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The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce announced its plans for a Christmas parade.
Social distancing rules to combat COVID-19 mean the annual parade won't happen in downtown Saline. Instead, the parade will be stationary, Jackie Hardy, executive director of the chamber. Floats and entertainers will be positioned along Thibault Lane (which connects Liberty School and Saline Middle School). Those in attendance will drive through the display.
"Think lights at Domino Farms," Hardy said.
The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. The theme is Home for the Holidays.
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Did they announce if they’re doing the 1 mile run down Michigan avenue?
If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
need to send to the Fire Department?
It should be stated that this mileage is going to raise the taxes for many homes by $800 per year (based on a $250K SEV). There has been no commitment that the 2.0 mil that currently exists will be replaced even though it is alluded to. That is a huge increase.
The Fire Dept. likely does have unmet needs. We have been in meetings where the Fire Chief has spoken and our impression has been that he is not fully transparent, massaging information to present a case to achieve what he wants rather than solidly and transparently defining reality and options.