Renovated Taylor Meadows completely open to public July 4

The first major renovation to the Taylor Meadows Golf Course will be open to the public starting on July 4. Taylor Meadows will be accepting tee times for the newly renovated course beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, June 27).

Led by architect Steve Forrest of H...

Properly Dispose of Unwanted Fireworks

Submerging fireworks in water is a common misconception for those wanting to dispose of the material. However, the powder used in a firework can dry up, and at times, be re-lit. If you would like to keep any dangerous fireworks out of harms way of your fa...

Taylor Summer Festival continues today with huge concert at Sheridan Center

The 2017 Taylor Summer Festival continues today (Friday, June 23), with the highlight being the main concert of the four-day affair featuring headliners Sebastian Bach and Warrant.

They will be joined by special guest Sponge and Eva Under Fire.

Doors to the...

Resurfacing of Pelham Road to being on Monday (June 26)

The resurfacing of Pelham Road, from Ecorse to Wick, will begin on Monday, June 26.

Wayne County has contracted with Ajax Paving Industries to resurface that area of Pelham, in cooperation with the cities of Allen Park and Taylor. Traffic will be diverted ...

Summer Festival kicks off Thursday!

The annual Taylor Summer Festival -- the community’s biggest event each year -- kicks off on Thursday (June 22) with plenty of activities aimed at family fun, including a free outdoor movie.

The festival opens at 4 p.m. in Heritage Park and runs ...

Updated: New program seeks to eliminate parking problems on Huron, Mayfair and Weddel

UPDATED: Applications for this program are being sent directly to the homes in the affected area. Please wait until you have received your application. You can either mail it in or come directly to the records bureau 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday or Thu...

City rehabilitating sanitary sewer lines

The City has completed an inspection program which has identified sewers with interior surface deterioration, cracks, and leaking joints. Taylor has contracted with Liquiforce Services to rehabilitate sanitary sewer mains by installing cured-in-place pipe...

Judge calls for recount of school board votes and clears clerks of any wrongdoing

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Robert Colombo today (June 15) ordered a recount of the ballots in a November Board of Education race in Taylor, while simultaneously clearing local clerks of any wrongdoing.

The Board of Canvassers will now recount the vot...

Learn to swim through free program

Learn to Swim through the Downriver Family YMCA and the City of Taylor! Through grant, the YMCA will be offering free swimming lessons to lucky children who attend the Taylor School District.

Download flyer here

Participants will go through the YMCA Safety ...

New Rockin' Country Festival to feature Billy Ray Cyrus and Old Dominion

With a top-notch, hit-filled roster of national performers and a showcase for a number of local music acts, Rockin’ Country Music Festival sets the stage to be a premier event of the fall when it debuts in the picturesque outdoor setting of Heri...

City of Taylor prevails against water and sewer class-action lawsuit

The City of Taylor’s aggressive resistance to a class action lawsuit that would have raided its water fund has paid off, as Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David J. Allen dismissed the case today (June 8, 2017).

“We will continue to de...

City seeks candidates for Board of Ethics

Taylor is seeking interested residents to volunteer to serve on the Board of Ethics Commission. Anyone interested should send a brief letter of interest and a resume.

Email letter and resume to Karl Ziomek at kziomek@ci.taylor.mi.us.

Members shall be appoin...

City, VA to hold town hall meeting for veterans

Veterans and their families are invited to a free Veterans Town Hall Meeting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 17. The event will be held at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.

Click for downloadable flyer

The initial portion of the program will involve discussing w...

Youth Art Competition winners are announced

The 11 winners have been announced for the Taylor Farmer’s Market Youth Art Competition, sponsored by MI Custom Signs and the Downriver Council of the Arts.

Children entered in three age groups: 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old and 13-18 years old. ...

City Council to consider Fire Department emergency transport services

The City Council is expected on Tuesday (June 6) to consider a plan that would reestablish the Taylor Fire Department’s ability to take over emergency transporting services in the City of Taylor.

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor ...

Menards build out of new Trader's Point site begins

Work is starting on the new Menards, the anchor site of the new Trader’s Point development on the old Gibraltar Trade Center property, located on Eureka Road between Racho and I-75. McConnell Excavating is currently on location, doing above-grou...

Farmer's Market opens Friday with new features, including hours from noon-7

Are you ready for great weather, great food and great friends?

The 2017 Taylor Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Beaumont, will open for the season at noon on Friday, June 2, and will offer several new features. The market will be open each Friday (w...

Podcast discusses new signage to be installed by City of Taylor

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," centers on new signage to be installed in key locations of the City.

Host Dr. Paul Reeves, Mayor Sollars and Karl Ziomek are joined by Golf, Parks and Recreation Dire...

Pool, splash field are now open

Northwest Pool and the Lamarand Splash Field are now open for the Memorial Day weekend. They will be open for limited hours until the schools go into recess for the summer.

Northwest Pool, located in Northwest Park off Van Born Road  west of Teleg...

13 Ways to Reach Out: A round table conversation

The discussion will center on the troubling Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," which is based on Jay Asher’s novel about rape, bullying and suicide. The show has generated a great deal of discussion on suicide. 

Community Care S...

