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Township Board Defies Planning Commission Recommendation

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The Huron Township board has rebelled. Detroit-based Sterling Group and Texas-based Hillwood Enterprises LP is constructing new warehouse and distribution space totaling 1.27 million square feet for Amazon.com Inc. Now, they want an amendment to the township’s zoning rules to be allowed to build another distribution center for Home Depot, totaling 450,000 square feet. The trustees approved the amendment and ignored a unanimous planning commission recommendation that put the brakes on construction. Concern over the impact of truck traffic on the southern Wayne County community is high.

Eviction Moratorium Extension Causes Angst

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Metro Detroit landlords continue to wrestle with the eviction moratorium extension. Some have drained their savings and maxed out credit cards to cover costs on their rental properties. The eviction moratorium had recently ended, only to be extended again until October 3. Tenants who face eviction often lose everything when their belongings are disposed of. More than 18,000 applicants have been approved for more than $117 million in rent relief, with thousands more awaiting approval of their application. $400 million still needs to be distributed. Although the extension was intended for communities that had substantial Covid 19 spread, Wayne County now qualifies after entering the substantial transmission category on Wednesday afternoon.

The Blake Family of Companies is Expanding

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The Blake Family of Companies has completed a $1 million redevelopment project. Blake’s Backyard in Almont has been expanded to a multi-purpose, year-round retail and entertainment venue. A 10,000 square foot taproom offers Blake’s Hard Cider, beer and wine and includes indoor and outdoor seating. The existing greenhouse and nursery were renovated and include fruit trees available for purchase. Blake’s Backyard includes an expanded fresh market that offers breakfast items such as bagels, avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches, along with coffee and baked goods, and a U-pick farm where customers can pick their own fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Future plans for the property include hosting events such as gardening workshops, happy hours and live music. The venue can also be rented for private events.