Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Public boat docks and a patrol boat will be celebrated during June dedications.
New Baltimore will celebrate its new public boat docks and security patrol boat during two June ceremonies at Walter and Mary Burke Park. The events, at 11 a.m. June 17 and 4 p.m. June 18, mark a multi-agency effort formed by New Baltimore with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, Detroit-Wayne Port Authority and Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, according to New Baltimore Police Chief Tim Wiley. The harbor, which was constructed during winter, will include 10 finger docks allowing 16 boats. The docks will be along Anchor Bay in the so-called old beach area of the park near the water plant. The patrol boat aims to boost security on local waterways with help from city police reserves and by partnering with Macomb County Sheriff's Marine …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Mayor Larry Smith said he hopes to have prime waterfront property in New Baltimore developed in the near future.
An unidentified developer plans to submit a bid on waterfront property in downtown New Baltimore, Mayor Larry Smith said Monday night. "He is preparing to give us a bid on the property as it stands right now," Smith told city council without disclosing the name of the mystery buyer. That potential offer on the city-owned property, including the former police station on Front Street, comes on the heels of a majority of city council rejecting Smith's request for commercial appraisals. Last week, the mayor said he was meeting with the developer in hopes the failed motion would not scare him off. Smith has previously cited his vision for the waterfront land is to lure locals and visitors with development. Several new additions are anticipated …
Monday, January 7, 2013
The construction project is taking place off Anchor Bay at Walter and Mary Burke Park.
The highly anticipated New Baltimore boat docks along Lake St. Clair are on track for completion next month. Final installment of the 10-finger docks that will allow 16 boats in the public harbor are set to take place in February, according to New Baltimore Clerk Marcia Shinska. Construction on the docks began a couple months ago. The project is positioned near the water plant in what's known as the old beach section of Walter and Mary Burke Park. The creation of a public dock aims to lure more visitors to the city's waterfront and nearby businesses in the historic downtown. The city secured a $240,000 Port Authority grant for the boat slips and a 24-foot police patrol boat and is matching the grant with $25,000 from the Walter and Mary …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
See the top developments underway in Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore.
Monday, November 12, 2012
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch recaps the news from last week.
Monday, October 22, 2012
The regularly held New Baltimore City Council meeting took place Monday night at City Hall on Green Street.
From the medical marijuana debate to the highly anticipated public harbor, New Baltimore City Council ruled Monday night on multiple issues. Among them were: Council approved: Council rejected: Council tabled: Check back with Patch for more coverage of the meeting.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Boat slips at Burke beach, Jimmy John's plans, Christmas Tree-Lighting ceremony date and more are on the agenda for the 7 p.m. session at City Hall at 36535 Green Street. Check back with Patch for meeting coverage.
Monday, October 15, 2012
New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch recaps the news from last week.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
City Council authorized the project Wednesday night at its regular meeting.
Accessing the New Baltimore shoreline by boat will get a lot easier. After waiting for FEMA approval on a public harbor project, City Council official approved the proposal for 10 finger docks allowing 16 boats. The docks will be along Anchor Bay in the so-called old beach area of Walter and Mary Burke Park near the water plant. Harsens Island-based Tamis Marine Construction is slated to do the work in New Baltimore. The city's engineer is to review the design plans beforehand. The creation of a public dock aims to lure more visitors to the city's waterfront and nearby businesses in the downtown. "I think it will help a lot," said Larry Gingas who obtained permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Michigan Department of …
Brennan
7:36 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I like to make the meetings, but it's not clear whether or not there will be enough money left over to build the additional docks after the purchase of the police boat... more ›