New grant is big step toward vast improvement in non-motorized connectivity

In an effort to increase connectivity across the City of Taylor, SEMCOG’s Regional Clearinghouse Review Committee has selected the community for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding in 2018, with focus on the to-be-developed &ld...

Library's Michigan Activity Pass program celebrates 10 years

Celebrating its 10-year-anniversary, the Michigan Activity Pass will continue to provide library card holders at participating libraries statewide with free or discounted access to hundreds of Michigan state parks and recreation areas, historic sites, cul...

Podcast highlights changes at Taylor Community Library

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast features Library Director Theresa Powers and Assistant Library Director Vanessa Verdun-Morris.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST

Host Dr. Paul Reeves and Karl Ziomek interview the librarians on changes in the facil...

Happy Soles 5K Run & Walk supports Food & Loaves Food Pantry

Registration is under way for the eighth annual Happy Soles 5K Run and Walk, set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, at Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The 5K is a key supporting event for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, a faith-based, non-profit, volunt...Read on...

City to put a new face on Heritage Park

Heritage Park will be getting new signage across the board, including large new hi-tech LED digital marquees along Pardee and Northline roads.

The package, which will be installed by MI Custom Signs of Taylor, was recommended by Mayor Rick Sollars and unan...

DPS Director Keith Boc joins podcast to discuss recycling, rubbish

Did you know that Americans use 4 million plastic bottles every hour, but only 25 percent are recycled? Or that we waste enough aluminum annually to stock the auto industry with enough material to build a year’s worth of vehicles? 

(Clic...

Weekly podcast focuses on economic development

It all started with Cinemark and Menards, and then branched out into other new businesses like PizzaPapalis, Panera Bread, Primanti Bros., Grimaldi's ... the list goes on. The City of Taylor has been very successful in economic development, and t...

Ron Mills honored by the City of Taylor

Ron Mills, the longest serving commissioner in the history of the City of Taylor, was honored by Mayor Rick Sollars, City Council, Treasurer Edward Bourassa and Clerk Cindy Bower on Tuesday, May 2.

For the past 44 years, Mills has served on the Recreation ...

The Wolverines Base Ball Club of Taylor to play home opener

Are you ready for a trip back into time? When baseball was two words, the field didn’t feature dirt infields and manicured grass. And a foul ball going straight backward was specifically considered a “tick.” Foul balls went f...

Latest podcast discusses roadwork around City of Taylor

This week's City of Taylor Podcast "Coffee with Rick Sollars" discusses roadwork around the community, including the planned work on Goddard Road between Wick and Ecorse) and work along Goddard Road.

TO HEAR THE PODCAST, CLICK HERE

Also d...

Great Lakes Water Authority Reallocates $1.7 Million in WRAP Funding

• Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors approves reallocation of uncommitted bill assistance funding from 2016 to the city of Detroit and to the city of Flint upon its return to GLWA as a contract customer
• Approximately 2,000 additional Detroit resi...

2017-18 budget shows increasing fund balance, tax decrease and reasonable millage rate

Taylor’s newest budget shows an ever-increasing fund balance, a tax decrease and a reasonable millage rate, with plans for staffing increases in key departments.

Mayor Rick Sollars presented and the City Council approved by a unanimous 7-0 vote M...

City to begin sewer maintenance program in north end on April 26

The City of Taylor has completed an inspection program which has identified sewers with interior surface deterioration, cracks, and leaking joints in an area roughly south of the Van Born Road corridor, from Inkster Road to Pardee Road.  

The City...

Construction to begin on lanes of Racho Road on April 25

On Tuesday, April 25, Fiore Construction will begin sawcutting concrete portions of the pavement on Racho Road from Northline to Eureka roads.  They will start with the north- and south-bound lanes against the center boulevard. This will involve ...

Pelham Road resurfacing to begin this summer

The long-awaited resurfacing project on Pelham Road, between Wick and Ecorse roads, should begin in late June or early July, according to the Taylor Department of Public Services Department.

The resurfacing project by Wayne County is out to bid and is sche...

Yard sale benefits American Cancer Society

Members of the "Best of Taylor" team in the Taylor Relay for Life will hold their large annual fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the corner of Northline Road and Pine Street, east of Telegraph Road.

All proceeds f...

Service to clean and seal joints in several streets beginning April 24

The City of Taylor has contracted with Carr’s Outdoor Services to clean and seal cracks and joints of the following concrete streets:

• Bailey - Chestnut to Eureka
• Westlake - Superior to Eureka
• Clinton - Pardee to Birch
• Brest - Telegraph to Pine
• Brest ...

DIA Inside-Out Program comes to Taylor (with Podcast)

Taylor is one of one of just 11 sites located throughout the metropolitan Detroit area that will display large outdoor reproductions of famous artwork as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside-Out Program this spring. The DIA installed more than 100...

List of speakers announced for annual National Prayer Day event

The annual National Prayer Day celebration takes place at noon on Thursday, May 4, in the Cameron Priebe Plaza at City Hall. 

The event is free and the public is welcome. 

Priebe Plaza is located between City Hall and the Taylor Police Dep...

Pardee, Goddard to undergo roadwork

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to patch the asphalt road surface in the following locations:

• Pardee Road from Superior to Northline
• Pardee Road from Northline to Goddard
• Goddard Road from Pardee to Allen

Sections of deter...

