Local Government

Published July 1, 2021

Southfield, Lathrup Village mayors focus on infrastructure, businesses in annual address

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Mayor Ken Siver and Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett presented a joint State of the City Address in front of a packed house June 23 at the Regency Manor.

Published July 1, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills leaders take early look at next 20 years

FARMINGTON HILLS — During a June 14 study session, Farmington Hills City Council officials took an early look at some plans for the city.

Published July 1, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council to vote on fireworks ordinance changes

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council will vote on two proposed ordinance amendments at its meeting on Tuesday, July 6, that will affect how fireworks may be sold in the city.

Published July 1, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe leaders consider plans for social district

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe leaders are considering the establishment of a social district within the city that would provide the community with a center for local events and programs.

Budget, millage rates set for 2021 fiscal year

Published July 1, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Budget, millage rates set for 2021 fiscal year in St. Clair Shores

STERLING HEIGHTS — Using federal COVID relief funds to balance the general fund, St. Clair Shores City Council voted to adopt the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, millage and utility rates in June.

Township board returns to in-person meetings

Published July 1, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield board returns to in-person meetings

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After more than a year of being virtual, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees recently voted to return to in-person meetings, effective Sept. 13.

Published June 30, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County gives progress report on interceptor project

MACOMB COUNTY — More work on part of a 15 Mile Road sewer interceptor is in the pipeline, but county officials are pleased with progress and say it will eventually help prevent sinkholes or other disasters from occurring in the Sterling Heights area.

Published June 30, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township Board of Trustees approves sanitary sewer plan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Stating that they just want the township to be eligible if any grants or earmarks for sanitary sewer upgrades become available, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve a project plan for wastewater system improvements.

Published June 30, 2021

Madison - Park News

Officials reflect on new budget for Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — The new fiscal year starts July 1 in Hazel Park, and some residents may see a small increase in city taxes, depending on increases in their property’s taxable value.

Published June 30, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Woman fights to have demolition charges removed from mother’s estate in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two years after a barricaded gunman locked down the 31000 block of St. Margaret Street, the family of the woman who was living with him — and ultimately died at his hands — is still seeking peace and justice from the city.

Published June 25, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield develops new diversity position

SOUTHFIELD — City officials said Southfield prides itself on diversity. From the workforce to the general population, people from all walks of life can be found within the city limits.

Farmington Hills seeks new members for boards and commissions

Published June 25, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills seeks new members for boards and commissions

FARMINGTON HILLS — For those looking to give back to the community in Farmington Hills, now might be the best chance.

Mayor Jim Fouts speaks at the 2021 State of the City event.

Published June 24, 2021

Warren Weekly

Fouts offers remarks on State of the City

WARREN — Mayor Jim Fouts said the city weathered the coronavirus storm and met a list of challenges to continue serving residents through hard work by city employees and partnerships with colleges, businesses and nonprofits.

Clinton Township now owns approximately 6.3 acres of vacant property along the Clinton River Spillway. The parcel is located along the north side of the spillway, just east of Harper Avenue and north of Metropolitan Parkway.

Published June 24, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton River Spillway parcel sold to township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On June 2, it was announced that the Clinton River Spillway parcel was sold to Clinton Township.

Published June 23, 2021

Madison - Park News

Budget aims to maintain service levels, quality of life in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The total millage rate will remain the same for the new budget that goes into effect in Madison Heights on July 1.

Pride March to hit Jefferson avenue June 27

Published June 23, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pride March to hit Jefferson avenue June 27

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to “coexist and celebrate who we are,” a group of women is planning a Pride March in St. Clair Shores June 27.

Published June 23, 2021

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods city manager resigns due to illness

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods’ city manager of seven years will be resigning from her job before the end of the month.

Published June 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Leadership group discusses diversity, inclusion

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Karen Smith said the topic is a little difficult to talk about. The final session in Leadership Macomb’s 10-part series focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Published June 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township awards auditing contract to Plante Moran

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plante Moran will continue to offer services to Macomb Township.

Published June 22, 2021

Madison - Park News

Council members outline priorities for new fiscal year

MADISON HEIGHTS — With a balanced budget under their belts for the fiscal year that starts July 1, members of the Madison Heights City Council shared their thoughts on the result.