Grosse Pointe Woods, Shores and City councils will meet this week. Each have plans to discuss the 2013/14 fiscal year budget. The Grosse Pointe Public School Board will meet. Teacher and other staff layoffs are among the agenda items.
Here are some highlights of events scheduled in the Grosse Pointes this week: 1. Grosse Pointe Woods city council will hold the public hearing on the 2013/14 fiscal year budget beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday. According to the agenda, the council will also discuss: 2. Grosse Pointe Shores city council will meet beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday. According to the agenda, the council will discuss: 3. The City of Grosse Pointe council will meet Monday beginning at 7 p.m. According to the agenda, the council will discuss: 4. The Grosse Pointe Public School Board will meet Monday beginning at 7 p.m. According to the agenda, the board will discuss: 5. A fundraiser is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marge's Bar in Grosse Pointe Park to help …
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Grosse Pointe Woods Director of Public Safety announced plans to participate in the annual campaign enforcing the use of seatbelts in moving vehicles. This year the enforcement focus will begin May 20 and end June 2.
Motorists driving in Grosse Pointe Woods should make sure to be buckled up as the Department of Public Safety prepares to begin its annual participation in the Click It or Ticket campaign. The stepped-up enforcement for seatbelt usage will begin May 20 and continue through June 2, according to a press release issued by Director of Public Safety for the Woods, Andrew Pazuchowski. Law enforcement departments from across the country participate in the campaign aimed at educating motorists about the importance of wearing a seatbelt and being properly restrained in a car. Although Michigan laws require all people, drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts, Pazuchowski highlights statistics released by Michigan State Police for 2012 in which …
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Public Safety officers from the Grosse Pointes recently participated in a joint firefighter training exercise on Irvine Lane as part of a larger plan to train together and make purchases as one group rather than five.
Public safety officers from the five Grosse Pointes participated in a joint training exercise on Irvine Lane as part of a bigger plan by the Grosse Pointe Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee to streamline firefighting services. The training was set up in five stations, including: The group training is the result of an agreement approved by the five Grosse Pointe city councils as recommended by the Grosse Pointe Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee. The streamlining efforts outlined in the agrement are:
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1:32 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
HOLY SMOKES! Was the homeowner informed in advance? more ›
The St. Joan of Arc Festival returns this weekend with rides, food tents and more for attendees of all ages. What is your favorite part of the weekend-long event?
Carnival rides, cotton candy, speciality foods and raffles are some of the attractions this weekend at the St. Joan of Arc Festival. Here is the schedule for the weekend from St. Joan of Arc: Carnival rides Friday, May 17 Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19 Speciality foods, meals and events Friday - Italian dinner buffet hosted by Marchiori's Catering, 4 - 8 p.m., cost is $12.00 per dinner. Saturday - Mexican dinner hosted by Salsaritas Mexican Restaurant, 4 - 8 p.m., cost is $10 per dinner. Sunday - Brunch with Bugarin hosted by Marchiori's Catering, 9 a.m. - noon, $9 for adults, $5 for ages 4-8 years $5 and under 4 free. Sunday - Polish dinner buffet hosted by Polish Village Café, 3 - 7 p.m., $12 per dinner. Friday - Sunday - Smokin' BBQ …
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7:19 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This is my favorite weekend of the year----wait for it all year long. I enjoy the beer tent & Vegas room---but I also like the friendly atmosphere of it all. Everybody---COME ON DOWN! :)) more ›
Deer have began being spotted in Grosse Pointe Woods and Shores last weekend. They continue being spotted throughout the Pointes, most recently on Lakeland in the City. Upload your photos and say where you spotted them to the photo gallery.
Grosse Pointe residents caught the deer on camera this weekend. At least one was spotted in the backyard of a home on Vernier Road and can be seen jumping a fence.
Several residents of the Grosse Pointes spotted deer in the community over the weekend and in the last few days. Readers Chris Profeta, Matt Frame and Karlyn Jones shared pictures of deer they spotted Sunday and Monday. One shows a deer in the backyard of a home on Vernier Road south of Grosse Pointe North High School. Another shows two deer on Renaud Road between Morningside and Lake Shore.
9:01 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2013
If you're worried about your gardens put a net over them, but leave the deer alone. more ›
The Edwin Paul Salon was not sold and remains under the same ownership and management.
The beloved Edwin Paul Salon on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods remains under the same ownership. Edwin Framalino, president Edwin Paul Inc., remains the owner and operator of the salon at 20327 Mack Ave. The salon offers a variety of haircare services including: haircuts, highlighting, coloring, styling, up-do's and special occasion services. Additionally, it offers facials, waxing and makeup. Featuring more than 20 stylists, the salon prides itself on the rigorous training schedule it requires beyond the state requirements.
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1:22 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
I have always loved being of service to the Grosse Pointes.A great community.The gentleman who ran the spa as a franchise passed away and his wife felt she wanted to move rather than continue.We wish the new owners well support the new ideas.When someone dies everything changes for those left behind.Dave was a great guy.I wish his former wife well with her new life and send a great big,"Thank You… more ›
The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Grosse Pointe Shores police assisted a 63-year-old Warren man May 2 originally stopped for suspected drunken driving after it was discovered he was having diabetic problems. The man was weaving in and out of his lane of traffic in the 500 block of Lake Shore. The officer stopped him and he was confused and disoriented. A portable breath test showed the man did not have alcohol in his system. While talking to the man, it was discovered he had diabetes. The officer called for a paramedic to respond and take the man to the hospital, according to a report. Wife Files Report About Husband A 45-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods woman reported to police that she awoke to a gun lying next to her in her bed April 26. She filed the report May 2, noting …
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Local business owner Rose Marchese and her husband have taken over a local spa. In addition to making some updates, Marchese is trying to partner with the medical field related to massage therapy for patients and whole body care.
Rose Marchese took over ownership of a spa on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods formerly known as the Edwin Paul Spa in January. Marchese is also the owner of Hannah Bear Boutique and La Jolie Rose. The spa is seperate from Edwin Paul Salon at 20327 Mack Ave., which is owned by Edward Framalino, president Edwin Paul Inc. Services and management at the salon remain the same. The spa is no longer named Edwin Paul Spa due it being trademarked, attorney Lisa Pinkos Howle said. After making a variety of updates to the spa located at 21023 Mack Ave., including hardware, the building and the staff, Marchese and her husband, Robert Marchese, are beginning to reach out to offer services within the community. Rose Marchese said she is making an …
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Grosse Pointe Woods council; Grosse Pointe Woods/North High School flower sale; and the Grosse Pointe Shores Finance Committee are scheduled for this week.
A few highlights of the many events scheduled this week in the Grosse Pointes: 1. The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council will meet beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday. According to the agenda, the council will discuss: 2. The annual Grosse Pointe Woods/North High School PTO flower sale is Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11 in front of city hall on Mack Avenue. Flowers may be ordered in advance by May 9 and be delivered for free. 3. The Grosse Pointe Shores Finance Committee will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday. An agenda has not yet been published.
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Diane Smith
10:43 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
To the 7 GPPSS School Board members: Please vote NO on the recommendation the administration will make tonight to reduce the nine office assistants/clerks in our 9 elementary schools from 1.0 (full time) to 0.5 (part time). This would be in addition to the pay cut ALL office staff personnell took this past school year and in addition to the new pay cuts they will take for the coming school year. … more ›