MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees signed off on repairs to the parking lots and sidewalks at Macomb Corners Park at its May 27 meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Only about an hour of public discussion was needed for the Clinton Township Board of Trustees on May 26.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The 14 Mile water main break in Farmington Hills has caused concern throughout Oakland County. Suzanne Coffey, CEO of the Great Lakes Water Authority, addressed the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees May 11 to talk water infrastructure systems, GLWA’s plans, and the anomalies of the 14 Mile water main. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on May 18, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance regulating garage sales. 

WARREN — The Warren City Council has approved a proposed moratorium on new gas stations and car washes as officials consider an ordinance change aimed at limiting what some council members described as an overconcentration of the businesses throughout the city.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officials in Farmington and Farmington Hills are opposed to proposed bills that would possibly take control of their cities’ zoning ordinances.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Political bodies across the United States are left to consider the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana v. Callais voting rights decision.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on May 26, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to deny the introduction of an ordinance amendment that would have allowed the colocation of marijuana grow operations within the township.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council has chosen its newest member.

TROY — The Troy City Council recently approved a series of text and map amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance regarding neighborhood nodes. The “nodes” determine what kinds of developments are allowed in each district, such as office space, commercial and residential. 

TROY — At the State of the City event May 6, officials highlighted progress in Troy.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A new slate of work to repair sewers was approved by the Macomb Township Board of Trustees on May 13.

ROYAL OAK — Thomas Markus has been appointed as the next city manager of Royal Oak following the City Commission’s approval of his employment on May 11. 

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its meeting on May 11, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to receive and file the treasurer’s annual report for 2025.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP— At its meeting on May 11, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees, in a 7-0 vote, approved language for a millage now set to appear on the ballot in August.

STERLING HEIGHTS — On May 5, the City Council approved a 2026-27 spending plan that features a tax rate officials say is among the lowest in Macomb County.

HAZEL PARK — Last month, the Hazel Park City Council voted unanimously to begin laying the groundwork for the city’s first social district — a designated zone with a commons area where people 21 and older can enjoy alcoholic beverages outside using special containers.

MOUNT CLEMENS — On May 4, Mount Clemens city commissioners approved moving its online service software from a local server and to a cloud program.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A special meeting was recently held by the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees to decide whether a condemned house should be spared demolition.