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  • What new playground upgrades are coming to Ferndale’s Martin Road Park?

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📰 News we're reading

• Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and White Lake Selected for Park Improvement Grants (oaklandcounty115.com) — Ferndale is set to receive $150,000 to replace the playground at Martin Road Park, thanks to a new Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The funding is part of nearly $12 million awarded statewide for park upgrades, bringing fresh equipment and improved recreation options to a popular Ferndale gathering spot while similar projects move forward in Farmington Hills, White Lake, and other communities.
   

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