DIA Inside-Out program comes to 'Cultural Corridor'

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside-Out program is installing outdoor artwork across the "Cultural Corridor" in Taylor today, through Heritage Park, the Conservatory and WCCCD. Replicas of some of the world's finest artwork w...

Podcast: Golf is in the air!

Taylor Golf is open for play this season, and the courses at the Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows are ready to welcome you!

Special guest on this week's City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," is Golf, Parks and Recre...

Ford Motor Co. taking over old Masco Headquarters and vacant Kmart location

The City of Taylor risked losing one of its largest taxpayers when Masco began downsizing and relocating its headquarters to Livonia, but it turned out there was a better idea available right around the corner.

Ford Motor Co. has agreed to takeover not onl...

Street repair projects to begin on Monday, April 3

The City of Taylor has contracted with Fiore Enterprises to repair sections of Champaign from Pardee Road to Pelham Road; Haskel from Pardee to Monroe; Haskell from Merrick to Pelham; Pine from Goddard to Brest; Brest from Pardee to Heatherwood Court; and...

Tickets on sale now for Bunny Luncheon at Petting Farm

Tickets are now on sale for the Heritage Park Petting Farm's Bunny Luncheon, scheduled for April 15.

The luncheon, featuring pictures with bunny and duck characters, cookie decorating and crafts, an egg hunt and plenty of live animals, will be hel...

Sebastian Bach, Warrant and Sponge to headline Taylor Summer Festival concert lineup (Podcast)

The 2017 Taylor Summer Festival is right around the corner, and the City of Taylor is proud to announce its concert lineup and tentative schedule. The festival will be held from Thursday, June 22, through Sunday, June 25, with the Masco Taylor Summer Fest...

Water main projects to begin on Monday, April 3

Water main improvements on Michael Street and Gulley Street from Van Born Road south to I-94, and on Van Born Road from Telegraph Road to Gulley Street, are scheduled to begin the week of April 3, 2017.  Please review the following information. &...

City seeks new applicants for various boards and commissions

The City of Taylor is currently seeking residents interested in volunteering to serve on the various board and commissions in the community.

There are currently 23 boards listed on this website, ranging from the Aging Commission to the Zoning of Appeals. S...

Wayne County seeks correction officers

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is now hiring correction officers for all shifts at the Wayne County Jail.

Salaries range from $31,000 to $57,000 annually. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen; 18 or older; high school diploma or GED; no f...

DriveTime location to takeover old Taylor Ford site (with podcast)

The DriveTime Automotive Group Inc. will be renovating the old Taylor Ford location on Telegraph Road, north of Goddard, in the next few weeks. DriveTime plans a June opening. According to Mayor Rick Sollars, not only will the new business fill a void on ...

Fire hydrant replacement program begins this week

In continuing the City of Taylor’s efforts to maintain and improve infrastructure, fire hydrants are scheduled to be replaced as part of the 2016 City of Taylor Water Main Rehabilitation Program.  The program begins this week.

ATTACHED i...

Spring street sweeping begins with major thoroughfares

The Department of Public Works has announced its 2017 spring street sweeping schedule, which begins this week with major roads in the community. This round of street sweeping will run through Friday, April 21.

Through Friday (March 24), street sweepers wil...

Firefighters discuss fire safety on weekly podcast

Fire Chief Steve Portis and Commander Tim Grapentine visit this week's City of Taylor "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars" podcast to discuss fire safety.

Click here to listen

Between 75 and 90 percent of all residential fires could be preven...

Heritage Park Cleanup Day scheduled for April 22

The popular Heritage Park Cleanup Day is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Founder Jim Taylor joined Mayor Rick Sollars, Karl Ziomek and host Dr. Paul Reeves on the City of Taylor podcast to discuss the event.

Click here to listen to podcast

The H...

Fundraiser to be held for the late Scott Persia's family

A fundraiser is scheduled for 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Taylor VFW Hall, 11590 Pine Street, for the family of the late Scott Persia.

Mr. Persia, 43, passed away February 26, 2017. He was just 43. His father Brian is a longtime member of the Taylor A...

DTE to resume tree trimming schedule in specific locations

DTE Energy is committed to providing safe and reliable electricity for every home and family in this region. To support that commitment, DTE Energy work crews will soon be visiting Taylor to trim and, if necessary, remove trees growing too close to power ...

Former police chief to be laid to rest

Note: Via The News-Herald Newspapers, written by Dave Gorgon

Thomas Bonner, the longest-serving chief of police in the history of the city of Taylor, died the morning of Wednesday, February 23, 2017, at Beaumont Southshore Hospital in Trenton. He was 71 ye...

Wahlburgers to locate in Eureka Way! corridor (with Podcast)

Wahlburgers is coming to town!

Former rapper, Hollywood movie star and businessman Mark Wahlberg announced last week that his group will be moving into Taylor. The new location will take the place of the Big Boy’s on 21200 Penn, just off Eureka R...

Taylor creating eligibility list for position of Fire Medic

The City of Taylor is creating an eligibility list for the position of Fire Medic. Detailed qualifications are available here.  A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.  If you are interested in being considered a candidate, co...

