Vacation payout is questioned
By Charles Sercombe The assistant to former City Manager Katrina Powell got a little extra something after she left her job in April. In May, contrary to the terms…
The search is on for the city’s next city manager
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s search for a new city manager kicked off this week. The search company hired to conduct the head-hunting operation, GovHR, held two public forums…
Our two cents in what to look for in a new city manager
This week a search company held two public forums to find out what qualities we would like in our next city manager. Considering that for the past 10 years the…
Breaking news … Two charged in hit-and-run injury of a 5 year old
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s ongoing problem with reckless drivers played out as many predicted it would. Someone got hurt. Last Saturday, the Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release about…
City continues fight against blight by updating its laws
By Charles Sercombe For years people have complained about neighbors who don’t cut their grass. While the city had the authority to ticket property owners, it had no…
Alley repair program underscores past neglect
This week the city’s ambitious alley repaving program kicks off. We can thank former City Manager Katrina Powell for putting this together. For unknown reasons – dysfunction? – city officials…
Another year, another great festival and a big thank you
A big congratulation goes out to the organizers and volunteers of the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. This year’s festival offered more vendors and another great year for enjoying local music.…
Questions raised over ex-city manager’s ‘purchase’ of a laptop
By Charles Sercombe On the way out the door of city hall, former City Manager Katrina Powell took something with her. A city-issued laptop computer. She left a check…
Get ready for Hamtramck’s annual celebration of Labor Day
By Charles Sercombe In just one week Hamtramck will be party center for the Detroit area. That is, of course, if you like a party with good food, local…
Beefing up public safety is long overdue
Last week it was reported that young male drivers are speeding and driving recklessly in the neighborhood around Pulaski Park. It’s also well known that this is a problem throughout…
