MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the general election of 2024 completed, the new term of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees began on Nov. 26.

WARREN — Former District 4 Warren City Councilman Garry Watts was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the City Council at their Nov. 26 meeting in a unanimous vote of 6-0.

MOUNT CLEMENS — After a delay in funding, Mount Clemens City Commissioners approved a construction contract for the updated Downtown Revitalization Project at their Dec. 2 meeting.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills City Council President Ryan Deel will continue to serve in his leadership position for another year.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale has appointed an interim city manager while it continues its search for a permanent replacement.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Change was in the air at the Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 25, as a new trustee led to new appointments for the new board’s term.

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — A recall effort targeting Warren Mayor Lori Stone was derailed by Macomb County elections officials last month before it had a chance to get going.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After half a century working for Clinton Township, Paul Brouwer is ready to retire.

WARREN — Mayor Lori M. Stone recently discussed her first year in office with the Warren Weekly.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved the master plan draft in a 6-1 vote and a capital improvement plan in a 7-0 vote at their meeting on Dec. 2.

ROSEVILLE — A vision for Roseville’s downtown has been refreshed for the first time in eight years.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield is in the midst of a process that helps shape the identity of communities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights received top marks in its annual audit, which examined the city’s finances for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On the evening of Dec. 4, leaders and luminaries from throughout the region gathered inside the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts to address the State of Macomb County in 2024.

TROY — Frank Nastasi has been unanimously selected as Troy’s city manager by the Troy City Council at its Nov. 25 meeting.

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

BIRMINGHAM — A familiar face is stepping back into the role of mayor of Birmingham: Therese Longe. 

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees met on the evening of Nov. 13, approving various purchases and making several hires in the last meeting with the board in its current composition.

SOUTHFIELD — In January 2024, the city of Southfield partnered with Make Food Not Waste, a Detroit-based nonprofit, to launch a yearlong food waste elimination study funded by a grant. 

TROY — The Home Builders Association of Michigan announced earlier in October that a major legal victory has been reached in its permit fee overcharge lawsuit against the city of Troy.