Local Government

Published September 22, 2021

No pension contribution needed for GPCRDA this year

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority Board got some good financial news at its most recent meeting Sept. 14 via Zoom.

Published September 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Pilot program in Warren tackles veteran homelessness

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Welcome home. Those are two words every veteran wants to hear when they finish serving their country and return to civilian life.

The Civic Center Campus on 13 Mile Road west of John R Road will be undergoing dramatic changes next year, as City Hall is downsized, the library is renovated, and a new Active Adult Center is built between the two.

Published September 21, 2021

Madison - Park News

Extensive rebuild planned for Civic Center Campus, Fire Station No. 2

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is gearing up for what will be its largest capital improvement project in history, set to begin during the summer of 2022.

Published September 21, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Commission approves new Mount Clemens brand

MOUNT CLEMENS — A brand rollout is just days away in Mount Clemens.

Clawson authorizes executive search for new city manager

Published September 20, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Clawson authorizes executive search for new city manager

CLAWSON — On Sept. 7, the Clawson City Council voted to forgo the request for a proposals process and choose from three proposals submitted to the city in 2018 to select the executive search firm responsible for finding a new city manager.

Published September 20, 2021

Warren Weekly

Mayor demands vote on downtown project

WARREN — Will it be yea or nay? Will the question even be asked? On Sept. 8, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts formally requested a City Council vote on the proposed “Warren Towne Center” project.

Published September 10, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Figures presented to board on Clinton Township emergency incidents

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — By the end of this year, Clinton Township will vote on whether or not to renew a dispatch contract with Macomb County.

Macomb Township approved contributing up to $250,000 for road reconstruction of the Chelsea Park Subdivision paving special assessment district. Chelsea Park Drive is seen here.

Published September 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township approves contribution for road reconstruction

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents living in a subdivision near 22 Mile Road heard some welcoming news after petitioning for improved roads.

Published September 9, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

DDA could be coming to downtown St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to pay for events and improvements to downtown St. Clair Shores, the 9-Mack Merchants Association and city of St. Clair Shores are discussing the formation of a downtown development authority in the area.

Published September 8, 2021

Rochester Post

State of city address focuses on Rochester Hills’ quality of life investments

ROCHESTER HILLS — For the first time, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett delivered his State of the City address outside, at the city’s first new park development in 25 years, Innovation Hills.

Published September 8, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

A look at Mount Clemens’ branding project

MOUNT CLEMENS — A new look and feel could be coming to Mount Clemens.

Published September 7, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township places stricter limits on fireworks

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Residents of Bloomfield Township now have fewer days to light off fireworks.

Published August 30, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores says, ‘See you in September,’ as in-person council meetings return

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — In-person City Council meetings are returning sooner than expected in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published August 27, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township board approves personnel vacancies

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Aug. 16 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting marked the first time the board met in-person since March 16, 2020.

A roughly 21-acre area of land east of Groesbeck Highway, north of Elizabeth Road, is proposed to become a mixed-use retail and residential community.

Published August 27, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Mixed-use development proposed near Groesbeck

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A retail and residential development could be coming to the northeast area of Clinton Township.

Published August 26, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes hope for a happy legislative district reunion

GROSSE POINTES — There’s power in numbers, and that seems to be behind the push by the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to be reunited into a single legislative district again.

This design by Environmental Consulting and Technology shows a new activity pier at Blossom Heath Park. City Council approved the site plan and bid for the project.

Published August 26, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Blossom Heath pier plans approved

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Continuing improvements at Blossom Heath Park, St. Clair Shores City Council voted unanimously to approve a plan to improve the fishing pier, extending it into Lake St. Clair and creating another destination for residents and visitors to enjoy in St. Clair Shores.

Published August 25, 2021

Warren Weekly

Pockrandt selected, sworn in as Center Line councilman

CENTER LINE — Patrick Pockrandt is the newest member of the Center Line City Council.

Published August 25, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield, at your service

SOUTHFIELD — Mayor Ken Siver said he gets calls from Southfield residents all the time about everyday neighborhood concerns.

Centennial Commons, a 2.2-square-mile downtown park, is currently under construction. On Nov. 2, voters will be asked whether or not to move the veterans memorial back to the site where it was located before the city moved it as part of the design of the downtown park in May.

Published August 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak places veterans memorial move on ballot following court order

ROYAL OAK — During a special meeting Aug. 4, the Royal Oak City Commission voted unanimously to place a Preserving and Protecting the Royal Oak Veterans War Memorial ordinance proposed via petition on the Nov. 2 ballot.