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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...

Spinning classes are now available at the recreation center

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...

Work progresses on new Parks & Recreation Maintenance Building, and new Media Center

Work on a new Parks & Recreation Maintenance Building in Heritage Park is progressing quickly, as is the total renovation of the old courthouse building on the City Hall Campus, two projects that started earlier this year.

The new P&R Maintenance B...

Santa's Magic Forest looks for helpers

The volunteer group that creates Santa’s Magic Forest is seeking helpers. If you take up the challenge, you can consider yourself one of Santa’s elves.

Construction of the display begins from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 5, at the...

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...

Dance sculpture dedicated to Joy Squire to be unveiled Saturday, November 2

Joy Squire’s life has been one long dance.

The founder of Taylor Dance and its affiliate, Ballet Americana, she once toured the country as a member of the Charles Stanley Agency and cut the rug in Detroit-area television commercials with Danny Th...

GoImpact360 seeks nominations for volunteer fall cleanups

GoImpact360, a Downriver-based religious volunteer group, will offer senior citizens, the disabled and veterans in the Downriver area free leaf cleanup this year, from November 10-24.

The group was created almost a decade ago by approximately 50 teenagers ...

Birch and Monroe streets targets for resurfacing in October

Birch Street, between Koths and Goddard, and Monroe Street, between Ecorse Road north to the I-94 freeway viaduct, are scheduled to be resurfaced by the City of Taylor.

The work will start the week of Monday, October 7 on Birch Street. Monroe Street will b...

Beech Daly resurfacing to begin; traffic restricted to NORTHBOUND ONLY

The resurfacing project of Beech Daly Road between Brest Road and Wick Road is set to begin next week. Depending on the weather and other factors, contractors will start on either Wednesday (October 9) and Thursday (October 10).The project will be broken ...

City of Taylor receives BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership award

The City of Taylor and the Taylor Police have received a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) award of $9,478.40 for National Institute of Justice-compliant armored vests.

The Bulletproof Vest Partnership or BVP, was created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnersh...

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...

October 25 Hallow-Palooza will be more customer-friendly than ever

Hallow-Palooza is Taylor’s largest Halloween activity, the “go-to” event among many others in October. And we’re making this year’s event even more customer-friendly than ever before.

Scheduled for Friday, October 25, in Heritage Park, the ultimate Hallowe...

Young Scout honored for work finding memorial stones in Heritage Park

Benjamin Wetzel was honored Tuesday night (September 17) with a City proclamation by Mayor Rick Sollars and City Council for his work locating many lost or misplaced memorial stones at Heritage Park.

The longtime Boy Scout, who was a member of the first Ta...

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 ...

CERT schedules 'Basic Training 24' classes

The Taylor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be having a Basic Training 24 course on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29 and again on Thursday, October 3.

The September sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The October 3 will run from 6:...

Late clerk honored for service to the City of Taylor

Today’s leaders in the City of Taylor honored one of the community’s most beloved political figures, the late Dorothy R. West, with an official proclamation during the September 3 City Council meeting.

Mrs. West, who passed away in 2012...

Veteran will honor September 11 anniversary at Eureka and Telegraph roads

John Heidenreich, a Navy veteran, will hold his second annual "Operation Respect and Honor" on the corner of Telegraph and Eureka roads tomorrow (Wednesday, September 11). He'll also be trying to break his own record for saluting passers-by.

Last...

FEMA denies initial call for flood-related declaration

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's initial application for a Presidential Declaration of a major disaster related to this spring's flooding in Michigan has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The governor has 30 days to appeal the denial, ...

Repaving, new road storm drains for Cape Cod, beginning Sept. 10

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Cape Cod from Brest to Goddard and replace the road storm drains. Work is scheduled to start September 10.  

The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulveriz...

Jill Jack with special guest Carly Collura to highlight 'Harvest Hootenanny' theme Sept. 6

In the finale of this summer’s “Party in the Park,” residents will see plenty of special treats: Detroit legend Jill Jack with special guest Carly Collura, a Taylor native, in concert, and a “Harvest Hootenanny them...

City to resurface Koths from Telegraph to Pardee, starting Sept. 3

The City of Taylor has contracted with Al’s Asphalt Paving to resurface Koths from Telegraph to Pardee and work is scheduled to start September 3.  

The existing asphalt surface will be milled and pulverized; a granular base will be cons...