UPDATED WITH PODCAST: Residential LED street light changes begin

In an effort to maintain and improve City of Taylor’s infrastructure, DTE has been authorized to replace existing aging mercury vapor street lights with LED light fixtures. The conversion work will be performed by Corby Energy Services (CES), under the au...

Volunteers sought to help test Downriver creeks

The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds "Ours to Protect" project is seeking volunteers to test water in Downriver creeks.

The program will begin with information and training at 1 p.m. March 25 at 1100 N. Main in Ann Arbor. This will include classr...

City of Taylor hosting annual job fairs (with Podcast)

The City of Taylor will hold its two annual Job Fairs at the Taylor Sportsplex and the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course later this month.

Listen to a podcast discussion about the job fairs involving host Dr. Paul Reeves; Mayor Rick Sollars; Golf, Parks and Recr...

New Measurement Inc. location seeking new hires

Measurement Inc.'s new location in the Taylor Commons Shopping Center along Ecorse Road. is now hiring.

Measurement replaces the old Dunham’s in the shopping center,  located at 21520 Ecorse Road behind Applebee’s. Mea...

Moody's upgrades City of Taylor bond ratings

Moody's Investors Service on January 30 upgraded to Baa2 from Baa3 the City of Taylor's General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bonds and bond issued by the Taylor Building Authority impacting $5.2 million of rated debt. 

The City&...

Podcast focuses on upcoming State of the City address

This week's City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars," discusses the upcoming 2017 State of the City address and luncheon.

To listen, click here

The 2017 State of the City address and luncheon is again being hosted by the R...

Indoor Baseball Facility now open (with podcast and fee schedule)

The Taylor Indoor Baseball Center is open and waiting for you to try it out!

The facility replaces the rundown gymnasium and basketball court inside the Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road. The City of Taylor recently replaced it with a new, hi-te...

Expect construction work on corner of Goddard and Pardee; traffic changes to begin on February 6

A sewer maintenance project at Pardee and Goddard is scheduled to kickoff on February 6.

The City of Taylor has contracted with Bidigare Contractors, Inc. to perform a sanitary sewer maintenance project at the southeast corner of Pardee and Goddard. &n...

MDOT to hold meeting on major upcoming I-75 construction

The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 26, in Woodhaven concerning the upcoming I-75/Rouge River project.

The meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at the Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Road. Anyone can atten...

City rolls out new website

Today’s City of Taylor Podcast (Monday, January 23) centers on the rollout of the City’s new website. The podcast includes Mayor Rick Sollars, Director of Communications and Marketing Karl Ziomek and host Dr. Paul Reeves.

To listen to t...

Fish & Loaves presents Shout: Beatles Tribute Band

Organizers of a Beatles tribute concert are hoping for a sellout crowd for the fourth straight Valentine’s Day weekend.

A performance by the band “Shout” and dinner are scheduled for Saturday, February 11, at the Knights of Co...

Townhall meeting to focus on drug use

A townhall meeting focusing on drug use is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. February 2, in the Ray Mix Room of Wayne County Community College District's Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Road.

The meeting, hosted by 23rd District Court Judge Geno Salomone, ...

Legal assistance offered to foreclosure victims

Legal Aid and Defender Association is providing free legal assistance to prevent tax foreclosure to residents of City of Taylor on January 25 at the  Wayne County Treasurer’s office show cause hearings.  The hearings are locate...

Registration for Growing Great Gardens now open

Registration is open for the ninth annual Growing Great Gardens conference from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) on Saturday, March 11, at the Wayne County Community College, 21000 Northline in Taylor. Hosted by The Taylor Conservatory Foundation, Taylor Garden Club and Wa...

Taylor Police officer is taking the plunge for Special Olympics

Matt Minard, a member of the Taylor Police, is taking the Polar Plunge this year, for the benefit of Michigan Special Olympics. The Plunge is held on the Detroit River on February 11.

Minard's goal is to raise $1,000. Click here to donate

Read on...

Podcast focuses on upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance

The City of Taylor's 2017 Daddy Daughter Dances are scheduled for the Lakes of Taylor Banquet Room on Saturday, February 11. This week's City of Taylor Podcast discusses the dance, which will be new and improved.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO T...

Tests confirm quality of Taylor drinking water

Water quality tests conducted in the City of Taylor on Monday (January 16) by an independent agency have confirmed that the community’s drinking water quality meets all the usual standards and is free of any bacterial or health-effecting contami...

Informational packets for candidates now available at Clerk's office

City Clerk Cindy Bower is reminding anyone interested in running for elective office in the City of Taylor that 2017 candidate election informational packets are now available at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.

The mayor, clerk, treasurer and all seven coun...

Bubba's 33 is newest eatery to located on Eureka Road

Bubba's 33, a family sports restaurant, has decided to locate in the Burlington Square center along Eureka Road, near Art Van Furniture and Men's Warehouse. Mayor Rick Sollars made the announcement during this week's City of Tay...

John "Jack" Myers appointed to fill City Council vacancy

A friendly face around City Hall is the newest member of the City Council.

