TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved the city’s budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which focuses on infrastructure, public health, public safety and amenities.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On May 12, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to go back for another bid to remove sediment in the Archer/Lakeshore canal area as part of a special assessment district project.

WARREN — Leaders of the Harvest Time Christian Fellowship feel the church and its food pantry are being unfairly targeted by the city of Warren, while city inspectors contend they are just enforcing the blight ordinance.

ROYAL OAK — On May 19, the Royal Oak Master Plan 2050 was unanimously approved at the City Commission meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees took the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone a commercial property, and in the process revealed it could be part of a gas station chain’s move into Michigan.

WARREN — The hopes of Clinton Township officials and residents were dashed May 21 after Macomb County College trustees unanimously rejected a request to support an alternate route for a power line project.

WARREN — A petition that would have restricted marijuana dispensaries in Warren has been denied, following a review by Warren City Clerk Sonja Buffa’s office.

WARREN — The Warren City Council unanimously approved, with some changes, the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget at the council’s May 13 meeting.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council listened to a budget hearing on April 28. This is the layout of the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 they will be asked to consider and approve with or without changes in the weeks to come.

ROSEVILLE — Firefighter/paramedic Jessica Krali received her badge from her father, Richard, at the Roseville City Council’s May 13 meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After a year of disagreement with garbage hauling firm Priority Waste, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has voted 4-2 to stick with the company rather than solicit bids for a new contract.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Zox HOA recently won the designation from the state of Michigan to become an incorporated village.

TROY — Members of the Troy City Council and Planning Commission considered early concept plans for a new Troy Public Library building, during a special joint meeting on April 28.

TROY — Mayor Ethan Baker gave his State of the City Address on May 7, addressing past and present goals as well as future projects related to public safety, parks and recreation, streets and library concerns.

EASTPOINTE — After months of debate, the Eastpointe City Council voted to move forward with a design for the city’s new police and district court building.

CLAWSON — Clawson voters decided to affirm bumping the number of City Council members from five including the mayor to seven including the mayor during the May 6 special election.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Meeting for about an hour on May 6, the Macomb Township Planning Commission advanced all of the items on its agenda for final approval.

FRASER — At its meeting on May 8, the Fraser City Council approved new ordinance language and amendments pertaining to driveways in the city in a 6-0 vote.

MOUNT CLEMENS — At its May 5 meeting, the Mount Clemens City Commission voted to approve the first reading of amendments to the city’s blight and animal control ordinances.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After 28 years with the township, Matt Makowski feels he’s accomplished his goals for the Clinton Township Senior Adult Life Center.