STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool has been elected to the board of directors of the Municipal Management Executives, a professional association representing municipal executives from communities of all sizes across Michigan.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A suggestion to raise the training budget for City Council members ignited a discussion about how — and where — elected officials should direct money toward professional development.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Despite what residents and officials alike acknowledge is a need for more child care in the area, it doesn’t appear that an early child care center will be coming to the Hill anytime soon.

ROYAL OAK — City Manager Joe Gacioch’s separation agreement has officially been approved by the Royal Oak City Commission as of Jan. 12. 

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees met and received an update on emergency medical services from Medstar CEO and President Kolby Miller on Jan. 21. 

FRASER — At its meeting on Jan. 8, the Fraser City Council considered and approved allocations for the city’s Community Development Block Grant money, which helps many nonprofits that provide services in the community. 

PLEASANT RIDGE — The topic of short-term rentals in Pleasant Ridge came forth again at a recent City Commission meeting.

FERNDALE — Ferndale will be busy keeping its roads maintained this year. The City Council, at its Jan. 12 meeting, approved a $70,990 contract for its pavement joint and crack sealing program.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — It’s looking like Huntington Woods voters will have a major decision on their hands during the August primary election.

UTICA — During a Jan. 13 meeting, the Utica City Council split $1,000 among four local organizations while giving $1,390 to the Utica Public Library for its fiscal year 2026 Community Development Block Grant allocation of funds.

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.