City of Huntington Woods

City of Huntington Woods

THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS welcomed Chris Wilson as City Manager early this year. Along with Chris, there are other new faces at City Hall.

Ethan Haan has assumed the role of Finance Director and Treasurer. He is assisted by Deputy Treasurer, Renee Bullen. In addition, the City has added a full-time Community Engagement Officer, Francesco Ferrara. City Hall has also updated the outdoor drop boxes, so residents can more easily drop off bills and ballots.

Community events are in full swing, and with Euchre Parties, Summer Concerts, and Hay Day, there is always something to enjoy in Huntington Woods. Residents celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks over Rackham Golf Course and a week of activities, contests, and the 51st Huntington Woods Parade.

The Huntington Woods Library celebrated the retirement of Director Anne Hage and was joined by new director, Deb Hemme, as well as Shannon Rourke, the new Children’s Librarian. Programs continue to be offered as a mix of in-person and online. Story time continues, as well as special youth events such as Super Saturdays. The lecture series continues, covering a wide range of topics. The Library even added a new book club, Vibrant Voices, where residents can read and discuss books written by or about people of color, from the LGBTQ community, immigrants, and anyone else whose voices are often not heard.

THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONTINUES PROVIDING FUN TO RESIDENTS. Teen Council resumed in-person meetings while organizing and sponsoring community services and events. Senior programming such as lunch bunch, movies, and the pen pal program continues to connect older residents. The events never stop; keep looking for exciting events throughout the year; information is available by checking the City’s newsletter, the Hometown Herald, and by signing up for the City’s weekly e-blasts at www.hwmi.org.

Public Works is working hard to make sure the city’s infrastructure and services are updated. Residents can now enjoy new roads after a construction-heavy summer, brought to you by the additional funds in the general fund after the Public Safety millage was passed. Residents participated in creating art pillars that have been installed throughout the parks.

Be sure to stay up to date on all City happenings by visiting the City’s Facebook Page, e-blast and website.

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