

Next board resignation over city center project
A member of the board of directors of the senior citizen group Next, Stuart Jeffares, has resigned his position with the non-profit over his dissatisfaction with how the city of Birmingham, including its city commission, has handled the effort to create a permanent home for the senior citizens organization.
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Township water, sewer rate hikes approved
A slight increase in Bloomfield Township water and sewer rates were approved by the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Monday, April 14.
4 days ago
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City museum director named to state commission
Birmingham Museum Director Leslie Pielack has been appointed to the nine-member Michigan Historical Commission (MHC) by Michigan Senate...
4 days ago
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Liquor license approved for Sidecar Slider Bar
A class C liquor license for Sidecar Slider Bar was approved unanimously by the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees at their meeting on Monday, April 14.
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Reduced pesticide use in public spaces evaluated
During the Monday, April 7, Birmingham City Commission meeting, commissioners briefly analyzed the city’s progress in eliminating the use of insecticides and herbicides in public areas.
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City, library officials, lawyers meet over millage
Officials and legal counsel from the city of Birmingham and the Birmingham Baldwin Public Library are expected to meet on Thursday, April 17, in an effort to resolve a long-standing disagreement over whether the city has any control over millage rates levied to support library operations or whether the library board can be convinced to lower its millage rate to help underwrite a proposed community and senior service center.
Apr 11
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Birmingham reviews Aging in Place Action Plan
During the Monday, April 7, city commission meeting, Birmingham commissioners reviewed a comprehensive draft of the Aging in Place Citywide Action Plan, a document nearly 18 months in the making that outlines strategies to support older adults wishing to remain in their homes and community as they age.
Apr 11
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City adopts new residential generator rules
Following an elevated number of carbon monoxide scares in 2024, Birmingham has some new rules around standby generators in residential areas
Apr 4
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Two city bistros to update outdoor dining areas
Two Birmingham bistros, Wilders, 458 N. Old Woodward, and Luxe, 525 N. Old Woodward, are seeking to update their outdoor dining setups which
Apr 4
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Electronic waste, meds disposal event May 3
Bloomfield Township will be holding its annual electronic waste recycling, medication disposal and paper shredding event on Saturday, May...
Apr 4
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Community center bond proposal under review
Discussions on a potential bond proposal to fund the future Birmingham community and senior center, the home for Next senior services…
Mar 28
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City reviews design of new community center
Birmingham’s vision for a new community and senior center to be located at 400 E Lincoln continues to move forward as city commissioners…
Mar 28
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Increased water and sewer rates introduced
Water and sewer rates in Bloomfield Township are projected to increase at two and four percent, respectively, for 2025-2026; the same amount
Mar 28
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Volunteer road advisory committee on its way
Approval was given for the creation of a volunteer road advisory committee at the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday…
Mar 28
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Alternative meeting space extension approved
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, and all other township boards and committees, will continue to hold meetings in the Cable Studio…
Mar 28
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Birmingham police issue 2024 annual report
The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) has released its annual report for 2024, detailing key trends in crime, staffing and operations over…
Mar 21
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Talks continue for new community center pacts
Review and discussions of draft agreements between the city of Birmingham and Next senior services, and the city and the Birmingham YMCA…
Mar 14
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Problem restaurant liquor licenses renewed
After holding a second hearing on the liquor license renewals of two Birmingham restaurants, Zana and 220 Merrill, city commissioners…
Mar 14
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Township hires lobbyist for one year of service
Approval was given to hire Public Affairs Associates (PAA) as a lobbyist agent for Bloomfield Township at the board of trustees meeting on…
Mar 14
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Community center construction manager hired
Keeping up the progress on the new Birmingham community and senior center project to be located at 400 E. Lincoln, city commissioners select
Mar 7
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Triangle District incentive discussion continue
After initially recommending short-term fixes to Birmingham’s zoning ordinance provision offering bonus height to buildings in the city’s…
Mar 7
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Community center program draft okayed 4-3
After another contentious discussion on Birmingham's future community and senior center to be located at 400 E. Lincoln, commissioners…
Feb 28
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Brooklyn Pizza ownership change approved
Birmingham staple Brooklyn Pizza, located at 111 Henrietta Street, is now under new ownership after city commissioners approved the transfer
Feb 28
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Special assessment deferment plan approved
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Monday, February 24, approved special assessment district (SAD) deferred payment plan.
