ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak welcomed Mark Wollenweber into the position of interim city manager on May 13 at the City Commission meeting after a unanimous vote by the commissioners.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham earned a gold seal of achievement in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge, a program promoted as providing best practices and recognition for sustainability efforts.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township is working on a new long-term strategic plan to serve as a guide for the area for the future.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A chilly future might be in store for the Mount Clemens Ice Arena, as city commissioners discussed giving the city-owned rink a reevaluation at the June 3 City Commission meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A fiscal-forward meeting of the Macomb Township Board of Trustees was held on the evening of June 12 with officials approving the upcoming year’s budget and a slew of other financial matters.

METRO DETROIT — The lime green trucks picking up refuse in your neighborhood will soon be yellow.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Besides the fate of the presidency, Congress, and some state and local offices, another big decision will be on the Nov. 5 ballot in Sterling Heights – whether to approve a 15-year, 0.95-mill tax for recreation, sustainability and more.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a wide-ranging update to the zoning ordinance that will diversify land uses in the city, including more housing options.

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park City Council recently approved a budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that features a slightly lower city tax rate yet higher revenues due to growing property values and increased development around town.

BINGHAM FARMS — The community is invited to gather for a presentation by an FBI Detroit Field Office agent to learn about the current scams and fraudulent activity that is  plaguing all communities and victimizing residents, according to a press release from local Mobile Watch groups.

MACOMB COUNTY — Carmella Sabaugh, who spent decades serving the public as the Macomb County clerk/register of deeds, is being remembered for her public service and tireless work ethic.  A family press release was issued June 10 stating Sabaugh died on June 8 at the age of 85.

TROY — The 2024 State of the City Address celebrated Troy through acknowledging those who serve the community, and the new amenities and improvements the city has been able to implement, while also previewing some potential new projects that Troy may see in the future.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — There is a new approach to sound enforcement in Macomb Township.

ROCHESTER — A packed room of community members gathered at The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm May 20 to hear Mayor Stuart Bikson share a positive outlook for the city in his State of the City address.

FRASER — After several meetings, the Fraser City Council passed its 2024-25 budget at a May 14 special meeting.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Public Works Office announced May 20 that their use of artificial intelligence and drones for critical underground infrastructure inspections will save the county millions of dollars and hours in staff time.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A trio of heroes were given their due at the May 20 Mount Clemens City Commission Meeting as city commissioners and state legislators commemorated three Priority Waste trash collectors.

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville City Council sped through its May 28 agenda in just over 15 minutes.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It has come to “bee”: The Sterling Heights City Council voted in May to introduce and then formally approve a pair of ordinances that allow regulated hobby beekeeping in the city.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Some residents have been expressing concerns about whether or not items that they put out to be recycled are going where they are supposed to be.