In Milan, we enjoy tree lined streets, a charming historic downtown, beautiful parks, safe neighborhoods and great schools. These are just the first impressions of what makes the City of Milan the best city for anyone looking for a great community to buy a home, open a business, raise a family and pursue a wonderful small town life experience.
July 15, 2019
Hello City of Milan Residents,
There are a lot of fun things happening in Milan on Thursday this week.
The Milan Public Library, in partnership with Milan Parks and Recreation, is hosting the very popular Touch a Truck event from 5 – 7 PM. A favorite with the kids, the event features nearly 35 of our community vehicles and the people who drive them. Touch a Truck has moved to the Milan Middle School this year instead of the originally planned Wilson Park location, as the park is undergoing repairs to the grounds.
Several other events will still take place in Wilson Park on Thursday. The Backstreet Cruizers’ weekly car show is always a hit! Starting at 6 PM, classic cars of all makes, models and ages will cruise into the park while your very own councilman Doug Gilson plays favorite classic tunes.
At 7 PM, the weekly summer concert series features Gemini, a kid-friendly duo. They will have you dancing all night long! The concert is followed by a movie in the park at dusk. This week’s movie is Monster Trucks.
It’s hard to believe that we are already three weeks into July but the good news is that means it’s 3rd Thursdays week! Live music, food trucks, a magic show, an artisan market and beer garden are just a few of things happening downtown during 3rd Thursdays in July. The event runs from 5-8 PM.
While you are walking around downtown, make sure you take a look at the “What I Love About Milan” banners created by Milan students, grades K-5. Post your favorite on the City of Milan or Milan Main Street Facebook page!
I will be downtown and all around the town checking out these awesome events on Thursday. I hope I will see you there!
Karen Samborski, City Administrator
The following projects are to be completed over the next few months starting on May 6th with Canfield Street.
Canfield Street, from Platt Road to Division Street
Project involves 2600-foot road reconstruction with new water main, new water services, new sanitary sewer, ADA Ramps and, drainage improvements. Several homes in the area are on septic field and the sewer project will allow them to connect to public sewer.
Ferman Street, from 2nd Street to Main Street
Project involves 1100-foot road reconstruction with new water main, water services, storm sewer, ADA Ramps, spot sanitary sewer repairs, and drainage improvements.
Water and Sewer Extension from County Street to Plank Road
Project involves 4000 feet of water main, 3300 feet of sanitary forcemain, and a pump station to service 100+ acres of property for future development.
W Main Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Sanitary Main repairs and pump station improvements.
Backup Power
The City also has a need to purchase and install 6 natural gas generators at each of their pump stations that currently do not have backup power. The locations are at Ann Marie, Neckel Court., West Main Street, Marvin and Cherry Street and North Street.
It all happens in downtown Milan on the third Thursday of the month (June - October) from 5 - 8 PM.
The event that everyone loves has great food, beer, live music, activities for kids and adults, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring handmade, handcrafted, and homegrown items.
June: Just My Imagination
July: All That Jazz
August: Especially in Michigan
September: Walk This Way
October: Harvest Time
For more information visit: milanthirdthursdays.org