A Wayne County judge’s ruling has brought an end to permanent on-street dining in downtown Northville, following a lengthy legal battle between the city and a nonprofit group called “Let’s Open Northville.”
The group argued that on-street dining eliminated much-needed parking spaces, and the judge agreed with their position. All permanent tables and chairs used for street dining had to be removed by October 4.
I spoke with residents, business owners and city leaders about the decision during the city’s annual “Skeletons are Alive” Halloween party on Main Street…