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In June, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Clinton Township Gold Star Families Memorial. The dedication included remarks from people like WWII Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams.
A free preview of the Clinton Township Splash Pad community and test days took place from August 26 to September 6. A full grand opening is planned for the spring. An estimated 250 people used the paddling pool on the first day it opened.
File photo by Alex Szwarc
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP – With 2021 almost over, take a trip back in time to see what were the best stories of the year in Clinton Township.
January
Joseph Jim Palleschi of Clinton Township has been charged with one count of murder and open manslaughter. Police intervened at a house on Vincenzia Drive, south of 18 Mile Road, where the body of Palleschi’s wife, Karen, was found in the area of ​​the house between the garage and the kitchen. She was shot in the head. Palleschi was co-owner of the Villa Restaurant on avenue Gratiot in Eastpointe. In April, he pleaded guilty to second degree murder. In June, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
February
In the Virtual State of Clinton Township Address, Supervisor Bob Cannon discussed COVID-19 and its widespread effects. Other items included the rollout of the township’s enthusiastic strategic plan, which spanned several months and gave residents a glimpse of what to expect in the years to come, and a new website. Other points of note were increasing township census results, a seminar on diversity and inclusion of township staff, and increasing leisure opportunities through an inclusive playground and d ‘A playground.
March
Clinton Township officials and employees said they were “shocked and saddened” to learn of the death of Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz. The 64-year-old man died on March 22 from complications associated with COVID-19. He started his career in the department in April 1980. In April 2007 he was promoted to chief.
April
Bruce Wade was promoted to Clinton Township Police Chief on April 7. Wade began working for the department in the 1980s. He served as a chef until his retirement in October.
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In May, it was reported that Apollon Nimo, 34, had been indicted by the federal government in a wire fraud scheme involving the trafficking of purchase control numbers from employees of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or EPCN. It is alleged that Nimo, a dealer at Parkway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Clinton Township, improperly trafficked, used and sold EPCN FCA to provide discounts to unqualified car buyers from 2014 to present . His next court appearance is scheduled for January.
Also in May, a body was found floating in a pond at Hebrew Memorial Park in Clinton Township. Police later identified the body as a white male, between 25 and 45, with dark hair and a tattoo written on his chest.
June
On June 12, a dedication ceremony was held for the Clinton Township Gold Star Families Memorial. The inauguration featured the national anthem sung by Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan, remarks by retired Major General Brian Cummings and Second Medal of Honor recipient World War II Hershel “Woody” Williams, and the unveiling of the monument. Today, the 98-year-old Williams is the only living recipient of the WWII Medal of Honor.
In June, a motorist was also rescued after his vehicle was washed away from Millar Road by flood waters. The vehicle was almost completely submerged. Three officers swam to the vehicle and managed to secure the woman to safety before the vehicle was completely submerged. The officers were honored for their efforts in July.
July
The first fundraiser was held in July for an inclusive playground in Clinton Township. The Arc of Macomb County has launched a fundraising campaign for a special playground that will allow children of all skill levels to play. The plan is to raise over $ 850,000 for the playground, which would be located near the Splash Pad on the grounds of the Civic Center.
August
For the second time in six years, The Wall That Heals visited Clinton Township. For 24 hours a day for four days, starting August 5, the public had the chance to tour the wall – a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC
On August 11, the Fred Posavetz Memorial Garden was opened in front of the Clinton Township Police Department. It was donated by Rob Causley, President of Jim Causley Buick – GMC Truck in Clinton Township.
September
The Senior Center “Garden of Life,” operated by the Clinton Township Senior Center Garden Club, was stripped of approximately 300 pounds of tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, peppers and cucumbers over the Labor Day weekend. The garden is located outside the Clinton Township Senior Adult Life Center.
October
On October 14, six candidates were interviewed at a school board meeting of Chippewa Valley Schools. It was organized to fill a vacant position in the governing body following the resignation of Jolene Andriaschko. Ken Pearl of Clinton Township has been appointed trustee. He is a former administrator of the Township of Clinton.
November
On November 4, Dina Caringi was sworn in as Chief of the Clinton Township Police Department. She is the sixth chief of police in the 53-year history of the department and the first woman to hold this post. Caringi graduated from Chippewa Valley High School.
December
Bus drivers from across Macomb County have teamed up to show support for Oxford community schools in the wake of the deadly November 30 shooting at Oxford High School
The buses met at the Chippewa Valley Schools Administration Center in Clinton Township on the evening of December 8. They then proceeded, with a police escort, to Oxford High School, about eight buses in all.
Messages like “Oxford strong” were written on the buses before departure.
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