Local Government

Published March 27, 2020

Officials encourage residents to fill out 2020 census

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — As mandated by the Constitution, the United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. This will be the 24th count, but the first time residents can submit online.

Macomb Township has declared a state of emergency, causing building closures.

Published March 23, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township declares state of emergency

On March 18, Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn declared a state of emergency exists within Macomb Township due to the “unprecedented” COVID-19 situation. That came just days after the same announcement was made for Macomb County.

Published March 23, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser mayor issues state of emergency

FRASER — On March 17, Fraser Mayor Mike Carnagie signed a state of emergency as the coronavirus outbreak continues to leave cities and residents with more questions than answers.

Published March 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica responds to Coronavirus pandemic

UTICA — Following the recent announcement of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the city of Utica has taken precautions to stop the spread of the virus.

Published March 20, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores closes buildings to public in response to coronavirus pandemic

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the city of St. Clair Shores closed its library, Senior Activity Center, Civic Arena and golf course to the public as of March 16 to minimize the community spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

Published March 20, 2020

Warren Weekly

Coronavirus ‘state of emergency’ echoes locally in Warren

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Massive national concern over the spread of COVID-19 continued to resonate throughout the region March 19. Warren Mayor Jim Fouts announced a state of emergency for Michigan’s third-largest city, set to begin March 23.

Published March 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Courts forced to respond to coronavirus concerns

MACOMB COUNTY — It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus crisis made its way into local courts.

Published March 20, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens responds to COVID-19

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens City Manager Don Johnson originally thought City Hall wouldn’t have to close. That was March 16, but due to the fast-evolving coronavirus situation, Mount Clemens officials had to make the decision to shut down City Hall.

Published March 19, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park closes city departments until April

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park City Hall and all of its departments are closed until April 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, while their windows are closed to the public, these same departments will still be receiving calls and emails from the public as necessary.

Published March 19, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson declares state of emergency to be ready for aid

CLAWSON — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Reese Scripture declared a state of emergency in the city of Clawson, effective March 17, which will allow the city to use state and federal resources to directly address the public health emergency.

Published March 19, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights outlines response to viral outbreak

MADISON HEIGHTS — All city-run events and activities have been postponed or canceled in Madison Heights until April 12, following a state of emergency declared by Mayor Brian Hartwell.

Published March 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak shutters City Hall, city facilities to public

ROYAL OAK — In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to close City Hall, as well as other city buildings, to the public indefinitely.

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

Published March 18, 2020

Troy Times

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider offering incentives to builders for 1,900-square-foot homes — an increase from the current incentive offered for 1,500-square-foot homes under the city’s cluster ordinance.

Brian Kay stands before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees March 2 after learning he was unanimously selected to take over as the next director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 18, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New Parks and Recreation director chosen in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This July, Brian Kay will have spent six years within the Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 18, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township clerk removed as FOIA coordinator, replaced by township attorney

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 2, Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer was unanimously removed as the township’s Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, coordinator.

Published March 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak selects Paul Brake to be city manager

ROYAL OAK — On March 16, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to extend an offer of employment to city manager finalist Paul Brake, the city manager of Morgantown, West Virginia.

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township discusses ethics board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A conversation regarding an ethics board will continue later this month.

This artist rendering shows the proposed new Macomb County Jail. Phase one of the project would be new construction, with maintained existing housing operation. Phase two calls for new construction, with existing facility demolition and final site reconfiguration.

Published March 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Further details provided on proposed new jail in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents will have a chance to vote on a new jail this summer.

At the March 11 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting, over a dozen Macomb County residents voiced their opinion on a proposed resolution to make Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county.

Published March 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County commission doesn’t entertain resolution

MOUNT CLEMENS — The topic of making Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county was once again brought up at the county level.

Published March 18, 2020

Rochester Post

Looking Back: Hamlin School

ROCHESTER HILLS — First established in 1836, Hamlin School, also known as District No. 4, was its own school district, as were the other 11 schools in the greater Rochester area.

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Mar

Farmington Hills

'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'

1 p.m.

Costick Activities Center

Mar

Eastpointe

Meet the hosts of 'Under the Radar Michigan'

2 p.m.

Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum

Mar

Bloomfield Hills