Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Quincy Joins the Social Media Movement

Sorry for the long layoff from posting a blog entry. I wanted to take this opportunity to share another method of communication that the Village has recently started. We are now on Facebook (search for Quincy, Michigan). Join the other 575 people (at last count) as a fan and keep up to date on the events and people that make Quincy a great place.

The Facebook page, a revised web site (to be released in January 2010), quarterly newsletter, and our e-mail blasts are just a few of the ways we try and communicate with residents. If you have any other ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Village Office.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

US-12 Construction Schedule/Open House Set

The initial schedule for the reconstruction of US-12 has been released. construction is scheduled to start April 1 and run through October 9. The following schedule is more a guideline rather then set in stone because of delays that pop up during construction (weather delays, construction problems, etc).

Stage 1- Detour route preparation April 1-15
Stage 2- Reconstruction of the North Main Street Rail crossing April 15-29
Stage 3- Reconstruction of the US-12 Rail Crossing April 30-May 15
Stage 4- South Side Traffic Control, Removal, Underground, and Earthwork May 7-June 15
Concrete/Asphalt Base June 16-June 26
Restoration/Cleanup June 27-July 3
Stage 5- North Side Traffic Control, Removal, Underground, and Earthwork July 6-August 11
Concrete/Asphalt Base August 12-August 21
Restoration/Cleanup August 22-August 28
Stage 6- Driveways/Restoration September 2-September 11
Stage 7- Finish Asphalt and Pavement Markings September 12-September 25
Stage 8- Final Restoration

An Open House will be held on March 11 from 4-7 PM at the Village Hall for anyone looking for more information or with any questions. If you are unable to attend, but have questions, please contact me at any point during this project.

Friday, February 6, 2009

November Election brings new faces to Council

Ouch, it has been four months since my last post. Time flies when you are having fun. Since the last post, the Village has said good bye to and welcomed two Council members. Leaving the council were John Worth and Brett Allman. John served on Council for several terms and left as the President Pro Tem, while Brett was in his first term. I would like to thank them for their service and wish them luck in all of their endeavors.

At the same time, I would like to welcome Barb Swallow and Larry Gardon to the Village Council. Barb and Larry bring new views and perspectives to council and I look forward to working with them over the next four years.

Returning to the Council for four more years were Village President Karen Hargreave and Trustee Jim Russell. Dean Sullivan has taken the President Pro Tem position for the next two years.

Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30. The first Tuesday of each month is set aside as the Council Workshop also at 5:30. The public is welcome at both meetings and time is set aside for comments.

More info will follow soon on the US-12 project, events scheduled for the year, and the Federal stimulus package.