Tree removal underway by Henry Ford WB Hospital
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is planning to build a behavioral health unit on its campus. There is no dispute over the need for such mental health treatment facilities in the community. However, local residents object to the hospitals plan to cut down 18 acres of mature trees to make way for the construction.
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WB Environmental Commission member resigns over Planning Commission decision, West Bloomfield Beacon, published March 9, 2022
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital pushes forward with deforestation for expansion, published March 28, 2022 — Expansion will be for behavioral health. Tony Spokojny, chair of the township’s environmental commission resigned in protest of the township’s decision to allow the deforestation.
Controversial tree removal underway in West Bloomfield Township, published March 28, 2022
Henry Ford West Bloomfield hospital deforestation, expansion plans rile critics – Neal Rubin, The Detroit News, published 3/22/22
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DO TOWNSHIP LEADERS ACT IN FAVOR OR BUSINESS AT THE COST OF HARMING OUR ENVIRONMENT?
Are you frustrated to find out about controversial issues after the fact?
You can join a group of concerned residents forming an action committee. You are invited to participate in a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, March 30th at 7 PM by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85290736100. Contact: Mike Steinberg, Old Maple Farms resident, 248-321-1801 for more info.