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City waits on scheduling timetable as Wayne County rolls out new senior vaccination program

Wayne County has rolled out a new “Public Health Senior Vaccination Program,” simultaneously vaccinating seniors age 65 and older in the most expedient way to fight COVID-19. However, the City of Taylor is currently waiting in line beh...

Downriver National Guard hosts special day on March 16

The Army National Guard Office, 12340 Beech Daly, will host a “Day with the Downriver Guard” from 4-7 p.m. March 16. 

Military vehicles and weapons will be displayed, including a visit by a Black Hawk Helicopter. More than 4,00...

County policy now includes extended payment period through 2023

To address the increasing financial distress experienced by many Wayne County taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Treasurer's Office Financial Hardship Policy now includes certain Occupied Commercial and Residential Rental Pr...

Winter Tax deadline extended with special hours on Saturday, February 27

The deadline to pay Winter Taxes has been extended to Saturday, February 27. As a service to taxpayers, the Treasurer’s Cashier Window will be open from 9 a.m. to noon that day. Residents should park in the Goddard Road lot, and use that entranc...

Audit shows improvements despite pandemic restrictions

The City of Taylor’s most recent annual financial audit continued to show improvement despite the effects of the pandemic and long-term restrictions due to the recession of over a decade ago. The report was produced by the Plante Moran team of D...

Lake House Bar & Grille preparing for Valentine's Day, other special events

The Lake House Bar & Grille is still accepting reservations for its special “Valentine’s Dinner for Two” on February 12 and 13, leading right up to the big day. Reservations are being accepted from 5-9 p.m. each day.

The $...

Free reusable face masks now available at City Hall

Through a partnership with Wayne County, the City of Taylor is distributing free reusable face masks to any resident in the community. They are available in packets of five, and can be obtained through City Hall.

To pick up a packet, just come to City Hall...

Spinning classes restart at Recreation Center

Spin classes will return to the Taylor Recreation Center starting on February 9-10. 

Instructors Elizabeth Richardson and Lesa Whitley will be offering classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (6 p.m. for both days). Tuesday classes will be with Liz and...

Packets available for possible candidates for local elections in 2021

The City Clerk has packets available for those who are interested in running for local office in 2021.  Anyone interested needs to call ahead to make arrangements to pick one up because City Hall is open by appointments only. Call (734) 287-6550 ...

Impostor posing as DTE worker stealing from residents

Taylor Police are actively seeking tips from the public on a man posing an a DTE Energy employee, who is working his way into homes in the community and stealing money and jewelry. The man is described as being white, and around 40 years old. During his l...

Recreation Department, Rotary plan Winter Softball tourney fundraiser

The Taylor Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Taylor, has scheduled a Winter Softball Tournament for Men’s and Coed divisions to raise scholarship funds for one graduating male and female athlete at Taylor Hi...

COVID-19 UPDATE: $52.5M in business aid has been awarded by MEDC

Critical relief totaling approximately $52.5 million for nearly 6,000 small businesses across the state has been awarded to date through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program, Governor Gre...

COVID-19 UPDATE: CVS and Walgreens join nationwide campaign

The effort to immunize more Americans against the coronavirus now includes major retail pharmacy chains. National drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens are among the more than 20 major retailers that are beginning to receive supplies of COVID-19 vacci...

Visitors to City buildings will see changes on February 1, thanks to newest MDHHS order

Monday, February 1, 2021, will bring changes at various City buildings, thanks to the newest order (January 22, 2021) issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At City Hall, first-floor capacity for...

Recreation Center to resume fitness classes

With the new order by the Michigan Department of Health the Taylor Recreation Center can resume fitness classes. All previous Covid-19 safe practices must be adhered to.

Class size limits

• Masks must be worn at all times
• For youth classes parents of children ...

Discounted Pavilion Rental Program offered for 501c3 organizations

The City is offering the opportunity for discounted pavilion rentals for 501c3 non-profit organizations as a way to give back to our community and support the work of organizations helping others.

The discounted pavilion rental is for the Sheridan Center o...

Recreation Center reopens its dry saunas by reservation only

The Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road, is reopening its dry heat saunas to members.

Sauna use will be restricted, due to pandemic-related concerns, in the following manner:

• Use by one member at a time
• Reservations are a must: Call (734) 374-8900 O...

QuickClinic free drive thru COVID-19 testing available at Lakes of Taylor

Wayne County and the City of Taylor have partnered to offer a free COVID-19 testing site at the Lakes of Taylor Gold Course, 25505 Northline Road, between Telegraph and Beech Daly. 

The site is open:

• 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
• 9 a.m.-3 p....

'TSX Baseball' to be added at Taylor Sportsplex

Mayor Rick Sollars today (December 3) announced “TSX Baseball,” an exciting expansion of offerings at the Taylor Sportsplex in 2021. The new program will be housed in the main open-field soccer arena.

The program will include three batting cages and the av...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Administration works to increase vaccine supply

The Biden Administration announced additional steps to increase the vaccine supply to states to 10.5 million doses nationwide and provide reimbursement to states for actions to combat COVID-19. The administration has also granted 100 percent retroactive c...

SMART surveying users to improve service

To build on the rapid success of its Fast, Affordable, Save, Transit (FAST) service rolled out in 2018, SMART is looking for sites for future Park and Ride facilities to provide additional connections for area transit riders.

SMART has launched a survey t...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Vaccine information dominates the news

COVID-19 vaccine information dominated the recent news. Johnson & Johnson said its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 66 percent effective overall in protecting against COVID-19. The vaccine, however, appeared to be less potent against other variants...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Wayne County announces steps in vaccine rollout

Wayne County residents aged 65 and older are now able to receive the COVID-19 vaccines at area health systems as more of the vaccine becomes available. That and more including the Wayne County Report for January 12, 2021.

Seniors should contact their healt...

Heritage Park Petting Farm closing for the winter

The Heritage Park Petting Farm will close for the winter season at the end of the day on Sunday,  November 8.

Water Department begins 'Cross Connections' program

The City of Taylor has started a new “Residential Cross Connection Program” to help eliminate possible contamination of the public water distribution system. The program is mandated by State of Michigan Public Act 399...

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...

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...

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...