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News from Sept. 16 meeting

Aldi update: Dirt moving at proposed site

Crews began moving dirt at the future Aldi site on the corner of Moore Road and West Carleton Road.

“That starts their timeframe,” City Manager David Mackie said. “It could be that we have a store that opens next spring.”

More Keefer delays

Work on the Keefer Hotel renovation stopped due to shifting columns, but it is expected to resume Sept. 19.

“It was a short delay but it did raise some concerns within the community,” Mackie said.

Courthouse renovation completion estimated Nov. 15

Once the exterior of the courthouse is completed, renovations on the interior can begin. The total cost of the exterior renovations is capped at $10.4 million.

“The courthouse project is wrapping up,” said Doug Ingles, a member of the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners. “The punch list has begun.”

City council votes to vacate East Galloway Drive and Summit Street

The city council approved an ordinance to close a block of East Galloway Drive and 203 feet of Summit Street in a 6-0 vote in preparation for Hillsdale College’s future Dow Hotel and Conference Center expansion.

Councilmen Joshua Paladino and Gary Wolfram abstained. Councilman Greg Stuchell was not present at the meeting.

Leaf and brush collection dates announced

The round one collection dates are: Ward 1, Oct. 28; Ward 2, Nov. 13; Ward 3, Nov. 6; and Ward 4, Oct. 31.

Fair parade now Veterans Day parade, will receive funds

The city council voted to classify the fair parade as a Veterans Day parade so the city could cover the cost. This year would have been the final parade because the fair could not afford the about $2,100 fees, according to Ray Briner, the treasurer for the fair.

“We need to turn back the clock and remember that those little things are what make a community a community,” City of Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford said.