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Snow Days

Brian Bartlett — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:30:40 +0000

February’s “Presidents Day” passed with another “tough” snow fall in the Metro Area. Similar to a Sunday snow fall and freeze in December, it turned into a prolonged road clearing. Novi was able to get back to normal sometime on Tuesday. (2 days into the work week). Novi residents were asked to take solace that Continue reading →

More on AT&T and PEG Channels

Willy Mena — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:49:42 +0000

In a previous post, I indicated how AT&T has been collecting PEG fees from its customers while not providing PEG channels. It turns out my complaint was pointed at the wrong entity. After filing a complaint with the MPSC (Michigan Public Service Commision) and speaking with folks at the Michigan Attorney General’s office, it became Continue reading →

Consumers in the crossfire

Willy Mena — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:21:11 +0000

I changed video providers last September, switching from DirecTV to AT&T Uverse. Outside of a few initial issues, I’ve been happy with my new service. The main reasons for making the switch (aside from the cost savings) was that Uverse would offer Novi PEG (Public Education and Government) channels. Unfortunately, it’s been about 6 months, Continue reading →

Bad Timing……JUST SAY NO ON MAY 5TH

Lancair IV — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:18:57 +0000

The Novi City Council has sent the Signature Park proposal to the voters. The May 5, 2009 vote if passed, would increase property taxes by 0.5 mills, which would cost about $75 per year for a resident with a $300,000 home. $75 doesn’t sound like much, but in this day and age, it is a Continue reading →

Hollywood in Novi?

Willy Mena — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:34:56 +0000

Word on the street is that Hollywood quietly rolled in and out of town this week filming an upcoming movie called “Demoted”. You may have seen the trailers parked in the auxiliary High School Parking lot off of 10 mile just west of City Hall. This is such a boost to the city (if not Continue reading →

Firefighter lawsuit highlights wasted tax dollars?

Willy Mena — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:57:01 +0000

The Michigan Association of Firefighters recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Novi on behalf of the Paid On-Call firefighters claiming Unfair Labor Practice. The City of Novi uses a system of full-time firefighters from 6am to 6pm and trained paid on-call residents who work the 6pm to 6am shift. The relationship between these Continue reading →

More AT&T Bashing

Willy Mena — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:06:01 +0000

Ever since AT&T successfully lobbied state legislators to modify the antiquated law which governed how video providers rolled services out to customers, they’ve been on the side of unfair attacks by many municipalities. My first blog entry EVER here questioned why Novi had only one cable provider. I argued that even though no one was Continue reading →

Show me the Money-Who’s on Fuerst?

Brian Bartlett — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:02:03 +0000

A few weeks ago on a visit to Boston, we visited several historic sights for the first time. Among them were Paul Revere’s home and the Old North Church that we all learned of as children in the famous Longfellow poem. (By the way, the “two if by sea” and the “British are coming” were Continue reading →

Should We Get SMARTer

The Editors — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:44:45 +0000

Link to Oakland Press Article. A recent article in the Oakland Press touches on the lack of transit opportunities in many suburban communities. The articles state that the major cities all participate in SMART, including Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Royal Oak. Ferndale, Birmingham and Auburn Hills also participate. Novi does not particpate in SMART, and Continue reading →

An Unexpected Twist

The Editors — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:38:28 +0000

Word on the street is that Carol Jean Crawford has withdrawn from November’s City Council race. Normally, we’d see this as a negative, as everyone is now running unopposed. Fortunately, Dave Landry, Bob Gatt, Kathy Crawford and Dave Staudt are proven leaders in our community and have been for a long time. We’ll be in Continue reading →