Security Bank building gets new life
Friedman Real Estate company, based in Farmington Hills, announced plans in April, 2022 to invest major dollars in renovating and reopening the former Security Bank tower in Southgate, in the hopes of resurrecting it to contain 201 units of family living space, plus mixed retail development.
“This acquisition represents enormous opportunities for the city of Southgate, and we’re excited to find the perfect ways to utilize the space and enhance this part of the city,” Alex Begin of Southgate Tower, LLC said in a written statement.
Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa commented that, although intruders had broken into the building since its 2016 closure by PNC Bank, and that asbestos would have to be removed traditionally rather than by encapsulating, the project showed much promise when presented by Southgate Tower LLC, in efforts to redevelop the 12.8 acre area on the city’s south side. Fencing was erected around the property three days after the initial announcement was made.
Cockroaches cancel trick-or-treat
A city letterhead signed by Wyandotte city engineer Gregory Mayhew, and confirmed by city councilman Todd Hanna, decreed that city-wide Halloween festivities would be canceled along 20th Street between Eureka and Grove due to abnormal amounts of cockroaches infiltrating a home in the neighborhood. The cockroaches were first spotted by garbage haulers picking up at the home, which had since been vacated. Human barriers and signs redirected would-be trick or treaters around that section during the posted 4 pm to 8 pm procession time to help prevent migration of the pests.
The letter, which made the local newscasts and newspapers, was dated October 25th.
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