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TrentonTimesNews.com FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 23, 2023
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State of the City Mayor delivers plenty of good news
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emolition has been a major topic of discussion in Trenton for months now – the demolition at the former McLouth Steel site, the demolition of the old Riverside hospital, the shuttering and likely future demolition of the old DTE power plant. In his State of the City address on Feb. 6, Mayor Steven Rzeppa talked about the teardowns, but he focused mainly on growth, increased city revenue and the positive outlook for the community. The State of the City luncheon, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club at the Westfield Community Center, offered a glimpse into the city’s future and the programs it is building to help ensure a strong business climate, improved public safety and to protect its environment. Rzeppa mentioned the former
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Mayor Steven Rzeppa delivers his State of the City Address.
Riverside Hospital demolition and said although a lot of work needs to be completed, it is hoped the property will be cleared by May. He said remediation continues at the McLouth site and the city is working with the Detroit Regional Partnership on its development and is working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to market the site to meet its greatest possible potential. He then went on to focus on new construction and new business within Trenton. New condos are being completed in the south end of the city and four new homes are under construction at Harrison and Grange roads. A new event space and banquet center is being developed at Trafford Square. On the business front, the Mayor said 13 new businesses opened in the city last year and seven are planned to SEE CITY Page 3