Local Government

Published December 22, 2020

Draft of Grosse Pointe Shores ethics ordinance covers social media

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After years of discussion by Grosse Pointe Shores residents and officials, the city is getting closer to the creation of an ethics ordinance.

Published December 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Longtime Shores administrator promoted

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — After serving as Grosse Pointe Shores’ interim city manager for the last 15 months, Tom Krolczyk is getting what Shores officials say is a well-earned promotion to make him a permanent top city administrator.

City Council approved a permanent patio for Detroit’s Finest Coney Island on Jefferson Avenue.

Published December 21, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Changes approved to help St. Clair Shores restaurants

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As restaurants continue to be subject to shutdowns of in-person dining, they’re adapting with changes to better serve their customers, now and in the future.

Published December 20, 2020

Troy Times

Not all news was negative in Troy in 2020

TROY — It’s easy to focus on the bad news that took place throughout 2020 — there was so much of it: especially COVID-19, its cancellations and the economic fallout. But Troy officials and community leaders recently shared some silver linings to the year that might otherwise be overlooked.

The Harper Woods Neighborhood Economic Development Coalition is highlighting local businesses such as Rex’s Deli, pictured, to help them during an economically difficult time.

Published December 19, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods hoping to give local businesses a boost

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Neighborhood Economic Development Coalition is trying to foster local businesses by highlighting them in a new social media campaign.

Published December 19, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills residents invited to share input on transportation master plan

ROCHESTER HILLS — Residents of Rochester Hills are invited to give their two cents on the city’s new transportation master plan during a virtual meeting Jan. 7.

Published December 19, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Black Lives Matter sign citation leads to federal lawsuit against Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A since-rescinded violation notice over a Black Lives Matter sign in a front yard has led to a lawsuit against Grosse Pointe Shores filed by one of the city’s residents.

Published December 18, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods City Council discusses city manager contract

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council was faced with an unusual situation at its recent regular meeting Dec. 7 regarding the employment contract of City Manager Joseph Rheker.

Published December 18, 2020

Rochester Post

Residents needed to fill seats on township boards, committees, commissions

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township officials are looking for residents to serve on various boards and commissions in the new year.

Published December 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights officials look ahead at long-term strategy meeting

MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights say that the city’s new long-term strategic planning process has proven to be a success, with many goals having been fulfilled.

A new material storage building at the Department of Public Works is filled with salt for the upcoming winter.

Published December 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores is ready for snow

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Department of Public Works is stocked and ready for when the snow flies this winter.

Published December 16, 2020

Warren Weekly

Flap over city’s bills underscores rift between mayor, council

WARREN — The city of Warren’s bills went unpaid for a couple of weeks in early December. The decision to temporarily delay payment underscored a rift between members of the Warren City Council and Mayor Jim Fouts that has simmered for more than a year now.

Published December 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Not all news was negative in Sterling Heights in 2020

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s easy to focus on the bad news that took place throughout 2020 — there was so much of it, especially COVID-19, its cancellations and the economic fallout.

Published December 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

OAKLAND COUNTY — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA.

Published December 16, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Electric vehicle chargers coming to Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Electric vehicles may not yet be common — especially for personal use — but they are expected to occupy a larger segment of the automotive market in the years to come.

Published December 15, 2020

Advertiser Times

Local NAACP branch seeks to expel Harper Woods councilwoman

HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Harper Woods NAACP is seeking permission from the national organization to expel one of its members after she served as a plaintiff in one of several lawsuits seeking to delay the certification of votes in the city of Detroit following the Nov. 3 general election.

Published December 15, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Community leaders reflect on positives of the year as 2020 ends

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — While the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, 2020 nearly is.

Warren City Council members voted 7-0 to at least temporarily opt out of recreational marijuana on Dec. 8. Attorneys representing Warren and the Council said the city can opt back in if they so choose, as soon as their desired ordinance is put in place.

Published December 9, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren opts out of rec marijuana for now, legal questions persist

WARREN — Companies seeking to get into the recreational marijuana business in Warren may have to wait a little while longer.

Farmington Hills could look to spend a portion of the $60,000 it received through grants funded by the EPA along Orchard Lake Road and other major thoroughfares throughout the city.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

FARMINGTON HILLS/SOUTHFIELD — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funding.

Published December 8, 2020

Royal Oak Review

LeVasseur, Royal Oak city commissioner, resigns to move farther north

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 23, the Royal Oak City Commission accepted the letter of resignation offered by Commissioner Randy LeVasseur approximately three and a half hours before the start of the meeting.