Posts by Steve Glick
Fireworks time, 2022: Need-to-know info
Once again, the two websites with the best listings of fireworks in Oakland County and throughout Michigan can be found on Oakland County Moms and MichiganFireworks.com. Oakland County Moms – Fireworks Metro Detroit Michigan 2022 MichiganFireworks.com – Michigan Fireworks Displays By Date by county – in Oakland County – by city Also, see the Fireworks…
Read MoreFood Truck Tuesdays 2022 – at the WB Civic Center
Food Truck Tuesdays 2022 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pmin the Civic Center Complex, 4540 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield 48323 MAY 17 – SIMPLY SPANISH JUN 14 – THE STAND JUN 21 – COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER JUL 12 – 44 BURRITO JUL 14 – ALL-CITY DOGS AUG 16 – BUENO TACOS AUG 23 –…
Read MorePothole reminder: File a report!
You’ve likely noticed the potholes in our streets if you’ve driven, walked, or biked through our neighborhood any time in the last few weeks. You can take action by filing a pothole report with the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC). It’s easy and does result in potholes being patched. RCOC will patch potholes in…
Read MoreTemporary concrete mixing plant going up on Northwestern Hwy
Perhaps you noticed. A plot of land being cleared on Northwestern Highway just south of 14 Mile Road. No, it’s not for new retail stores. Not for more office space and not for another hotel. The City of Farmington Hills approved a temporary concrete mixing plant to be constructed on this parcel. The concrete mixed…
Read MoreUtility work underway near the Jacobs Drain
A number of heavy trucks rolled into Kimberley North yesterday. Some of the vehicles were carrying huge blue tanks of some type and other heavy industrial-looking equipment. They parked their vehicles and equipment within the Jacobs Drain area and put up a sign saying, “Road Closed”. Their purpose was a mystery, but it appeared that…
Read MoreFree electronics recycling events 2022
for Oakland County Residents (Documents Shredding Event held at same times and locations) Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pmat the Oakland County Farmers Market Facebook event announcement || Please see event flyer for details. Oakland County residents may bring their electronics devices for recycling at this event. Mark your calendar for…
Read MorePublic hearing: Cement mixing plant on Northwestern
Update 5/11/22: Concrete mixing plant going up on Northwestern Hwy We’ve just learned about this from a discussion on Nextdoor.com. We’re certain that Kimberley North residents will want to know about this, ask questions, and voice their concerns. The Farmington Hills Planning Commission is giving “formal consideration” to a Special Approval Request. The applicant for…
Read MoreFree document shredding events 2022
Free Document Shredding Event for Oakland County Residents Electronic Recycling Event – Same times and locations Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pmat the Oakland County Farmers Market Facebook event announcement || Please see event flyer for details. Oakland County residents may bring their confidential, personal documents to be shred on site…
Read MoreRoad Project Updates
The following major road projects are already underway. (You may have noticed!) 14 Mile Road (Farmington Road to Orchard Lake Road) This City of Farmington Hills reconstruction project is currently underway. During construction, local access/traffic is being maintained in the eastbound direction only from Farmington Road to Orchard Lake Road to facilitate construction operations. 14…
Read MoreTree removal underway by Henry Ford WB Hospital
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is planning to build a behavioral health unit on its campus. There is no dispute over the need for such mental health treatment facilities in the community. However, local residents object to the hospitals plan to cut down 18 acres of mature trees to make way for the construction. LEARN…
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