The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority has approved two grant applications from business and property owners for façade improvements.
Applications for the grant funds have been received from the proposed Sugar Island Baking Co. at 28773 Telegraph Rd. and for improvements to a parcel at 27500 Telegraph Rd. that formerly housed a sign shop for many years. The baking company is from Gibraltar and will move in to a site located behind Fifth Third Bank.
Under the façade program, the DDA provides financial assistance to property or business owners wanting to renovate commercial buildings and structures within the DDA district. The assistance is in the form of grants or loans.
Click Here to see how this program can help your downtown business.
Façade Grant Work
Spooktacular 2021
Also, Flat Rock Our Hometown organization in planning the seventh annual Haunted Fall Spooktacular and Trunk-or Treat pre-Halloween celebration set for 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23 in the downtown area. The DDA is providing tables, chairs and tents for visitors to take part in the celebration.
Holiday Lighting downtown.
Holiday Lighting Downtown
The DDA has hired Grosse Ile Lawn and Sprinkler Company to help illuminate the downtown at night for Christmas. They have also purchased new decorations from Bronner’s in Frankenmuth to hang on utility poles downtown.
Completion of Telegraph Street Lighting
DTE has finalized a project to adding 44 new street light poles along Telegraph Rd. (US-24) from Ypsilanti to the Railroad Viaduct. Now all of Telegraph Road in Flat Rock has the newer style LED lighting making downtown a safer place to be.
Masserant’s Feed & Grain is a family owned and has been operating since 1982. Masserant’s is the best place to find unbeatable prices and friendly service in the area. Masserant’s was started by Gerald Masserant and his three sons: Dave, Ken and Rollin Masserant. The original mill located on Mill St. in Newport, MI was purchased from the Kahlbaum Brothers of Carleton, MI. . Masserant’s Feed & Grain is currently owned by Dave and Catherine Masserant, Rollin and Brenda Masserant, Pete and Laura Burkhardt, and Kerry and Cheryl Burkey. They have expanded to serve customers at four convenient locations in Newport, Flat Rock, Monroe and Lambertville.
The Flat Rock location at 27550 Telegraph Rd. and was added in 1993 to serve the downriver area. The location boasts many of the services found at our flagship store in Newport including: propane refills, brick pavers, wall stone, topsoil, and mulch. Masserant’s Feed & Grain also specializes in pool supplies and chlorine. We have an excellent selection of pet supplies, treats, wild bird seed, and livestock feed.
The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open this Saturday September 18th during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show. As you are checking out all the COOL cars, stop in and check out all the trains. Entre fee will be FREE but a donation would be appreciated. Here is information on the Train Club;
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
The Flat Rock Train Depot featured in Lionel’s “switcher” magazine!
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
Henry Ford originally brought the railroad to Flat Rock in the 1920’s when he consolidated and improved the lines. He built the dam across from the current “Depot” and also the Model T Headlamp Plant in Flat Rock. These are displayed to scale on the layout in addition to the DT&I Railroad story.
Like trains? Then come and see our layout! We feature American Flyer and Lionel Trains that wind past towns, a carnival, a zoo, a circus, farms, dams, over bridges, through tunnels and over mountains and past the Great Train Wreck. All displays are created in miniature.
Come over to HuRoc Park and join us for Cruzin’ Flat Rock and check out all the cool model trains, that will bring out the kid in any of us.
Pet Needs ETC Telegraph Road in Downtown Flat Rock, Michigan.
Joe, not satisfied with a life of retirement, decided to opened Pet Needs in our little town of Flat Rock in the mid-90s.
Joe felt that Flat Rock was in need of a support system for all pets – dogs, cats, fish, and reptiles – in his community, from nutritional support to general animal education. This is where Jenny comes into the picture, the current manager of Pet Needs ETC.
Jenny has been managing Pet Needs for the last 18 years. She is defined by her love of pets – committed to supporting the many animals that come through their doors, but making sure her pet owners feel supported and prepared to care for their pets! Rich, the assistant manager has worked hand and hand with Jenny to help create this environment. Everyone on the Pet Needs team has been there for at least ten years, truly standing as one big family! Joe cares a great deal about the work family he has created and put their needs first at every turn. Jenny spoke to how this family feel at Pet Needs is truly mirrored by the close knit and loyal community of Flat Rock.
The team at Pet Needs cares a great deal about giving back to their community through the wonderful gift that is pet ownership – rescuing many animals in the local area to find their loving, forever homes through pet adoption.
As far as their shopping experience is concerned, the Pet Needs team is committed to making sure they provide all needed items to the pet owners of Flat Rock.
We hope you will take a moment to stop by and introduce your pets to the Pet Needs team!
The Flat Rock DDA along with the Flat Rock Community Foundation is presenting the 8th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show. Flat Rock Our Hometown is a Major Supporter of Cruzin’ Flat Rock.
The PSCU Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show is Saturday, September 18, 2021.
The 2021 Show includes;
Free Registration on site (see info below on printable form)
Trophies Awarded
FREE Event Shirt to former Cruzin’ Trophy Winners (Must bring trophy to receive free shirt)
This year’s show entry point will once again be at Arsenal and West Huron River Roads near HuRoc Park. (Site Address is 28800 Arsenal Road) (Follow the signs)
Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.
There will be music with a DJ Michael, starting at 10 AM and a live performance by local singer Courtney Lynn at 11 AM. There will also be Door prizes You can get into the drawing for the door prizes by registering on site when you come in. Trophy and Door Prize presentation at 1:30 PM
Each registered vehicle will be able to purchase TWO Cruzin’ Flat Rock shirt at a Great Discount.
There will also be carnival style food trucks on site for those who want purchase a snack to eat. Or you can walk to some of our great local restaurants like Atwater Street Taco, Nutrition Hub and Michael’s On The River. Check your Cruzin’ booklet for discounts and more information on the show.
You can also pick up copies of the registration forms at some of our local area business.
Cruzin’ Flat Rock Chairman’s Choice Winner for 2020
We want to thank Public Service Credit Union for being our Title Sponsor.
Cruzin” Flat Rock would like to Thank all of our local sponsors listed here;
Atkins Insurance, Atwater Street Taco, Atwater Paddle , Station 24, Auto Financial Group, Biggby Flat Rock, C. E. Raines Company –Riverview, Cooking in the “D” Catering, Crusin Classics Agency –Wyandotte, Fellows and Co. Family Auto, Flat Rock Auto Care LLC, Flat Rock Auto Supply, Flat Rock Hardware, Flat Rock Our Hometown, Flat Rock-DDA, Flat Rock Community Foundation, Frost & Remer Insurance Agency, GLC Landscaping, S&J Cupcakery, Jim’s Butcher Shop, McKenna & Associates, Michael’s On The River, Nutrition Hub, Strands Salon, Public Service Credit Union (PSCU), RE/MAX Masters, Rite On Auto Sales, Rock-On Smokers, The Mike Hall Agency, Vintage Blossoms, Zick Law Agency, Zorba’s Coney Island and GoJo’s Grubhub.
The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open this Saturday September 18th during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show. As you are checking out all the COOL cars, stop in and check out all the trains. Entre fee will be FREE but a donation would be appreciated. Here is information on the Train Club;
