Now You Novi

Road work season is back, and yes… we know what you’re thinking.
In Episode 126 of Now You Novi, Aaron and Damon break down the 2026–2027 road construction projects happening across the city. They walk through what’s coming, when it’s happening now, and what it means for your daily drive.They also tackle the questions everyone is asking. Do these projects get coordinated? Why does it feel like everything happens at once? And what’s actually being done behind the scenes to plan it all out?
If you’ve hit a detour lately or just want to know what’s ahead, this episode puts it all into perspective.

On this episode of Now You Novi, City Manager Victor Cardenas breaks down the FY26/27 budget and what Focused Stewardship really means for Novi residents. From rising costs and state limitations to long term planning and infrastructure investments, he explains how we got here and what comes next.
This is not a crisis budget, but it is an important one. With pressures like inflation, tax constraints, and growing service demands, the City is working to balance responsible spending while maintaining the high level of service residents expect.

Episode 124 of Now You Novi dives into the right of way and all the utlity line installations you’ve been seeing around Novi.
DPW’s Jeff Van Curler and Humna Anjum break down fiber installs, resident concerns, and how Michigan’s Metro Act impacts what the city can control.
If you’ve got questions about what’s happening near your property, please give us at call at 248-735-5640 or visit cityofnovi.org/row

On this episode of Now You Novi, we talk with Marnie Bohr and Eric Begley about the Novi Bobcats.
They share how the program serves kids in grades 1 through 8, focusing on skill building, teamwork, and fun. We also highlight an upcoming free clinic, giving families a chance to get involved and see what the Bobcats are all about.
Learn more at novibobcatfootball.com.

Three local students from Novi High School's HOSA program have started a campaign called Hygeine for Hope, a community awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the importance of hygiene and its impact on long-term health and quality of life. The main focus is to spread awareness to the local community so individuals can improve their hygiene habits while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges many people face in accessing hygiene essentials. 
Find out the steps they are taking to raise awareness in this episode of Now You Novi.
https://www.instagram.com/hygiene.for.hope/
https://hygienenovi.tiiny.site/
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