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Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) in Ann Arbor, MI

Save the Date:
​Annual OHMHA-sponsored Community Forum
Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3pm

See your emails for the Zoom link
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Public Hearing about Building Plans for NW Corner of Prairie Street and Plymouth Road

There will be a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:00pm on proposed plans for the NW corner of Prairie Street and Plymouth Road, plans that include demolishing the structure in the photo below and building a credit union building with drive through lanes..   
 Please click below to download document to learn about the plans and how you can potentially make your thoughts known. 
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Ward 2 City Council Rep. Chris Watson - Feb. 8, 2023

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The Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners’ Association (OHMHA) hosted  our newest Ward 2 City Council Representative, Chris Watson.
​at a Zoom session on Feb. 8, 2023. Thanks to all who participated.

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Thanks to everyone who joined for the
Neighborhood Fall Festival
Sunday, October 2, 2022
 by Thurston Pond on Yorktown, next to OHAC Pool

 

 

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​Recording 
from Mayoral Forum
Sunday, September 25, 2022
click here or copy and past this to your browser: :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sciyBhkK23ggew0y24iiBkfIHlvgeR9/view?usp=sharing
  

This year OHMHA is conducting two separate 2022 mayoral forums. On June 26, we moderated a discussion with the two candidates for the Democratic nomination – Mayor Christopher Taylor and Anne Bannister.  Taylor won the nomination, but has an opponent in the general election on November 8, Eric Lipson.  On Sunday, September 25, 2022 ​ we moderated a discussion between Mayor Taylor and Eric Lipson.  



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​RECORDING AVAILABLE BELOW:

Mayoral Forum held on
Sunday, June 26, 2022

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Christopher Taylor
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Anne Bannister
On Sunday, June 26 at 1 pm the Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association sponsored a mayoral election forum on Zoom featuring Mayor Christopher Taylor and his challenger in the Democratic primary, former city council member Anne Bannister.  Both candidates made opening remarks, answered questions posed by the audience and presented closing remarks.  If you were unable to attend, you can view a recording of the forum here.  The passcode to access the recording is: 9M#z3%x?
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Stuart Baggaley - In Memoriam

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On March 19, 2022, Stuart Baggaley passed away at 96.

Stuart was a long-time resident of neighborhood, and a valued member of the OHMHA board from 2005-2010. A native of England, Stuart served in that country’s Royal Air Force as a radio operator during World War II and was stationed in Norway at the end of the war. While wearing a WWII veteran hat Stuart met then Vice President Biden who gave him a “command coin”....(more)

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RECENT EVENTS SPONSORED BY OHMHA

OHMHA Annual Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7pm
via Zoom

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The Orchard Hills Maplewood Home-Owners  Association held its annual meeting on  Wednesday June 8th at 7pm. The meeting was planned to take place at OHAC pool but the venue was changed to Zoom due to thunderstorms.
The Guest speaker was Milton Dohoney our new City Administrator.  Mr. Dohoney shared information about his background, the role of city administrator and current challenges facing the city.  He also answered questions submitted by the audience.

Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, June 11, 2022

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OHMHA and Friends Solarize Event
Sunday, August 1, 2021

The Orchard Hills - Maplewood neighborhood hosted a Zoom meeting to launch a neighborhood Solarize group-buy on Sunday, August 1, 2021.  For those who missed the meeting but want to learn more, click here for information about Ann Arbor Solarize.
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OHMHA General Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 7:00 pm - online

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Guest Speaker: Tom Crawford, City Administrator

Tom Crawford gave an overview of Ann Arbor city government and spoke about his role and plans
as City Administrator.  A very informative question and answer session followed.

