Local Government

Published January 13, 2020

Zoning Board gives 1-year extension to landscaping company at Telly’s

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Zoning Board of Appeals Jan. 9 approved a request presented by a landscaping company that will allow it to continue to operate out of the Telly’s Greenhouse property for one year.

Published January 10, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

New Eastpointe pet laws address shelter, spaying and neutering, petting zoos

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council approved several ordinance changes meant to help the city’s animal control in its duties.

Published January 10, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe weighs potential of container home projects

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is considering a proposal to construct two prefabricated container homes within the city in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Macomb County and the Ford Fund.

Published January 10, 2020

Warren Weekly

Center Line’s Lapham remembered for service to city

CENTER LINE — As a city councilman, Ron Lapham often cast a dissenting vote against the majority. Sometimes, his was the lone vote against.

Published January 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Hackel clarifies letters sent regarding refugee settlement

MACOMB COUNTY — A federal request appears to have caused some confusion, and the county executive is calling it a social media scam.

Published January 10, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Commission undecided on top candidate, votes for special election

MOUNT CLEMENS — Once a special election is held in Mount Clemens for a city commissioner spot, it will be almost a year since the seat opened up.

Published January 8, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington seeks candidates for vacant City Council seat

FARMINGTON — The City Council unanimously approved the resignation of now former council member Bill Galvin Jan. 6.

Macomb Township resident Kim Hemme was one of seven people to address the board at a December meeting regarding a proposed park at 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published January 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township residents raise concerns with proposed park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the Dec. 18 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, some residents made their voices heard regarding Whitney Park, a proposed development at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published January 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Unexpected additions increase cost of Grosse Pointe City’s municipal court project

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Some changes in the planned renovations to Grosse Pointe City’s historical Public Safety Department building to convert it into a municipal court and court offices have increased the project’s price tag.

Published January 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms planning to update website

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Less than a decade after its most recent website came online, Grosse Pointe Farms is looking at another website overhaul.

Published January 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Seawall study expected to be addressed at January Shores City Council meeting

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The crumbling seawall along Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms and Shores may be the subject of an upcoming study.

Published January 7, 2020

Woodward Talk

Lack of snow could result in savings for local departments of public works

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Southeastern Michigan has had a small amount of snow this winter, which, depending on whom one talks to, can be treated as a positive or negative.

Published January 6, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Leaders in Clinton Township, Fraser discuss 2020 agendas

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — A new calendar year translates to a to-do list for locally elected officials to tackle.

Published January 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County leaders reflect on attack at animal shelter

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to officials, the dog that attacked a veteran staffer at the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center last month had an extensive history of aggression.

Published January 6, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Eagle leaders share their vision for 2020

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/FRANKLIN — We could make a joke here about how hindsight is 2020, but for municipal leaders, this new year is about looking forward.

Published January 6, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Leaders share New Year’s resolutions for Shelby and Utica

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — A new year has arrived, and with it a fresh start and a time of reflection and resolutions. Last week, two local leaders shared their New Year’s resolutions and goals for their communities.

Published January 6, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Local officials share their ‘New Year’s resolutions’ for 2020

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Lots of people like to make resolutions for the new year, and city officials are no exception. Some of Eastpointe’s and Roseville’s leaders shared what they would like to achieve or do differently in 2020.

Renovations to the bathhouse at Blossom Heath Park will be completed this year.

Published January 3, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Construction and new development on tap in St. Clair Shores for 2020

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There are plenty of projects on the agenda for St. Clair Shores this year, and leaders are hoping to see development continue to improve the city.

Officer Emily Davey has been with the West Bloomfield Police Department for about two years. The 2020 township budget includes the hiring of new officers.

Published January 3, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

2020 West Bloomfield budget features new police officers

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A new year, a new budget.

Published January 3, 2020

Warren Weekly

Center Line looks to young leadership, development in 2020

CENTER LINE — An influx of youthful vision tempered with veteran leadership might be just what it takes to help make Center Line a destination for small businesses and the families that will support them.