Longtime resident honored with plaque, proclamation

When David Walker Sr. passed away last year at age 98, the City of Taylor lost a familiar face and a good friend.

Mr. Walker was a regular at City Council meetings, and always sat in the same chair. City Council honored Mr. Walker’s memory by ded...

JLWS-bound 'Team Taylor' honored by the City

The Taylor Combined All-Stars captured the Michigan District 5 championship at the end of July and will serve as the host team in the Junior League Baseball World Series, which begins with opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 10, at Heritage Park. The t...

Services planned for late WCCCD Trustee Charles Paddock

Charles W. “Chuck” Paddock, Taylor’s longtime representative on the Board of Trustees of Wayne County Community College District, passed away on July 31.

Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. August 24 at Michigan Memorial Par...

Council appoints Michelle Tocco to fill treasurer's vacancy

Michelle Tocco has been appointed by City Council to fill the treasurer’s vacancy.

Tocco will fill the vacancy created when Ed Bourassa, the former treasurer, resigned from office earlier this year as part of a legal settlement with the City. Bou...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program enters next area

The neighborhoods between Goddard, Pardee, Brest and Telegraph Road have been selected as Area #7 for the City of Taylor’s ongoing “Good to Great (G2G) Neighborhood Improvement Program.”  Work will begin in that area...

Summer taxes increase, while winter taxes decline, as total rate does not change

The City of Taylor's summer 2019 tax bills are going out this week. 

Residents should note that while the total annual City tax rate HAS NOT changed, they will see an additional 1.2179 mills on the summer bill. 

Meanwhile, City winter tax ...

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...

I-94 construction ties up traffic near airport

It’s construction season, and the newest Michigan Department of Transportation $64 million package of public road projects includes areas of I-94 around Detroit Metropolitan Airport that should impact Taylor residents. Suggestion: Know alternati...

Starting July 1, library will drop late fees

Starting July 1, all of Taylor Community Library's materials will no longer accrue late fees, and all previous fines from late materials from Taylor will be removed from your account.

Fines have been a part of libraries for a large part of history, but the...

The best type of 'hot' summer festival: Great times, no arrests

Despite four days of heavy activity and summer heat involving tens of thousands of people at Heritage Park, Taylor Police reported no arrests and just two minor domestic issues during the 2019 Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30).

This marks a strong trend ...

Fireworks: Be Safe and Not Sorry

Lighting off fireworks more than 48 hours before or after a national holiday is a ticketed offense in the City of Taylor. State of Michigan law enables fireworks after 11 a.m., and not after 11:45 p.m. during properly designated time periods.

Temper your f...

Farmer's Market opens with new focus, and hopes to expand

The Taylor Farmer’s Market, presented by Beaumont, is open for business on Fridays in Heritage Park’s Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion. This year’s new hours are noon-6 p.m. each Friday.

This season’s market opened ...

Grand summer ‘Soiree’ will honor life-long achievement in dance

The Taylor Conservatory Foundation will host the “Soiree in the Garden of Joy” on Tuesday, June 25, to establish an endowment fund for a new garden project celebrating Taylor resident Joy Squire and her lifelong commitment to bringing ...

Spring time reminders as the weather gets warmer outside

Spring time reminders from the City of Taylor.

RATS: If you find yourself with a rat or rodent problem, it is usually because of two specific issues: A food source and available cover. Outdoor rodents seek those two things. Eliminate those factors, and you...

Newly approved City budget continues trend upward

The 2019-20 City Budget was unanimously approved by City Council during a special meeting Tuesday, April 30, and includes no increase to the current millage rate and a unassigned fund balance of $11.3M, the largest yet in the era of Mayor Rick Sollars&...

'Grow with Google' to visit Taylor Community Library June 10

Google is coming to the Taylor Community Library!

Google announced that it is coming to three cities and towns across Michigan this June as part of the tech company’s Grow with Google initiative to help create economic opportunity in communities ...

Get ready for Friday fun, as farmer's market and free new concert series starts June 7

If you're looking for a great way to start the weekend, look no more. 

The 2019 version of the Taylor Farmer’s Market, presented by Beaumont, kicks off this Friday, June 7, and will be followed by the City's free new "Party in the P...

Register now for Happy Soles 5K to benefit Fish & Loaves

Registration is under way for the 10th annual Happy Soles 5K Run and Walk, scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, June 9, at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The 5K is a key supporting event for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, a faith-based, nonprofit,...

