7 Morning Digest: Community Efforts in Bookstore Move and Bitcoin Scam Alerts

The 7 Morning Digest highlights a community event in Chelsea where residents efficiently moved 9,100 books to a new bookstore location. It also reports on a police initiative in Waterford Township to alert citizens to Bitcoin ATM scams. Additionally, concerns are raised in Clinton Township regarding a proposed power line development that may affect local properties.

7 Morning Digest: Community Support for Bookstore Move and Warning on Bitcoin Scams

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In a unique community effort, Chelsea residents formed a human chain to move 9,100 books from Serendipity Books to a new location just a block away. Approximately 300 individuals participated in this event, dubbed the “book brigade,” reportedly completing the task in under two hours. Owner Michelle Tuplin expressed her gratitude, emphasising the importance of independent bookstores and the community support they receive.

Police in Waterford Township have initiated a warning system to combat rising scams associated with Bitcoin ATMs. Large caution signs accompany nearly 20 machines, advising users to be vigilant. Recent incidents reveal that scammers target elderly victims to siphon money via these ATMs. Local business owners have reported instances of suspicious transactions and have encouraged police intervention, resulting in recovering large sums of money for victims.

Residents in Clinton Township, particularly those in Westchester Village Condominiums, are voicing concerns over a proposed power line development adjacent to their properties on 19 Mile Road. Many fear the impact on property values and environmental effects. Clinton Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem explained the need for the power line due to an expansion at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Although ITC is leading the project, they have clarified that the current plans do not involve land owned by Macomb Community College. The anticipated project aims to enhance power supply to the hospital and may begin energisation within 6 to 8 weeks if approved.