WEST BLOOMFIELD — When the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees met Dec. 1, members voted unanimously to adopt a resolution honoring the life and contributions of Kathy Hagopian, who served the township on boards and commissions for more than 20 years.

TROY — At its meeting Nov. 17, the Troy City Council unanimously approved an application for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant, hoping to secure federal funds for city services and facility improvements. 

ROCHESTER — Debbie Jones was recently appointed the new mayor of Rochester, a position she will hold for the next year.

SOUTHFIELD — The site plan for a proposed data center was presented to the Southfield City Council at its Dec. 8 committee of the whole meeting, and it will not be voted on until the next formal council meeting on Dec. 15.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Between the Thanksgiving holiday and a desire to attend the State of Macomb County address, members of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees held consecutive Tuesday meetings on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In November, Eagle voters elected new members to local commissions.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has undergone dramatic change with the adjournment of its 35th council and the start of its 36th.

WARREN — A longtime Warren resident whose decades of service to the city is being remembered as a humble, steady presence.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council is taking steps to make sure consumers are protected against virtual currency scams — a move the city said is happening just in time for the holidays.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Newly elected and reelected officials were sworn into office Nov. 24, just before the Farmington Hills City Council meeting.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — During its meeting Dec. 1, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees reviewed plans for the 2026 budget’s general fund.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City Commissioners began giving gifts early this season, as they opened up the month of December by granting their approval of the 41B District Court’s 2026 budget.

MACOMB COUNTY — Though the usual “state of” address focuses on events and achievements within the past year, the 2025 State of Macomb County speech celebrated 15 years of having a county executive.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees voted to lower fees associated with the township’s parks and recreation offerings at the board’s Nov. 12 meeting. Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi was absent.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners took time out of the Nov. 17 meeting to recognize a local hero for her actions.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Trustees gave their approval to the 41B District Court’s 2026 budget at the board’s Nov. 17 meeting, but it was not without comment.

CLAWSON — A Clawson City Council special meeting caused discussion throughout the council chamber among not only the residents in attendance, but between Mayor Paula Millan, council members, and Mayor-elect Susan Moffitt on Nov. 13. 

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township was recently awarded a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for a 1.4-mile pedestrian safety path that will be installed along Telegraph Road, between Golf Drive and Mall Drive. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Bon Heur Pump Station in St. Clair Shores will undergo construction to update aging infrastructure. 

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s relationship with Flock Safety cameras has come to an end.