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COVID-19 UPDATE: Fish & Loaves seeks donations

Downriver Fish & Loaves Food Pantry volunteers are answering each call to secure a basic necessity food. They are doing this for neighbors in need. Fish & Loaves has moved forward to successfully provide drive-up-only services to distribute food t...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County report for April 1, 2020

This is no April Fool’s joke: A recent study from Michigan Medicine revealed that social distancing is crucial in helping flatten the curve and it may reduce the amount of COVID-19 patients at University of Michigan hospitals by 65 percent! This...

COVID-19 UPDATE: City Council cancels Monday's study session

City Council’s regular study session scheduled for Monday, April 6, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council will meet on Tuesday, April 7, for its regular meeting. Further information to come later this week on how that meeti...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Malaria drugs now approved for hospitalized patients

After small studies proved successful, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of two long-used malaria drugs, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The Strategic National St...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,012 additional cases, 52 more deaths

Michigan has 6,498 total coronavirus cases, the Department of Health and Human Services reported today, with 52 more deaths, bringing the statewide total to 184. This was reported just after 3 p.m. Monday, March 30, by the Gongwer News Service.

The state r...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor first-responders scheduled to receive 1,500 protective face shields

Thanks to the quick work of a Ford Motor Co. task force, first-responders in the City are scheduled to receive 1,500 protective face shields on Tuesday, March 31.

Taylor is just one of many cities receiving the protective gear as part of the battle against...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan Small Business Relief Grant available this week

Wayne County has partnered with the Detroit Economic Development Corporation (DEGC) to provide the Michigan Small Business Relief Grant during the COVID-19 crisis. Applications for this loan will be available on the DEGC web site no later than Wednesday, ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County's daily update for March 30

President Trump has approved Michigan’s major disaster declaration which helps secure additional federal aid for Michigan. He has also extended social distancing guidelines to April 30.

FOR THE COMPLETE DOWNLOADABLE UPDATE, CLICK HERE

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor steps up to help those in need

Good communities are made up of residents who step up when times are tough. And there’s been a lot of stepping up recently in Taylor.

Restaurants like Bierkeller Tavern, Malek Al Kabob and Red Robin (Southgate) have all volunteered their services...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Statewide burn permits will be curtailed

In response to the statewide shelter-in-place order to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 virus, permits for open burning will be suspended across the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the “stay home, stay safe” Executive Order 2020-...

COVID-19 UPDATE: DTE suspends non-critical work and possible shutoffs

DTE Energy has announced, effective immediately, it is safely winding down and voluntarily suspending for the time being all non-critical infrastructure and maintenance work as an additional measure to prioritize the health of its employees, customers and...

COVID-19 UPDATE: City services adjusted due to governor's shutdown

All buildings, with the exception of the Police Department lobby and some district court functions, are closed to walk-in visitors until further notice, per Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s March 23, 2020 executive order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. &am...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor Whitmer Signs ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive Order

Today (March 23, 2020), Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order directing all Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or prote...

City continues work on water mains in northwest Taylor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been revised again. The State of Michigan has cleared  this work as "essential services" and it will continue as originally scheduled. Sorry for any confusion.

The City of Taylor will continue worki...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Schools revise free food distribution program

The highly successful Taylor School District free breakfast and lunch distribution will continue at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 23. It will continue next week at the same locations and times on Thursday, March 26.

Read on...

Taylor Police welcomes new "Online Citizens Police Reporting System"

Taylor Police announced today a system that allows people to submit a report online about an incident that has occurred. 

This online system IS NOT for emergencies – always call 9-1-1.

But the following types of incidents can be reported ...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Beaumont continues outreach in many forms

Beaumont Health continues its outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is an overview of how it is responding to this ever-changing situation:

Daily COVID-19 test and admission statistics: In an effort to share COVID-19 testing and admissions informatio...

SPECIAL BULLETIN: Police and fire chiefs discuss COVID-19 pandemic

Police Chief John Blair and Fire Chief Stephen Portis discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic in a short video.

VIEW THE VIDEO HERE

COVID-19 UPDATE: Take simple steps to maintain plumbing systems

The City of Taylor and SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, encourages you to share an important message about toilet paper (yes, toilet paper).

