MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a slate of amendments to the 2025-26 budget at its Jan. 20 meeting.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Jackie Boleware, a longtime member of the Farmington Hills City Council, was sworn in as mayor pro tem by City Clerk Carly Lindahl at a council meeting Jan. 12. The council previously approved her for the role with a unanimous vote Dec. 8.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will soon celebrate its 2026 board at an installation breakfast. Three new board members will make their debut.

WARREN — Warren’s Planning Commission has voted to recommend an eight-month moratorium on new gas stations and car washes in the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — During a closed session of the Farmington Hills City Council Jan. 7, council members discussed the resignation of the city manager, Gary Mekjian.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 12, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting the sale of kratom to people under 21.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is in the midst of working on its parks and recreation master plan.

UTICA — The city of Utica is considering relocating city facilities, as Plante & Moran PLLC will be studying the feasibility of this move and will provide a report on its findings to the City Council.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores City Councilman Robert “Bob” Barrette wasn’t the most vocal person around the table, but he did possess the kind of quiet but dogged determination that gets things done.

BIRMINGHAM — The Eagle covered a variety of community-centered stories in 2025 that featured local voices. Here are some updates to a couple of the stories from last year.

TROY — A $1.28 million grant to the city of Troy will pave the way for a mile-long path.

BIRMINGHAM — When the city of Birmingham sent out a survey in 2024 that asked residents if they believe historic preservation is a worthwhile goal, 94% of the 201 respondents said “yes.”

STERLING HEIGHTS — A financial planning firm that helped a handful of Sterling Heights homeowners stabilize themselves in the face of hard times was recently honored by city officials.

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Jan. 5, the Mount Clemens City Commission approved the creation of an ad-hoc committee to address homelessness and housing instability within the city.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 7, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sue Consumers Energy over access to a road easement.

FRASER — At its final meeting of 2025, the Fraser City Council received a clean audit report from the contracted firm of Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors.

WARREN — A move by the Warren Planning Commission to discuss plans for another gas station has residents asking the question: Does Warren have too many?

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At their meeting on Dec. 15, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees approved a series of items related to a special assessment district and their budget.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights residents gave an overwhelming thumbs-up to city services and operations in the latest survey measuring public opinion.