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What's up Novi! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a $425M school overhaul reshape Novi classrooms?
  • Why Michigan Republicans are bringing their pivotal 2026 convention to Novi
  • How would Lansing’s latest power fight affect Novi’s voice in court?

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

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • 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: 12.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 19 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dodge Momentum Index Down Slightly in November (rockproducts.com) — Novi residents should know that a massive $425 million renovation plan for Novi schools has just entered the national construction planning pipeline, signaling major upgrades ahead for local facilities. The report comes from a national index tracking large nonresidential projects, where Novi’s school overhaul ranks among the largest institutional efforts now moving toward future construction.
   

• Michigan's 2026 Secretary of State race intensifies ahead of conventions (arabamericannews.com) — Novi will host the Michigan Republican Party’s March 28, 2026 state convention, where delegates will choose their nominee for Secretary of State and other key statewide offices. The race is already heating up on both sides, with multiple Democratic and Republican hopefuls vying to replace term-limited Jocelyn Benson and help shape how Michigan runs elections and manages driver services.
   

• House Republicans seek to limit state Attorney General's powers (wgvunews.org) — Novi’s state representative Kelly Breen is pushing back against Republican-backed bills that would curb the Michigan attorney general’s ability to intervene in court cases and choose Lansing-area venues. She argues the changes would slow urgent legal decisions and weaken the office’s role representing residents statewide. The bills are still in committee and face long odds in the Democratic-led Senate.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey everyone I just wanted to post an update about my job searching…I had a very successful interview today and was offered a position!
    Thank you to everyone in our community who responded to my previous post! I greatly appreciated all of them! I’m so excited and grateful for this new… (Nextdoor Village Oaks)
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    So I am in need of some suggestions! I’m a 32 year old single mama of one 1 year old and have been relentlessly searching for job opportunities that… (Nextdoor Village Oaks)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • State champ Shamrocks, Eaglets combine for nine selections on Michigan Sports Writers D1-2 all-state team (theoaklandpress.com)
  • A Look Inside the Kitchen of Local Interior Designer Carrie Long (hourdetroit.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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