known for its stunning views of Greenfield Lake and frequent sightings wildlife Also referred to as "turtle bridge" and "alligator bridge," the approximately 210-foot structure is estimated to have been constructed in the 1960s The city issued a request for bids to demolish Lions Bridge on Dec The request for bid for demolition of Lions Bridge remains open until 3 p.m More on Wilmington development: Wilmington's latest annexation could bring in another housing development A survey map included in the bid documents also highlights fire damaged framing and decking located at the center of the bridge After barricading both sides of the bridge the demolition project will include the removal of girders More on Wilmington-shot horror films: 13 Wilmington-shot horror movies to put on your viewing list for scary season The Geotechnical Engineering Report for the project notes that the "existing pedestrian bridge (Lions Bridge) located at Greenfield Lake Park .. is being structurally evaluated and will likely be reconstructed," adding that "the new bridge will likely be similar to the existing bridge." The replacement of Lions Bridge was also included in the master park improvement plan for Greenfield Park At a September city council meeting, city council authorized the city manager to apply for a $500,000 Great Trails State Grant for the replacement of Lions Bridge The approved resolution identifies the estimated total cost of the replacement project as approximately $1.3 million The remaining funds for the replacement are available from the city's Capital Improvement Infrastructure Plan More Two east-side neighborhoods – Houston Whittier/Hayes and Greenfield Park/I-75/McNichols – have been selected through a highly competitive process to be the City’s next two Solar Neighborhoods, Mayor Mike Duggan announced today.  Houston Whittier/Hayes and Greenfield Park were selected from five remaining finalists after Gratiot-Findlay, Van Dyke-Lynch and State Fair were selected as the first three Solar Neighborhoods in Phase One. In December, the Mayor announced that all Phase 1 neighborhoods had signed their agreements with developers and approved final landscape designs that included decorative fencing, ornamental trees and perennials, along with flower meadows and/or urban agriculture within their solar arrays. “Detroit is taking real action to fight climate change, while removing blight and investing in long-neglected areas,” Mayor Duggan said.  “Now, two more neighborhoods in our city know that they have not been forgotten.”  While this completes the Solar Neighborhoods selection process, the three finalist neighborhoods not selected at this time for solar arrays (O’Shea, Mt. Olivet, and Trinity/ Pickford) would be leading candidates if future solar arrays are sought and if the neighborhoods are still interested. Home energy efficiency upgrades for 106 adjoining owner-occupied homes There are 106 documented owner-occupied homes in the areas adjoining the new solar fields.  The homeowners selected the boundaries of the adjoining zones.  Those 106 homeowners will receive home energy efficiency upgrades ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 (depending on the number of solar acres).  The eligible home improvements are energy efficiency upgrades to the homes, options such as: These homeowners who stayed will get the double benefit of having the most blighted areas replaced by solar fields and will have their neighborhood homes upgraded with new investment. "It's great to see the city moving towards renewable energy and moving on issues related to greenhouse gases, and at the same time making sure homeowners living in these neighborhoods receive some direct benefits," said Houston-Whittier resident Sandra Turner-Handy.  "Not only will we replace blighted land with new solar areas we will help design, we also will receive significant energy efficiency upgrades to our homes."  All Phase 2 owners of owner-occupied homes have already entered into written agreements for voluntary buy-outs by the City.  In the 61 acres in Phase 2, the extensive neighborhood and legal outreach have identified only 11 owner-occupied homes. All 11 homeowners have indicated their desire to move from the neighborhood and all have signed option contracts for an agreed-upon price.  Renters in the Phase 2 area will receive the cost of relocating and 18 months free rent in their new home, pursuant to Michigan law. Condemnation will be used to acquire the property of landlords and vacant landowners, who will be paid fair market value for their property pursuant to Michigan law. "I am grateful for this opportunity for my neighborhood, even though I will be moving to a new neighborhood to help make it happen," said Greenfield Park resident Ervin Mays, who currently lives inside the planned solar array. "I have been treated very well in this process and look forward to new beginnings made possible for my neighborhood and myself. Two solar field developers selected – each will build 3 solar fields with approximately 100 acres Following an extensive bid process during Phase 1, the City identified two highly qualified developers to build Detroit’s solar fields. The City is now expanding on those existing contracts to add 1 neighborhood to each developer. Lightstar, one of the nation’s leading solar developers, has been selected for the highly anticipated Phase 2 projects to advance clean energy solutions in Detroit. Phase 1 of this endeavor will bring 63 acres of solar fields to the Gratiot/Findlay and State Fair neighborhoods, while Phase 2 will see the addition of 19 acres in the Houston-Witter/Hayes community. Together, these projects represent a significant step forward in sustainable energy innovation and environmental stewardship. Based in Boston, Lightstar is an independent power producer (IPP) that stands at the forefront of the clean energy transition. Since