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    • 6 hours ago

    Markus to conduct recruitment for new manager

    Birmingham City Manager Tom Markus will begin the search for a new city manager after receiving direction from the Birmingham City…
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    Master plan begins public distribution period

    The Birmingham City Commission on Monday, October 3, authorized a 63-day public distribution period for the city’s final draft of the 2040…
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    • 6 hours ago

    City workshop reviews sustainability issues

    The city of Birmingham is looking to establish a sustainability board to address the greater issue of sustainability within the city follow
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    • 6 hours ago

    Rules for estate sales altered in Bloomfield Hills

    Bloomfield Hills City Commissioners on Tuesday, September 13, approved an ordinance amendments that would extend the length of estate sales…
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    • 6 hours ago

    Fire Department Open House this Saturday

    After two pandemic years of shutdowns, the Birmingham Fire Department will host a family-friendly Open House event on Saturday, October...
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    • 6 hours ago

    Stroll downtown at Birmingham Art Walk

    Shopping and culture – does it get any better? Not for those visiting downtown Birmingham for the inaugural Birmingham Art Walk event on...
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    • Sep 30

    Township to offer gun buyback program

    In an effort to keep dangerous firearms off the streets, Bloomfield Township will be participating in the Oakland County Gun Buyback Pilot…
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    • Sep 30

    Parking ordinance variance for site reconsidered

    Birmingham planners revisited a parking ordinance amendment request, filed by the property owner of 479 S. Old Woodward, at their meeting…
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    • Sep 30

    New townhomes on Elm move forward

    The final site plan and design review of six new attached residential units, to be constructed at 295 Elm Street, was recommended for…
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    • Sep 30

    Winter tax levies approved for township

    The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Wednesday, September 28, approved just over 12 mills in taxes to be levied on the winter tax…
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    • Sep 30

    Bloomfield Township receives clean audit

    Auditors looking into Bloomfield Township’s accounting practices and financial transactions found no problems with operations in issuing the
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    • Sep 30

    Township, county contract for animal services

    Bloomfield Township will continue to offer animal shelter services, despite approving a contract on Wednesday, September 28 with Oakland…
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    • Sep 30

    Assessment program with Sylvan okayed

    Bloomfield Township will again provide assessing services to the city of Sylvan Lake for the next three years, under a contract approved…
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    • Sep 23

    Wilders bistro approved for N. Old Woodward

    Wilders Bistro, a new restaurant to be located at 460 N. Old Woodward, received approval for a special land use permit and final site plan…
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    • Sep 23

    Township hazardous waste drop off day October 1

    One of the most popular Bloomfield Township events, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day, will take place on Saturday, October 1, from...
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    • Sep 23

    MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at library

    Bloomfield Township Public Library is offering two opportunities for cinephiles to experience the MANHATTAN SHORT 25th Annual Short Film...
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    • Sep 16

    Search for new public safety director begins

    Bloomfield Hills City Commissioners on Tuesday, September 13, unanimously approved contracting with the Michigan Municipal League (MML…
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    • Sep 16

    Final draft of city 2040 master plan reviewed

    The final draft of Birmingham’s 2040 Master Plan, formally called The Birmingham Plan 2040, was reviewed by the city's planning board on…
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    • Sep 16

    Planners continue work on outdoor dining rules

    The Birmingham Planning Board continued revisions of the outdoor dining ordinance proposal during the meeting on Wednesday, September 14…
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    • Sep 16

    Parking discussed at commission workshop

    Birmingham city commissioners met on Monday, September 12, for their third special workshop discussing issues around parking in the city…
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    • Sep 16

    Bloomfield Hills approves animal shelter contract

    Bloomfield Hills will be working with Oakland County Animal Control for future animal shelter and disposal services following the unanimous…
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    • Sep 16

    Township approves monthly water meter billing

    Water customers in Bloomfield Township will be receiving monthly water bills in upcoming years under a water meter replacement and upgrade…
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    • Sep 16

    Buckingham homeowner seeks historic designation

    Birmingham’s Historic District Study Committee will begin preparations for a preliminary report for the residence located at 1283 Buckingham
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    • Sep 16

    City recognizes link to Underground Railroad

    This Saturday, September 17, at 11 a.m., the community is invited to an Underground Railroad Commemoration Ceremony at Quarton Lake Park,...
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    • Sep 16

    Big Night Out to support Next organization

    Next, which supports the 50-plus communities in Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Franklin and Bingham Farms, is getting a bit of support of its...
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    • Sep 16

