Local Government

Published May 24, 2018

Knee walls in St. Clair Shores won’t be triggered until parking lots hit 40 feet

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Following recommendations from a subcommittee charged with reviewing the zoning ordinances and the Planning Commission, City Council voted to approve amendments to some of the ordinances May 21.

Published May 24, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods to host public forum for rediscovered funds

HARPER WOODS — For those who have ever reached into their pockets and discovered, to their satisfaction, a previously forgotten $20 bill, imagine the surprise on the faces of the Harper Woods City Council when $322,218 of unused money was rediscovered during an annual audit.

Published May 24, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren budget OK’d, tweaked to bolster property maintenance

WARREN — The Warren City Council unanimously approved budgets for the city’s general fund and water and sewer system earlier this month after reading a list of amendments into the record. Two weeks after the approval, administrators seemingly went back to fine-tune it again.

Published May 23, 2018

Southfield Sun

Council, LTU seek to create sense of place

SOUTHFIELD — Members of the Southfield City Council entertained a change of scenery May 14 during a joint meeting with Lawrence Technological University officials.Read More

Published May 23, 2018

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods passes new city budget

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A new budget was passed by the Huntington Woods City Commission in which there was a slight increase in the city’s general fund revenue. Passed at the commission’s May 15 meeting, Huntington Woods’ budget will run July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019.Read More

Published May 23, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale council approves new medical marijuana guidelines

FERNDALE — Over the past year, the city of Ferndale has reviewed its medical marijuana ordinance after the passage of new legislation by the state. The city has been looking at its medical marijuana ordinance after the state passed the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act.Read More

Published May 23, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale council chooses firm to review police policies, procedures

FERNDALE — Last month, following the retirement of former Ferndale Police Chief Timothy Collins, the city announced that it will hold a formal review of the Police Department’s procedures and policies.Read More

From the left, Maggie Perry, Elizabeth Kelly, Nancy Maurer, Kristin Rossi and Malissa Bossardet pose for a banner moment after the Leadership Oakland class finished preliminary work on the healing garden at Hope Recuperative Center May 18.

Published May 22, 2018

Troy Times

Leadership Oakland volunteers create healing garden

TROY — The 46 people in this year’s Leadership Oakland Cornerstone “class,” all with different talents and skills they wanted to strengthen, focused their efforts to help an indigent population heal.

Published May 22, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Township moves forward with project to close water main gaps

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees have approved a contract worth more than $700,000 to update the community’s water main system as development continues in the township.Read More

Published May 22, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Recall petition approved that seeks to remove Bucci from office

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It took a little extra work, but a petition filed by a Macomb Township resident that looks to recall Trustee Dino Bucci has had its language approved by Macomb County, and it will now be circulated for signatures.Read More

Published May 22, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Revenues to increase slightly in Grosse Pointe Park for 2018-19 fiscal year

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Revenues are up slightly in Grosse Pointe Park, but officials say they still aren’t anywhere close to where they were prior to the housing market collapse and recession of 2008.

Published May 22, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to keep 2-hour parking limit signs at 5 spaces near library

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council unanimously adopted a resolution during its May 15 meeting for the Department of Public Works to keep two-hour parking signs in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Read More

Published May 22, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe council tables water shut-off policy until June 5 meeting

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council unanimously voted to table its vote on rescinding the city’s water shut-off policy during its May 15 meeting.Read More

Published May 22, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City considers alternatives for DPW

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Could Grosse Pointe City offices one day be sharing space with administrators for the Grosse Pointe Public School System? That’s one of several options City officials are considering as they try to address space needs for their Department of Public Works. After plans to move the DPW to a warehouse on Canyon Road in Detroit fell through, officials have been trying to come up with a feasible alternative.

Published May 22, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak breaks ground on $37M office building

ROYAL OAK — On May 15, officials broke ground on the six-story, 140,000-square-foot office building that is part of the Royal Oak civic center project, which also includes a 581-space parking deck, a new City Hall, a new Police Department and a new downtown public park.

Published May 22, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

City approves plan to develop ex-Liberty Park property

The former Liberty Park property, which once hosted sporting activities, is back in the game for a new industrial development, according to city officials.Read More

Published May 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Stabenow touts water quality, wildlife restoration

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In spite of negotiations being conducted at the highest level of government, U.S Sen. Debbie Stabenow maintains hope that Michigan — and especially Macomb County — will continue to see the fruits of bipartisan legislation that benefits local wildlife and water quality.

Published May 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township updates social media policy to reflect evolving tech

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On April 30, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a revision to the township’s social media policy due to increased use by different departments aiming to notify the public in regard to programs, events and services.