John "Jack" Myers, chairman of the Taylor Veterans Museum Commission, was appointed to fill the vacancy on City Council last night (Tuesday, January 3, 2017). Myers replac...

Mayor convenes discussion group to advise on city charter

Former 23rd District Court Judges Anthony Nicita and William Sutherland are two of group of several community leaders involved in a new city charter advisory panel, convened by Mayor Rick Sollars last month. Nicita and Sutherland were chairman and vice-ch...

No charges filed in shooting of dog

Taylor Police and Animal Control recently were called to the 22000 block of Mary Street on reports of a dog that had been shot by a resident. Many concerned residents have contacted the Police Department worried about the dog and inquiring as to the statu...

Animal Shelter's parking lot to be replaced

The Taylor Animal Shelter's parking lot is being replaced. The shelter will still be open during regular hours, but visitors will have to park in the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course parking lot, adjacent to the building. The parking lot will be close...

City, schools partner on Taylor Ford fill the truck campaign

Officials of the Taylor schools and city are getting ready to distribute the holiday gifts collected during the Taylor Ford "Fill the F-350" drive, which kicked off during the Winter Festival on November 26.

Schools Assistant Superintendent of Cu...

DPW makes note of important dates

The Department of Public Works would like to alert Taylor residents to a couple of important dates in December.

The last day for compost curbside pickup by Rizzo Environmental Services will be December 15.  After that date, residents can take any ...

DPW trucks are ready for first snow fall

The City of Taylor recently welcomed a new fleet of DPW heavy-duty trucks, just in time for that what should be the first heavy snowfall of the year in Taylor.

With between 6 and 10 inches of snow predicted to hit the southeastern Michigan area tomorrow (D...

Eureka Road renovations are complete

According to the engineering department in the City of Taylor, the Wayne County paving project is complete on Eureka Road from Racho to Allen.  

Ajax Paving will be moving all barrels and barricades to the shoulders this afternoon (November 23) to...

Eureka roadwork begin Allen and Racho ends

Mayor Rick Sollars, during the Tuesday, November 15 City Council meeting, announced that Wayne County plans to end work on Eureka Road construction between Allen and Racho roads on November 23. The end date will coincide with the beginning of the holiday ...

Fire hydrant replace program enacted through February 2017

In following through on the City of Taylor’s planning efforts to maintain and improve City infrastructure, fire hydrants are scheduled to be replaced as part of the 2016 City of Taylor Water Main Rehabilitation Program.  Attached is a m...

Get ready for Taylor Winter Festival

The City of Taylor is preparing for the 2016 Taylor Winter Festival on Saturday, November 26. It plans to be bigger and better than ever before! Included will be a bigger and better parade, Winterfest activities, official tree lighting and much more &...

Mayor Sollars gives update on 2016 roadwork

Roadwork has been a 2016 priority in the City of Taylor, and this week's City of Taylor Podcast, Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars, discusses the ongoing program with host Dr. Paul Reeves and Karl Ziomek.

Mayor Sollars talks about the City being more...

Measurement Inc. to move into Taylor Commons Shopping Center

Major construction and business renovations will be breathing new life into another corner of the City of Taylor, this time at the Taylor Commons Shopping Center, where the old Dunham’s and Taco Bell sites are being totally refurbished.

The old D...

Podcast discusses important holiday events

Host Dr. Paul Reeves and Karl Ziomek discuss the holiday events with Mayor Rick Sollars in his week's "Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars" weekly podcast.

Included in the discussion is the success of such November events as the Taylor Winter...

Podcast discusses newest Eureka Road eatery

A new BJ's Brewhouse and Restaurant has been approved by the City's Planning Commission, and will build a new location near Southland Center at Eureka Road and Pardee.

TO HEAR THE PODCAST ON THE SUBJECT, CLICK HERE

The nationally known eat...

Podcast discusses newest firefighter pact, history of department

City Council approved its most recent contact with the Taylor Professional Firefighters Union, Local 1252, on Tuesday, December 6. Host Dr. Paul Reeves, Karl Ziomek and Mayor Rick Sollars discussed the recent history of the department including funding, s...

Recreation center offers The New Fit U

Looking to lose weight and create a new you in the New Year? The Taylor Recreation Center is offering "The New Fit U" beginning in January. The eight-week program -- offered in three different packages -- is being scheduled at discount rates. Re...

Snow emergency declared December 11

Mayor Rick Sollars has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY in the City of Taylor, beginning at 11 p.m. today (Sunday, December 11) and continuing through 11 p.m. tomorrow (Monday, December 12).

"We are making this announcement now, so that our residents have ti...

Snow emergency declared on December 16

Mayor Rick Sollars has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY in the City of Taylor, beginning at 5 p.m. today (Friday, December 16) and extending until further notice.

Snowfall and freezing rain are expected tonight through tomorrow. If you do not have to drive, do no...

Thanksgiving Day meal on tap at Lakes of Taylor

Call now to reserve a seat for Taylor's annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet at The Lake House Grille at the Lakes of Taylor Golf Course. The buffet will be open from noon until 3 p.m. on November 24. Adults and seniors are $19.99 each and children und...

True Meaning of Christmas Dinner scheduled

Everyone is invited to enjoy a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day.

