VILLAGE OFFICE HOURS:
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am to 4 pm.
Village Office is located at 117 W. Main Street, downtown Parma.
PHONE: 517-531-4785 FAX: 517-531-5179 EMAIL: parmavillage@villageofparma.org
News & Events:
The Village of Parma is located in Jackson County in south-central Michigan. Our community is made up of traditional neighborhoods with beautiful wooded streets dating back to our founding in 1847, as well as many modern housing choices. The Village of Parma is part of the Western School District, and Parma Elementary School, located within the village, is ranked among the highest in the state of Michigan for academic excellence.
Streets Update
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Continuing updates on the village streets:
Upcoming work for later this week and into early next week:
· Michigan Paving is scheduling the remainder of the base course paving and top course paving on Grant St and McLain St for Friday, September 6th.
· Contractors will work on sidewalk removal and pouring new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps at various intersections throughout the village this week. The concrete work is anticipated to be done on Friday, September 6th if weather permits.
Looking ahead – long term:
· Michigan Paving anticipates that top course paving will continue over the next few weeks after concrete sidewalk work is finished.
· Bailey Excavating will complete some minor drain repair work within the next week or so. Michigan Paving and Bailey are aware of the work. This work will include addressing the collapsed drain grate on John St at Michigan Ave and repairing a drain structure on James St near Michigan Ave.
· JCDOT will work with Michigan Paving to identify a date for top course paving on West Main.
· Bailey Excavating will start shoulder restoration along the edges of the new streets, particularly on Eastlawn, Forest, Fulton, Grove, John, School, and Westlawn in the coming weeks. This work is being done to eliminate drop-offs from the edge of the new asphalt.
· Bailey will also reset water and sewer manhole covers to match to the new road surface. This work may be done after all top course paving is finished in the village.
Stay tuned for further updates!
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Leaf bags are available for purchase at the village office - $4 for a pack of 10.
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Blue recyling bags are available for purchase at the Village office - $9.50 for a box of 30.
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Free produce, dairy & meat at Village Hope Church at Union and Main on the second Thursday of the month - 11a.m. - 1p.m.
Sanitary and Storm Sewers:
Water from basements and house gutters should never be diverted to the Sanitary Sewer.
It is illegal in the State of Michigan and also puts stress on, and damages the sanitary sewer system.
BRUSH PICK UP
When placing brush out to be chipped or picked up, please make sure that it is piled nicely with the cut ends facing all facing the road. They can not be longer than 4 feet long and 8 inches of diameter. Wet or frozen brush cannot and will not be chipped. Do not include roots or building material.
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Please follow the village brush guidelines as posted in newsletter.
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MICHIGAN LAW FOR DOGS ON LEASHES
A typical dog attack consists of a person being chased by a dog and suffering severe injuries while running away and trying to avoid the attack. Injuries can be dangerous and include nerve injuries, fractured bones, and other injuries caused by falls.
Some may be serious and will require long hospitalizations or ongoing physical therapy. When this happens, the victim is eligible under Michigan law to pursue a dog bite case against the dog owner.
Michigan law is written so that the person who owns, keeps, or harbors the dog responsible for a dog attack, regardless of prior knowledge (called, “strict liability” laws) of the fierceness of the animal. Also, the negligence law is used to hold the owner responsible for the attack. This means that the dog owner is liable if the injury occurred because the dog owner was unreasonably inconsiderate in regulating the dog.
Michigan has a leash law that requires all dogs to be on a leash, which means the owner is reasonable to enforce this law by keeping their animal securely on a leash and under control when in public areas.
