Local Government

Published March 18, 2020

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.

Velan Manivannan puts ponnadai shawls on Sterling Heights Councilwoman Maria Schmidt and other City Council members during the March 6 Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange in the Sterling Heights Community Center.

Published March 17, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Teen honors Sterling Heights City Council with tradition at Cultural Exchange

STERLING HEIGHTS — For Velan Manivannan, the Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange has been an annual part of life since he was a young child.

Ordinance change allows seasonal sales up to 5 years in St. Clair Shores

Published March 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Ordinance change allows seasonal sales up to 5 years in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to be more business-friendly, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a change to the zoning ordinance that will allow businesses to request the sale of outdoor seasonal goods for a period of five years.

Published March 17, 2020

Troy Times

City of Troy, schools announce COVID-19 response plans

TROY — In compliance with state and county directives, the city of Troy and the Troy School District have instituted measures aimed to keep residents safe in the wake of rising numbers of people contracting the COVID

Published March 17, 2020

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods passes millage to fund police, fire pensions

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The residents of Huntington Woods have approved a ballot proposal to establish a pension and retirement system for the firefighters and police officers in the city.

Published March 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

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

Following an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the city of St. Clair Shores closed the Public 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.

Several mitigation measures regarding the coronavirus situation were declared March 12 in Macomb Township. All public buildings will be sprayed with disinfectant using electronic spray technology, and the Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all programs within the department through May 1.

Published March 16, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township announces COVID-19 mitigation measures

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Add Macomb Township to the list of municipalities trying to be proactive in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township responds to coronavirus pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After the recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, the township is asking people to exercise discretion before attending township events and facilities, as the township follows the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services to limit gatherings of more than 100 people.

Published March 14, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak, Clawson announce COVID-19 response plans

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Royal Oak and Clawson, and their public school districts, are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and taking direction from the county and state.

Published March 13, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS transitions to remote learning to help mitigate coronavirus

ROCHESTER — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all public and private Michigan schools to close for three weeks starting March 16 in response to the coronavirus outbreak in Michigan.

Published March 13, 2020

Southfield Sun

Emergency declared in Southfield due to coronavirus

SOUTHFIELD — Mayor Ken Siver has declared that the city of Southfield is in a state of emergency in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Published March 12, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 reports

Although the risk of the coronavirus to the general public is reportedly considered low, state, county and local governments have stepped up preparedness efforts after two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, announced late March 10.

Published March 11, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Pro-marijuana ballot proposal fails in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 10, 15,163 Clinton Township voters, or 52.6%, voted against a ballot proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments within township limits, according to unofficial results at press time from the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office.

Published March 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Senate investigation into Lucido concludes

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ROYAL OAK — A Senate Business Office investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against state Sen. Peter Lucido, R-Shelby Township, recently concluded.

State, local officials tout importance of census participation

Published March 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State, local officials tout importance of census participation

MACOMB COUNTY — Citizens in Macomb County and all across Michigan are being implored to “Be Counted.”

Last month, a cost-sharing agreement was approved for construction costs for the extension of Garfield Road from 22 Mile to 23 Mile roads. Work is expected to last from summer to fall of 2020.

Published March 11, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Cost-sharing approved for Garfield Road extension in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Extension of Garfield Road in central Macomb Township could alleviate some traffic woes.

Commission revisits ordinance, extension of time request

Published March 11, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Planning Commission revisits ordinance, extension of time request

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public hearing will soon be held, and a local business has a little longer to implement some improvements.

Published March 9, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Next generation gears up for the fight to protect Michigan water

OAKLAND COUNTY/LANSING — When a few local organizations got together to host a program for young people on careers in water — a topic that might sound dull to some — they were pleasantly surprised to find out that there was interest, and plenty of it.

Residents encouraged to go online, be counted

Published March 6, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores residents encouraged to go online, be counted

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With an online option for the first time in the nation’s history, a representative with the United States Census Bureau came to the City Council March 2 to address the upcoming head count.

Published March 6, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe recognizes its most beautiful homes of 2019

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Beautification Commission recognized the winners of its 2019 Landscape Awards at its meeting Feb. 27.

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