Local Government

Published March 22, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling council roots for tree canopy rules

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently showed it was in the mood to harbor more arbor.

Published March 19, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Fellow mayors reflect on memories, legacy of late Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Robert Novitke

GROSSE POINTES — For Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Ted Kedzierski, his fondest memories of Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Robert Novitke don’t involve policy or politics — they involve baseball.

Published March 19, 2021

Warren Weekly

‘Shadow employee’ resigns amid City Council inquiry

WARREN — A mayoral appointee labeled a “shadow employee” amid an inquiry into potential overlap between his job with the city and work as a political consultant has resigned.

Published March 17, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Macomb County Prosecutor assesses first two months on the job

MOUNT CLEMENS — March 2 marked 60 days into Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido’s time as chief law enforcement officer.

Published March 16, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren City Council votes to investigate ‘shadow employee’

WARREN — The Warren City Council voted 7-0 tonight to open an investigation into the work of a mayoral clerical appointee amid questions about whether he was engaged in political campaign activity on city time.

Published March 16, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods mourns loss of Mayor Robert Novitke

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In October 2020, Grosse Pointe Woods city officials and employees gathered at 20025 Mack Plaza Drive for the official dedication of the Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center, which includes City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Safety Department and the municipal court.

Published March 15, 2021

Madison - Park News

Mayor calls for formation of Crime Prevention Board

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, the city of Madison Heights combined two separate boards — the Multicultural Relations Committee and the Crime Commission — into one: The Human Rights and Equity Commission.

Published March 14, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods City Council approves 2021 water main replacement program

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — City officials recently approved a plan that will replace several water mains in the city.

Fraser clerk vacancy result of separation agreement

Published March 12, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser clerk vacancy result of separation agreement

FRASER — The clerk position in Fraser is one of numerous vacancies seeking to be filled immediately, according to Mayor Mike Carnagie.

Published March 12, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Survey seeks resident, business input on Grosse Pointe Park’s new master plan

GROSSE POINTE PARK — There’s still time for residents, business owners and other interested parties to weigh in on what Grosse Pointe Park should look like in the future.

Published March 11, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park mayor not seeking reelection

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park voters will be choosing a new mayor this November.

Published March 10, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham creates new ‘workshops’ for public comment

BIRMINGHAM — As Birmingham gets ready to kick off one of the largest projects included in the parks and recreation bond, it has announced the creation of a special forum to gather residential input on current city topics.

Published March 10, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Planning commission considers ordinance revisions

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A couple of Macomb Township ordinances are in the process of being reviewed.

Published March 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms, Shores seek federal aid to replace deteriorating Lake St. Clair seawall

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/SHORES — Federal aid, if it can be approved, could end up paving the way for desperately needed repair to the crumbling Lake St. Clair seawall in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Shores.

Board and commission seats open in Eastpointe

Published March 9, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Board and commission seats open in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is looking for residents to fill several open seats on its boards and commissions.

Published March 6, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Cannon’s virtual State of Clinton Township address centers around pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon enjoys being immersed in a group of people, making this year’s State of Clinton Township address quite out of the ordinary.

Published March 5, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren sued over salary disclosure FOIA request

WARREN/MOUNT CLEMENS — The legal foundation tied to a conservative public policy think tank has filed a lawsuit against the city of Warren, alleging that it failed to honor a public records request seeking both the names and salaries of city employees.

Published February 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New, more user-friendly Grosse Pointe Farms website goes live

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Visitors to Grosse Pointe Farms’ municipal website in recent weeks have no doubt noticed some big changes.

Published February 26, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

After many years, Utica resumes sending email newsletter to residents

UTICA — The city of Utica has decided that it will resume the sending of the occasional informational newsletter in the form of an email to residents.

Published February 24, 2021

Madison - Park News

DPS officials talk snow control strategy in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials with the Madison Heights Department of Public Services anticipate that the remainder of this winter will be fairly mild where snowfall is concerned, but they are reminding residents to watch out for snow emergencies and promptly move their vehicles off the streets in the event of one.