By Scott Bolthouse | The Huron Hub | July 29, 2022 — 10:05 AM EST
The Huron Township clerk’s office is advising residents who vote at precinct 1 at Miller Elementary School that they may need to take a road detour to get to the polls during the Aug. 2 primary election.
“We have been advised by county road officials that during phase two of the downtown construction, the intersection at Hannan/Waltz/Huron River Drive will be intermittently closed. If the intersection is closed on Election Day, Hannan Road can be accessed from Pennsylvania Road,” said Clerk Jeremy Cady.
“Although there is ongoing construction in the downtown area, the polls will still be open for in-person voting on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for the state primary election.”
If you would like to avoid the construction, you can still obtain an absentee ballot from the clerk’s office until 4 p.m. on August 1.
The Clerk’s Office is open: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday before the election, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Please call the Clerk’s Office at 734-753-4466 ext. 131 if you have any questions.
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A new website was launched by the federal government Tuesday offering four free COVID test kits to each household in the US.
To order your free at home COVID tests, visit this website: www.covidtests.gov
ABOUT THE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
The tests available for order:
-Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR -Can be taken anywhere -Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required) -Work whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms -Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines -Are also referred to self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests
Take an at-home test:
-If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or -At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or -When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
Trenton, MI – State Representative Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) is announcing his bid for the Michigan State Senate, running in the newly formed District 4 encompassing the majority of Downriver and southern Wayne County.
The Fourth District includes the communities of Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Trenton, Riverview, Wyandotte, Southgate, Brownstown, Taylor (part), Woodhaven, Huron, Sumpter, Romulus, Wayne, Van Buren and Belleville.
“I am so excited to announce my bid for the State Senate to continue representing Downriver and southwestern Wayne County,” Rep. Camilleri said. “As a former teacher and the son and grandson of union autoworkers, I know the stories and struggles of working families because I’ve lived them.”
“In the State Legislature, I’ve worked to create change in and for our communities. Even with the roadblocks we’ve faced, we’ve gotten things done: securing a deal to build the much-needed multimillion dollar underpass on Allen Road in Woodhaven and delivering record funding for Downriver schools. But we have more work to do — we need to support our educators and keep our kids in school, empower our workers in the industries of the future, and build the infrastructure of today and tomorrow. As your next State Senator I’ll bring bold leadership to Lansing to continue delivering results – because that’s what our families deserve.”
Rep. Camilleri is finishing his third and final term in the Michigan House of Representatives because of term limits. He was first elected to the House in 2016, winning his first general election by 323 votes and becoming the only Democrat to flip a legislative seat in Michigan that year. Since then, Camilleri has outperformed the top of the Democratic ticket in both of his re-election campaigns.
Huron School District operating millage passes: unofficial results.
From Huron Township clerk Facebook page: Unoffical Results for the Huron School District Bond question from 11-2-2021 election. These are only Huron precincts.
Yes- 1442 No- 640
Sumpter Twp and Ash Twp each have a precinct that reports to the county. There (sic) results are not included in the above numbers.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held October 19 to celebrate project, partnership with Wayne County. Photo courtesy City of Romulus.
Posted by The Huron Hub | Nov. 1, 2021
The City of Romulus announced recently the completion of the intersection at Northline and Hannan Road during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Construction for the project launched April 15 to improve road safety and reduce vehicle crashes.
For decades, the Hannan and Northline intersection has been an area of concern for local residents, who have often cited its high accident rate.
When taking office in 2014, Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff began organizing meetings with Wayne County officials to bring attention to hazardous road conditions at the Northline and Hannan intersection.
“We’re pleased to announce yet another critical infrastructure improvement in the City of Romulus, one that we are confident will help reduce accidents at a historically dangerous and well-trafficked intersection,” Burcroff said. “Residents voiced their concerns, and in partnership with Wayne County, we were able to create a comprehensive plan to resolve a long-standing issue in our community.”
Over the course of the last seven years, Mayor Burcroff and Wayne County officials have had frequent conversations about the need to repair the interchange.
County officials even participated in a city-wide ride along with Burcroff, exploring areas in need of improvement that are shared by both jurisdictions.
Recognizing the need to make safety repairs, Wayne County and the City of Romulus developed a plan to turn the boulevard intersection into a necked-down standard intersection with a traffic light.
