The Village is compiling an email list for those of you that would like to receive The Village Voice via email. Please send your info. to office@villageofconcord.com.
In case of an Emergency please contact Jeremiah Bush at 517-414-4104.
SPECIAL NOTICE
SPECIAL NOTICE
To be in compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-15, the Village of Concord will conduct its May 26th meeting at 7 P.M. at the Concord Community Center located at 310 Homer Road.
The purpose the Public Body is meeting at the Community Center is to promote social distancing.
We are taking every measure possible to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus to protect our residents, council, employees and their families.
Members of the public body and of the general public participating will be asked to wear a mask and leave six feet between yourself and others.
The Concord Baseball and Softball Club is still looking for a way to play ball and are planning for a summer season that would start in June. Continue to send in registration forms and once the CBSC board makes a final decision it will be announced. Take advantage of this warm weather and play catch or help get some swings in with your kiddos! Any questions contact Jason Blossom @ 517-812-7556.
ABC Academy Concord location is offering Preschool, Latchkey and Summer Camp programs at Concord Community Schools!
Our programs include:
Full and Half Day Preschool for children ages 33 months to 4 years of age
State Funded Free GSRP Preschool for children 4 years of age
Before and After school Latchkey Programs
Summer Camp Programs
Music and Yoga Enrichment programs
S.T.E.M. Curriculum and Technology
Security Access Doors.
Electronic Parent Communication Systems
Please contact Cyndi Laeder, Program Director at cynthial@abcacademyjackson.com or by phone at 517-740-0167 If you are interested in enrolling your child in our high-quality programs.
Visit our website for more information www.abcacademyjackson.com
ABC Academy-a great place for your child to grow, learn and succeed!
A MESSAGE FROM GRANGER -
COVID-19 Service Changes and Best Practices
We're doing all we can to protect the health and well-being of our associates while servicing our customers. Due to safety precautions, we have made some operational changes and are asking customers to please follow these best practices. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
Trash will be collected as usual with safety stipulations.
- Please bag all trash and keep it contained in a cart or commercial container.
- Please do not overload containers.
- If you do not have cart service, please bag all trash and tie the bags.
- We will not be picking up any loose trash.
Recycling will be collected as usual with safety stipulations.
- All recycling must be in a cart or tub to be picked up.
- Blue bag recycling customers must have all their recycling in blue bags, and bags should be placed in trash carts if possible.
- No loose cardboard outside of the cart will be collected.
Bulk items collection has been suspended.
- We have suspended collection of bulk items (furniture, appliances, etc.) until further notice.
- If you have small appliances to dispose of, you may still set them out for collection as long as they will fit in your cart with the lid closed.
- You can still bring these items to one of our Disposal Centers. Visit https://www.grangernet.com/self-haul-disposal/ for information, including directions, hours and pricing.
Disposal Centers Only Taking Credit Cards
As a precaution, our Disposal Centers will only be taking credit cards (no cash or checks) as payment for the time being.
We are taking all the necessary steps to maintain the safety of our associates and customers.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Residents be aware if you attended the MHSAA Boys District Basketball Game at Concord High School on March 11, 2020 you may have been exposed to the COVID 19 Virus. See link below for more information:
https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2020/03/basketball-game-home-school-event-may-have-exposed-jackson-county-crowds-to-coronavirus.html
Statement from Village President Jeremiah Bush
When I went to vote in the primary election this afternoon I was bombarded with there had been many complaints about the lack of planning with the location of where the construction was occurring on the Village’s water main replacement project and the location of where the election was occurring. My response was, “It is what it is, it has to be done.” You will likely hear this response often and some weren’t happy with it today and there will likely be people not happy with it in the future. To further clarify, this water main project is a once in a generation project, huge in scope and monetarily, there was no planning for this primary election, we are going to make mistakes. We started where we felt there would be the least amount of roads torn up during the winter months so there wouldn’t be muddy and rutted roads from the snow all winter, thus Homer Rd as we were able to use land along the road to place the water main. Then onto the adjacent streets of Spring St. and W. Center St. our worst street. People asked why didn’t we take the day off from construction? Everyday we take off is one day longer this project takes, cost as a result could rise, and a Covid19 outbreak could occur shutting down our project. The work must go on as we are trying to complete this project as fast as possible to limit inconvenience and save on costs to our residents. Sorry there were inconvenienced individuals but in the long run look on the bright side we could have waited until Fall 2020 to complete this section of the project and we would be dealing with this inconvenience when we are electing our next president.
Village of Concord Residents –
The USDA Water Main Replacement project has begun.
During the project you may experience low water pressure, no water, water discoloration, etc.
This is normal and there is no need to call the office.
Thank you.
Village of Concord
Michigan's Falling Waters Trail
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2019/september/11/michigan-s-falling-waters-trail/
THE HANGOUT at Concord United Methodist Church Please see attached flyer for more information.
The Hangout.pdf
2019 Water Quality Report (click link below)
2019 Village of Concord Annual Water Quality Report
Concord Township has a new website. Please visit at: https://concordtownshipmi.org/
Village of Concord Water Testing
Village of Concord Water Supply Testing
PFAS Fact Sheet.pdf
GRANGER INFORMATION
Due to high levels of contamination, the Jackson Recycling Drop-off located at 2600 Lansing Ave. in Jackson will no longer be open 24 hours, 7 days a week effective Monday, July 2, 2018. The drop-off will be gated and only available during the Disposal Center of Jackson operating hours. These hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.