Downtown Flat Rock

News and Events in Flat Rock, Michigan

  • Business
  • DDA
  • Events
  • About
  • Contact

Telegraph Construction Is Annoying!

May 9, 2012 By Downtown Flat Rock

Nightmarish Road Improvement Project

When will it be over? Get comfortable, it’s going to be a while. City officials are concerned about the impact this is having on local Flat Rock businesses.

The Main Trouble Spots

You just want to get where you’re going, the lights are extra long and stuck on red for what seems like forever, and rush hour is a royal pain for commuters. Lanes are down to one each direction which makes it difficult to time the lights for passengers turning left or right. That means the lights stay red longer to compensate for the extra amount of vehicles.

But members of the City of Flat Rock are remaining optimistic, and with the warmer weather just around the corner now is not the time to starting loosing cool over the impact this construction is having on everyone.

Businesses Are Still Open

City council members and business owners are encouraging drivers, residents and those passing through to check out many nearby businesses in Flat Rock.

Or, better yet, grab dinner from a neighborhood favorite like Kate’s Kitchen – they’re famous for their pies and are always hot and fresh. You might be a while getting up the road to Kroger to pick up tonight’s meal.

Mayor Jonathan Dropiewski asked residents to “please patronize the businesses” that are being financially impacted by the construction.

Filed Under: Breaking News

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

Newsletter

Helpful Links

  • City of Flat Rock
  • City-Data.com: Flat Rock, MI
  • Downriver Greenways
  • Flat Rock Community Center
  • Advertise with Us
  • Downtown Flat Rock on Facebook

More Links

  • Flat Rock Community Schools
  • Flat Rock Historical Society
  • Flat Rock Library
  • Wikipedia – Flat Rock, MI.

Contact Us

Email:
flatrock.dda@gmail.com
Phone:
(734) 782-2455

Newsletter

Copyright © · Downtown Flat Rock, Flat Rock MI · Website Design by Kaleidico Digital Marketing