Hartland township supervisor Bill Fountain confirmed that after several months of talks with Menards, the home supply chain store has decided to not build a location in Hartland.
"At this point, it looks like they are not moving forward in Hartland," Fountain said.
According to Fountain, however, there have been unconfirmed reports that a new location will be built in Howell, across from the Lowe's on Latson Road.
"It's not official, but there has been some discussion they were interested in the old Howell school on Latson Road," he said. "Somewhere in that vicinity."
But at the same time, I also know business owners who say our local govt. is way too strict on its laws (more so than other communities) and that the twp's tough reputation has had a negative impact on existing business and possible new development. BTW, great job updating us on this, Tatum! This was big news.
"I would have prefered to see the Oasis Land with winding brick paver streets and little store fronts. Some family owned, some franchise and the RETURN OF HARTLAND PIZZA with an outddor cafe."
What a great store. It would have generated traffic from miles and miles - Home Depot isn't even in the same league.