Good to Great Neighborhood Program moves forward in Area No. 6

Despite all of the bad weather, the City's Good to Great Neighborhood Program continues to move forward in Area No. 6, located between Beverly, Van Born, Beech Daly and Inkster. The program, now in its second year, focuses on specific issues like trimming...

Armed Forces Day to celebrate 10th anniversary of Taylor Veterans Museum and honor John Dingell

The 2019 Armed Forces Day Celebration will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18,  presented by the Taylor Veterans Museum. It will honor everyone who has served in the military with a special focus on the 10th anniversary of the museum and the late ...

UPDATE ON FLOODING AFTERMATH: Data still being gathered and special debris pickup scheduled

In the aftermath of last week's horrible flooding in the area, damage assessment forms are still being collected by the City of Taylor, and a special flooding debris curbside pickup is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, across the comm...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT for victims of this week's flooding

Victims of this week's flooding in the City of Taylor should file a damage assessment form with the Customer Service Center in City Hall (23555 Goddard Road).

This week's flooding in the region has resulted in a state of emergency declared by both Wayne Co...

UPDATE: Friday's free concert canceled; instead series will start June 7

EDITOR'S NOTE: The "Party in the Park" free concert series was originally scheduled to kick off Friday, May 3. However, Friday's concert has been canceled. The series will instead open on Friday, June 7.

Get ready for Taylor's Rockin' Big Summer!...

Mayor Sollars joins corporate leaders for BJ's Wholesale Club groundbreaking

Mayor Rick Sollars of the City of Taylor joined leaders BJ’s Wholesale Club during a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday (Thursday, April 25) at the Trader’s Pointe development at Eureka Road and I-75. The site has been staked out for ...

Brighten up your night by registering for the Glow Run at the Taylor Summer Festival

A brand-new feature of the 2019 Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30) is the Community Choice Credit Union “Glow Run, scheduled for Friday, June 28. The exciting 5K Glow Run is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. 

All participants will receive...

Tickets on sale for big concerts during June's Taylor Summer Festival

Some of music's best acts will perform at this year's Taylor Summer Festival (June 27-30) in Heritage Park’s Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion. Tickets are going fast for Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas with special guest Tony Lewis of The Outf...

Lakes of Taylor offers range memberships and unlimited twilight golf packages

The Lakes of Taylor invites you to take advantage of one of the best golf practice facilities in Southeast Michigan by purchasing a 2019 Taylor Golf Range Membership!

In addition, check out our new Unlimited Twilight Golf Pass! (*limited number available*)...

Massive improvements coming to Northwest Park as Good2Great Program begins second season

Look for massive changes at Northwest Park as the City of Taylor rolls out this spring’s Good to Great Neighborhood Program. Good2Great will focus on the northwest part of the City, the neighborhoods between Van Born, Beverly, Beech Daly and Ink...

All's well that ends well for newest Petting Farm favorite 'Lucky'

The Heritage Park Petting Farm has a new member of its family, a lamb named “Lucky,” which seems apropos given its recent history.

Petting Farm Manager Melanie Shihadeh reported earlier this week that the lamb, estimated to be about two...

UPDATED: April is a busy month in Taylor

NOTE: Both Bunny Luncheons at the Petting Farm and the Easter Brunch at the Lakes of Taylor are SOLD OUT!

April is a busy month in Taylor. 

It starts on Saturday, April 6, with the first cemetery cleanup of the year by the Clerk's Office, which wil...

Departing Jack Myers honored by City Council

One of the more friendlier faces around Taylor is heading for Florida.

Former City Councilman John "Jack" Myers stopped by City Hall recently to say his finalize good-byes before he and wife Nancy pack up and head for a new home in Florida.

Myers ...

Notice of Public Hearing: Treasurer’s Office vacancy

A public hearing regarding the affidavit of failure to perform duties against Edward L. Bourassa, city treasurer, will be held on April 22. The public hearing will take place at the Taylor Municipal Building, City Council Chambers, located at 23555 Goddar...

iCare Taylor app now operational on smartphones or tablets

The City of Taylor's "iCare Taylor" app, which is available for free at The App Store online, is operational after some minor adjustments.

Some users who had undergone Apple-related upgrades states that they were experiencing problems with the ap...