its founding in 2019, Lightstar has delivered on its mission to develop, construct, and own community solar energy systems that create lasting benefits for people, the land, and our planet. With over 1 gigawatt (GW) of projects completed or in development across the United States, Lightstar is redefining what solar energy can accomplish. DTE Electric Company, which is operating more than 30 solar fields across Michigan – the largest being 250 acres in Lapeer – has been selected to build the 40-acre solar field in the Van Dyke/Lynch neighborhood in Phase 1 and 43 acres of solar fields in the Greenfield Park neighborhood in Phase 2. Several non-profits have worked as advocates with the neighborhood groups throughout this process and will continue to work for those neighborhood groups through the entirety of the process. The City of Detroit will maintain ownership of all the land and will lease it to the developers. Councilmember-at-large Mary Waters stated: “I am elated to see this project expand across the city, helping Detroit to lead in the Green Energy revolution. Creating a more resilient and environmentally friendly power grid helps Detroiters get more reliable power while protecting our environment. These solar developments are just one of the ways we are working in city government to help improve the lives of residents while making our city ready for the future?” Funding for the Project – Made Possible by Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act Capital Costs will be paid by the City of Detroit’s Utility Conversion Fund.  This is a long-standing fund dating back to the days when the city operated its own power system.  That fund is legally required to be used for energy conversion. A total of $21 million for the upfront costs between Phase 1 and 2 for acquiring and clearing the land will be paid from the existing fund. No new appropriation will be needed. Net operating costs are projected to increase $1.7 million per year.  The City of Detroit currently spends nearly $3.7 million per year within the boundaries of the five blighted solar field zones across several departments: 1)      Constant illegal dumping and trash pickup 2)      Mowing and maintenance of overgrown lots and abandoned houses 3)      Police and fire runs 4)      Street maintenance, building inspections and enforcement, storm water backups and repairs On an annual basis, the City projects the costs of the Phase 1 and 2 solar fields as follow: Annual operating cost                             $8.3 million Renewable energy savings offset          ($2.9 million) City department cost reductions           ($3.7 million) Savings from solar fields                        $6.6 million Total Net Costs                                         $1.7 million “We have seen property values and income tax revenues grow dramatically in other neighborhoods where the city has made investments,” Mayor Duggan said.  “I’m confident our $1.7 million a year investment in these long-forgotten neighborhoods will produce a real recovery in these communities.” Solar Fields required to be returned to the City as greenfield sites when no longer generating power Under the agreements, the Solar Fields will operate for 35 years generating solar power.  Whenever their useful life as solar fields comes to an end, the contracts require the developers to remove all of the solar equipment and return the property to the city as a green field. "Governments have a fundamental responsibility to take action to improve quality of life, address climate change and ensure clean air for future generations," said the city's Director of the Office of Sustainability, Tepfirah Rushdan. "It's exciting to see Detroit leading the way in clean energy."  To begin the next step of the process, the Mayor’s office has transmitted several documents to City Council for approval.  Those include: A group of community-based neighborhood solar partners has been assisting residents through this process, including: 1.       Green Door Initiative 1.       EcoWorks 2.       D2 Solar 3.       MI Interfaith Power and Light 4.       Peace Tree 5.       Sustainable Community Farms 6.       Walker-Miller Energy 7.       Rescue MI Nature 8.       Worldwide Management Services Corporation/Communities Power 9.       Ryter Cooperatives Council has started works to upgrade the Powhatan Park detention basin on Mimosa Road in Greenfield Park to keep homes in the area safe from flooding. Fairfield City has a long history of flooding. Due to the large number of creeks and low-lying lands, more than a quarter of our City can be impacted by flooding during significant rainfall. We can be thankful here in Fairfield City that flooding isn’t as bad in our suburbs as it could have been thanks to the work that we have done with detention basins and other waterway improvements. Since the major floods of the 1980s, particularly in 1986 and 1988, Council has worked hard and spent millions of dollars to protect our City from flooding. Some of our major sportsfields like Stockdale Reserve in Abbotsbury and Bosnjak Oval in Edensor Park double up as detention basins. They may appear to be flooded, but this is what they are designed to do – collect the bulk of the rainwater and slowly redirect it into our creeks. Upgrade of our detention basin at Fairfield Golf Course in Prairiewood is almost complete, and we have now started upgrading Powhatan Park and will soon start upgrades on two further detention basins. The Powhatan upgrade is jointly funded with the Australian Government. The sportsfields will remain open for use. When the Georges River fills because of heavy rain, all creeks that drain into it rise and this stops street drains emptying, flooding our streets and homes. Our upgraded detention basins will better hold the rainfall until our creeks and drains can empty. Homes are where we raise our families, where we invest much of our