There seems to be a lot happening these days that are big local stories. In no particular order:
- The Michigan film tax credits might be significantly reduced under the Governor Snyder’s first budget. I’m not sure how to feel about the dollars-and-cents of it, but if the credit is reduced to the levels I’m hearing, there’ll be no more filming in Plymouth. The Michigan film industry will dry up. This is a statewide issue, but it’s also a local issue since we’ve had two films that did much of their shooting right here in the city, Trust and Scream 4. I’ll address this issue more in the coming days.
- The building occupying the space where the old Masonic Temple had been is finally starting to show signs of life. UBS Financial Services will soon be taking residence inside the new building, which has set empty for Lord knows how many years. Hopefully, the other office space and condo units are soon thereafter to be sold/leased. I was never crazy about the new place; I miss the old Masonic hall, a cool building in its own right.
- Northville has approved a deal to provide fire services to Plymouth. Local firefighters, who will be Northville employees paid by the City of Plymouth, will be housed in the soon-to-be renovated firehouse building adjacent to City Hall and the Library. Of course, that’s dependent upon approval by the City Commission here in Plymouth. It looks like our partnership with the township will come to an end.
- Ambulance services may be provided by contract with Huron Valley Ambulance.
- Tomorrow is the memorial service for Pastor Bill Moore. This may seem like hyper-local news, but he really touched so many in the community, I can’t help but comment on it here. Trinity Church has been a part of this community since 1979, and he was its founding pastor. So many of us in this area have been touched by him. He’s irreplaceable. God speed to him, his family and the church.
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