MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s never certain what winter will bring. That’s why the Madison Heights Department of Public Services plans for the worst, and why it needs residents to cooperate with them, keeping roads clear during foul weather.

MADISON HEIGHTS — During the lean years of the Great Recession, Madison Heights honed its ability to stretch available dollars with grants — a practice that continues to serve the city in the inflationary economy today.

EASTPOINTE — The city’s newest council member is ready to get started. 

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Whether it was a primary, special or general election, Grosse Pointe City Clerk/Assistant City Manager Julie Arthurs would arrive at her office by 5:30 a.m. and stay until all the ballots were tabulated after the polls closed at 8 p.m., translating into a workday that easily exceeded 15 hours.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township had a busy 2022, according to Township Manager Adam Kline.

As the new year starts out, the Eagle reached out to local officials to see what their plans and goals are for 2023.

BIRMINGHAM/BEVERLY HILLS — In 2022, the Eagle covered an array of interesting stories, some of which we thought readers might want an update on.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

FARMINGTON — Last year was one of progress for the city of Farmington, and there are high hopes for even more positive things to come.

TROY — Many people make resolutions for the new year, and city officials are no exception. Several of Troy’s leaders shared what they would like to accomplish by the end of 2023.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Gifts came early in Macomb Township at the Dec. 21 Board of Trustees meeting.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees handled two Special Assessment District public hearings at its Dec. 19 meeting.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When considering West Bloomfield’s accomplishments from last year, Supervisor Steven Kaplan directed his attention to the township’s personnel.

WARREN — The legal wrangling between Warren City Council and Warren Mayor James Fouts to determine who has control of the city’s budget has gone on for years.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Harrison Township Board of Trustees, residents of Ponchartrain Street voiced concerns over a conditional rezoning of several parcels along Pontchartrain, L’Anse Creuse Street and Jefferson Avenue ahead of a planned condominium development.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Hopes were dashed and apologies profusely made at the Dec. 19 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting as city officials broke the news: the city’s municipal water system might not be long for this world.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With the new year underway, officials in Hazel Park and Madison Heights are taking one last look back at 2022. In a series of emails, they shared their thoughts on the year that was — as well as what’s next.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights officials have a stash of new information on how other communities regulate marijuana facilities.

BERKLEY — Dan Terbrack has decided to step down as the mayor of the city of Berkley.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved a slate of board appointments at its Dec. 7 meeting.