Committed to the restoration and preservation of city infrastructure, the City of Romulus has completed several road and sidewalk projects in recent years.
Most recently, the city unveiled the Huron River Drive Pathway, a 10-foot-wide shared pathway running from the I-275 Metro Trail into downtown Romulus.
The pathway was constructed in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and supported through a $297,600 federal grant.
Recognizing the need for a safer path for bikers and pedestrians, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also provided $100,000 toward the project.
“It’s important that our residents have access to a safe route to downtown businesses and residential districts,” said Director of the Romulus Department of Public Works Roberto Scappaticci. “It’s also important that our residents feel heard. If they come to the city with an infrastructural need, we do our best to address the issue at hand.”
Public announcement posted by The Huron Hub | Oct. 25, 2021
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has tentatively approved the issuance of two Class I nonhazardous injection well permits for Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC. Before EPA makes a final decision, the Agency is providing the public an opportunity to comment on the draft permits.
Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC plans to dispose of nonhazardous liquid waste from its related landfill, located at 28800 Clark Road, Wayne County, Michigan. The injection fluid, which consists of waste fluid from the landfill, will be injected into a confined interval approximately 3,171 for MI-163-1I-0009 and 3,141 for MI-163-1I-0010 feet below ground surface.
Federal law requires all Class I wells be built in a way that protects drinking water supplies.1 That means waste must be injected into a rock formation beneath the lowermost formation containing an underground drinking water source. All Class I wells shall be cased and cemented to prevent the movement of fluids into or between underground sources of drinking water.
1Injection wells must meet the regulatory criteria of 40 Code of Federal Regulations, or C.F.R., parts 124, 144, 146, and 147; and the Safe Drinking Water Act, or SDWA. To view these regulations and laws, see https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/regulations
Public Comments and Hearing Requests Send comments and requests for a hearing to EPA’s Felicia Chase (chase.felicia@epa.gov) during the public comment period (see front-page box). The public comment period includes 30 days for comments as required by law, plus an additional three days for any delay caused by mailing.
Requests for a hearing must be in writing and must identify issues to be raised. EPA will hold a hearing if there is significant public interest in the draft permit decisions based on written requests. If a hearing is scheduled, EPA will publish a notice of the hearing at least 30 days in advance.
EPA will consider all comments received during the comment period and the hearing if held and then issue a final decision along with a document that lists EPA responses to significant comments.
Permit Requirements Federal regulations for underground injection wells list standards for construction, geology, location (siting), operating conditions, and record keeping, to protect supplies of underground drinking water from contamination caused by injection wells.
EPA’s preliminary review of the permit applications for these wells concluded it would have no environmental impact. Below is an explanation of the some of the factors involved in permitting an injection well:
Underground Source of Drinking Water (USDW): A USDW is defined as any aquifer or portion thereof that contains less than 10,000 milligrams per liter of total dissolved solids, and which is being or can be used as a source of drinking water. In the case of the Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC well, the base of the lowermost USDW has been identified at a depth of 400 feet below the ground surface.
This water-bearing formation is the Bois Blanc Formation.
Site Geology: The injection zone is comprised of the Mt. Simon Sandstone from 3,171 for MI-163-1I-0009 and 3,141 for MI-163-1I-0010 feet to 3,500 feet below the surface. The immediate overlying confining zone is the Black River Formation. Additional adequate confining layers exist between the injection zone and the base of the lowermost Underground Source of Drinking Water.
Area of Review (AOR): The AOR is the area within a two-mile radius of the proposed injection well. EPA analyzed the AOR to identify wells that might allow fluid to move out of the injection zone. In the AOR for the proposed wells, there are approximately 0 producing, 0 injection, 1 temporarily abandoned, 5 plugged and abandoned, and 0 other wells that penetrate the injection zone.
Maximum Injection Pressure: EPA set an injection pressure limit that will prevent the injection formation from fracturing. The proposed maximum injection pressure for these wells are limited to 808 and 800 MI- 163-1I-0010 pounds per square inch. Financial Assurance: Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC has demonstrated adequate financial resources to close, plug and abandon these underground injection wells. Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC has established a Surety Bond to cover the costs in the amount of $121,000.
