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Notice of Clare Downtown Development Authority
Bi-Annual Informational Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, 2018 Public Act 57, the Clare Downtown Development Authority will hold a public informational meeting on Friday, July 17, 2020 @ 8am @ Pere Marquette District Library, 185 E. Fourth St., Clare, MI. 

Notice of Clare Local Development Finance Authority
Bi-Annual Informational Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, 2018 Public Act 57, the Clare Local Development Finance Authority will hold a public informational meeting on Friday, July 17, 2020 @ 9am @ Pere Marquette District Library, 185 E. Fourth St., Clare, MI. 

Free Drive Thru Mobile Food Distribution, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Clare County Fairgrounds at 418 Fairlane St. in Harrison: Dry foods and canned goods, frozen items, and produce will be given away. Individuals and families in need of food and who reside in Clare County can participate. Vehicle line up/registration begins at 10 a.m. Distribution is 11 a.m. until noon (or until food is distributed). Restrooms will NOT be available. Please bring a government issued ID or piece of mail to meet residency requirements. One household per vehicle is encouraged. If you do not have access to a vehicle or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and arrange for someone to bring your ID and a note allowing them to pick up food for you.

Volunteers Needed: Volunteers, primarily those who can carry 40 lbs., are needed for the drive thru mobile food distributions. If you are interested in volunteering on July 11 and/or at future events, please send an email to CommunityNutritionNetwork@gmail.com. Due to safety and health requirements, volunteers must pre-register and review safety and health information before the day of food distributions.  

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) COVID-19 Update – June 17, 2020

New Online Map of Free Wi-FI Hotspots

The State of Michigan recently published an online map that tracks publicly available wi-fi hotspots. This resource was created to assist those who currently lack internet access at home, especially as residents are attending school and working at home. A map of hotspots can be found here.

Face Masks Needed at CMDHD Locations

To be safe, we at CMDHD are requiring those who are medically able to wear a face covering in order to enter our buildings. This is to help keep the spread of COVID-19 down for clients and visitors and to protect our workers.

If you have an appointment for services, but do not have a face covering, please call the health department before coming into the building and a face covering will be provided for you.

Re-Opening Issues

Residents, employees and employers who have concerns about re-opening practices (i.e. would like to file a complaint), please visit the Re-Opening Issues Reporting Forms site for information on who to contact and how to contact the appropriate agencies.

Updates & Reminders

If you or someone you know needs meals, clothing, shelter, or other essential items connect with 211, your local non-emergency public service number. Call, text, or chat live with agents who are standing by 24/7 to direct you and your family members to local resources.

Click here for information on confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our jurisdiction. This information is updated weekly and includes age, sex, hospitalization, and cases by zip code. Details on our services as they gradually reopen to the public can be found by visiting our Special Hours | CMDHD webpage.