PARK CLEAN UP DAY

Thank you to the many volunteers who joined together on a beautiful day to clean up our beloved park. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Calling all volunteers... We are getting close to our day long celebration of turning 50 years old. Saturday, June 14th is the big event and we would love to have your help. The 50th Anniversary Committee meets on Tuesdays at the Village Office and we encourage your involvement in this community-wide event. Our meeting dates are Tuesday, May 20 and June 3. We meet at 9:00 a.m.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION

Yard waste collection began Monday, April 7th. Please place yard waste in a paper bag designed for yard waste disposal or a can with a Beverly Hills Yard Waste label on it. For more information click on Public Works link at left.

13 MILE RECONSTRUCTION

Reconstruction work will began on 13 Mile Road between Southfield and Greenfield in April. The road will be closed to thru traffic during construction. The contractor will start with underground utilities with paving to follow later this summer. The road will be widened to 3 lanes from Southfield Rd. to Greenfield Rd. The road will be open to traffic by August 15, 2008 with all restoration completed by September 15, 2008.

SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH

The Village turns 50 this year. Festivities will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th with a Pancake Breakfast. Activities will continue throughout the day until 9:00 p.m. Final details are still being worked out, but as more information becomes available, it will be posted here. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Ellen Marshall at the Village Office. Beverly Hills children in grades 3rd, 4th & 5th are invited to submit an entry for the writing competition celebrating 50 years in Beverly Hills. Click to view the contest requirements.

ROUGE RESCUE DAY

River Day is Saturday, June 7th. This is a celebration of the rivers in southeast Michigan. Here is your chance for hands-on involvement in the restoration and protection of the Rouge River. To view Flyer. Please dress for the weather, wear long sleeves and long pants. Cotton gloves and a limited number of t-shirts will be provided. Thank you for supporting this effort to "Rescue the Rouge" and maintain our portion of the river in Beverly Hills.

FINANCE COMMITTEE'S TAX CALCULATION PRESENTATION

At the March 4th Council meeting, Pat Westerlund, member of the Village Finance Committee, delivered a PowerPoint presentation explaining how property taxes are calculated. He explained Proposal A's impact on property taxes as well as how the Headlee Amendment affects property taxes. To view his PowerPoint presentation, click on the Budget/Finance link (at left) then Tax Presentation.

PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN

The Parks & Recreation Board completed the task of updating the 5-year Community Recreation Plan which was approved by Council on March 18, 2008. To view a copy of the plan, click here.

CITY STUDY COMMITTEE

The ad hoc City Study Committee presented a report to the Village Council on March 4, 2008. To view the report, click here.

VIEW COUNCIL AND CABLE MEETINGS LIVE OR ON-DEMAND

The Village is now web streaming Council meetings and Cable Board meetings. The meetings will be available live for real time viewing and will be available for on-demand viewing until their next respective meeting. For more information, click here.

2008 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

Oakland County has prepared a guide to property taxes and Proposal A. To view this document click here

PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONAL STUDY

Recently the Mercer Group performed a study of the Beverly Hills Public Safety Department. To view the report click here. Some exhibits are currently not available electronically. As soon as they are, we will post them here.

WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

The Village began a community-wide water meter replacement program in October 2007. The purpose of this program is to improve the efficiency of meter reading and water billing.

The Village has contracted with Rudder Limited as the authorized meter installer. You will receive a "Notice" from Beverly Hills several days prior to Rudder Limited being in your neighborhood to replace your water meter. The replacement process will involve shutting off your water service at the hand valve before your water meter, installing a new meter and restoring water service to your home. Please be advised that if the inside water supply hand valve cannot be shut off, water service will be shut off to your home at the outside curb box. It is estimated that the total time commitment for the meter replacement is approximately 30 minutes.

All authorized representatives from Rudder Limited will have a photo identification badge stating, "Rudder Ltd., Meter Installations, Beverly Hills, with their name and installer's number and Rudder's phone number." Please verify identification before letting any individual into your home. Should you have any concerns regarding service individuals, you are encouraged to contact Rudder Limited at (313) 884-8022 or (800) 771-8022, the Village Office at (248) 646-6404 or the Public Safety Department at (248) 540-3400.

The contract with Rudder Limited is only for the meter replacement. They will not provide any plumbing services other than the meter installation. If you would like new valves or other work done, please contact a plumber of your choice.

DO YOU WANT TO BE PLACED ON THE PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER LIST?

To be placed on the permanent absentee voter list so you will receive an application for an absentee ballot for any future elections, please click here and return the completed form to the Southfield Township Clerk's Office.

TRASH COLLECTION REMINDER

Please remember that all refuse, recyclables and yard waste must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. for pick-up. For your convenience, items may be set out as early as 5:00 p.m. the evening prior. Car Trucking will not be able to return to completed routes.

USED CELL PHONE COLLECTION

The Township of Southfield is accepting used cell phones. The cell phones will be sent to Secure The Call Foundation, a non-profit organization that refurbishes cell phones for 911 emergency calls. The Township's address is 18550 W. 13 Mile Road and their phone number is (248) 540-3420.

ADOPT-A-ROAD

UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RECYCLING INFORMATION

Click here for the most current information regarding curbside recycling, household hazardous waste, and electronics disposal offered through the Village and SOCRRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority).

VILLAGE MASTER PLAN

The Village Planning Board worked diligently to update the Master Plan. To view a finalized copy click here

AN IMPORTANT TIP FOR KEEPING OUR WATER CLEAN

Did you now that pet waste contains bacteria that makes our lakes and rivers unsafe for swimming and other recreational activities? Did you also know that there are over 53 million dogs in the U.S. that produce 6.3 billion pounds of waste and bacteria per year?

What can you do? No matter where you are, dispose of your pet's waste promptly by throwing it in the trash or toilet.