FERNDALE — The new city manager of Ferndale said she is ready to get to work. On Feb. 10, the Ferndale City Council approved the selection of Colleen O’Toole as its next city manager. Her contract officially was approved by the council at its Feb. 24 meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Last June, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees extended its contract with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office for policing services and added an additional sergeant. On Feb. 26, trustees got to find out what they have been paying for.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is taking steps to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.

METRO DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law that headed off automatic changes to the state’s paid sick time and minimum wage on Feb. 21.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on Feb. 18, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the appointment of a new city finance director and treasurer in a 5-2 vote.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The legal public consumption of cannabis in the seat of Macomb County will have to wait a little longer, though the city is not to blame.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Changes to how Clinton Township responds during crisis scenarios began with a unanimous vote at the Feb. 24 board of trustees meeting. All board members agreed to end the dedicated emergency manager position in favor of closer ties to the county’s emergency management program.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Information gathered from a master plan survey was presented to the West Bloomfield Planning Commission at a meeting Feb. 11.

WARREN — With the ribbon cut on a new detention basin, Warren is hoping to reduce sanity sewer overflows and basement flooding. At a Feb. 24 ceremony, Mayor Lori Stone outlined the benefits of the Stephens Road Detention Basin.

NOVI — Canada geese are causing problems in the city of Novi, especially near Walled and Shawood lakes, according to Jerry Anderson, of the Lakes Area Homeowners Association.

CENTER LINE — A new water meter could mean a higher bill or, in some cases, a refund.

METRO DETROIT — In a bipartisan effort, eight Democrats and 12 Republicans in the Michigan Senate passed a bill Feb. 13 to head off automatic changes to the state’s minimum wage.

NOVI — The city of Novi has agreed to sell a portion of land for $68,000 to Novi Industrial LLC so that it can build a sand silo/storage tower.

MOUNT CLEMENS — After hearing from a number of community groups last month, Mount Clemens city commissioners made their annual Community Development Block Grant allocations at the commission’s Feb. 2 meeting.

FERNDALE — After several months of searching, the Ferndale City Council has selected its next city manager.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Card. Foss. Wade. These are not just the names of roads and businesses, but of families that have lived in and shaped Macomb Township.

BIRMINGHAM — Franklin Village Council President David Goldberg was elected to his position this past November.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The results of the Farmington Area Commission on Aging’s listening sessions were presented to the Farmington Hills City Council at a meeting Feb. 10.  The commission listened to seniors who use the Costick Activities Center and noted their concerns.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the wake of major corporations, organizations and academic institutions ridding themselves of diversity, equity and inclusion practices, Farmington Hills City Councilwoman Jackie Boleware gave a presentation on DEI at a City Council meeting Feb. 10.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Progress continues on the Chapaton Retention Basin, with a possible ending date in early spring.