TROY — Many people make resolutions for the new year, and city officials are no exception. Several of Troy’s leaders shared what they would like to accomplish by the end of 2023.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Gifts came early in Macomb Township at the Dec. 21 Board of Trustees meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees handled two Special Assessment District public hearings at its Dec. 19 meeting.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When considering West Bloomfield’s accomplishments from last year, Supervisor Steven Kaplan directed his attention to the township’s personnel.

WARREN — The legal wrangling between Warren City Council and Warren Mayor James Fouts to determine who has control of the city’s budget has gone on for years.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Harrison Township Board of Trustees, residents of Ponchartrain Street voiced concerns over a conditional rezoning of several parcels along Pontchartrain, L’Anse Creuse Street and Jefferson Avenue ahead of a planned condominium development.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Hopes were dashed and apologies profusely made at the Dec. 19 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting as city officials broke the news: the city’s municipal water system might not be long for this world.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With the new year underway, officials in Hazel Park and Madison Heights are taking one last look back at 2022. In a series of emails, they shared their thoughts on the year that was — as well as what’s next.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials have a stash of new information on how other communities regulate marijuana facilities.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a slate of board appointments at its Dec. 7 meeting.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Oakland Township Board of Trustees is on the hunt for a new supervisor following the resignation of Dominic Abbate.

EASTPOINTE — A United States District Court judge has issued an injunction, agreed to by the plaintiffs and defense in a lawsuit, that explains and enumerates multiple issues that the public can address during the public comment portion of Eastpointe’s City Council meetings.

BEVERLY HILLS — The Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Board and village administrators have adopted an update to the five-year community recreation plan for 2023-2028.

FRANKLIN —  At a special workshop Nov. 21, the Franklin Village Council met to discuss amending the community’s outdoor lighting ordinance.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On Nov. 8, voters in Oakland County approved a new countywide transit tax, which requires residents to pay into a 0.95 mill collection, which is 95 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value of a home, for 10 years.

WARREN — Warren residents call him the mayor, but at the annual tree lighting on Dec. 3, some called him “the Grinch."

STERLING HEIGHTS — Reminiscing is common around this time of year, and on Dec. 6, the City Council took an opportunity to review the city’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 2021-22 fiscal year, as well as its financial audit.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City Commissioners in Mount Clemens again addressed the future of the city’s municipal water system on Dec. 5.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After four weeks, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees has again designated its paid holiday for township employees on the second Monday in October as Columbus Day.