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Kathryn Sample, City of Wayne The Wayne Police Department ages are welcome. Meet at the State HYPE Athletics Center -- Wayne,
Finance Director, requested that was awarded a COPS (Community Wayne Theatre at 7:00 p.m. on 4635 Howe Road, Wayne, MI 48184
City Council approve a waiver of Oriented Policing Services) grant Thursday evenings. The group rolls HYPE Athletics Center -- Dear-
the 3% Winter Tax Penalty on win- from the U.S. Department of Jus- out at 7:30 p.m. For more informa- born Heights, 23302 W. Warren Av-
ter tax bills for payments received tice. The grant will partially fund an tion, visit the groups Facebook page. enue, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
after February 15, 2021 through additional police officer at the Wayne
the end of the business day on PD. This officer will have a variety of The Wayne Public Library is Officials say the diagnostic
March 1, 2021. “The City of Wayne duties, but his/her main focus would open to the public. You will need to COVID-19 tests are offered at no
has always followed the State Law be on community policing. The offi- enter through the doors by the Veter- cost, and are available via drive-
and placed a 3% penalty on the win- cer would attend and organize com- ans Plaza. Browsing is limited to 30 thru or walk-in. All individuals over
ter tax bills for any payments re- munity events, partner with minutes for grab and go service. 5 years old are eligible to get tested,
ceived after February 14th,” Sample community groups, and engage in Please do not visit if you are sick. though minors must be accompa-
wrote in a memo. “This year there is crime prevention activities. The The plaza pick-up service is still nied by a parent or guardian. Individ-
a significant increase in the winter grant is effective through June 30, available if you wish to do no-contact uals interested in testing do not
taxes due to a judgment levy. We rec- 2023. It requires that WPD keep the pick up of materials. Call the library require a doctor’s order or pre-regis-
ommend waiving the penalty for 27th officer until June 30, 2024. The for more information. tration before visiting the site. Offi-
those who pay by 4:30 p.m. on federal grant for $125,000 will be cials say insurance is requested but
March 1, 2021.” spread over three years. The City The City of Wayne now has a not required to undergo testing.
The City Council approved the will cover $102,572 spread over Wayne County COVID-19 testing
waiver at the December 15, 2020 three years. The department does site. Two new, cost-free testing sites Individuals who are experienc-
meeting. not yet have the 27th officer. with reportedly shorter waiting times ing COVID-19 symptoms are en-
were opened in Wayne and Dearborn, couraged to get tested and
New homes will be available in The Knights of Columbus both sites at HYPE locations. The quarantine until test results are re-
Wayne this spring! Infinity Homes #3021 Notre Dame Council, 3144 sites are open 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ceived to prevent the spread of the
is currently establishing a V.I.P. list of S. Wayne Rd. will be reopening Monday through Friday and 9:00 virus. Symptoms can develop up to
individuals looking to have a new their doors on Wednesday, Febru- a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. 14 days after exposure to the virus.
home built this Spring at Kiwanis ary 3, at 5:30 p.m. The Lounge will
Park in the City of Wayne. Be sure to be open Wednesday, Thursday and
reach out to Mary Kelley at 646-627- Friday from 5:30 -10:00 p.m. There
9528 to place yourself on the list for is karaoke every Friday night from
a brand new home in Wayne today. 6:30-9:30 p.m. A limited menu will
be available. Starting February 18,
Wayne has a new police officer! the Lounge will host Euchre Night.
Officer Gino Criscenti was sworn Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner
in as a police officer for the Wayne and drinks. Drop in players are wel-
Police Department on January 19. come.
Officer Criscenti recently graduated
from the Wayne County Regional Po- The Wayne Bicycle Club is
lice Academy. Officer Criscenti fills a rolling on out in 2021. This group
vacant, already-budgeted position is for all who love to ride, build
with the department. and/or customize their bicycles. All

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