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.
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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.
Due to the current State of Emergency in Flat Rock relating to the recent chemical spill, as well as the urgent need to focus community resources on the developing situation, we have made the decision to cancel this year’s Riverfest.
We are deeply disappointed to cancel the festival but it is the best decision for all involved. We would to thank all of our Sponsors, Vendors, Committee Members, and Volunteers for the hard work that went into planning. Thank you very much for your understanding and continued support of Riverfest. Stay tuned in coming months for information on 2022 events. Stay safe!
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;
