned using high performance sewer cleaning equipment. A cleaning nozzle is propelled from one manhole to the next using water under high pressure. The nozzle is then pulled back to the starting manhole. As the nozzle is pulled back, water scours the inside of the sewer pipe. Any debris in the pipe is pulled back with the water and vacuumed out. If roots are found, they are then cut with a root cutter. This cleaning process causes a vacuum in the sewer. This will not affect most homes but may cause the traps under your basement drains to be sucked dry. Should you notice a sewer odor from this, pour some water down your floor drains to fill the traps back up.

Trenton Veterans Memorial Library

2790 Westfield Rd., Trenton, MI 48183 734-676-9777 trenton.lib.mi.us

TRENTON VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Children/Youth (in person)

Story Time :

• BUDDING BOOKWORMS

Toddlers (0-3 yrs. old) Wednesday 10 am Pre School (3-5 yrs. old) Wednesday 11 am

• PAJAMA STORY TIME

Family 1st and 3rd Thurs 6:30 pm

Lego Club : K-5th grade 3rd Monday 6:30 pm Tween Artists : Ages 10 and up . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st Tuesday . . . . . . . . 6 pm

Build Your Own Book Club : 9-12 yrs old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd Saturday . . . . . . . . 2 pm

Young Adult/Teen Advisory Board Teen Volunteering

Adults

Morning Book Club :

have

apps for

1st Tuesday . . . . . 10:30 am

YOUR Book Club for Adults (Facebook Group) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursdays . . 7 pm - 8 pm

* Online with zoom meeting on the last Thursday of the month YOGA Gentle and Strong : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd Wednesday . . . . . . 6 pm

Basic Computer Classes : 2nd Saturday 10:30 am

* Stop by the Library or give us a call at 734-676-9777. We look forward to helping you find your next great read, program or opportunity to connect with your community.