Local Government

Published March 11, 2020

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.

Published March 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

County Office of Public Defender created

MACOMB COUNTY— A new office that will provide legal defense counsel and representation for people unable to afford it has launched in Macomb County.

Published March 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

State of the Cities highlights Hazel Park’s community spirit

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park is flourishing through a combination of low crime rates, growing business, community projects and volunteer involvement, according to Mayor Mike Webb in his annual State of the Cities address, which this year took place Feb. 28 at House of Shamrocks.

Published March 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights mayor celebrates economic growth at State of the Cities

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Mayor Brian Hartwell highlighted his town’s ever-evolving business scene at the annual State of the Cities address, organized by the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce and held Feb. 28 at House of Shamrocks in Hazel Park.

The Troy City Council appointed Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga to serve a 5 1/2-month term Feb. 24.

Published March 4, 2020

Troy Times

Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga named to Troy City Council seat

TROY — The Troy City Council appointed Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga to serve a 5 1/2-month term Feb. 24. The term was made vacant when Councilman Ed Pennington resigned Jan. 13.

The Michigan State Police says its investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith is wrapping up and should be completed in the next month. Pictured is when police searched Smith’s Macomb Township home last year.

Published March 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

MSP investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith nears completion

MACOMB COUNTY — Since June, not much has been said about an investigation regarding a top Macomb County official.

Published March 4, 2020

Madison - Park News

Questions raised about campaign contributions to council members

MADISON HEIGHTS — During public comment at the Madison Heights City Council meeting Feb. 24, a resident asked the mayor and several others on the council about contributions their campaigns received from people affiliated with the marijuana industry.

Published March 4, 2020

Madison - Park News

Council considering no setback for marijuana facilities

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is currently considering a proposed ordinance change that would eliminate setback requirements for marijuana facilities.

David DeLind has been appointed as a new Farmington City Council member, filling a vacancy left by former Council member Bill Galvin.

Published March 3, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington City Council appoints new member

FARMINGTON — Farmington City Council members beat the 60-day clock to fill a vacancy left by former Council member Bill Galvin by unanimously appointing a new council member Feb. 18.

Published March 3, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak narrows city manager finalists to 3

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 24, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously selected three candidates for the position of city manager to advance to a second round of public interviews set for March 12.

Published March 3, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson City Council hires new city clerk

CLAWSON — On Feb. 18, Clawson Deputy Clerk Jennifer Perkins officially swore in Catherine Kristian, of Highland Township, to the position of Clawson city clerk at a salary range of $63,000-$66,000.

Published March 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce office emerges from the shadows

GROSSE POINTES — The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce has a bright future ahead of it.

Published March 3, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Councilman steps down due to illness

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods City Councilman George McMullen made a “very difficult decision” this past weekend when he submitted his letter of resignation March 1.