BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township was awarded $4.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help alleviate some of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIRMINGHAM — As the leaves start to fall onto lawns, residents and lawn service companies are starting to fire up their leaf blowers to maintain properties throughout the community.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office has announced the launch of a new underground infrastructure project aimed at reducing the number of discharges of combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees passed a resolution to support a Detroit Institute of Arts “Partners in Public Art” project in the township at its Oct. 11 meeting.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is working with county and state offices to assist residents after a survey of 30 homes found lead levels in drinking water in five of the homes exceeded the state’s action level.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills recently hosted two “Cannabis Conversations,” with members of the public given the opportunity to express their opinions about whether commercial marijuana facilities should be permitted in the city.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents filled a boardroom and spilled out into the hallway during a West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission meeting Oct. 11.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since 2014, the Information Technology Advisory Committee has advised the Madison Heights City Council on ways to modernize the city’s operations. Over the past year, that has included cloud-based data management and other cybersecurity measures that will help protect the city against privacy breaches and data theft.

NOVI — The license of the Carvana dealership in Novi was suspended Oct. 7 by the Michigan Department of State as a result of several alleged violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code.

SOUTHFIELD — After the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in the 2016 version of the Southfield master plan, the city’s planning department has established a new idea set to take aim in the coming years.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission approved a proposal to place an ice rink downtown.

EASTPOINTE — While a Macomb County Circuit Court Judge found an Eastpointe councilman’s behavior “admittedly inappropriate,” she denied a request for a personal protection order filed by the city’s mayor.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Local residents and businesses were honored during the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence 2022 award ceremony Oct. 6 at Eastpointe Manor.

ROCHESTER — The recent search for a new city manager did not go as planned for the city of Rochester, leaving the City Council somewhat divided on how to move forward in finding a permanent replacement.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — It might not sound like a long time, but in the world of technology, six years is an eternity.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — While municipalities usually select the lowest bidder for a contract or service, that’s not always the case, especially when it comes to professional services.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees is offering residents a chance to help determine the township’s top 10 priorities for 2023.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Opening with a video montage of angry politicians and media figures, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor contrasted this with a positive message during his Sept. 30 State of the City Address.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Some well-meaning animal lovers in Grosse Pointe Shores are causing unintentional problems for their neighbors.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Master plan recommendations from Grosse Pointe Farms’ planning consultants with McKenna Associates are expected to be made during the next City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 10.