    Common Ground Art Fair this weekend

    Enjoy the forecasted beautiful weather this weekend at downtown Birmingham's celebrated Common Ground's 48th Annual Birmingham Street Art...
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    • Sep 9

    Recovery funds leads to strategic planning

    Bloomfield Township officials on Tuesday, September 6, held a special study session to discuss how best to spend $4.4 million in federal…
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    • Sep 9

    Farmers Market hosts Harvest Festival Sunday

    A community favorite at the Birmingham Farmers Market's – Harvest Festival – is this Sunday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with...
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    • Sep 9

    Chamber's Vine & Dine event September 20

    The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host its18th annual Vine & Dine on Tuesday, September 20, from 6-9 p.m. at the Double...
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    • Sep 9

    Second Saturday book sale at township library

    The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday book sale on Saturday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to...
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    • Sep 2

    Board selects new executive director for the BSD

    A new Birmingham Shopping District (BSD) Executive Director, Christina Sheppard-Decius, was approved by the group's governing board at its…
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    • Sep 2

    Birmingham weighs in on country club issues

    After numerous complaints from Birmingham residents regarding noise and a proposal for a pickleball courts at Birmingham Country Club…
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    • Sep 2

    Despite concerns, no city traffic calming needed

    Following a request by Birmingham City Commissioner Andrew Haig made at the meeting on August 15, the commission examined potential…
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    • Sep 2

    County error on rezoning fixed by commission

    Developers of Westbrown Condominiums at 695 W Brown Street came before the Birmingham commission on Monday, August 29, seeking to rezone…
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    • Sep 2

    Hearing held on two motions in suit against city

    Federal District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith held a hearing August 22 on two motions before the court in an American Disabilities Act
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    • Sep 2

    Residents can meet with city commissioners

    Birmingham city commissioners are inviting residents to meet with them and provide input at a series of community participation workshops...
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    • Sep 2

    Get rewarded in Birmingham with Fall Bucks

    As summer turns to autumn, it's time to pack up the swimming and boating gear. Downtown Birmingham has a way to ease the transition with...
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    • Aug 26

    Luxury townhomes proposed on Elm and Forest

    A preliminary site plan for a new three-story development, to be called Forest Townhomes, to occupy space once housing an office building…
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    • Aug 26

    Paris Baguette to receive outdoor dining permit

    Bakery and café Paris Baguette is expected to gain a city permit to offer outdoor tables following approval by the Birmingham Planning Board
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    • Aug 26

    Planners revisit parking requirement change

    The Birmingham Planning Board revisited a zoning ordinance amendment request during their meeting on Wednesday, August 24, that would enable
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    • Aug 26

    Township to begin cleaning stormwater sewers

    Following last summer's significant rain events, Bloomfield Township discovered several storm water sewers and drains were owned by the…
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    • Aug 26

    Digital budget book puts all finances online

    Bloomfield Township Finance Direct Jason Theis introduced the new digital budget book at the board of trustees meeting on Monday, August 22,
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    • Aug 26

    Long Lake to close for sewer repair

    Drivers along Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Township will have to find a new route for a couple of weeks as a portion of the sanitary...
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    • Aug 26

    Township to receive ARPA funds from county

    Bloomfield Township trustees unanimously approved an agreement to apply for a $100,000 grant for local government critical infrastructure…
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    • Aug 19

    Official admonished for how petition was handled

    The Birmingham Ethics Board provided a preliminary advisory opinion against Samuel Oh, a member of the city's Triangle District Corridor…
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    • Aug 19

    Adams and Haynes lot combination approved

    A proposed lot combination for 770 S. Adams and 1000 Haynes Street in Birmingham’s Triangle District was approved by the city commission on
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    • Aug 19

    Township library starts planning for the future

    Bloomfield Township Public Library officials have announced they are planning for the future by beginning a strategic planning process...
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    • Aug 19

    Public invited to strategic planning workshops

    The city of Birmingham is having a series of strategic planning workshops to help with its vision, planning and goal setting and they are...
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    • Aug 12

    Planners continue work on outdoor dining rules

    Birmingham Planning Board members continued to work on revisions to the city's outdoor dining ordinance with another study session on…
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    • Aug 12

    Charter amendment to update purchase procedures

    The city of Birmingham is seeking voter approval on November 8 for a charter amendment to update procedures on handling of purchases and…
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