BERKLEY — After two consecutive years of issues pertaining to safety at Berkley Days, the City Council last week passed a resolution directing city staff to prepare an ordinance to ban carnivals.

FRASER — Ever wonder about that shed near the Dairy Maid? It’s the abandoned Linden Pump Station and it’s set to get a study by the city’s engineering firm.

WARREN — City Council members expressed concern at their Aug. 27 meeting that various appointments, including nearly 100 city positions, have not been filled in the nine months Mayor Lori Stone has been in office.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Township trustees took a step toward the inevitable at their Sept. 9 meeting by approving an engineering contract to disconnect several homes from Mount Clemens water.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley will be holding a gathering for residents to meet the candidates for city manager.

MADISON HEIGHTS — In recent years, officials in Madison Heights have been focused on securing grants for enhancements around town.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their meeting on Sept. 3, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted to approve changes to multiple ordinances and fines issued by code enforcement officers for violations.

WARREN — Amid the numerous complaints of those who heard about provocative adult items being sold at Warren’s first Pride event on June 29 in front of City Hall, residents demanded a police investigation.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved new fees for nonresidents using the Blossom Heath Activity Pier in a 6-1 vote at their meeting on Sept. 16.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners approved a new law enforcement services contract with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at their Sept. 16 meeting, while officials and residents had much to say about the laws they want to see enforced going forward.

ROSEVILLE — As part of a Macomb County pilot program, interested Roseville residents have begun receiving free rain barrels.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A master plan sets out a future vision for a community, taking into account the data and statistics currently available. In the case of Clinton Township, its recently passed plan works with what’s already there.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Priority Waste is getting some pressure from Clinton Township to honor the contract it took over from GFL Environmental Inc. on July 1.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The north side of 22 Mile Road will look a bit busier over the next few months after the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a special event permit for Deneweth’s Garden Center at the Aug. 28 board meeting.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township recently launched its first mobile app, designed to enhance communication and to put information regarding township services, meetings and events directly into the hands of its residents, business owners and visitors.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution critiquing Oakland County for dumping partially treated sewage into the Clinton River.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council listened to an annual report presented by Tony Leese, the director of the South East Regional Emergency Services Authority, at their meeting on Aug. 19.

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park City Council is on the cusp of passing an ordinance that will prohibit pet shops in the city from selling dogs, cats and other animals. Pet shops will instead be encouraged to work with rescues and shelters to showcase and adopt out pets on a nonprofit basis.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The evening of Aug. 26 was for taking care of business. Marijuana business, that is.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The City of Mount Clemens announced on Aug. 21 that it would request the Department of Housing and Urban Development to release $3.5 million dollars allocated to pay for a portion of the Cherry Street Mall project.