earnings and a secure place to come back to every day, it’s important we protect them as much as possible from the devastating effects of flooding. We acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. We also pay our respect to the Elders both past, present and emerging of the Darug Nation. This article is 7 months oldAddress: 21 Greenfield Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4Price: €5,250,000 Agent: Colliers InternationalIt is testament to a property when two generations of the same family choose to make it their home. One of the current residents at 21 Greenfield Park, an impressive detached home in Donnybrook It is also where the owner’s wedding was hosted 200 guests dined in a marquee in the garden Rachel Lamb designed the grounds in question The ease with which this property is a movable feast is down to London-based architect Georgina Hutton who was tasked with creating a Hamptons-style home in Donnybrook akin to those that populate the New York state seaside resort popular with the rich and famous The brief was to create “a lateral space where all the rear rooms open out to the garden and to create an easy flow within” London-based designer Serena Williams-Ellis curated the interior a bespoke Chalon kitchen and solid flooring No expense has been spared in this meticulously kept home which seamlessly integrates the gardens that surround it Works took a considerable two years to complete resulting in a balance between formal and comfortable spaces and every inch of its 467sq m (5,024sq ft) has been well thought out Most impressive is the temperature-controlled wine room; you can peek at the collection of vintages while en route to the kitchen/diningroom via an internal window Off the main entrance hall lies a study and two bedrooms to the left while the bulk of rooms lie to the right to take advantage of its aspect Two spacious rooms in the form of a kitchen/diningroom and livingroom make the most of the gardens Last year the owners were approached by film production company Lionsgate which requested to use the property for director Jan Komasa’s film Anniversary a provocative thriller starring Diane Lane “They were looking for a Hamptons-style American house and as we were away for three months at that time they even repainted the entire house and redid all the floors,” says the owner [ What will €165,000 buy in France, the US, Croatia, Norway and Co Clare?Opens in new window ] Quite a number of sales have taken place on this road in recent years, and judging by Dublin City Council planning documents, many of those are in the process of complete renovations. For example, number 1 Greenfield Park, which achieved €3 million in 2021, is being renovated, as is number 24, a 337sq m house on 0.3 of an acre that sold for €1.875 million in 2023. As one of the larger homes on the road – lying opposite Nutley Lane if you dissect the N11 dual carriageway – it also occupies a significant site as houses past the Greenfield Crescent tend to be double sites. The C1-rated property in the heart of Donnybrook, close to University College Dublin and a several sought-after schools, is in walk-in condition. Its current owners, who have enjoyed the light, flow and location, have decided to rightsize due to an empty nest and have placed this pristine property on the market through Colliers, seeking €5.25 million. Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Greenfield Lake Amphitheater has been a premier outdoor entertainment venue in Wilmington It took some cooperation between the city and one woman to make it happen Fuchs signed over to the city a deed for land in Greenfield Park where the amphitheater was being built Churchill said the deed was at city hall and would soon be recorded New look: Under Live Nation, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater sees changes for better and worse Wilmington gave Fuchs half of North Carolina Avenue the avenue goes from the amphitheater area across Carolina Beach Road into the Sunset Park neighborhood where it turns into Waddell Street and empties into Burnett Boulevard The land was needed for relocation of the road around Greenfield Lake to allow for more amphitheater seats Less than a year after it was built, city officials crowed that the amphitheater was meeting their highest expectations and bragged about its unlimited possibilities to offer cultural activities to Wilmington residents Since 2008, the venue has officially been known as The Hugh Morton Amphitheater. That name has never caught on with the public, however, as most people, even the venue's own website Pitt County — A park in Greenville will be closed for an extended amount of time while renovations are underway City officials say Greenfield Terrace Park is undergoing construction to make improvements and upgrades to the Barnes-Ebron-Taft Community Building along with other areas at the park FASCO Inc. out of Kinston was awarded the contract in the amount of $1.22 million dollars in June of this year. The project will focus on paving the parking lot resurfacing the basketball court and installing new goals landscaping and interior renovations and expanding the community building Recreation & Parks staff say the park will be closed until Spring 2025 Mayor Mike Duggan on Wednesday announced the two remaining neighborhoods that will have land converted into solar farms which are expected to generate energy for Detroit’s 127 municipal buildings East-side neighborhoods Houston-Whittier/Hayes and Greenfield Park were selected as the last of five finalists for the initiative, pending City Council approval. Officials in December 2024 unveiled the final designs for the first three neighborhoods "We are building clean energy," Duggan said at the Detroit Recovery Project in Greenfield Park We are also adding to Michigan's power grid and Michigan's power grid is being stretched to the limit right now We