Local Government

Published June 6, 2018

Hearing to be held on removing Bucci from zoning board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public hearing will be held during the June 13 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting on whether Trustee Dino Bucci will be removed from the township’s Zoning Board of Appeals.Read More

Published June 6, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Residents question letter for former trustee who took bribe

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Several Macomb Township residents recently called out Trustee Nancy Nevers for writing a letter on behalf of former Trustee Clifford Freitas, who is awaiting sentencing in regards to a guilty plea on bribery charges.Read More

Published June 6, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park City Council adopts budget

HAZEL PARK — The average homeowner in Hazel Park will see their city tax bill increase by about 1 percent in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, based on the budget that the City Council unanimously adopted at a recent meeting.Read More

The Troy City Council instated a moratorium on issuing permits for 200-square-foot electronic signs like this one on Rochester Road, south of Square Lake Road, while city staff drafts changes to the sign ordinance.

Published June 5, 2018

Troy Times

Troy City Council extends sign moratorium, pending changes

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously extended a temporary moratorium on processing applications for large, billboard-type electronic signs while city staff finishes new guidelines that the council will consider later this month.

Published June 5, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Planning Commission approves medical marijuana locales

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — A recent Clinton Township Planning Commission meeting got the attention of at least two local school districts’ superintendents.

Published June 5, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

City moves forward with arts commission

EASTPOINTE — An Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is coming to Eastpointe after the Eastpointe City Council unanimously adopted the ordinance to form the nine-member commission May 15.

Published June 5, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores council approves millage rate reduction

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When taxpayers in Grosse Pointe Shores get their property tax bills this summer, they might notice a change on the city portion: Their tax rate is going from 18.7031 mills to 17.7031 mills for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which starts July 1.

Published June 4, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Fireworks display fizzles for second year in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — In 2017, the Birmingham City Commission decided to scratch the annual fireworks display from the schedule, noting that it could possibly be brought back in the future if crowds weren’t expected to be so large.

Published June 1, 2018

Warren Weekly

Gattari-Ross settles into court admin, magistrate duties

WARREN — Annette Gattari-Ross spent 23 years handling Warren’s legal needs and representing the taxpayers collectively in court as an assistant city attorney. Now, as a court administrator and magistrate, it’s her job to ensure that the 37th District Court functions smoothly.

Published June 1, 2018

Warren Weekly

Meetings to gauge community interest ahead of redrawn master plan

WARREN — Warren City Councilman Scott Stevens said weighing in on looming revisions to the city’s master plan is a lot like voting.

Published May 30, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘Building a sense of community’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn remembers people being critical of the community putting money in to building parks in the early 2000s. Waldenburg Park opened off 21 Mile Road in 2002, and Macomb Corners Park followed in 2004 off 25 Mile Road.Read More

Published May 30, 2018

Southfield Sun

Proposed bill aims to allow cities to resume local rules on plastic bags

LANSING — They’re used to haul our food, but they’re also a threat to our environment, according to a local lawmaker and recycling expert. A proposed state bill aims to allow local governments to make their own rules on the use of plastic grocery bags.Read More

Published May 30, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

City gives refresher on fireworks laws

The Fourth of July is still more than a month away, but Sterling Heights city officials are warning the public that unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated, even on days when it’s legal to launch consumer fireworks in the city.Read More

Budget topics at recent community forums touched on areas and entities throughout Farmington, including the downtown.

Published May 29, 2018

Farmington Press

3-mill tax hike, service cuts among proposed budget fixes

FARMINGTON — Which city services should make the cut and which should head to the chopping block to streamline the budget? The city wants to know.

Published May 29, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Sidewalk rehab program moves forward in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Residents in the Smokler Clinton and Green Valley subdivisions of Clinton Township will have the opportunity to pay for sidewalk repairs as necessary.

Published May 29, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Longtime Grosse Pointe Farms City Council member resigns

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — There will be an empty chair at the table the next time the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council meets, at 7 p.m. June 11 at City Hall. In a letter to the city, longtime City Councilwoman Therese Joseph announced her resignation as of the May 14 council meeting. City Manager Shane Reeside said Joseph wasn’t at the May 14 meeting, so Mayor Louis Theros announced that the council hopes to honor her for her service at a future meeting.

Published May 29, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson OKs increases in water, sewer rates

CLAWSON — On May 15, the Clawson City Council unanimously approved a 3.5 percent increase in the average charge for water and sewer per 1,000 cubic feet, effective July 1, for the October billing cycle.

Published May 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

City manager of Madison Heights set to retire this year

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ben Myers, the city manager of Madison Heights, will retire ahead of schedule at the start of the new fiscal year in July. His original retirement date was in October.Read More

Published May 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

Volunteers honored by Madison Heights Community Round Table

MADISON HEIGHTS — During an awards luncheon held by the Madison Heights Community Round Table, a local couple were honored for a lifetime of service. Dozens of other volunteers was recognized as well.Read More

Published May 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights City Council adopts budget for FY 2018-19

MADISON HEIGHTS — Homeowners in Madison Heights will see their taxes increase during the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. But they should also be safer — and their community cleaner — thanks to new positions in police, fire and code enforcement.Read More