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🌱 Patch AM: How Northville principals are easing first-day jitters on your front porch
Coming up on the Northville Patch calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale
Good morning Northville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Northville principals are easing first-day jitters on your front porch
- Where Northville's next roundabout will change your drive by 2028
- How could SMART's new routes change commuting options in Northville?
Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Nice with partial sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Elementary principals welcome new kindergarteners in Northville — one porch at a time (detroitnews.com subscription) — Northville elementary principals are personally visiting incoming kindergarteners on their front porches, helping kids recognize a friendly face and easing first-day jitters at schools like Ridge Wood, Winchester, and Moraine. The long-running Northville Public Schools tradition takes weeks of August planning but parents and educators say the one-on-one meetings build trust, comfort, and a strong sense of belonging from day one. 
2. New roundabouts planned in Canton, Northville and Romulus (arabamericannews.com subscription) — New federally funded roundabouts are coming to Northville, including a major project at Seven Mile Road and Hines Drive expected by 2028, aimed at easing backups that once plagued the area. Local leaders say residents have warmed to the city's first roundabout, and this next one should further reduce congestion while aligning Northville with broader Wayne County traffic-safety upgrades.
3. SMART plans for expansion into new communities after countywide vote passes (detroitnews.com) — Northville is one of five former opt-out communities that SMART now sees as prime territory for new fixed bus routes following Wayne County's recently approved transit millage. The agency is planning phased route extensions, possible airport shuttle service starting near Eight Mile and I-275, and expanded on-demand options that could better connect Northville residents to jobs, schools, and Detroit Metro Airport over the next three years.
4. DTE Outage: When will the power be back on? (fox2detroit.com) — Northville residents are among thousands across Southeast Michigan still dealing with DTE power outages and a fresh round of storms heading into Labor Day weekend. DTE expects to restore power to most customers by Saturday, while the National Weather Service warns that heavy rain could trigger localized flooding in communities including Northville, Canton, Livonia, and nearby suburbs.
📸 Around Northville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northville
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- City Offices Closed
City of Northville 215 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167 - Youth Network
City of Northville Community Center
8:00 am - TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
11:00 am - Board of Education Meeting →
Northville Public Schools Old Village School, 405 W. Main St., Northville
6:30 pm - Great Salem Train Wreck of 1907- Reg. Opens 8/8
Northville District Library Northville Township Hall Northville Township Hall, 44405 Six Mile
7:00 pm - Coffee Connection at First Merchants Bank
Northville Chamber of Commerce Fifth Merchants Bank Northville East 20550 Haggerty Rd Northville, MI 48167
8:00 am - Cross Country (Coed MS) @ Centennial Middle School
Hillside Middle School Centennial Middle School
4:00 pm - Housing Commission
Allen Terrace, 401 High St., Northville
6:00 pm - 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am - Inspired by Sargent Opening →
Northville Art House, 215 W Cady St, Northville
5:00 pm - Painting with Paws →
Northville Art House, 215 W Cady St, Northville
11:00 am - NHS Drama Club's Bringing Down The House -- opening night! →
45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
7:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Northville. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Northville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northville here.
Ok Northville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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