Zeeland Eyes Upgrades for Library Alley Safety
Zeeland City Council discussed upgrading the unsafe Library Alley area around the Howard Miller Library. Plans call for improved sidewalks, seating, lighting, signage, snowmelt, and grade corrections to connect the south municipal parking lot with Main Street. No cost or timeline yet, with Moore and Broggink engaged to draft a budget.
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Drive Sober enforcement drives up traffic safety in Michigan
Michigan State Police and Ottawa County Sheriff plan intensified patrols Aug 17 to Sept 3 as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Last Labor Day weekend 15 Michiganders died in traffic crashes, a quarter alcohol-related. In 2017 alcohol-involved crashes killed 359 with 310 arrests for drunken driving. 62 had BAC 0.17 or higher. Holland earns Energy Star for energy efficiency in city buildings and LED upgrades.
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Lemonade stand at Boys and Girls Club raises 1621 total
Greater Holland students in the Little Lemons program led a Tuesday lemonade sale that earned 810.79, matched by donors to reach 1,621.58. The funds fund a new upper-floor performing arts studio at 435 Van Raalte Ave for yoga, dance, gymnastics and cheer.
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Grand Haven approves plan for affordable housing
Grand Haven City Council unanimously approves a plan to study and propose solutions to the area’s affordable housing shortage. City Manager Pat McGinnis will report quarterly with annual progress, with Ottawa Housing Next and local partners joining as equal collaborators.
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