Local Government

Published June 21, 2021

Pleasant Ridge sets water infrastructure millage vote

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a ballot proposal for a water infrastructure millage at its June 8 meeting.

Published June 17, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods cancels contract with city manager soon after his return from military service

HARPER WOODS — At a special meeting held on Zoom June 14, the Harper Woods City Council voted 4-3 not to renew the contract of City Manager Joseph Rheker.

Published June 16, 2021

C&G Newspapers

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 13, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former area supervisor appointed deputy in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A man who served at the top level of another Macomb County community for over 10 years has now taken a job in Clinton Township.

Published June 9, 2021

Rochester Post

Front Porch Stories returns this month

ROCHESTER — After a year of social distancing, the community is invited to gather once again to hear from some of the most interesting people in town during the Rochester Downtown Development Authority’s Front Porch Stories event.

Published June 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Hearing held for township budget

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township will soon finalize its next budget. The first of two public hearings was held May 26 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The fiscal year runs July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

The Eastpointe Children’s Garden Park, pictured, will benefit from a $2,500 grant provided by the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors.

Published June 9, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe community receives grants

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe community will receive funds from two grant programs, albeit in two very different manners.

Published June 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

BOC supports adopting four-year terms

MACOMB COUNTY — While the Michigan Legislature still needs to vote on it, commissioners in Macomb County are mostly in support of four-year terms.

Published June 9, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren council overrides mayor’s veto of amended budget

WARREN — The Warren City Council passed an amended budget for the coming fiscal year on May 11. Two weeks later, as expected, they voted to override Mayor Jim Fouts’ veto of their amended city spending plan for 2021-2022.

Published June 9, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township uses grant to plant 50 trees along Rouge River

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Fifty new trees are headed to Bloomfield Township, thanks to the municipality’s membership in the Alliance of Rouge Communities, with the hope that they’ll reduce runoff into the Rouge River.

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

Published June 6, 2021

Metro

Report analyzes cost of living and the difficulty of meeting it in southeastern Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Each year, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan releases a report that analyzes the state of poverty and living expenses in the southeastern Michigan area.

Farmington, Farmington Hills see newcomers enter key positions

Published May 29, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington, Farmington Hills see newcomers enter key positions

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In a year that has brought sweeping changes to almost everything, some local school and city positions have also seen recent changes.

Published May 29, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak hires new city attorney

ROYAL OAK — Following the departure of longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam to serve as the administrator for his hometown of Wolverine Lake in November, the Royal Oak City Commission embarked on a national executive search to hire a replacement.

Signs posted in and outside city buildings, like this one seen in the St. Clair Shores Public Library, reflect the new policy on masks as of May 24.

Published May 28, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Mask requirements change inside St. Clair Shores city buildings

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Responding to changes implemented by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, St. Clair Shores has new signs on its doors indicating who does — and does not — have to don a mask.

Published May 28, 2021

Metro

TIA, victim’s families advocate for hands-free Senate legislation

METRO DETROIT — As a mother, everything changed for Laurel Zimmerman on Dec. 28, 2010, the day her 16-year-old daughter Ally Zimmerman was fatally injured in a crash involving a distracted driver.

Published May 27, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield amends smoking lounge ordinance

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Teenagers who want to indulge in lighting up a cigarette or cigar at a local lounge should be aware of an ordinance that is now in effect in West Bloomfield.

Published May 27, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester residents share input via 2021 community survey

ROCHESTER — City officials are in the process of analyzing the results of the city’s 2021 community survey.

Mayor hosts first State of the City address since 2015

Published May 26, 2021

Troy Times

Troy mayor hosts first State of the City address since 2015

TROY — Although a global pandemic has wreaked havoc on many aspects of our lives this past year and many uncertainties still loom, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker took to the podium May 19 in front of the Troy Police Department for Troy’s first State of the City address since 2015.

Published May 26, 2021

Madison - Park News

New executive director joins Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Bringing businesses together to save money and make money is one of the goals of the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce.