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City asserts water quality violation not an issue

Routine water sample testing done for the city of Birmingham by Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA) revealed one…

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Kolinski appointed to fill Schostak's trustee seat

Chris Kolinski was officially appointed to the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday, September 26, filling the…

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Chicken coop ruling appealed to supreme court

A decision in 2021 by the Bloomfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) against a resident requesting a chicken coop in their yard which

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Township sanitary sewer rehab project awarded

By Dana Casadei The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to award the 2023 sanitary sewer rehab program to D.V.M. Utilit

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Library hosts Manhattan Short Film Festival

The Bloomfield Township Public Library will be a participating site for viewing the highly acclaimed 2023 Manhattan Short Film Festival...

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Township Open House this Sunday, October 1

The Bloomfield Township police and fire departments are hosting an open house this Sunday, October 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at which...

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Sep 22

Birmingham to partner with others for elections

In preparation for the 2024 election cycle, Birmingham will partner with Oakland County and two local townships to provide early voting afte

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Sep 22

Common Ground Art Fair this weekend

Enjoy the forecasted beautiful weather this weekend at downtown Birmingham's celebrated Common Ground's 49th Annual Birmingham Street Art...

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Sep 22

Enjoy last days of Birmingham golf at a discount

As the fall weather continues to be beautiful and unseasonably warm, enjoy it at Birmingham's municipal golf courses at reduced prices...

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Sep 15

Redstone chosen to redesign police, fire stations

Six architectural firms submitted request for proposals (RFPs) for redesigns of the Bloomfield Township police station and fire station…

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Sep 15

Oakland Hills approved to rebuild after fire

A year-and-a-half after the catastrophic fire which destroyed the Oakland Hills Country Club clubhouse, the club received unanimous approval

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Sep 15

Birmingham looks to phase out gas leaf blowers

Birmingham has taken the first step in a move to ban two-stroke gas leaf blowers.

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Sep 15

Extensive city park improvements on track

Birmingham city commissioners voted to accept the Trail Improvement Concept Plan at their meeting on Monday, September 11, directing staff t

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Sep 15

Senior Center receives $150,000 ARPA grant

Bloomfield Township trustees unanimously approved a senior services American Rescue Plan Act grant contract from the Oakland County Board…

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Sep 8

Harvest Festival this Sunday at Farmers Market

A community favorite at the Birmingham Farmers Market – Harvest Festival – is this Sunday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with...

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Sep 8

Township library hosts two author events

This September, Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold two unique author talks which are open and free to the public, with no...

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Sep 8

Read in the Park offered by Baldwin Library

Acclaimed authors, fun family activities and beautiful local scenery are all on tap on Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...

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Sep 1

Big Rock Italian Chophouse plan moves forward

The historic Birmingham Grand Trunk Western Railroad Depot, located at 245 S. Eton, will once again be home to a restaurant after city…

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Sep 1

City commissioners adopt principles of conduct

Birmingham city commissioners resolved the long-standing consideration about developing a Commissioner Code of Conduct at their meeting on…

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Sep 1

Cultural Council announces 2023 honorees

The Cultural Council of Birmingham Bloomfield has announced the honorees for its 2023 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards, which...

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Sep 1

Township says farewell to treasurer Brian Kepes

For over 30 years, Bloomfield Township Treasurer Brian Kepes has been an important asset to Bloomfield Township, and Monday, August 28…

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Sep 1

Township sewer maintenance program awarded

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted to award Pipeline Infrastructure Services the contract for the Bloomfield…

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Sep 1

Walsh updates on possible ARPA projects

Bloomfield Township Supervisor Dani Walsh updated he board of trustees meeting on Monday, August 28, with details about what the townshi

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Sep 1

Legacy retiree healthcare costs under control

In a presentation to Bloomfield Township trustees on Monday, August 28, finance director Jason Theis explained the township's legacy costs

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Aug 25

BHS, township police partner in safety training

In an effort to focus on preparedness training for both Bloomfield Hills Schools staff and the local police, firefighters and paramedics...

