Local Government

Published August 22, 2023

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Two routine committee appointments may turn out more critical to the future of said committees after comments made at the Aug. 14 Board of Trustees meeting.

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Published August 21, 2023

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was a short session for the Macomb Township Board of Trustees on Aug. 9, with the board mostly focusing on housekeeping items and formalities.

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Published August 21, 2023

STERLING HEIGHTS — The process of defining Sterling Heights’ vision for the next 17 years or so is currently in motion.

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Published August 20, 2023

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is alerting people about misleading mailings received by residents under the guise of representing Oakland County and tax collection offices, according to a press release.

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Published August 10, 2023

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Association of Planning recently recognized the city of Eastpointe and planning firm McKenna for a project that the association said is a “best practice.”

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Published August 9, 2023

ROCHESTER — Residents who can’t attend Rochester City Council meetings in person will continue to be able to share their comments via Zoom.

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Published August 9, 2023

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township trustees held the floor for over an hour during their second bimonthly meeting on July 26, discussing a variety of items pertaining to future developments and plans for the township.

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Published August 8, 2023

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield welcomed the community to join a conversation of gun violence in southeast Michigan at the Southfield Pavilion July 31.

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Published August 8, 2023

EASTPOINTE — Since Jan. 1, “the state of Michigan has had 68 fire deaths and 64 fires,” according to Eastpointe Fire Chief Brian Marquardt.

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Published August 8, 2023

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Several St. Clair Shores commissions and committees are looking for new members.

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Published August 8, 2023

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Those wishing to comment during future Grosse Pointe Board of Education meetings might need to do some advance planning first.

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Published August 8, 2023

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The future of Harrison Township’s public services management was a key focus at the July 24 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

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Published August 7, 2023

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments gazes more than 25 years into the future, it foresees some challenges alongside growth for Sterling Heights, Macomb County and the broader region.

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Published August 7, 2023

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As a seat opens up, the fight to fill it begins. Jenifer “Joie” West resigned from the Clinton Township Board of Trustees at its July 31 meeting, ending 19 years as a trustee and opening a vacancy nearly a year out from the 2024 elections. Her last day was Aug. 1.

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Published August 4, 2023

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On July 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved amendments to two ordinances protecting animal welfare in a 7-0 vote.

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Published August 4, 2023

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MACOMB COUNTY — It is no secret that Lake St. Clair is a livelihood for its shoreline towns and Macomb County as a whole, but how much is the lake actually worth?

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Published August 3, 2023

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission took a step towards reducing substance abuse problems in the city by allocating its 2023 opioid settlement funds to the Families Against Narcotics HARM:LESS program.

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Published August 3, 2023

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MACOMB COUNTY — The project to upgrade the Macomb County Jail’s mental health capabilities has been given the green light.

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Published July 26, 2023

EASTPOINTE — As Eastpointe continues to replace lead water service lines, financial help is coming from the state.

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Published July 25, 2023

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s anticipated next city manager is someone who’s been working and living in Oakland County for years, but he’s no stranger to the east side.

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