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The property is one of few remaining undeveloped parcels with Rochester Road frontage, according to city Natural Resources Manager Matt Einhauser, who said it also has pedestrian connections to both Rochester Hills and downtown Rochester. “It would act as a potential trail corridor that would eventually link up to the Clinton River Trail itself, providing a pretty unique connection from the Rochester Road frontage to the trail,” he explained. The land itself currently includes forests and sensitive steep slopes that are located directly adjacent to an existing 12.7-acres of city green space bordering the Clinton River. “The property has some really nice natu-
ROCHESTER — After 41 years in law enforcement, Rochester Police Chief Steve Schettenhelm is retiring. “It’s not a secret anymore. … Our police chief, Steve Schettenhelm, has announced his retirement somewhere around the end of May, most likely, and we are actively seeking a new police chief,” said Rochester City Manager Nik Banda. “It’s a huge loss to the community.” The decision wasn’t easy for Schettenhelm. “It’s kind of a difficult decision. I’ve always loved my job, but it’s been 41 years in law Schettenhelm enforcement, and it’s just a good opportunity to make a change now, enjoy my freedom and chart a new course away from law enforcement for a while,” Schettenhelm said. Schettenhelm began his career at the Birmingham Police Department, where he worked for 25 years before coming to Rochester to serve as chief 15 years ago. “As a kid, that was always my goal — to be in law enforcement,” he said. Over the years, Schettenhelm said, some of his fondest memories involve being able to help the community. “The best part of the job is being able to help people and be there when people are in a moment of need — to try to make sometimes a bad situation better, regardless of what the situation is,” he said. “There are times when people are down in
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Hills hopes to acquire green space property with help of state grant The city of Rochester Hills is hoping to acquire some undeveloped land on South Rochester Road to potentially act as a trail corridor that would eventually link up to the Clinton River Trail. Photo by Erin Sanchez
ROCHESTER HILLS — The city of Rochester Hills is hoping to acquire a 9.38 acre undeveloped property at 694 S. Rochester Road. The Rochester Hills City Council unanimously voted to send a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund asking for funding to help secure the land, adding more green space to the city. “We’re quite excited about this,” said Ken Elwert, the director of parks and natural resources for the city. “It’s been quite a while since we have put in a trust fund grant like this.”
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