

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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025










