Comcast News:

Coming soon we at Comcast will be enhancing our network in Oak Park and delivering the world of digital entertainment to current Comcast Standard Cable subscribers.

The way people watch TV, listen to music, or surf the Internet is evolving to a digital world. In an effort to keep our customers ahead of that digital curve and to provide them with the products and services we believe they want, we will be enhancing our services in order to allow our customers to enjoy the benefits of digital technology at no additional cost. This is not a promotional offer - when completed, customers will be able to enjoy these exciting new features:

In order to bring customers in Oak Park these new features, channels 29-72 will be transmitted only in digital format after we have converted our signals. This means that customers will need to have either a digital receiver, digital adapter, or CableCard for each television on which they wish to continue viewing these channels. If a customer does not obtain digital equipment by the time this digital enhancement is completed, their service will be changed to Limited Basic Service (channels 4-24 and 95-99) and their price reduced accordingly.

Please note that this network enhancement is not related to the federally mandated Digital Broadcast Transition, which is currently under way and will be completed by June 12, 2009.

In order to make this enhancement as seamless as possible for our customers, beginning on or shortly after April 27, 2009, Comcast will begin providing one digital receiver and up to two digital adapters to its current Preferred Basic customers at NO ADDITIONAL COST. If a customer requests more than the two digital adapters and one digital receiver included as part of the Preferred Basic package, they will be charged a monthly service charge of $1.99 for each additional digital adapter and the standard monthly service charge for each additional digital receiver. Providing customers access to this equipment in advance of our digital enhancement will increase the time they have to get the necessary equipment to continue viewing their favorite channels and to enjoy these new features.

Customers will be able to obtain equipment during a technician visit, by visiting a Comcast service center, calling a designated 1-877 number or by going on-line to a designated web site to determine the best solution for their homes.

As soon as more information becomes available on the timing of the channels to be converted we will be in contact with you again. In the meantime, if you should have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, or any matter, please feel free to contact me at 586-883-7075.

Officer Samborski:

The City Council and all municipal employees mourn the tragic death, in the line of duty, of Public Safety Officer Mason Samborski. We share with the entire Oak Park community, in whose service he was killed, and the fellow officers beside whom he served, profound feelings of sadness and loss. Many such expressions have been received from residents throughout the City, and all are acknowledged and appreciated. Above all, we express our sympathy and pledge our support to Officer Samborski's family. Officer Samborski served Oak Park from June 1, 2005, until his death on December 28, 2008. He was 28 years old. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter, Madeline, age 1, and his parents. Officer Samborski will be posthumously awarded the Public Safety Department's Medal of Valor. His service and his sacrifice always will be honored.

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Officer Samborski's family. Donations may be made to: The Mason Samborski Memorial Fund, c/o 13600 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

2010 Census Schedule:

Following is the basic timeline of Census operational stages, as provided by the bureau's Regional Team Leader at our meeting April 22.

For more information please call: Detroit Regional Census Center: 313-396-5200