Feb 28
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Pickleball site plan, special land use approved
Pickleball is on its way to Bloomfield Township this fall, thanks to the approval of the site plan and special land use request for Ace…
Feb 28
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$138 million jury verdict against local firm
An Oakland County Circuit Court jury Tuesday, February 18, returned a $138 million verdict against a Birmingham business, Science Beauty…
Feb 21
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City home generator rules could be changing
A new standby generator ordinance for single-family homes in Birmingham is heading to the city commission for approval after getting…
Feb 21
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Sustainability, climate action fund established
In a move marking progress in implementing Birmingham’s sustainability plan, coined Birmingham Green: Healthy Climate Plan, city commission
Feb 21
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Current Student Works Show at the BBAC
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) is currently hosting a free exhibit of its 2025 Current Student Works Show, an annual,...
Feb 21
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Community center vision, space needs reviewed
Birmingham’s new community and senior center project continues to move along with an updated vision, goals and objectives which were…
Feb 14
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Bistro Joe’s will now be under new ownership
Restaurateurs Deni Bozinovski and Matt Moore, owners of now more than 16 restaurants under M&D Woodward LLC, are set to take over a…
Feb 14
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Hearing called on two city bistros liquor licenses
During the annual review of liquor license applications for Birmingham establishments at the Monday, February 12, commission meeting…
Feb 14
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Township board continues budget discussion
Another fiscal year is almost in the books for Bloomfield Township, and with its 2025 fiscal ear coming near an end, the Bloomfield Township
Feb 14
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Temporary move of township meetings okayed
For those looking to attend the next Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting – or any other board or commission meeting in the near…
Feb 14
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Community/senior center interactive workshop
The Birmingham City Commission will host on Monday, February 10, an interactive workshop open to the public on the proposed new...
Feb 7
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Techno music at Baldwin Library Saturday
Birmingham’s Baldwin Public Library will offer an after-hours dance space for a techno music experience from 7 p.m. to midnight this...
Feb 7
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Report suggests new township hall, fire station
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees on Monday, January 27, received a formal report from an architectural firm retained to review …
Jan 31
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Preliminary Next, YMCA lease pacts reviewed
Continuing the extensive work of establishing a new community center and home for Birmingham Next senior services, the Birmingham City…
Jan 31
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Brooklyn Pizza undergoing ownership change
Birmingham pizzeria Brooklyn Pizza, 111 Henrietta Street, may soon have a new owner after city commissioners voted during the Monday…
Jan 31
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Long-range planning features multiple topics
The 2025 Birmingham long-range planning session, hosted each year with city staff and commissioners, on Saturday, January 25, gave the city…
Jan 31
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Experience techno music at Baldwin Library
Birmingham’s Baldwin Public Library will offer an after-hours dance space for a techno music experience from 7 p.m. to midnight on...
Jan 31
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Second Saturday Book Sale at township library
The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale next Saturday, February 8, from 11 a.m. to 3...
Jan 31
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Historic post office five-story project back on
Following the expiration of the final site plans for a five-story addition to Birmingham’s historic post office, 320 Martin…
Jan 24
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Social Kitchen dining renovation variance sought
Popular Birmingham restaurant Social Kitchen & Bar, at 225 E. Maple, is headed to the city’s board of zoning appeals (BZA) with plans…
Jan 24
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Hours of operation for annual Village Fair set
The city of Birmingham has established new hours of operation for the annual the Village Fair, which will be 60 years old this year, in a...
Jan 24
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City delays Next, recreation center bond vote
After reviewing proposed language and schedules for a bond proposal to pay for Birmingham’s new community center and home for NEXT senior…
Jan 17
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City seeks construction manager for new center
Keeping the momentum on the development of Birmingham’s new recreation center and home for Next senior services, the city commission voted
Jan 17
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Township paid parental leave policy approved
Eligible Bloomfield Township employees will now be able to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the Bloomfield Township Board…
Jan 17
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Use of consent agenda approved by township
Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meetings may look a little different as the year continues after the approval for utilization…
Jan 17
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Discrimination lawsuit by former officer settled
The city of Birmingham has entered into a settlement with a former officer in the police department who filed a civil rights lawsuit in...
Jan 17
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