The 2016 “True Meaning of Christmas” dinner is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, December 25, at the City of Taylor’s William Ford Senior Activity Center, 675...

$95,000 grant to improve Heritage Park

The City of Taylor is preparing to invest a grant from the State of Michigan into various improvements at Heritage Park.

The $95,000 grant will focus on improving the waterwheel at Coan Lake; creating a connective asphalt path between Heritage Park and Way...

City cleaning and sealing street cracks and joints

The City of Taylor has contracted with Carr’s Outdoor Services to clean and seal cracks and joints of the following concrete streets.  

• Hayes – Mills to Telegraph
• Champaign – Beech Daly to Telegraph
• Mills – Ch...

City Hall closed for weekend after incident

Issued at 11:15 a.m. October 14, 2016

Taylor City Hall has been closed for the weekend after a incident involving a gunman took place outside the building in the Cameron Priebe Plaza this morning. The plaza is located directly in front of the police depart...

City receives MEDC funding for Heritage Park improvememts

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently awarded the City of Taylor nearly $100,000 in special grant funding, which will be aimed at improvements in Heritage Park.

The grant was approved by the State Legislature for the fiscal year beginning ...

Construction to begin on Mortenview

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Mortenview Drive from Superior Road to Eureka Road. Work is scheduled for the week of November 1.  

The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulverized, a gra...

Hayes-Pine intersection to be closed

Please take note that in order to expedite the concrete street repair at the intersection of Hayes and Pine streets, the intersection will be closed completely, removed and replaced. The work is starting today, Wednesday, November 3. The intersection is e...

Major road repairs expected near school

Major repairs are planned for Champaign Road between Pardee and Pelham, including a key intersection near Blair Moody Elementary School.

The intersection of Champaign and Hipp will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Tuesday, November 15. The i...

Nearly 26,000 ballots cast in Presidential Election

Almost 26,000 ballots were cast in the City of Taylor yesterday during the November 8 Presidential Election. The election drew nearly 57 percent of the registered voters in the community.

The entire log of the Taylor votes can be found on the Clerk&apo...

News parking spaces dedicated to expectant moms, seniors and vets

The City of Taylor is rolling out a new program that will dedicate certain parking spots in City lots to seniors, expectant mothers and veterans. The program started at City Hall, where Department of Public Services employees installed two new spaces outs...

Operation Gratitude ongoing at Lee Dental

Lee Family Dental, 10700 Pelham Road, is holding Operation Gratitude from November 1-11.

The facility will be accepting wrapped, unwanted candy to donate to Operation Gratitude. To thank you for your support, Lee Family Dental pay donors $1 per pound candy...

Podcast focuses on Santa's Magic Forest with Downriver Fish and Loaves Food Pantry Director

This week’s City of Taylor Podcast, “Coffee with Mayor Rick Sollars,” focuses on the upcoming Santa’s Magic Forest. Downriver’s premier Christmas display is featured at the Activities Building in Heritage ...

Podcast highlights renovations at Taylor Meadows

In this week's City of Taylor podcast, Dr. Paul Reeves and Karl Ziomek discuss the first major renovation in many years to the Taylor Meadows Golf Course. The guest is Golf, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Dobek.

TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST, CLICK...

Podcast, TV show discuss lawsuit

This week's City of Taylor Podcast, "Coffee With Mayor Rick Sollars," discusses a class action lawsuit recently filed against the City. Mayor Sollars was also a guest on the City of Westland TV show, "In the W," discussing the...

Promote safety and security at polling places

In an effort to promote safety and security at polling locations across the community, the Clerk's Office and the Taylor Police suggest that everyone involved in the election process remember State of Michigan election laws.

Voters are expected to...

S&P improves City's scores for third straight year

For the entire analysis, click here

For the third straight year, the long-term rating on the City of Taylor’s limited-tax obligation debt has improved, this time from “A-” to “A” with an outlook of &ldq...

School superintendent discusses millages

Taylor School District Supt. Ben Williams joins the City of Taylor Podcast this week. Williams, Mayor Rick Sollars and Karl Ziomek join host Dr. Paul Reeves in a discussion of the the important Taylor School District School Improvement Bond.

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Take 10 minutes and give us your opinion on local waters

Give us 10 minutes and take a survey on local waters.

Your opinion is very important and will help us protect the lakes, rivers and streams in our community.  The City of Taylor and the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds will use the results of the ...

VP nominee to speak in Taylor

Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine will speak in Taylor on Sunday. Originally scheduled to speak at UAW Region 1A, the event has been moved to Fire Station No. 1 (Midtown Goddard Road).

Doors will open at 2:15 p.m., with Kaine speaking at 4.

Spe...

Water main repairs scheduled around Quest Academy

Due to water main work, there will be closures and detours around Quest Academy through November 18. Quest is located at 12745 Van Born Road, west of Telegraph.

In following through on the City of Taylor’s planning efforts to maintain and improve...

Work on Mortenview is delayed

Work on Mortenview Drive from Superior Road to Eureka Road has been delayed and will started the week of November 7.

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Mortenview Dr. from Superior Road to Eureka Road.

The exis...