With schools shut down and businesses closed or offering limited services to prevent the spre...

COVID-19 UPDATE: District court clarifies procedures

In the wake of the Declaration of Emergency by Governor Whitmer and the President of the United States regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, until further notice, the 23rd District Court will operate as follows:

1. All Jury trials are canceled. Court wi...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Southland Mall reduces hours

Beginning this week Southland Center will operate between noon and 7 p.m. every day except for Sunday, when the hours will be noon to 6 p.m. This is due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please check the hours on the mall website for the most up-to-date information...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Meijer seeking temporary employees

The Taylor Meijer is immediately seeking temporary employees during the COVID-19 crisis, which has put a lot of pressure on the retail stores across America. The store is seeking 20 to 30 employees for a limited period of time, mainly to stock shelves (bu...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Building Department rental inspections to be delayed

The Building Department will not be inspecting rentals for at least two weeks due the COVID-19 crisis, but all other inspections will be completed. The Customer Service Center will not be accepting non-emergency appointments that require going into reside...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Animal shelter closed on Saturdays

The Taylor Animal Shelter will be closed on Saturday until further notice because of the COVID-19 crisis. Sorry for any inconvenience.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Appointments encouraged before visiting City Hall

Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Taylor is encouraging anyone who plans on doing business inside City Hall to make an appointment beforehand. Anyone who needs to do business at the Customer Service, Treasurer, Assessor or C...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Southland Mall restaurants offering carryout during crisis

Primanti Bro’s and BJ’s Brewhouse will be offering carry-out options only during this time. 

News on additional restaurants offering take away services are still pending. 

Read on...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Taylor Schools closed until April 6

Dear TSD FAMILIES,

RE: STATE OF MICHIGAN MANDATED SCHOOL CLOSURES:

MARCH 16 TO APRIL 6, 2020

This message serves as an update to COVID-19 state mandated school closures. Taylor School District Leaders met to brainstorm a plan to address the safety of our sta...

Comcast offers expanded Internet to low-income households during pandemic

From Comcast:

As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, we recognize that our company plays an important role in helping our customers stay connected – to their families, their workplaces, their schools, and the latest informatio...

Unofficial results show Taylor voted for Biden, Trump and DIA millage

Unofficial March 10 (2020) vote totals for the Michigan Presidential Primary showed Democrat and former Vice President Joseph Biden, Republican President Donald Trump and the millage question for the Wayne County Art Institute Authority as the big winners...

DENNIS DEYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX, along with DYLAN SCOTT, to highlight summer fest concerts

The 2020 edition of the Taylor Summer Festival (June 25-28) will be a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll, thanks to the additions of rock legend DENNIS DEYOUNG AND THE MUSIC OF STYX and up-and-coming country music star DYLAN SCOTT as the f...

Assessor revising notices for 43 acreage parcels scattered across City

The City of Taylor’s Assessor’s Office is mailing revised notices to the owners of 43 acreage parcels scattered across the community, due to errors on their original assessments, according to Assessor Jessica Gracer.

Taylor assesses 28,...

American Legion offers free shuttle to John Dingell VA Medical Center

The American Legion is offering a free shuttle service for Downriver veterans to and from the John Dingell VA Medical Center every Wednesday.

The shuttle will pick up vets at the American Legion Veteran’s Service Office, 15100 Northline Road, Roo...

City to amend business license ordinance

The City of Taylor is in the process of amending its business license ordinance, increasing the penalty for infractions while further emphasizing the step-by-step process businesses must go through to legally operate in the community.

“We are try...

Multi-line telephone systems must comply with new laws

A new law takes effect in February 2020, requiring multi-line telephone systems (MLTS), like those found in hotels and offices, to dial 9-1-1 from anywhere on location, link properly with emergency dispatch centers and provide accurate information to firs...

DUWA transfer to be honored at statewide level in May

The successful transfer of the Downriver Sewage Disposal System from Wayne County to 13 regional communities under the leadership of Mayor Rick Sollars continues to rack up the awards.

Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) is scheduled to be honore...

