Elworthy in the Grosse Pointe News
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On Oct. 19, platform tennis players brought a 50-signature petition to City Council. They asked for better care of the Elworthy courts, plus working fountains and a community building with restrooms, funded by donations. A 2020 plan for a warming building stalled because no one could raise the money. This time, the community is offering to raise it.
"Nobody here is going to tell you no."
Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak, Oct. 19 City Council meeting, as reported by Grosse Pointe News
"For a community like this to have a facility without a bathroom and a working water fountain, to me, is totally unacceptable."
Councilman Chris Walsh, Oct. 19 City Council meeting, as reported by Grosse Pointe News
"I moved here three years ago, didn't know anybody, met 275 great individuals plus others through paddle."
Tyler Deneault, Oct. 19 City Council meeting, as reported by Grosse Pointe News
"Push for Elworthy community building revived," Laurel Kraus, Grosse Pointe News, Oct. 29, 2026. Read the full story (subscription).