Residents Stamp Their Passport To Pittsfield

“This year’s Township Open House exceeded everyone’s expectations,” exclaimed Supervisor Mandy Grewal. “Passport 2 Pittsfield was a game changing idea that appealed to our residents in a big way and we were delighted at the turn out.” 

The fourth annual Pittsfield Township Open House took place on Sunday April 15, from 1-4 p.m.

The program was instituted in 2009 as a way to encourage residents to visit their local government offices, ask questions, learn about the services available to them, meet their elected officials and suggest ways to improve the quality of life in Pittsfield Township. 

“Being accessible to our residents is a top priority of this administration. The open house tradition was established to underscore our belief that the Township Hall belongs to the residents and that we want to hear their ideas and concerns,” said Grewal.

Passport-2-Pittsfield visitors received a palm-sized passport, complete with their photo, to chart the afternoon’s free activities. Offerings included "driving" large construction vehicles along with fire trucks and police cars, choosing from hundreds of recyclable items and constructed an imaginary city with a musical bridge, an airport, a rocket ship, a water park, a railroad, lakes and more , pictures with Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog.   

To encourage environmental awareness, free white pine state tree seedlings were given away.

“As part of the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant free  canvas Eco-Kit tote bags, loaded with energy saving items for home, were given to everyone,” Grewal recounted.

New this year was the complimentary shuttle bus provided by AATA. 

“Visitors enjoyed the convenience of hopping on the bus and being chauffeured to the next stop on the tour. This was the first bus ride for many of our visitors and they liked the ease of parking once and leaving the driving to somebody else,” Grewal remarked. “Township employees planned for weeks, brought in recyclables from home for ‘Box City’ and volunteered their time to make the day a success. We all had great fun and look forward to doing it again next year.” 

Pittsfield Township is located just south of Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County. To learn more about the Township please visit www.pittsfield-mi.gov.

(This press release was submitted by Pittsfield Township.)