all know around here how often we have blackouts at the slightest sight of a storm." More: City of Detroit unveils final landscape designs for solar installations in 3 neighborhoods More: How country can Detroit be? The agricultural potential — and limitations of city farming Houston-Whittier resident Sandra Turner-Handy has lived in the neighborhood for 25 years, watching the illegal dumping challenges the area faced over the years. She praised Duggan for listening to residents when they wanted the former Detroit Renewable Power incinerator to come down 'What is a boat doing over there?'"I have seen my community go down But what I tell the story of is that I can look out of my back window and see six blocks over of nothing but vacant land that people continue to dump on productive use is awesome to me," Turner-Handy said "I can look out my back window and now see things growing." Greenfield Park resident Mary Davis has lived in the neighborhood since 1975 Illegal dumping has also been a challenge in her neighborhood and she contemplated moving away because of the blight until a police officer convinced her that they're enhancing the area a few of which she and her daughter own and attempt to keep clean She added that she hopes the solar neighborhood takes care of the dumping and blight issues percolating in her neighborhood The city acquired at least 95% of the land needed in the first phase Residents played a role in deciding the solar farm boundaries Participating homeowners agreed to sell their homes and relocate but those who did not want to leave were able to stay leading the city to draw boundaries around their properties will be given $15,000 to $25,000 for energy-efficient home improvements energy-efficient furnaces and hot water heaters Renters who agreed to relocate will receive 18 months free rent moving expenses and relocation support in a comparable area Construction of solar panels in the first three neighborhoods is expected to begin later this summer and the second phase will begin later this year or early next year Greenfield Park will comprise 42 acres of solar fields Nine homeowners decided to relocate and 36 others outside the boundaries will receive at least $25,000 in energy efficient upgrades to their homes Houston-Whittier/Hayes will contain nearly 19 acres of solar fields Two homeowners will relocate and 70 community benefit homeowners will each receive at least $15,000 in upgrades Boston-based Lightstar will develop 19 acres in Houston-Whittier/Hayes while DTE will develop 43 acres in Greenfield Park Both companies are developing lots in the first three neighborhoods selected during the first phase "We've taken the area that's the most blighted that probably only has one house every block or two and we're going to turn that into beautiful fields," Duggan said "If you've seen some of the designs the neighbors have picked with the landscaping vegetables growing underneath the solar panels they're going to have their houses upgraded We're going to have stronger neighborhoods surrounding the solar fields than we've had in many City Council members Latisha Johnson and Scott Benson praised the environmental aspect of the project alongside Duggan and Ray Solomon Johnson added that her district has "bore the brunt of climate change" and the impacts on residents "It is certainly a way for us to not only address energy and the municipal buildings being taken off the grid but we also have to consider the impact of climate that this will have," Johnson said adding that Solomon and his colleagues in the neighborhoods department knocked on doors to hear from the residents 'I have a challenge with this,' but overwhelmingly the residents in our communities have stepped up and said The initiative is expected to be on City Council's next public health and safety committee meeting agenda Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@freepress.com. Follow her: @DanaAfana Greenfield State Park could reopen by Memorial Day weekend according to New Hampshire State Parks spokesman Greg Keeler “We have two significant construction projects which are still in process which are burying the utility wires and working on the water lines and we expect these projects to be completed by the end of April If weather works out and contractors are able to stay on schedule it is possible the park could open before Memorial Day weekend,” Keeler said Once the utility and water line work is complete the final stage of the project is repaving but have scheduled for that to take about a week once the other projects are complete,” Keeler said Keeler said there is a slight possibility that if the paving is not completed by Memorial Day weekend the park service may choose to reopen the park for the holiday weekend and close again for a few days to complete paving “That would not be ideal and it is something we would try to avoid,” he said The park closed in fall 2023 for upgrades to utilities and infrastructure and was closed for the entire summer 2024 camping season Upgrades in the park include moving electric and communication lines underground throughout the park construction of a new RV dump station to accommodate additional RVs and a new toll booth at the entrance to the park Severe damage after the March 2023 blizzard contributed to the decision to bury power lines underground in the heavily wooded park Greenfield is the largest campground in the New Hampshire State Park system as it represents both a significant revenue stream for New Hampshire State Parks and significant recreational opportunities for a lot of people both in the local area and from around the region People come from all over to enjoy Greenfield State Park,” Keeler said Keeler encourages any campers hoping to make reservations for 2025 to sign up on the wait list at nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks/projects-and-improvements/current-projects/greenfield-state-park-improvement-project,-2024 “For people trying to get a reservation for a campsite this summer they don’t have to keep checking the website; they can fill out that form and put in their email and we will keep them updated as soon as we know the opening date,” Keeler said said she hopes the park will be open for Memorial Day weekend this year “I’m not going to lie; our business was way down last summer “We for sure get a lot of business from campers because we were not as busy on the weekends but we are definitely looking forward to the park reopening for the summer you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Detroit has named two eastside communities for the second phase of its plans to take blighted residential areas and convert them into solar neighborhoods to generate power for more than 120 city government buildings such as city hall and police stations Mayor Mike Duggan announced that the Houston-Whittier/Hayes and Greenfield Park/I-75/McNichols neighborhoods have been selected as the final two communities where solar arrays will be built Approximately 61 acres of solar panels will be installed Solar arrays are collections of panels that convert sunlight into electrical energy "Detroit is taking real action to fight climate change while removing blight and investing in long-neglected areas," Duggan said in a Wednesday statement two more neighborhoods in our city know that they have not been forgotten." five Detroit neighborhoods have been selected out of 18 that applied to have 165 acres of solar panels installed Van Dyke/Lunch and the State Fair neighborhoods would be the first to be converted with solar arrays City officials hope solar energy will reduce its $8 million annual power bill by $4.4 million the city announced that the deals have been sealed to build 104 acres of solar arrays in the Gratiot/Findlay Wednesday's announcement completes the city's selection process of where it intends to convert a total of 165 acres of land into solar arrays The Detroit City Council needs to approve the contracts for the Houston-Whitter/Hayes and Greenfield Park plans City officials said Wednesday they have already identified 11 homeowners in the two neighborhoods who will be relocated after the city buys their homes at above market value The city also had identified 106 owner-occupied homes near the new solar fields that will get between $15,000 to $25,000 for home energy efficient upgrades The city's ultimate goal is to have the five solar arrays generate enough clean energy to power 127 city municipal buildings Among the buildings: all police and fire stations The solar fields are expected to operate for 35 years the contracts require the developers to remove all of the solar equipment and return the property to the city as green fields Boston-based Lightstar will develop 19 acres in Houston-Whittier/Hayes and DTE Energy will develop 43 acres in Greenfield Park Construction on the first phase of solar arrays is set to begin in the spring of 2025 Accelerating climate action and creating vibrant resilient neighborhoods The Detroit Climate Strategy informed by input of thousands of Detroiters calls for our city to transition to clean renewable energy by 2034 The Neighborhood Solar initiative is the first step toward achieving these goals to address climate change in our city by providing clean energy and engaging communities and nonprofits to stabilize neighborhoods The Detroit Climate Strategy set goals for the City to power 100% of its municipal buildings with clean energy by 2034 and a three-year target to work with utility provider and private property owners to source 50% of Detroit’s electricity from clean energy Detroit’s Neighborhood Solar Initiative is transforming vacant, blighted land into clean energy production sites to power municipal buildings and fight climate change. Spearheaded by Mayor Mike Duggan, the initiative aligns with the city’s broader sustainability goals to offset 100% of municipal energy usage with renewable sources, addressing greenhouse gas emissions from city buildings.Watch Mayor Duggan's Solar Speech The first three neighborhoods selected to host solar arrays were announced on June 24: all Phase 1 neighborhoods finalized agreements with developers and approved landscape designs that enhance the areas with greenery and community-focused features Mayor Duggan recently announced two additional neighborhoods chosen to join the initiative through a competitive selection process: These new sites add 61 acres to the program bringing the total to 167 acres across all phases While this completes the Solar Neighborhoods selection process the three finalist neighborhoods not selected at this time for solar arrays (O’Shea and Trinity/Pickford) would be leading candidates if future solar arrays are sought and if the neighborhoods remain interested.  Two solar field developers have been selected through an extensive bidding process to construct the fields: The City of Detroit will maintain ownership of all the land and lease it to the developers The solar fields will operate for 35 years the contracts require developers to remove all solar equipment and return the property to the City as greenfield sites The project is made possible by tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 which significantly improves the financial viability of renewable energy projects like this Documented owner-occupied homes in areas adjoining the solar fields in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will receive energy efficiency upgrades with upgrades ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on the size of the nearby solar fields Residents of occupied homes within the solar footprint will also receive the following on a voluntary basis: homeowners must have lived in their home within the qualifying neighborhood boundaries as of December 31 and must still be living there