How to Comment You may comment on the proposed draft permits in writing. Please refer to Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC draft permit numbers MI-163- 1I-0009 and MI-163-1I-0010. Email your comments to: Felicia Chase U.S. EPA, Water Division UIC Section Email: chase.felicia@epa.gov Phone: (312) 886-0240 If you do not have access to email, please contact Felicia Chase for instructions on how to comment. Comment Period EPA will accept written comments until midnight November 10, 2021. You may see the draft permits at http://go.usa.gov/3JwFP. Administrative Record To request review of Administrative Record files, contact Felicia Chase (see above). Right to Appeal You have the right to appeal any final permit decision if you make an official comment during the comment period or participate in a public hearing. A public hearing is not planned at this time. The first appeal must be made to the Environmental Appeals Board. The final decision can be appealed in federal court only after all agency review procedures have been exhausted. To learn more about EPA’s Underground Injection Control program, or to join our mailing list visit http://go.usa.gov/3JwFP
Posted by Scott Bolthouse | The Huron Hub | Oct. 14, 2021 | 10:55 a.m. EDT | Updated 11:30 a.m.
The boil water alert in Huron Township has been officially lifted as of Thursday morning.
A massive water main break occurred last Sunday that required repair and caused a significant drop in water pressure for some residents.
Local schools also closed while the township awaited water quality tests as a precaution.
As of Thursday morning, water in the township was deemed safe by the Great Lakes Water Authority.
“Thank you to the entire community for understanding the reasoning behind our decision. Our resident’s safety is our number one priority and this action was taken to ensure that we maintain that level of service that is promised to every resident within our community,” said Jim Lancaster, director of Huron Township DPW.
According to the Great Lakes Water Authority, after a boil water advisory is lifted, certain steps are recommended before the regular use of water.
Those steps are listed at this website, under “what to do after a boil water advisory is lifted” tab in the water treatment Q & A.
“The safety of our residents is our top priority. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we took the necessary steps to restore our water service responsibly,” said David Glaab, supervisor of Huron Township.
Glaab credits DPW Director Jim Lancaster and his crew with quickly and responsibly addressing the water main break and returning normal and safe water service to township residents.
Glaab said he is also is grateful to Blue Triton Brands, producers of Ice Mountain, for donating a semi- truck load of bottled water along with Kathy Carlton-Beh who organized our police, fire and DPW teams to assist in its distribution to the public.
“Ice Mountain was pleased to provide water to help the residents of New Boston impacted by the water main break. This donation kept with the company’s long history of donating water to those impacted by emergencies and disasters.” Said Arlene Anderson-Vincent, CPG natural resource manager.
Background on the incident:
A boil water alert was issued as a result of a water main break that occurred early Sunday morning on Oct. 10.
At around 6 a.m., the police dispatch alerted the on-call water employee of a number of calls regarding a lack of water pressure within the Township.
The on-call person mobilized all available employees to attempt to locate the large water main break within the Township.
The break was located at approximately 8 a.m. due to a call from a concerned citizen about an excessive amount of water in their backyard.
Due to the number of poor water pressure calls and consulting with the Township engineers, the decision was made to issue a precautionary low pressure boil water alert for the entire Township.
The DPW department enabled their emergency Response Plan which includes public notification through all the available channels such as Nixle, Facebook, news outlets, newspapers and radio stations.
Once located, the break was isolated and normal pressure restored to a majority of the Township and the repairs on the broken main began. Due to the extent of the break the repairs were not concluded until approximately 3:45 a.m. on Monday.
Once the entire township had regained their water service the DPW department had to conduct extensive flushing of the water mains surrounding the break area and then umbrella out to ensure any stagnant water was clear from the system. This process occurred on Monday.
After the flushing had concluded the Great Lakes Water Authority came in and took 11 samples from our routine sampling site all over the Township. These samples are taken back to the lab and incubated for 18-24 hours to allow for any bacteria to grow.
The first round of samples all came back negative for any bacteria. The second round of samples that are required to be taken 24 hours after the first were then taken from the same 11 locations on Wednesday. These samples must undergo the same 18–24-hour incubation period.
On Oct. 14 at approximately 10 a.m., GLWA contacted the township with the results of the second set of water tests. These tests were also negative for any bacteria. With this second test the township has satisfied all of the requirement to lift the boil water advisory effective immediately.
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