DNR confirms that it saw no sign of eagles near Inkster Road construction

Representatives of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed earlier this week with the City of Taylor that no there are no signs of  bald eagles or related nests on a parcel of land along Inkster Road. That came despite various erro...

Sign up today and get on the permanent absentee ballot application list

Want the convenience of voting by mail on a regular basis? Sign up today to get on the permanent absentee ballot application list. Once you are on this list, the Clerk’s Office will send you an absentee ballot application automatically, every el...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program 2020 target areas announced

Taylor’s popular Good to Great Neighborhood Program will restart this spring and will focus on finishing much of the north end of the community before targeting the southwest corner. The  program brings together all departments simultan...

DTE plans tree trimming program in the community

Overgrown trees are the leading cause of power outages, and can cause serious public safety hazards, according to DTE, which is planning extensive tree-trimming operations throughout northern and central Taylor in 2020.

DTE is committed to working with res...

Spinning classes are now available at the recreation center

Wayne County announces two intersection projects in Taylor

Wayne County recently announced 13 projects during its December CMAQ (Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality), Safety and TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) awards period, and two of those projects will take place in Taylor.

The county will improve s...

Plante Moran audit notes several highlights

The recently completed audit of the City of Taylor’s finances by Plante Moran reaffirmed many highlights, including the fact that the City invested over $21M in infrastructure, machinery and equipment during fiscal 2018-19, which ended June 30.

P...

American Public Works Association honors DUWA for successful transfer of system

The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) was honored with the Downriver Chapter of the American Public Works Association “Government Cooperation Award” today at the Lakes of Taylor Banquet Facility. Mayor Rick Sollars is the c...

Walmart awards Taylor Goodfellows $5,000

Count the good people at Walmart as Taylor Goodfellows after awarding the campaign at $5,000 check today.

The Goodfellows are right in the middle of their annual holiday campaign, and Taylor Goodfellows President Sara El-Rifaai was very happy with the dona...

Taylor Dance to hold 'The Nutcracker' December 6 and 7 in Dearborn

Taylor Dance’s renowned Ballet Americana, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, presents The Nutcracker December 6-7 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. December 6 ...

Taylor Police Auxiliary busy leading up to March recruiting season

The Taylor Auxiliary Police are very busy, heading directly into the organization's recruiting season in March 2020.

Starting March 1, the auxiliary will be holding classes two days per weekly for 12 weeks, where recruits will be training in firearms, firs...

City working with MDOT to find a way to reopen Beech Daly Road

Due to the extraordinary heavy snowfall on November 11 and subsequent record low temperatures, the City of Taylor, the Michigan Department of Transportation and its contractors are seeking ways to reopen Beech Daly Road, so both north and southbound lanes...

Businesses, residents affected by flood damage can apply for low-interest loans

Michigan businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding from April 30 through May 1, 2019, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced.

Act...

Alleged shooter in Dean Street shooting arraigned after turning himself in

Walter Clyde Hollandsworth, who was sought in a shooting on Dean Street and had eluded Taylor Police and assisting agencies for weeks, turned himself in last night without incident.

Police were seeking the 21-year-old resident in relation to a non-fatal sh...

Moody's reaffirms City's investment grade status

Moody’s Investors Service recently reaffirmed the City of Taylor’s investment grade at “Baa2 stable.”

Often referred to as simply Moody's, the organization is the bond credit rating business of Moody's Corporation, r...

Reminder: By mindful of the laws when sharing the road with school buses

Taylor Police Chief John Blair and State Sen. Erika Geiss remind drivers that school is back in session, and school buses are on the road.

Please remember to be mindful of these simple rules for sharing the road with school buses (see graphic).

When yellow ...

New PASER study shows condition of Taylor roadways

The City of Taylor recently announced its 2019 Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating study, otherwise known as PASER. This study, which is done every two years, helps project future road repairs in the community as part of a 10-year comprehensive plan.

Fr...

Texas faces Chinese Taipei for world championship

The United States champions from Lufkin, Texas, will challenge the International champions from Chinese Taipei for the world championship of the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at noon today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The game fea...