23rd District Court receives $240,000 grant for drug-sobriety program

The 23rd District Court in Taylor announced that it has received $240,000 from the Michigan Supreme Court to fund the operation of its drug/sobriety program.
Instead of costly incarceration, problem-solving courts, like this one, closely supervise offen...Read on...

City to fight class-action raid of water fund

NOTE: Taylor believes that it is important to let its residents know about what could be a significant lawsuit against the City. As many residents may not be potential members of this class-action lawsuit, this website provides the best method fo...

Fletcher School demolition to begin October 10; Century Square residents may experience minor water

The City of Taylor and Able Demolition will be demolishing the former Fletcher School beginning on Monday, October 10. The school is located on Pardee Road near Superior.
For safety purposes, Able Demolition will use the water hydrant located in the fro...Read on...

Mortenview Drive resurfacing to begin on Oct. 3

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Mortenview Drive from Northline Road to Eureka Road.
Work on Mortenview from Northline to Superior is scheduled for October 3-8. Work on Mortenview from Superior to Eureka is schedul...Read on...

Roadwork begins on Haskell, between Mortenview and Merrick

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Haskell Street from Mortenview to Merrick. The work is scheduled for October 11-17.
The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulverized, a granular base will be constructed,...Read on...

Roadwork to begin on Hayes and Champaign September 29

The City of Taylor has contracted with Fiore Enterprises LLC to repair sections of Hayes Street from Pine to Monroe, and Champaign from Pardee to Pelham.
The work is scheduled to begin September 29. The concrete repair work will last approximately four t...Read on...

Sunday, October 16 traffic will face three road projects

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving for street improvement projects at three locations.
Work on these three locations is scheduled to be performed on Sunday, October 16. Beech Daly and I-94 underpass shoulders: East and west sho...Read on...

Taylor Police take proactive approach through continuing education

In an era when conflicts between the public and law enforcement officials too often explode across newspapers, social media and television, the City of Taylor is taking major steps through continuing education to maintain a high level of police service, w...Read on...

UPDATE: Mortenview work now to begin Monday, October 10, due to weather delays

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Mortenview Drive from Northline Road to Eureka Road.
Due to poor weather, the project did not start this week. It is now scheduled to begin on Monday, October 10. Work on Mortenvie...Read on...

Weekly podcast features discussion of Hallow-Palooza, scheduled for October 28 at Heritage Park

Ready for something really spooky?
Look no further than Hallow-Palooza, brought to you by the City of Taylor. It's scheduled for 5 p.m. October 28 at Heritage Park -- and includes a movie in the pavilion at the end! Host Dr. Paul Reeves, Karl Ziomek and...Read on...

Work to begin at Racho Road between Eureka and Pennsylvania

The City of Taylor has contracted with Fiore Enterprises, LLC to repair sections of Racho Road from Eureka Road to Pennsylvania Road.
Work is scheduled to begin October 5 and will last approximately three to four weeks. Working hours will be 7 a.m. to...Read on...

Beech Daly construction continues

The City of Taylor recently received Federal Funding through the Michigan Department of Transportation to repair and resurface Beech Daly Road from Eureka Road to Brest Road. Work is completing on Stage 1, Eureka Road to Northline Road, and that section o...Read on...

Chinese Taipei wins fourth straight crown

For the fourth straight year, a team from Chinese Taipei has won the Junior League Baseball World Series held in Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The Shing-Ming Junior Little League team from Taoyuan defeated the Kawaihau Little League all-stars from Kapaa, Hawai...Read on...

City will go green with new DTE lighting program

Mayor Rick Sollars announced during his weekly podcast that the City of Taylor, with the support of City Council and through the cooperation of DTE Energy, will be "going green" thanks to an aggressive new streetlight replacement program. Look f...Read on...

Clerk's office offers expanded hours

City Clerk Cindy Bower announced today that her office will be offering extended hours as it prepares for the November presidential election.

The Clerk's Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays October 4, 11 and 18. October 11 is the fina...Read on...

DTE Energy trimming around power lines in Taylor

DTE Energy is currently trimming trees around power lines in the City of Taylor. The ongoing program, announced last year, is focusing mainly on areas north of Wick, between Beech Daly and Pelham roads. There is a portion south of Wick between Pine and Pa...Read on...

DTE Kiosk Network available to residents

City Treasurer Edward Bourassa reminds all residents that the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is accepting payments for delinquent taxes on the all-new DTE Kiosk Network.

Taxpayers can make payments and look up account details, research tax informati...Read on...

Election inspectors are needed

City Clerk Cindy Bower is seeking to hire election inspectors for the upcoming November general election.

Inspectors can earn $150 or more for working on November 8. You have to be 16 years or older; registered to vote in Michigan (if 18-plus); have at...Read on...

Final Four set for Junior League World Series

The winner-takes-all matchups are set for the USA and International championship games in the 36th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The Shing-Ming Junior Little League all-stars from Taoyuan City put Chinese Taipei in...Read on...

Fire could cause water problems

Fire Chief Stephen Portis is alerting residents in the area surrounding the vacant Fletcher School, located near Pardee and Superior, that water pressure and appearance may vary throughout today due to a fire at the building this afternoon.

A fire of u...Read on...

