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More of the People's Comments June 3, 2010 by Kathy Crawford At a time when most news is depressing and the majority of Michigan communities are reeling from unprecedented cutbacks, the opening of the new Novi Library is a phenomenon of monumental proportions. MORE
Is Walmart a deal with the devil
for Novi? There is no question that Novi Town Center, a well-located and well-placed retail development, has suffered from fleeing tenants and vacancy that wasn’t right before our larger economic issues. Part of its problem is the lack of anchor stores, and once they go, the smaller stores are soon to follow. MORE
Is Brighthouse service as fast as
advertised? I have been subscribing to Brighthouse Networks' Road Runner High Speed Internet Service with Turbo Boost for about three months. The company says I should expect speeds of up to 20 or 22 megabytes per second (Mbps). Unfortunately, I am averaging around 10 Mpbs, usually less. MORE
Student displeased with cuts Novi High School's budget cuts have done absolutely no good for anyone. Well, except for the district itself. The budget cuts are helping to bring them out of debt. But as for the students and faculty, its a completely different story. Novi Schools are facing $6.7 million in budget cuts. As a result of these budget cuts, 75 staff members are dealing with job losses. And as for the teachers that are not losing their job, they have to conform to a completely new teaching style, a new schedule, and worse of all, a much higher number of students per class. MORE
Senior displeased with increases
Film incentives do help the state Regarding Sen. Cassis's letter which echoes statements made by the Policy Center... What many people don’t seem to realize is that FTE jobs are diminishing in general. MORE
Reconsider allowing of alcohol on
city properties I read the article pertaining to the Novi City Council allowing alcohol consumption at the Civic Center and the Library and am so sorely disappointed in their final vote on this issue. MORE
A Sound Offense and Defense... key
to Novi’s team Spring is just around the corner and soon children of all ages will be playing soccer on the numerous fields in Novi, with friends and family cheering them on….dreaming of, per chance, one day winning a World Cup. And, anyone who knows soccer, or any team sport for that matter, knows a winning team is made up of a sound offense and sound defense. It takes both to make a successful team. It may sound simple, but that is how we are looking at this year’s budget and the challenges which lie ahead here in Novi.
Thank you, Chief Smith May God Bless and watch over Frank Smith as he begins his new life away from the Novi Fire Department. He has served this city very well in the time that he has been here. MORE
Novi public safety changes need
more dialogue I would like to comment on the status of the public safety changes that are taking place in the city, especially with regards to the Fire Department. Before the election, the firefighters handed out some flyers that the Mayor responded to in this forum. In the column the Mayor stated... MORE
Thanks to our elected reps
Congratulations, and thanks
Supporting the
positive candidates Campaign rhetoric speaks volumes. Candidates espousing everything they are AGAINST do not make effective leaders for this city. Candidate comments that plant seeds of doubt about the honesty and integrity of people currently serving on Boards and Commissions as well as city administrators, are irresponsible, naive and insulting. MORE
Why the new lane at 8
Mile and I-275?
Cap the film credits
to reduce
Hey Brighthouse, turn
down the volume!
Wayne Wrobel for Novi
City Council
Thank you Kathleen for remembering
Novi's past Thank you KATHLEEN for your comments on Mrs. Bell. I often feel little attention is paid to our long-time residents. Although I did not know her, I am certainly familiar with her father and husband. I often went with my grandpa to get his fishing or hunting license at Mr. Trickey's store. Thanks again for reminding our community Novi's past is as important as its future.
Remembering Novi's
past
Novi could handle the
Auto Show
The People should
always come first sir
Pulling a "Clinton"
Keep the North
American International Auto Show in Automation Alley Southeastern Michigan is on the cusp of losing one of our treasured events - the North American International Auto Show. The future of NAIAS has been jeopardized by politicking games, and now, Motor City has been given a choice -- act now or risk losing the auto show at Cobo to other states. If we want to keep the NAIAS in the heart of the automobile capital, we have to act now. MORE
Novi School
Reductions and Privatization
Former Novi HS
student attributes success to a top-notch education
Supporting an old
friend
Novi High School grad
writes in supports of arts programs My name is Bryan Dechart. I am a 2005 graduate of Novi High School and a 2009 graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I do not have words in my vocabulary positive enough to describe my appreciation and support for the departments of Drama, Journalism, and Broadcasting at NHS, nor the words negative enough to describe my feelings regarding the lack of respect for them as the Board of Education so blatantly leads them to the chopping block. MORE
Novi Signature Park: Sign of
Hope On May 5, voters in the City of Novi can choose to make their city a lovely place by making a modest investment in a Signature Park – a park that reflects the unique character and identity of the community and an investment that will pay dividends to present and future generations. MORE
Support the Novi Signature Park On Tuesday May 5th, we will have an opportunity to make a decision on an investment that will serve Novi for many generations to come. It's no secret that recent national studies show that Parks help attract both businesses and residents to new communities. This Signature Park will assist Novi in its continued effort to diversify the tax base, create economic development and improve the quality of life of its residents. MORE
Novi City Manager Delivers
Recommended Budget
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