Judge to preside over hearing concerning possible treasurer's vacancy

Judge Theodore A. Metry will preside over any future hearings concerning a possible vacancy created in the City treasurer's position, City Council Chairman Tim Woolley said during the March 19 City Council meeting.

Judge Metry presides over the Grosse Poin...

Construction of new Telegraph sidewalks to begin in May

The Michigan Department of Transportation recently held a pre-construction meeting with Audio Construction in preparation to install sidewalks along Telegraph Road, under Ecorse Road and an adjacent railroad pass. Construction will begin in May.

These impr...

City salutes the legacy of the late John Dingell

The City of Taylor recently honored the late John Dingell with a proclamation saluting his legacy during the March 5 City Council meeting. Mr. Dingell passed away on February 7 at the age of 93. He served in Congress from 1955 to 2015, and is the longest-...

Baby cows get their names: Gloria and Gus!

Couples are famous throughout American history.

History has given us Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (Lucy and Ricky, I Love Lucy). Ross and Rachel (David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston, Friends). Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford (George and Louise, The Jeff...

Judge Geno Salomone among those being honored during Beyond Basics 20th Anniversary

In 1999 the cofounder and CEO of Beyond Basics, Pamela Good, walked into a Detroit school with a mission to make a difference by delivering coats; what she found was that the students needed much more. Thanks to her persistence and support from partners, ...

Fairfield Inn and TownPlace Suites to build on old Ramada location near Eureka and I-75

Marriott Hotels are in Taylor’s future – namely new Fairfield Inn and TownPlace Suites on the location of the former Ramada Inn on Eureka Road, east of I-75. The proposal was OK’d by the Planning Commission during a recent me...

City rolls out annual publication devoted to happenings that you don’t want to miss

In an effort to keep residents informed of City-related events in the community, the City of Taylor recently published its first “Taylor Events” magazine, which is located in digital form on our website and will be eventually available...

Angela Winton appointed to City Council

Angela Winton was named the newest member of the City Council on Tuesday, February 5.

Winton replaces Alex Garza, who resigned his post on January 1 after being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. After being voted into her position by counci...

Residential values increase by over 17 percent this year

Residential property values in Taylor are on the rise, according to the City Assessor.

The City’s 2019 residential assessed values are increasing by 17.6 percent overall. Some areas of Taylor will increase over 17 percent in value, while others w...

Taylor Police to add body cameras as part of new system

The Taylor Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body and in-vehicle cameras, along with Tasers, all in an effort to fulfill the expectations of the public, add transparency to law enforcement, reduce lawsuits, and reinforce proper demeanor f...

Miniature cattle are coming to the Heritage Park Petting Farm

Miniature cattle – two of them to be exact – are coming to the Heritage Park Petting Farm in the very near future.

Mayor Rick Sollars brought forth the resolution to purchase them and City Council agreed unanimously during its Tuesday, December 4 meeting. ...

UniFirst to buy property along Inkster, build $15M high-tech facility

UniFirst Corporation and the City of Taylor have taken the initial steps toward creating a new $15M investment in the City, along with keeping hundreds of jobs here.

City Council unanimously approved the sale of nearly 10 acres of land on the east side of ...

Champion Taylor Seahawks honored by Mayor Sollars and City Council

During its November 20 meeting of the City Council, the City of Taylor honored the Taylor Seahawks JV Football Team for winning the Junior Varsity title of the Downriver Youth Football League. It marked the first time a youth football team from Taylor won...

Mayor welcomes BJ's Wholesale Club to Trader's Pointe

Mayor Rick Sollars of the City of Taylor is happy to announce the additional of BJ’s Wholesale Club to the new Trader’s Pointe development at Eureka Road and I-75. BJ’s Wholesale made the announcement yesterday (Tuesday, Nove...

Heritage Park Petting Farm cow Gracie passes away at 11 years old

Gracie, the largest member of the Heritage Park Petting Farm, was humanely euthanized by a visiting veterinarian this morning (Thursday, November 15) after a long battle with illnesses related to age. The Jersey Cow was 11 years old.

Gracie had been losing...

Family-style Italian restaurant to locate on Pardee and Goddard corner

The old White Rhino Bar on the corner of Goddard Road and Pardee is going to be totally remodeled and will reopen under new ownership as “Salute Bar & Trattoria.” Work on the building, which has already started, may be finished as soon as the end of t...

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...