News Flash

City makes move that could lead to new curbside service provider

City Council earlier this week set in motion actions that may lead to a change in Taylor’s curbside waste, recycling and compost service provider.

Council voted unanimously to send a ”notice of default” to Green for Life Envir...

Agreement paves way for old church's restoration after fire

The City of Taylor Tuesday night approved an agreement with Belfor USA Group Inc. to perform all needed restoration work at the West Mound Church in Heritage Park, which was gutted by a fire last fall. The agreement, funded through insurance claims, is fo...

Pre-register for popular Hallow-Palooza, scheduled October 29

The City of Taylor's Hallow-Palooza, it's premiere Halloween event, is scheduled for Friday, October 29, in Heritage Park. Register as soon as possible because time slots will fill up quickly. "Monster Sponsors" for this year&a...

Governor Whitmer makes appointment to 23rd District Court

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Victoria I. Shackelford to the 23rd District Court of the City of Taylor. 

 “I am proud to appoint Victoria to the 23rd District Court of Taylor,” said Governor Wh...

City extends street improvements, adding 10 new locations

The City of Taylor will continue residential street improvements through the end of October, if not longer, depending on the weather. Currently contractors are scheduled to complete Monroe and Mortenview streets, between Ecorse and Wick roads. But City Co...

Recreation Department seeks applicants for commission

The Recreation Department is currently seeking applications for recreation commissioners. 

The commission is composed of nine members with each member serving a term of one year. The group exists to promote an outstanding recreat...

Little League championship parade now on cable channels

A condensed, hour-long version of the parade and celebration of Taylor North’s victory in the 2021 Little League World Series is now playing on the City of Taylor’s Municipal Cable Channels on Comcast and Wow cable.

The rebroadcast is p...

'Mr. Taylor' Dave Gorgon featured on show promoting Recreation and Sports Hall of Fame

Dave Gorgon, widely known as "Mr. Taylor," is featured in a current edition of Taylor News Break now running on the City's government access channel on Wow and Comcast cable, and is also available on The Video Page of this website.

The s...

Van Born construction expected to begin Monday, August 30

Construction of Van Born Road, from Inkster to Beech Daly (including the intersection and on to Janet Street), is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 30. The project is scheduled to be finished by November 15.

The project will be including milling and asp...

State Senator Erika Geiss (6th District) promotes COVID-19 vaccination efforts

VIDEO: State Senator Erika Geiss (6th District) wants everyone to know how important it is for everyone to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. She joined Jeff Cook of the Beaumont Teen Health Centers in studio for a short public service announcement, ...

Lengthy, four-stage Wayne County project underway on Inkster Road

Work is currently underway on Inkster Road between Ecorse and Van Born. A Wayne County project, it will include new concrete (including the Inkster-Ecorse intersection); new traffic signals at both Inkster-Ecorse and Inkster-Van Born; drainage, signing, p...

Wayne County to repave Ecorse Road, between Pardee and Monroe

Wayne County soon will be repaving Ecorse Road, between the area just east of Monroe and the area just west of Pardee. Ecorse is a county maintained road, and has been in serious need of improvements. 

This stretch of the road serves Kroger and Ta...

'Home of the Griffins' highlights Taylor High football with Coach Michael Pitts

The latest guest on the Taylor Municipal Cable Channel is Taylor High School varsity football Head Coach Michael Pitts. Pitts and his Griffins open the season today (Friday, August 27) against Woodhaven High School at home.

Pitts joins host Karl Ziomek on ...

Survey to aid in updating Recreation Master Plan

The Taylor Parks & Recreation Department is currently surveying residents in an effort to update the City’s Recreation Master Plan for 2022-27. Only residents can participate.

The eight-plan online survey focuses on a wide range of issues, fr...

Wayne County certifies General Election candidates to appear on ballot

The Wayne County Board of Canvassers has certified the official results of the City of Taylor’s Primary Election held on August 3, 2021. Two candidates qualified to be listed in the runoff for mayor, and 14 others will appear on the ballot to ru...

Taylor North Little League featured on special 'Taylor News Break' on Comcast, Wow

Taylor North’s Little League state champions are being featured in a special edition of the “Taylor News Break” on the municipal cable channels airing on Comcast and Wow.

The special show will be aired at the following times:

• 5...

Good to Great Program working in two new areas

The City of Taylor’s Good to Great Neighborhood Program has moved into two new areas of the City.

G2G is now working in Areas #22 and #25. Area #22 includes the neighborhoods between Telegraph, Ecorse, Monroe and Wick. Area #25 includes the area ...

Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal in water and sewer rates case

The Michigan Supreme Court has denied an appeal in a plaintiff’s years’ old lawsuit against the City of Taylor, which alleged the City’s water and sewer rates were unreasonable and constituted disguised taxes in violation of Michigan’s Headlee Amendment, ...

Saturdays offer wide range of programs on municipal cable channel

City of Taylor offerings on the municipal government channels of Comcast and Wow have improved greatly over the past month, and Saturdays now offer a wide range of informational programming.

This Saturday will feature the replay of a ceremony honoring the ...

Police, Fire receive Autism 911 Ready Bags from Mimi's Mission

On July 1 Taylor Police and Fire were on hand to receive a donation of “Autism 911 Ready Bags” from Lisa Vilella of Mimi’s Mission. Vilella is the president of the organization.

Mimi’s Mission is a local non...

Good to Great Program heads for Area #21

The Good to Great Neighborhood Program is heading for Area #21, the neighborhoods between Beech Daly, Wick, Ecorse and Telegraph.

Residents in that area soon will be receiving more details in the mail.

G2G focuses on enhancements such as beautification, par...

School bond proposal video available online and on cable channels

The Taylor School District recently released a video presentation on information centering on a possible bond proposal. The video was created by Superintendent Griff Mills and his staff, a 22-member TSD Bond Steering Committee and TMP Architecture, consul...

Touching story leads to donation to animal shelter

The Taylor Animal Shelter was the recipient of a $1,000 donation from an unlikely source – 8-year-old Bryson Kliemann, who recently raised thousands of dollars when his story about selling Pokemon cards to save his sick dog went viral.

Bryson and...

JLWS canceled for second straight season

For the second year in a row, the effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic have caused the cancellation of the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor.

Little League International President Stephen Keener announced Monday (May 3) that play in Little L...

Court dismisses former police officer's lawsuit

United States District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith from the Eastern District of Michigan has dismissed a former police officer’s First Amendment lawsuit against the City of Taylor and its mayor. In an opinion issued on June 17, the court grant...

DTE to relocate 1,200 natural gas meters outside of Taylor homes this year

This year, DTE Energy crews will be scheduling appointments with homeowners in Taylor to relocate natural gas meters to the outside of their homes. DTE plans on relocating about 1,200 of these meters this year.

DTE representatives will soon be in Taylor ne...

City Council approves 2021-22 budget

The City recently approved its Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, simultaneously including an Omnibus Amended Budget for the 2020-21 year, as has become practice. The general budget is prepared by the administration and its department heads, along with the Budge...

Lyon, Gibbs named to key DPS posts

Mayor Rick Sollars has announced two key appointments in the Department of Public Services. 

Craig Lyon was recently named director of the Department of Public Services, replacing Keith Boc, who retired. For Lyon, this will mark his second term of...

City begins phase two of Small Business Relaunch Program grants

After funding 30 Taylor businesses during the first round of the “Taylor Together” Small Business Relaunch Program, the Community Development Department has announced $75,000 in additional funding to be allocated in phase two of the ca...

Taylor Animal Shelter one of only two facilities to win full statewide award

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the recipients of the 2021 Animal Welfare Fund grants, and the Taylor Animal Shelter was one of just two winners to earn a full $10,000 award. 

This year, MDARD will di...

County policy now includes extended payment period through 2023

To address the increasing financial distress experienced by many Wayne County taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Treasurer's Office Financial Hardship Policy now includes certain Occupied Commercial and Residential Rental Pr...

Discounted Pavilion Rental Program offered for 501c3 organizations

The City is offering the opportunity for discounted pavilion rentals for 501c3 non-profit organizations as a way to give back to our community and support the work of organizations helping others.

The discounted pavilion rental is for the Sheridan Center o...

'TSX Baseball' to be added at Taylor Sportsplex

Mayor Rick Sollars today (December 3) announced “TSX Baseball,” an exciting expansion of offerings at the Taylor Sportsplex in 2021. The new program will be housed in the main open-field soccer arena.

The program will include three batting cages and the av...

American Legion offers free shuttle to John Dingell VA Medical Center

The American Legion is offering a free shuttle service for Downriver veterans to and from the John Dingell VA Medical Center every Wednesday.

The shuttle will pick up vets at the American Legion Veteran’s Service Office, 15100 Northline Road, Roo...

Multi-line telephone systems must comply with new laws

A new law takes effect in February 2020, requiring multi-line telephone systems (MLTS), like those found in hotels and offices, to dial 9-1-1 from anywhere on location, link properly with emergency dispatch centers and provide accurate information to firs...

Texas faces Chinese Taipei for world championship

The United States champions from Lufkin, Texas, will challenge the International champions from Chinese Taipei for the world championship of the 38th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at noon today at Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The game fea...