Looking for a COVID-19 vaccination? You have options this week

If you are seeking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, you have a couple of options in Taylor. Wayne County Health is accepting walk-ups at the Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus through April 17. The City of Taylor and Kroger, meanwhile, are con...

City to begin enforcing tall grass ordinance

The City will begin enforcing violations of its tall grass ordinance as the weather becomes warmer. Overgrown grass is not only an eyesore, but can provide a home for outdoor rodents like rats, which can cause health problems on not only the property in q...

UPDATE: Pardee Road repaving begins Monday, April 12

The Pardee Road repaving project, between Superior and Goddard, is scheduled to begin Monday, April 12. This is part of a bigger project that will eventually include Goddard Road, between Pardee and Allen roads. Pardee and Goddard are two of the most heav...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan one of five states seeing huge increase in cases

According to USA Today, nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot s...

William Ford Senior Center to reopen Monday, April 12, with restrictions

The William Ford Senior Activities Center will reopen to the public on Monday, April 12. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be restrictions in place.

The senior center will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We will be clos...

Good to Great program restarts with asphalt work in Area #16

The Good to Great Neighborhood Improvement Program is moving into its fourth year of existence, and work plans to tentatively restart April 12. Last year, G2G worked its way through most of the seven neighborhoods scheduled for improvements. However, that...

Lyon, Gibbs named to key DPS posts

Mayor Rick Sollars has announced two key appointments in the Department of Public Services. 

Craig Lyon was recently named director of the Department of Public Services, replacing Keith Boc, who retired. For Lyon, this will mark his second term of...

DTE to relocate 1,200 natural gas meters outside of Taylor homes this year

This year, DTE Energy crews will be scheduling appointments with homeowners in Taylor to relocate natural gas meters to the outside of their homes. DTE plans on relocating about 1,200 of these meters this year.

DTE representatives will soon be in Taylor ne...

City begins phase two of Small Business Relaunch Program grants

After funding 30 Taylor businesses during the first round of the “Taylor Together” Small Business Relaunch Program, the Community Development Department has announced $75,000 in additional funding to be allocated in phase two of the ca...

Registration open for spring 2021 adult softball season

Team registration is now open for Taylor's spring 2021 adult softball season. Deadline to register is May 7. Sixteen-game season with playoffs. Action opens May 16 and all leagues will play doubleheaders. 

There are four leagues: Sunday A...

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...

Taylor Animal Shelter one of only two facilities to win full statewide award

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the recipients of the 2021 Animal Welfare Fund grants, and the Taylor Animal Shelter was one of just two winners to earn a full $10,000 award. 

This year, MDARD will di...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

Tall grass enforcement to increase with warmer weather

The City will begin enforcing violations of its tall grass ordinance as the weather becomes warmer. Overgrown grass is not only an eyesore, but can provide a home for outdoor rodents like rats, which can cause health problems on not only the property in q...

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...