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Council pauses vote, asks staff to re‑examine fire‑station sites including Canfield and Field of Dreams

3067053 · April 8, 2025
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After weeks of study, the council paused action on a proposed north‑end fire station site and directed staff to re‑examine alternatives including Canfield and a school parcel known locally as the Field of Dreams.

The Dearborn Heights City Council on April 8 paused action on a proposed north‑end fire station site and directed staff to re‑examine alternative locations, including the Canfield Recreation Center property and a school/district parcel sometimes called "Field of Dreams."

City Engineer John Deeb told the council he and outside consultants evaluated sites recommended by the fire department to meet response‑time goals. Deeb said Beach Daly (north of the maintenance driveway) was technically feasible and would allow future expansion; the…

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