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In today's newsletter:

  • How Northville’s facilities chief tackles the first 90 days on duty
  • How high did Northville boys swimming debut in the state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Operation: Whispering Pines, a Christmas Comedy by Karen Jones and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 21, low: 13.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 19 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Playbook for Successful Job Transitions (facilitiesnet.com) — Northville Township’s facilities manager, who also serves on Livonia’s city council, shares a detailed playbook for succeeding in a new facilities role—starting with months of listening and assessment. He emphasizes building trust with staff, auditing buildings and budgets, securing quick but meaningful wins, and using data to create a long-term maintenance roadmap that earns leadership support.
   

• MHSAA boys swimming: Who's ranked where as season begins? (mlive.com) — Northville High’s boys swim team opens the season ranked No. 2 in Michigan’s Division 1, just behind Ann Arbor Pioneer in the statewide coaches’ poll. The list breaks down top-10 and honorable-mention teams across all three MHSAA divisions, giving local fans an early look at key rivals and contenders.
   

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  • Northville Art House presents the 3rd Annual “There’s Snow Place Like Northville Family Day” —Ryan Kaltenbach Read on Patch
  • My daughter Claire is launching a new business for senior citizen care and companionship.
    I am biased but she was always so sweet with my Mom in memory care and sat and played games with her for hours. She also regularly engaged with… (Nextdoor Woodlands of Northville)
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    (remove/replace a toilet), attach closet doors, etc. Thank you (Nextdoor Highland Lakes)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Northville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • U.S. Customs and Border may probe travelers' social media history entering the country (fox2detroit.com)
  • Slushy snow turns to ice across Metro Detroit as temps plummet (clickondetroit.com)
  • UIF Fellows present innovative campus solutions to CMU leadership (cmich.edu)

Plymouth

  • Compassion And Care: The Tailored Tail Celebrated As A Best Of 2025 Pick In Plymouth (patch.com)

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