when the upgrades are performed The City has been working through the Department of Neighborhoods and Assessor’s Office to identify eligible homes and will continue outreach to connect homeowners with these resources following City Council’s approval of the contract 10 neighborhoods applied to host solar arrays in their communities as part of the Solar Neighborhood Initiative This project is the result of cross-departmental collaboration between the City of Detroit's Office of Sustainability and the Department of Neighborhoods Each neighborhood group designed the solar site location they felt would best serve their community proposing to replace the most vacant areas prone to illegal dumping with solar panels The Phase 1 neighborhoods have successfully completed the final designs for their solar areas these neighborhoods will have the opportunity to design the solar sites for their respective areas ensuring community involvement every step of the way The City of Detroit continues working with community groups and Neighborhood Solar Partners (NSPs) to foster ongoing engagement and collaboration throughout the initiative Community-based organizations have been instrumental in assisting residents throughout the process ensuring that local voices are heard and involved in every stage.The following groups will continue to advocate for neighborhood interests during the implementation of the solar fields: and other advocates as they share their experiences with solar energy and its impact on our neighborhoods the Detroit City Council approved phase one of a Solar Neighborhood initiative to transform large vacant land parcels into solar energy farms and supporting homeowners in relocating from areas designated for solar farms Solar Equity FundThe Solar Equity Fund is a critical resource that facilitates site preparation and other expenses tied to the Solar Project's development will be financed through reserves from the Utility Conversion Fund This initiative aims to support homeowners and communities impacted by the city's solar energy transition while ensuring equitable development Phase One: Building MomentumThe first phase involves setting up solar farms across 103 acres in three selected neighborhoods This includes assisting homeowners currently residing in these areas by offering buyout options to ensure a smooth transition Phase Two: Timeline and Homeowner EquityPhase two which involves selecting additional neighborhoods for solar farm development five neighborhoods are competing for inclusion in phase two with 31 owner-occupied homes in these areas already under option agreements To address the uncertainty for these homeowners the city proposes using the Solar Equity Fund to allow those affected to exercise their sell options and relocate if needed mitigating challenges during this transitional period Long-Term Vision and SustainabilitySolar farms established under this initiative will generate renewable energy for an estimated 25–35 years Once they reach the end of their operational life agreements require developers to dismantle the solar equipment and restore the properties to greenfield status ensuring the land remains environmentally sustainable for future use This initiative represents a significant step forward in Detroit's commitment to renewable energy and equitable urban development transforming blighted neighborhoods into sources of clean power while prioritizing the needs of residents The Mayor’s Office has transmitted several documents to City Council for approval to move the project forward: The Solar Neighborhood Initiative not only aims to reduce emissions and energy costs but also promotes quality jobs It aligns with the Detroit Climate Strategy and broader national goals set by the Biden-Harris Administration contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for Detroit residents.   The initiative is crucial for achieving Detroit's goal of reducing municipal greenhouse gas by 35% by 2024 per the 2019 City Council approved GHG Ordinance The Neighborhood Solar Initiative will offset emissions 23% of 2012 levels.  Combined with the business-as-usual anticipated decrease of 13% the City will be on track to achieve our municipal goals with a 36% reduction.  Interested in Detroit Solar updates and public engagement opportunities "With City Council's approval today of our Solar Neighborhood program Detroit has become a national leader in the fight against climate change Health Outcome Benefits Estimation Using the COBRA Tool Phase 1 Design Renderings Solar Neighborhoods MontrealNEWSGreenfield Park elementary school closed after alleged arson attackBy Rachel LauPublished: November 11, 2024 at 7:03AM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Police believe the house has been targeted for a third time. (ABC TV) Link copiedShareShare articleA woman and her son have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Sydney's south west - the third time the home has been targeted. Shots were fired at a house in Pomo Close at Greenfield Park just before 9:00pm (AEDT) on Tuesday. A woman in her 40s saw a man standing in the street moments before the incident. She was inside with her 23-year-old son and his friend. Inspector Stuart Cadden from Fairfield Police says they are lucky to have escaped unharmed. "No-one was injured, quite fortunately, and obviously we're appealing for people with further information to contact us," he said. "We believe that there's indications this could be a targeted attack against the persons, so we're investigating that line of inquiry now." The house was first shot at in July 2012, and again in June this year. The woman has previously told the ABC she has no idea why her house is being targeted. Officers say they are searching for a man last seen wearing dark clothing and walking through Fairfield. Police have established a crime scene and called in detectives from Operation Talon, which was set up to fight Sydney gun crime. Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas says police strategies are working and the number of shooting incidents has dropped. "If you look at the overall picture, the numbers are definitely down," he said. "Sometimes, certainly in the last couple of months, they've been dramatically down. "We fired up Operation Talon to tackle this problem. Since then, we've searched 750 vehicles, 1500 people, charged 150 people and laid 250 charges." It is the second incident of its kind this week, with shots fired at a house in nearby Smithfield on Sunday. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Kory McCrimmon, 16, died following a disturbance in Greenfield Park, Glasgow, on Friday night Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. died following a disturbance in Greenfield Park I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A teeange boy has died after he was seriously injured in a disturbance in Glasgow - with police charging a 13-year-old boy in connection with the death. Kory McCrimmon, 16, was found by emergency services after the incident in Greenfield Park on Friday night. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but died on Sunday afternoon. A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, said Police Scotland. He is due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday. Pictures of the scene of the incident show the area taped off with officers standing guard. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 16-year-old male youth who was seriously injured during a disturbance in the Cranhill area of Glasgow has died in hospital. “He has been named as Kory McCrimmon from Glasgow. “Emergency services were called to Greenfield Park in Eskbank Street around 8.15pm on Friday, 31 May, 2024, and the victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he died on the afternoon of Sunday, 2 June. “A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 3 June, 2024. “A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.” govt and politics","score":0.782463},{"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement","score":0.732083},{"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/homicide","score":0.66649},{"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/assault","score":0.551293},{"label":"/law charged over death of teenager in Glasgow","description":"Kory McCrimmon MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff and former Alderman Terry Witkowski have died according to a press release from Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s office on Monday A city spokesperson confirmed that Brostoff He was found in Greenfield Park in West Allis according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Related: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-community-remembers-alderman-jonathan-brostoff-following-tragic-passing Brostoff was elected to Milwaukee’s 3rd District seat on the Common Council in November 2022 He previously served as a Wisconsin state representative for the 19th Assembly District “Jonathan brought a unique energy to his work at City Hall His passion and dedication were evident every day No elected official brought more enthusiasm to their work than Jonathan,” Johnson said in the release My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.” former Alderman Terry Witkowski have died: Brostoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in political science he worked for Senator Tom Harkin in Washington and completed the United Nations Summer Seminar program He received numerous awards and recognitions for his work to better the community according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office An executive order lowering the flags to half-staff will be forthcoming when funeral services have been announced served on the Milwaukee Common Council representing District 13 from 2003 to 2019 Related: Milwaukee Alderman Terry Witkowski resigns [from 2019] “Terry spent most of his professional life serving the people of our city As the longtime leader of the Milwaukee Safety Commission he led efforts to protect our residents,” Johnson said “In his service on the Milwaukee Common Council Terry was a champion for his southside district Every time I hear or see a reference to the Garden District Ryan Laessig used to live in the Garden District and worked closely with Terry through the Garden District Neighborhood Association They helped bring the mural on 11th and Layton to life Laessig was very sad to learn of Terry's passing on Monday generous man who really would go the extra mile for anybody he talked to whether it was making sure that your flowers got watered because he lived on your block or being passionate about what's happening in Milwaukee and in his community so just an overall great guy," said Laessig West Allis Mayor Dan Devine also shared his condolences on Facebook. "I have had the privilege of knowing Alderman Brostoff for several years and admired his commitment to serving the people he represented and the City of Milwaukee," Devine said I knew Alderman Witkowski personally through his work on the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Board Both of these gentlemen were dedicated public servants with a deep love for the City of Milwaukee and a passion for serving its people." A GoFundMe has been created to help support Jonathan’s family as they cope with his loss You can find a link to that here. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo The page you are looking for cannot be found You may have followed a broken or outdated link Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWILMINGTON (WECT) - The first dedicated pickleball courts in Wilmington are now open The six courts are located at Greenfield Lake Park at 1739 Burnett Blvd “We have some dill-lightful news! Grab your paddles, Wilmington, because the city’s first dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Greenfield Lake Park!” the City of Wilmington states. ROWE — A former Mohawk Trail Regional School ski coach and Rowe park manager is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a student from 2016 to 2019. A civil complaint filed in Franklin County Superior Court alleges that Sean Loomis, while serving as park manager for the Rowe Park Commission and head coach for Mohawk Trail Regional School’s boys ski team, used his authority to coerce the plaintiff into a sexual relationship when she was a minor and repeatedly assaulted her between 2016 and 2019. In his answer to the complaint, Loomis has denied all of the allegations. The plaintiff is suing under five counts: sexual abuse of a minor, sexual assault, sexual battery, negligent infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. She is requesting a jury trial. The plaintiff’s attorney, James M. Merrigan, of Boston, said his client, a woman now in her mid-20s, was a student at Mohawk Trail Regional School, a member of the girls ski team and worked at Pelham Lake Park in Rowe, which gave Loomis, now 51, direct access and authority over her. As a matter of policy, the Greenfield Recorder does not identify victims or alleged victims of sexual assault. Pittsfield attorney Joshua C. Hochberg, whose law firm represents Loomis, told the Recorder that Loomis denies the allegations. He declined to comment further. Loomis resigned from his position as park manager last June after 22 years in the role. Additionally, his contract to be the ski coach for Mohawk Trail was not renewed for the 2024-2025 school year. The civil complaint alleges Loomis began pursuing the plaintiff in 2014, when she was 13 years old. He allegedly sent her numerous unwanted sexually explicit text messages, made inappropriate comments and invaded her social life, activity that later evolved into unwanted touching and eventually coerced sexual acts, the complaint alleges. “Between the years 2014 and 2019, the defendant, Sean Loomis, utilized his position of authority over the plaintiff as her ski trainer and manager to sexually assault, sexually batter, sexually abuse and rape her on numerous occasions,” the complaint alleges. It goes on to say that Loomis requested that the plaintiff meet him at an office at Pelham Lake Park under the guise of team-related activities, invited her to tune her skis or work out, and then assaulted her there, as well as at his home in Rowe. Loomis denies not only the assaults but also the claim that he invited her to the park office. The count of false imprisonment arises from the plaintiff’s allegation that, on multiple occasions, Loomis restrained the plaintiff and held her against her will. The complaint does not state a specific amount being sought in damages. According to Merrigan, that will be determined later and ultimately will be up to a jury. “It boils down to, what occurred was against her will. … It’s not about the medical bills,” Merrigan said. State Police investigated the case last spring after the young woman came forward and told her family what had happened. According to Merrigan, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office decided that the evidence was insufficient to support a criminal prosecution. “They determined they didn’t have enough probable cause to investigate and file charges,” he said. “This has been an ongoing dilemma because the burden of proof is on the district attorney and there has to be beyond probable cause. So we’re suing him civilly.” Merrigan said that because his client was 16 years old when Loomis is alleged to have first sexually assaulted her, she was of the age of consent in Massachusetts. In a criminal trial, the DA’s office would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the relationship was not consensual. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Laurie Loisel declined to confirm or deny any investigation into Loomis or answer questions about the case. Michael D’Isola, director of Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers in Boston, who is not involved in the case, explained that to pursue criminal charges, district attorneys must first prove probable cause. To get a conviction in court, they must then prove a crime occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. “Probable cause is the lowest threshold of proof needed: Is it more likely than not a crime was committed?” D’Isola said. “If they don’t feel they have that level of proof, they’re not going to go forward because then in court they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.” D’Isola explained civil complaints are different than criminal ones because in a civil case the plaintiff only has to prove it was more likely than not that a crime occurred. While criminal complaints are about determining guilt and imposing criminal penalties, civil complaints seek monetary damages. A 2022 study from University of Massachusetts Lowell professors in psychology and criminology found that less than one in five reported cases of child sexual abuse leads to prosecution. A similar study by the same team in 2019 found that of 100 sexual assaults of teenage girls and young women, only 18 resulted in an arrest, and even fewer, less than 7%, resulted in conviction. Under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 260, Section 4C, minor victims can sue their abusers civilly within 35 years of when the acts occurred or within seven years of when the plaintiff discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, “that an emotional or psychological injury or condition was caused by said act.” Reach Madison Schofield at 413-930-4579 or mschofield@recorder.com. By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience, measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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