More of the People's Comments

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?
May 12, 2010 by Michael Salemi

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?
May 11, 2010 by Ed Coury

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
May 5, 2010 by Rachel Dooley

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
May 5, 2010 by Helene S. Meizler
 
I am a senior citizen living at Meadowbrook Commons. I do not have a car and live on Social Security only. I also know that Novi is in a budget crunch, but to raise the rent $20.00 per month and transportation within the city to $4.00 each way is in my estimation outrageous. We are also expected to pay $4.00 to go to the Holy Family Church and Busch's. These places should be much less, maybe $1.00.

Film incentives do help the state
April 23, 2010 by M. Adler

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
April 7, 2010 by Susan Lewis

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
March 11, 2010 by Clay Pearson, Novi City Manager

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
January 30, 2010 by Bob Gatt, Novi Mayor Pro-Tem

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
January 9, 2010 Joyce Tunnard

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
12/12/09 by Dave Staudt
 
I want to commend Rep Hugh Crawford and State Senator Nancy Cassis for their support of the smoking ban in most public places that was passed yesterday. This is long overdue and was passed with strong bi-partisan support. No longer will Michigan residents who abhor second hand smoke have to make decisions about going to a bar or restaurant based on whether they allow smoking. I am looking forward to going out for the evening and not coming home smelling of smoke. Thanks again to our elected representatives in Lansing for doing the right thing.

Congratulations, and thanks
11/6/2009 by Wayne Wrobel
 
Congratulations to Mayor Landry and City Council Members Margolis and Mutch on their recent re-election and to Justin Fischer for his election to the City Council. I would also like to thank all the Novi residents who supported and voted for me in my attempt to be elected to the Novi City Council. I was honored to have your support.  MORE

Supporting the positive candidates
10/17/2009 by Kathy Crawford, Novi City Council Member

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?
10/8/2009 by Michael Salemi
 
We said: Has anyone figured out why we need that extra lane onto I-275 at Eight Mile Road? Seems like a lot of effort for nothing.

You said: Yes — at least I think so.  MORE

Cap the film credits to reduce
cut to schools
10/6/2009 by State Senator Nancy Cassis
 
Michigan faces a $2.8 billion deficit for 2010, including a $1 billion shortfall in the School Aid Fund. Using more than $550 million in federal stimulus dollars will help bridge the gap, but the shortfall still requires a $218 per-pupil reduction. I have a way to reduce that cut. MORE

Hey Brighthouse, turn down the volume!
10/1/09 by John Crawford
 
If you've watched any of the Tiger games (and I hope you have) then you've certainly noticed how the volume for commercials is increased greatly. Really, it's enough to knock one out of his or her recliner.  MORE

Wayne Wrobel for Novi City Council
9/28/2009 by Wayne Wrobel

My name is Wayne Wrobel and I am running for a seat on the Novi City Council. I have been a homeowner in Novi for over 25 years and want to help Novi continue to prosper. In my opinion, prosperity can be achieved by strictly following two guiding principles: Fiscal responsibility and adherence to the existing Master Plan for Land use. City government is a business and it needs to run like a business.  MORE

Thank you Kathleen for remembering Novi's past
7/13/09 by Carol Jean Crawford

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
7/6/09 by Kathy Crawford
 
As many Novi residents enjoyed the holiday with parades, picnics and fireworks on the Fourth of July, I attended the funeral of life-long resident Laree Bell, age 83. I scanned the faces in the sanctuary of the Novi United Methodist Church and was reminded that “Novi Old-timers” are leaving us at a rate as accelerated as WWII vets.  MORE

Novi could handle the Auto Show
6/19/2009 by Bob Gatt
 
From all news accounts, it appears as if the City of Detroit will come to their senses and claim the monies available to revamp Cobo Hall, thus keeping the North American International Auto Show there. Good. That’s where it belongs...  MORE

The People should always come first sir
6/11/09 by Bob Gatt

I read Chuck Tindall's Novi News letter last week in disbelief. Is this the same Chuck Tindall who challenged Hugh Crawford to represent THIS CITY, THIS DISTRICT in last year's Michigan House race? If so, why in the world is he against Novi as an alternative to Detroit in order to keep the North American International Auto Show in Michigan? MORE

Pulling a "Clinton"
6/5/09 by Susan Lewis
 
After reading the article from Detroit News.com, watching FOX 2 News and reading the Detroit Free Press, concerning Kim Capello's day in court, I am thoroughly disgusted. First of all, let me say that I do have empathy for his wife and children, because no one should have to go through what they have. MORE

Keep the North American International Auto Show in Automation Alley
5/21/2009 by State Representative Hugh Crawford

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
5/14/2009 by Eric Hubel, Novi
 
I wish to ask one question of all who read this: What was your main reason for choosing Novi as the community you wished to raise your children in? Let me offer the following. As a twenty-year plus resident of this community, I know what my answer to this question was twenty some years ago. It was for the education and safety of my two girls. I personally am concerned for my interests in Novi, but by far more importantly, I am concerned for our children, and their future in this, let me say, “unique” community. Let’s not let privatization of any portion of the Novi schools degrade why we have all come to Novi for.  MORE

Former Novi HS student attributes success to a top-notch education
5/6/09 by RJ Larese, Casting Director, "Deal or No Deal"
 
Without the Broadcasting, Choir, Theatre, Yearbook, and Newspaper programs at Novi High School, there is absolutely no way I would be where I am today. It’s been five years since I walked through the doors of NHS as a student and I reflect on my experiences in the Arts Programs on a daily basis.  MORE

Supporting an old friend
5/6/09 by Bob Gatt, Novi City Council
 
And so, the story breaks about a local Novi man who was charged with indecent exposure. And, had it not been for the man's name, it wouldn't have made it into any news story and no one would care. In fact, during my nearly 30 years of police work, I can remember 100's of instances similar in nature to this one. Some of them may have involved your son, or your daughter. Or perhaps, it was you? MORE

Novi High School grad writes in supports of arts programs
4/26/2009 by Bryan Dechart

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