FRANKLIN — The Franklin Village Council unanimously approved the purchase of two Flock cameras totalling $6,000 using state forfeiture funds Oct. 13.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — New audio and visual systems are coming to the Shelby Township board room, which municipal leaders say will enhance township meetings for all attendees.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Commissioners made their plans clear regarding funding the city’s next major projects, approving the release of a notice of intent to raise $22 million through capital improvement bonds at the Oct. 6 meeting.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — To paraphrase a colloquial expression, what’s in a title? A lot, it turns out, in the case of a proposal in front of Grosse Pointe Woods voters this November.

FRANKLIN — The village of Franklin has a new village clerk, Evan Milan. His first day as the village clerk was on Sept. 22.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the passing of the state budget and several grants being awarded, funds are coming to the township.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights will be changing its web domain from .org to .gov, improving the security of a website used by residents and business owners alike.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Last month was National Preparedness Month, and at a special meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees Sept. 16, the former police chief and current trustee Michael Patton urged the public to take steps to stay safe.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Nov. 4, St. Clair Shores voters will be asked to approve or reject a police and fire millage put on the ballot by a majority vote of the City Council earlier in the year. 

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Harrison Township hosted its State of the Township address on Sept. 26 before a crowd of local officials and guests who heard about new projects and items that need more attention.

TROY — During its meeting Sept. 8, the Troy City Council unanimously approved a contract for leak detection services at the Troy Family Aquatic Center, awarding the contract to American Leak Detention of Southeast Michigan.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In September, Sterling Heights entered into a partnership with AGS Automotive to kick off the city’s Inspiring Green Initiative.

TROY — Ed Ross, a candidate running for the Troy City Council, has prevailed in his lawsuit against the city of Troy. Ross had challenged the city’s termination of his position as a volunteer firefighter.

ROCHESTER — Mayor Nancy Salvia delivered her State of the City address Sept. 15 at the Rochester Community House, highlighting what makes Rochester special.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Mayor Bryan Barnett brought the gates of the Emerald City to Rochester Hills Sept. 18 for his “Wicked”-themed 2025 State of the City address.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods did not have to look far in its search for a permanent city manager.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees received and filed another “unmodified” audit for its 2024-25 fiscal year.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a $20,000 payment to the Macomb County Department of Public Works for drain maintenance services at the board’s Sept. 24 meeting.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners unanimously approved the $1.5 million purchase of a downtown office space for City Hall at the commission’s Sept. 15 meeting.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Sept. 16, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, along with local and state officials, unveiled the new and fully operational Chapaton Retention Basin in St. Clair Shores.