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Aug 25

State Rep. MacDonell recall petition approved

The state Board of Canvassers approved recall language against state Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Clawson

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Aug 18

Schostak named treasurer, leaving trustee opening

As of August 31 at 5:31 p.m. Bloomfield Township will have a new treasurer, township trustee Michael Schostak.

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Aug 18

Renters fair housing ordinance amendment tabled

Despite the call from residents for Birmingham to adopt rules and regulations to protect rights for renters, city commissioners voted

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Aug 18

Police in township to be paid for crisis training

Bloomfield Township police will soon be reimbursed for attending Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training thanks to the unanimous support of

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Aug 18

Police school resource officer headed to BHS

In what primarily boils down to a language change, a third amended agreement between Bloomfield Township police and Bloomfield Hills School…

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Aug 18

Public hearing set on downtown health clubs

A public hearing discussing a new health club and studio use was set by the Birmingham Planning Board during their meeting on Wednesday…

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Aug 11

New plans for country club to move to trustees

New site plans and special land use request for the Oakland Hills Country Club will now move to the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees

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Aug 11

Local state lawmakers targeted for recall

Three local state representatives are among the eight Michigan lawmakers targeted by a coordinated recall effort based upon their recent…

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Aug 11

Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday, August 19

It's time to rev your engines as the Woodward Dream Cruise roars back to town on Saturday, August 19, bringing thousands of classic cars...

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Aug 11

Used library equipment sale at township library

The Bloomfield Township Public Library is holding a sale for the public of used library equipment on Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to...

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Aug 4

Township gets AAA rating as Kepes leaves office

Once again, S&P Global ratings has bestowed its highest rating of a AAA bond rating on Bloomfield Township with a summary that noted…

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Aug 4

Township department shows considerable growth

At the beginning of her annual report presentation to the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Monday, July 24, Carrie LeZotte, directo

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Aug 4

Project to stabilize stream bank moves forward

After some discussion about a 15 percent versus a 10 percent contingency, the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved a motion to awa

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Aug 4

Franklin south of Telegraph closing on Friday

In order to make concrete repairs, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is closing Franklin Road just south of Telegraph Road to...

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Aug 4

Corn Festival at Farmers Market this Sunday

August means fresh corn right off the cob. And if you have a hankering for fresh Michigan corn, you'll find bushels full at the...

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Jul 28

Uncontested races for local commission seats

At the candidate filing deadline for the November election at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, for Birmingham City Commission and Bloomfield Hills…

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Jul 28

Marijuana dispensary issue on November ballot

A ballot ordinance amendment to change the Birmingham prohibition against marijuana sales in the city for the November election was…

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Jul 28

Parking meter offenders to see prices rise

For those who chronically overstay their welcome at Birmingham's parking meters, the fines are going up following recommendations from the…

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Jul 28

City okays lease for Next, YMCA for $1 a year

After the city of Birmingham purchased the YMCA building at 400 E. Lincoln in early June for $2 million, Birmingham city commissioners

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Jul 28

New law separates stormwater, sewer discharges

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed the adoption of an ordinance amendment that would prohibit non-stormwater disc

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Jul 28

Changes to local zoning businesses approved

After a business owner at 14 Mile and Pierce requested an amendment to the zoning ordinance for neighborhood business district to permit fur

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Jul 28

Eton project includes bike lanes, traffic calming

After studying the traffic concerns related to Eton Road between Yosemite and 14 Mile roads for several years, the city's multimoda…

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Jul 28

Township tank rehab cleaning project awarded

A rehabilitation project for a damaged retention basin was unanimously approved at the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting on…

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Jul 28

Township updates firework policy for practicality

Bloomfield Township Clerk Martin Brook’s presented changes to the township's fireworks policy, and trustees unanimously approved them at the

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Jul 25

Kepes resigns as treasurer; Schostak considered

Bloomfield Township Treasurer Brian Kepes submitted his resignation at the conclusion of the township board of trustees meeting on Monday, J

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