Dear Grandmont Neighbors,

I hope that you’re doing well despite the turbulent times we are living in. What we are experiencing across the country reminds us all that community is vitally important. Take care of one another. Look out for each other. We are stronger together. I hope that Grandmont continues to thrive and work together, no matter what comes our way, to protect our neighbors.

In lighter news, I am grateful to have gotten some clarity around our history here in Grandmont. You may not be aware, but even amongst those of us who are very involved, there was some confusion about when Grandmont was founded. I suppose, in a way, there are 3 answers, depending on what you are looking for when it comes to “founding.” 1923 is the year that the first house that makes up Grandmont was built – a Farmhouse on Rutland and Schoolcraft that is still standing today. Then, 1926 was what I thought the founding was because of this article, https://www.blac.media/news-features/fostering-grandmont-rosedale/, sharing that the neighborhoods that comprise GRDC were incorporated into Detroit in 1926. I still feel like being officially part of Detroit is a birthday worth celebrating. However, it is 1927 that the Association was first recognized and established, making the Grandmont Community Association’s 100th birthday coming up next year. As someone who likes to extend her birthday celebrations as long as possible, I think it is okay if we recognize this year, 2026, and next year, 2027, as our centennial celebrations. We will be sure to include the historical documents on our website to share our history.

Looking forward to our Annual Meeting on April 11! Please be sure to pay your dues, vote, and consider getting involved in a committee or running for the board! Community is at the heart of everything that makes a 100-year-old neighborhood amazing. Let’s keep it that way.

In service,