Community Forum
Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Community Forum was held on Zoom in 2021.  Click here to view a recording of the forum (passcode m1dL+tya if needed).
Neighbors from OHMHA and surrounding communities met virtually to discuss:
  • Orchard Hills - Maplewood and Bromley Neighborhoods
  • Thurston Nature Center
  • OHAC and Dolfin Pools
  • Thurston and Clague Communities
  • Thurston Players

OHMHA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Guest Speaker: Linh Song

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Linh Song, our new 2nd Ward City Council representative, was the guest speaker at our OHMHA Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 10.  The meeting, held via Zoom, was a dialogue between neighbors and board member Song on various issues affecting the OHMHA neighborhood and the city in general.

A2ZERO Presentation by
Sustainability and Innovations Manager for the city of Ann Arbor, Missy Stults
Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 7pm

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At our November 2020 Board Meeting, held via Zoom, Missy Stults made a presentation and took questions about:
  • Ann Arbor's A2ZERO Program
  • its vision to reach carbon neutrality by 2030
  • and its Climate Ambassador Program

For those who missed this discussion, here's a link to Missy's slides for the presentation.

Click here to read about the meeting.

OHMHA Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Huei Peng, Mcity Director

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The OHMHA 2020 annual meeting was held online via Zoom. In addition to updates on the OHMHA neighborhood, the meeting featured special guest speaker Huei Peng, Roger L. McCarthy Professor of Mechanical Engineering.  Professor Peng spoke to our group of neighbors about Mcity, an interdisciplinary project just across Plymouth Road. Mcity is a public-private partnership devoted to advancing the development of connected and automated vehicles. Learn more at: https://mcity.umich.edu. 

13th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2019

The Fall Festival, sponsored by Orchard Hills - Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) along with support from the Thurston Nature Center, Orchard Hills Athletic Club (OHAC), Bromley Neighborhood, and our local schools, took place on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Thanks to everyone who joined together for this fun neighborhood event.

OHMHA General Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 7:00pm at OHAC Pool
Guest Speaker: Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer

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Thanks to all the neighbors who attended the OHMHA Annual General Meeting and election at the OHAC pool on Wednesday, June 5.  Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer, presented information about city road projects in general and an overview of road projects impacting our area in the next 5 years. Following the presentation he answered the audience's questions. Click here for the handout he provided with links to the information sources, his contact information, and a map of the upcoming road related projects in our area.

Community Forum
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Zoup! at Traver Village

Thanks to all neighbors who attended the 6th annual Community Forum at Zoup!.  Thanks to Zoup! for hosting the forum.

OHMHA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Sweetwaters at Plymouth and Green , 7:30 pm

PictureBrian Steglitz, Manager, Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services speaks at OHMHA board meeting
Brian Steglitz, Manager of Water Treatment Services gave a presentation on the water treatment process that Ann Arbor uses, current issues, and future plans for the water treatment facility. He also answered many questions from the audience. The meeting was moved to Sweetwaters since Clague Middle School was closed due to inclement weather. Thanks to Brian and all the neighbors who attended this informative meeting.

12th Annual OHMHA Fall Festival
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Thanks to all who attended the 12th Annual Fall Festival.  The event is held on Yorktown Drive at the grassy area by Thurston Pond and the OHAC parking lot. Highlights include:
  • cider, apples, and donuts for all courtesy of OHMHA.
  • a Wildlife Demonstration presented by Francie Krawke of Michigan Avian Experience.
  • Musical Entertainment highlighted by the Thurston Elementary School choirs.
  • Critters From the Pond - live interactive presentation of some of our aquatic wildlife at
    Thurston Pond.
  • Local school charities fundraising.
  • Activities, games, and presentations/literature from local neighborhood organizations.
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Pay your OHMHA annual dues online.  Dues are $20 -- additional contributions are gratefully accepted.  Click the button below to pay with PayPal. Note: Please check the box on the PayPal screen that allows PayPal to share your address with us!

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

OHMHA has a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" initiative to make it easier for new families to find out more information about our neighborhood and to make them feel at home. If you are aware of a new neighbor moving in, please contact OHMHA Board Member Jerry Schulte with a street address so that we can make sure that we include them in this initiative.

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