Ferndale Reviews $7.5 Million in Building Needs, Creating Task Force to Prioritize
“This is the beginning of a series of long and difficult discussion for the community,” Mayor Piana said.
The Power Behind Pot Plants: Electric Companies Urge Safety for Home Grows
Maximizing the 72-plant limit for a medical marijuana caregiver’s residential grow operation could result in energy usage equivalent to the average use of 10.75 houses.
Water Resource Commission Program Wins 2021 Communicator Award
…where water legislation, water infrastructure, issues impacting the many facets of water and the importance of protecting our water resources were discussed via Zoom.
Village of Holly Shares Reasons Behind Water Rates
The rates are calculated each year based on the direct costs of providing services relating to treatment and delivery of water / sewer services.
Village of Holly Shares Reasons Behind Water Rates
The rates are calculated each year based on the direct costs of providing services relating to treatment and delivery of water / sewer services.
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Berkley Announces Next Steps in Flooding Discussions
Berkley Announces Next Steps in Flooding Discussions (City of Berkley, Sept. 13, 2018) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley released the following press release on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in regard to recent flooding of basements: “On September 7, the Berkley City Council, Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash, and city and county staff met with…
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available
DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…
Bloomfield Hills School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry UPDATED
Bloomfield Hills School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their…
Farmington School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry UPDATED
Farmington School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Farmington, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Madison School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry
Madison School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families…
Novi Community School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry
Novi Community School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Novi, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families…
Royal Oak School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry UPDATED
Royal Oak School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their…
West Bloomfield School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry
West Bloomfield School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) West Bloomfield, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their…
Another Step Closer: A Look at the Gordie Howe Bridge
Another Step Closer: A Look at the Gordie Howe Bridge (Guest View by Carmine Palombo, SEMCOG, Dec. 1, 2015) Last week, Canada celebrated the opening of the Herb Gray Parkway – essentially a $1.4-billion driveway to the new Gordie Howe Bridge. Michael Cautillo, head of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, charged with building and operating the…
School Bond Debated at CFF Forum
For the Feb. 12, 2012 forum on the school bond, Citizens for Quality Education Treasurer Bob Borkram discussed why he thinks people should vote for the school bond. Resident and occasional political candidate Tom Gagne spoke against the bond.
Community Meetings on School Bond Issue
The Ferndale School District is moving forward with plans to put a $22,825,000 bond on the February ballot. The bond is an extension of current bonds with the taxes collected to be used for improvements to the School’s multiple buildings and property. There will be several meetings over the next two months to discuss the needs of the District with members of the public. Superintendent Gary Meier will be on hand to share information about the District moving forward.