Parents Rock Out to Raise Money for FernCare (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2014) Charity shows at local bars are one of the ways that the grown-ups of Ferndale teach the youngsters about civic responsibility and community love. Among the neighborhood favorites are 3d Invisible, Jawbone and The Grateful Dads, made up of parents…
MML President: Placemaking is Key for Cities (Matt Bach, Michigan Municipal League, Feb. 23, 2014) Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan discusses the League’s Partnership for Place initiative. When it comes to the value of placemaking and how it ties to municipal financing in Michigan, Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan doesn’t mince words: “The state’s current system of…
Ferndale to Hire Parking System Management Company (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 23, 2014) Ferndale City Council is expected to approve a three-year contract with Republic Parking System to manage the city’s new multi-space parking meters. Over the past year Ferndale launched a Park Plus system to replace quarter-operated machines. This enabled them to increase parking…
Feb. 25 Clawson School Bond Vote FAQs (Clawson Schools, Feb. 23, 2014) When is the election? Tuesday, February 25, 2014. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. What is on the ballot? Residents will vote on an important bond proposal. If approved by voters, it will not increase the current tax…