Home Depot helps renovate Fire Safety House

The friendly staff from The Home Depot (Goddard Road and Telegraph) volunteered to upgrade the Taylor Fire Department's "smoke house" located near the Ecorse Road fire station.

The Fire Safety House, used for educational outreach for local sc...Read on...

Howard Noble Park to get new playscape

City Council unanimously approved by a 6-0 vote Tuesday night (September 20) a plan to more forward with a new $40,000 playscape at Howard Noble Park. The park is located on Champaign Street, between Huron and Mayfair, four blocks west of Pelham and right...Read on...

Indoor baseball facility approved by City Council

The rundown gymnasium and basketball court inside the Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road, is going to be replaced with a new, hi-tech indoor baseball/softball facility.

Funding for the project was approved by City Council during its August 3 ...Read on...

Keith Boc named DPS director

Mayor Rick Sollars announced that Keith Boc has been named the City of Taylor’s Director of Public Services.
That position has been vacant since former DPS Director David Mackie left the post to take the city manager’s job in Hillsdale in May 2015. Boc w...Read on...

La-Z-Boy joins Eureka Way!

The newest member of the popular “Eureka Way!” retail corridor is La-Z-Boy Furniture, which plans to anchor a new development on the old Taylor Tool location at 21300 Eureka, between the railroad track and Hooter’s. On Tuesday, September 6, City Council u...Read on...

Movies in the Park features The Jungle Book

The City of Taylor will kick off its "Movies in the Park" series by showing "The Jungle Book" on Friday, September 16. The movie is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

The outdoor show will be shown in the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilio...Read on...

New inflatable outdoor movie screen becomes a reality

Mayor Rick Sollars announced today that the City of Taylor will soon receive a $25,000 inflatable outdoor movie screen and sound system, thanks to an anonymous donor.

In the past, Taylor has scheduled "Park It" program movies in Heritage Park...Read on...

Police chief named to governor's commission

Police Chief Mary Sclabassi has been named to the new Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission. Gov. Rick Snyder announced the initial appointments to the commission, created by the Executive Order he signed in June.
The 21-member Commissio...Read on...

Pool closed, splash pad open one more time

Northwest Park Pool is closed for the season. The Lamarand Splash Pad, located in Heritage Park, will be open for one final weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, before it too will close for the season.

Public hearing on water main project

Major water main rehabilitation work is planned to begin in September in the northwest section of the City of Taylor, in the area from Van Born south to the I-94 freeway and from Cooper Avenue west to Gulley Road. A public hearing is scheduled on the proj...Read on...

Rain hampers JLWS final weekend

Rain continues to play havoc with the schedule of the 36th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park.
Rain delays totaling more than four hours postponed the USA Championship Game between Hawaii and Texas from Saturday night to...Read on...

Road work to continue throughout fall

Mayor Rick Sollars and City officials want to remind residents that road construction will continue throughout the fall in an effort to address all of the locations targeted for renovation earlier this year.

On Tuesday, September 20, City Council appro...Read on...

Taylor Meadows renovation is under way

The first major renovation in years to the Taylor Meadows Golf Course is underway.

Construction teams are onsite daily creating an all-new 165-yard Par 3 11th hole, a new 515-year Par 5 12th along with installing a strategic new pond between the 10th a...Read on...

Testing could cause water discoloration

Mayor Rick Sollars and Fire Chief Stephen Portis are alerting residents in the City that due to annual fire hydrant testing by both the TFD and DPW, water pressure and appearance may vary.
However, you should not be alarmed and there is no safety risk. ...Read on...

The Jungle Book in scheduled Friday

Get ready to acquaint yourself with Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, King Louie and the rest of the gang from "The Jungle Book."
Taylor will kick off its free "Movies in the Park" series by showing popular film on Friday (September 16). Doors...Read on...

Turn off the Violence Day takes a new twist

The annual "Turn Off the Violence Day" is taking on a little different twist this year.
Beaumont's Healthy Taylor and The Rotary Club of Taylor will present "Turn Off the Violence: Turn on Health" from 4-7 p.m. September 22 at the She...Read on...

Water main work is planned

Major water main rehabilitation work is planned to begin in September in the northwest section of the City of Taylor, in the area from Van Born south to the I-94 freeway and from Cooper Avenue west to Gulley Road. A public hearing is scheduled on the proj...Read on...

Work begins on Empire Street

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Empire Street from Allen Road to Northline Road and the work is scheduled to start Tuesday, September 6. Notices of this work schedule are being distributed directly to homes in the a...Read on...

Work begins on Eureka Road, between Racho and Allen

The long-awaiting resurfacing of Eureka Road between Racho and Allen roads has started. This roadwork is being done in preparation for the Menards' Trader's Point development on the old Gibraltar Trade Center property.
Wayne County contracted with Ajax P...Read on...

Work to begin on Lorne Street

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Lorne Street from Huron Street to Pelham Road and work is scheduled to start Monday, September 12.
The existing asphalt surface will be pulverized and a stone base will be construc...Read on...

Properly Dispose of Unwanted Fireworks

Submerging fireworks in water is a common misconception for those wanting to dispose of the material. However, the powder used in a firework can dry up, and at times, be re-lit. If you would like to keep any dangerous fireworks out of harms way of your fa...

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