Local Government

Published October 14, 2021

Encore Catering in negotiations with city to operate Blossom Heath Inn

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that his goal is to bring Blossom Heath Inn “back to its original opulence,” Encore Catering and Banquet Center’s Robert Anthony Nahra, known as “Chef Bobby,” was chosen to be the new operator of the historic banquet facility at 24800 Jefferson Ave.

Published October 13, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak extends surface lot parking limit to 4 hours

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 27, the Royal Oak City Commission voted unanimously to grant Police Chief Corrigan O’Donohue’s request to extend surface lot parking meter time limits from three to four hours, with the exception of the Sherman Drive surface lot.

Published October 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods DPW workers honored for preventing additional flooding during June storm

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — They do countless thankless tasks to keep the city operating and looking good, but the staff of the Department of Public Works is seldom recognized.

Published October 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Seely not seeking reelection to Grosse Pointe Shores City Council

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When residents fill out their ballots for the Nov. 2 general election, they’ll notice that a familiar name is missing.

Published October 12, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township starts ‘Do Not Knock’ registry

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township residents now have a way to stop solicitors from coming to their doors.

Last month, Macomb Township approved a request from the water and sewer department for an emergency purchase for a water pump. The pump is located at the southwest corner of 22 Mile and Heydenreich roads.

Published October 11, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Water pump replaced, Macomb Township rezones former garden center site

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Amidst a rainstorm, Macomb Township took action on replacing a water station pump.

On Sept. 23, a master plan community open house was held in Macomb Township, hosted by the planning department. It was held to receive public input on the master plan update.

Published October 11, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Planning department hosts master plan open house in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An event aimed at giving residents a chance to shape the future was recently held in Macomb Township.

Published October 8, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City exploring options to improve sewer system

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Following catastrophic flooding and basement backups this summer, Grosse Pointe City’s engineers were charged with looking at the City’s sewer system to see what, if anything, could be done to prevent this from happening again.

Published October 7, 2021

Madison - Park News

Councilmember resigns over new social media policy in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights City Councilmember Kymm Clark has resigned from the City Council, following the adoption of a social media policy for elected officials.

Audit reports shows $4.5 million in CARES Act dollars spent

Published October 7, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Audit reports shows $4.5 million in CARES Act dollars spent in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township received an encouraging response from Plante Moran for its latest audit.

Animal control contract put on hold in St. Clair Shores

Published October 7, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Animal control contract put on hold in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After receiving a proposed contract that increases the cost of service by nearly $40,000, St. Clair Shores City Council voted to table the matter to discuss other possibilities for animal control and to get more information about the service being provided by Macomb County.

Published October 7, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Parking variance lifted for seasonal seating in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores will no longer require restaurant and bar owners to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a parking variance when installing outdoor seating after City Council voted to amend the zoning ordinance.

Published October 5, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City formally starts master plan update process

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s master plan update is officially underway.

Published October 4, 2021

Warren Weekly

Downtown plan gets another hearing, but no vote yet

WARREN — Discussion about the proposed Warren “Towne Center” development by dozens of residents, city employees and elected officials added hours to the City Council’s agenda Sept. 28.

Published October 4, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mayor highlights Mount Clemens progress

MOUNT CLEMENS — Ice arena improvements, a strategic plan, community resiliency. Those were some of the topics discussed by Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp in her State of Mount Clemens address Sept. 24 at the Emerald Theater.

Published September 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak extends social district through June 30

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 13, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously extended its social district through June 30, 2022. On April 12, it had authorized the creation of a downtown social district through Sept. 30.

Published September 24, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe schools plan to share salt storage

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Public School District and Grosse Pointe Woods hope to partner on an agreement that would produce a savings for both entities.

City contracts with three separate firms for engineering

Published September 24, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores contracts with three separate firms for engineering

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Ending a five-year contract one year early, the city of St. Clair Shores will work with three separate firms to provide engineering services, a decision reflecting the amount of work to be done and also the desire to use the firm with the most expertise for each individual job.

Denise Pike Guzman has joined the Community Development and Inspection Department, which she will lead as Community Services Director after the 2022 retirement of CDI Director Chris Rayes.

Published September 24, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New director to lead Community Development and Inspection Department

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An experienced business leader will join the city in anticipation of the retirement of Community Development and Inspections Director Chris Rayes, who has served the city of St. Clair Shores for 25 years.

Published September 23, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak to seek firm to develop new master plan

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 23, the Royal Oak City Commission voted unanimously to authorize city staff to prepare a request for proposals in order to secure a consulting firm to help the city develop a brand-new master plan.