Reach her at You can also follow her on Twitter. Katrease Stafford covers the city of Ypsilanti for. “We’ve received many positive comments from residents.” “This is going to provide recreational choices for hundreds of our residents who did not previously have any,” Grewal said. Grewal said over the course of the next several months, 20 acres of oak barrens and a savannah habitat will be restored to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Lyndon, Sylvan, Lima, most of Scio and part of Dexter townships. Township Supervisor Mandy Grewal said the township recently received a $14,000 grant from the of U.S. Candidates of the same party will compete in primary contests on Aug.

In 2009, the township received a $300,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as part of that year’s Development Grant Awards.Ĭonstruction on the site began in 2009 with the demolition of existing buildings, landscaping and the creation of a playground center. location was formerly known as the Hickory Woods Golf Course.ĭevelopment of the Hickory Woods Park was estimated to cost about $1.6 million, according to the Pittsfield website. Pittsfield Township is holding a ceremony to commemorate the completion of the 46-acre Hickory Woods park.Ĭourtesy photoAs part of the township’s 839 acres of parks, officials purchased Hickory in full in 2007.

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