2024 BLAZER EV LT
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Vol. 43, No. 20
79/mo.*
$
0406-2437
24 mo./$1995 down Purchase for
46,945
$
South’s golf season swings on
Park officials trash what they say has been poor service from Priority Waste BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
PARK — When it comes to their trash collection and recycling provider, Priority Waste, many Grosse Pointe Park officials and residents feel the company has treated the city like — well — garbage, and they’re not happy about it. Priority Waste officials got an earful from the Park City Council when they appeared in front of it Sept. 9 to address problems residents have been experiencing since Priority Waste took over the contract from GFL this summer. Priority Waste officials acknowledged it’s been a rocky start but said they’re working hard to improve services. From lewd comments made by workers to residents, to missed pickups, to broken glass left in the wake of pickups, Park officials said their experiences with Priority Waste have been largely negative. “Guys, overall, this is just a disaster,” City Councilman Tim Kolar told the Priority Waste representatives. “I don’t have any See PRIORITY on page 10A
26125 Van Dyke • Center Line (Just south of 696 on Van Dyke) (586) 754-7000 • www.edrinke.com
plus tax, title, plate. Pricing is based on select model vehicles while supplies last. See Salesperson for details. Expires 9/30/2024.
WAYNE COUNTY PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING OVERDOSE DEATHS BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — The opioid epidemic remains an ongoing concern, but now local residents will have a new weapon in their arsenal to stop deaths from drug overdoses. As part of a program being administered through Wayne County, Grosse Pointe City just received a vending machine that distributes naloxone — better known by the brand-name Narcan — a nasal spray that can be used on someone experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. City Public Safety Director John Alcorn, who made the announcement about the vending machine during a Sept. 16 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting, said the boxes with naloxone are “absolutely free.” He said Wayne County will restock the machine as needed. “It’s open to all of the communities,” Alcorn said of the machine, which is located in the Public Safety Department lobby. See OVERDOSE on page 5A
A vending machine in the lobby of the Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department is now offering free Narcan kits to the community. Photo provided by Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department
17834 Mack Avenue GROSSE POINTE 313.455.5100
21728 Harper, Ste A ST. CLAIR SHORES 586.519.9100
MANAGER’S SPECIAL
ONE LARGE PIZZA
With 1 Topping
coupon code MS1
$
11
99
Pick-Up Only
ORDER ONLINE AT CLOVERLEAF-PIZZA.COM
0493-2439
16A
STOCK# 544279
*$1,995 down with Lease Conquest. 24 month lease. 10,000 miles per year,