A note from from Mayor Brian Turnbull...


** NORTHVILLIANS,
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Happy Summer… We are smack in the middle of it, with its warm breezes, music in the air, escapes to waterfronts and festivals abounding.

This coming weekend, celebrate Buy Michigan Week in Downtown Northville. This event showcases exclusively Michigan-based businesses to fuel the local economy. It’s an incredible opportunity to interact directly with local entrepreneurs. This full-sensory experience includes MI-made products, smelling cinnamon coated nuts roasting, hearing talented local musicians, tasting an amazing array of MI-made foods and beverages, and watching children laugh and play in the Kids Zone. This is what summer is all about.

We in Northville have a long history of “MADE LOCALLY.” As you may know, our community has been on the forefront of many nationwide products that originated here. In fact, here’s a historic look at local businesses whose products grew into national & international distribution:
* The Dubuar Manufacturing Company (wood products – early 1800’s)
* Foundries which produced Bells, metal works & scales for Sears & Ward catalogs
* Globe Furniture factory specializing in school desks & church benches (largest in World)
* Valves for all Ford engines (from the Albert Kahn-designed Waterwheel valve plant)
* Patents for condensed milk from Charles Rogers (Rogers Family home/Shiro Restaurant)
* Vanilla from the Northville Laboratories (Jogue Labs today)
* Northville mills were some of the first in the Territory (before Michigan was a State)
* One of the first Michigan Cider Mills (Parmenter’s) with Cider & Apples shipped via train
* From the 1800’s, Silver Springs water from the Northville well (the original Absopure)
* Airplanes from the Stinson Aircraft Corporation (examples on display at the Smithsonian)
* Northville Fish Hatchery (1^st National fish hatchery – all Brown Trout in North America from here!)
* Bricks produced here supposedly used for various State buildings, including State Capital
* AND GET THIS, the Tin Man suit from The Wizard of Oz was crafted in our community!

Looking back in our history going on almost 200 years, we are all about “Made in Michigan.” I encourage you to walk downtown this weekend and enjoy made-in-Michigan products while taking in some music and nightlife.

BEFORE LOOKING AT THE BUY MICHIGAN NOW FESTIVAL, LET’S SEE WHAT’S GOING ON TODAY...
* Buy Michigan Now Festival in Northville; 8/2-8/4 Link ([link removed])

* Music in downtown Northville through the Summer. Friday Nights - Link ([link removed]) , Saturday evenings - Link ([link removed]) , Sunday - From 1-3pm on Center St.

* Music at Maybury Summer Concerts – Mondays through Aug. 12, 7PM. Link ([link removed])

* Music & Food Trucks at Northville Winery on Baseline – Link ([link removed])

* Music at NOMI (Northville’s newest gathering place in N’ville Square) - Link ([link removed])

* Tunes on Tuesdays for Kids - 10:30 AM @ Town Square. Link ([link removed])

* Farmers’ Market – Visit Northville’s Award-Winning Market, Thursdays, 8AM-2PM (Highland Lakes Shopping Center – 7 Mile/Northville Rd)

* Cars and Coffee Saturday, 8/10, 8-10 AM – Join our monthly gathering (2^nd Saturday) at 212 W. Cady Street, behind Old Village School next to the Library. Bring a car/bring yourself.

Info for Citizens
PROJECTS AROUND TOWN
* Ford Field – Phase I: Bids through Oakland County being finalized on erosion & infrastructure, Bids for ADA entryway, staircase, overview vista, & fencing started
* Riverwalk – Daylighting of Rouge River & River Park along with bioswale park at Downs is underway.
* Downs Initiative – The last building of 12 came down this past week and recycling of all the materials is finishing up before final grading gets underway. Link ([link removed])
* Log Cabin – The historic log cabin on River Street will soon be moved South about an eighth of a mile … final insurance policy being acquired for move. Link ([link removed])
* Mill Race Village – Lane bricking project is underway. Park is closed till September – project will upgrade drainage and grounds stability & will brick the lane. Link ([link removed])

TASK FORCE MEETINGS
* Bicentennial Task Force Mtg – 9/12 7:00 PM City Hall (Rick Sharpe – Chair). Group will meet monthly leading up to the 2027 events – Stay tuned for Details.
* Cemetery Restoration Task Force Mtg – 8/29 (Monday) 7:00 PM City Hall (David Marold – Chair)

Now let’s take a look at "Buy Michigan Now" support activities and what to expect in the Ville this weekend...

Buy Michigan Now is a campaign dedicated to highlighting Michigan-based businesses and positively promoting the State on a local, national, and global level.

Did you know… If every Michigan household shifted just $10 of its weekly expense to Michigan-made products, collectively we would put $38 Million each week back into our local economy. That’s over $1.9 billion per year that we as Michiganders can generate to help support the State.
* BMNFest is the ultimate party to celebrate our state’s annual Buy Michigan Week activities. Small businesses take to our streets to engage with customers and show off what makes their company special.
* Food vendors will be scattered throughout the event, and local restaurants offer indoor and outdoor seating in Northville’s social district for those who choose to shop while sampling Michigan specialty food products.
* For the young, there is a Kids Zone with games and activities.
* Live entertainment from local artists will be non-stop throughout the weekend.

Appropriately, we are very excited to have Northville host the second decade of the BUY MICHIGAN NOW Festival. This festival, along with other local activities, will add even more excitement to our downtown this weekend. Be part of the Northville scene and sample tons of food in the streets, experience Michigan-based products, and quench your thirst in the social district while enjoying music, watching kids’ activities, and just meeting your friends and neighbors.

STROLL, SHOP, SIP, SAVOR AND SAMPLE your way through the quaint streets of our town.

Keep that Northville Summer Festival Faith!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
[email protected] / 248.505.6849

(Reach out to me anytime or forward this communication to others interested.)

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