New city policy on awarding bids will have unintended consequences
A new city administration policy was announced at a special city council meeting on Tuesday. And it’s one that we think seriously needs to be revisited. The meeting was held…
Evidence appears compelling that boardmember is not qualified
Last week the Hamtramck School Board heard evidence regarding the residency status of Boardmember Mohammad Huda. Private investigator David Adamczyk, who provided his services at no charge, offered some compelling…
School millage renewal is in the best interest of everyone
A number of absentee ballots have gone out in recent weeks. There are two things for voters to decide on: narrowing down the field of candidates running for city council…
Wherever you go, there are work crews in the neighborhoods
By Charles Sercombe You could say this summer was a perfect storm of public repairs. First there was – and still is – the city’s pothole repairs. And at the…
On the campaign trail
By Charles Sercombe The city council primary election is just a little over two weeks away. So far, the campaign trail has been kind of quiet. That’s not surprising since…
Residency question lingers
By Charles Sercombe School Boardmember Mohammad Huda is not alone in being questioned about his residency status. Recently, the Hamtramck School Board was presented with evidence that Huda actually…
Pothole repairs take a long and bumpy road this year
By Charles Sercombe If you’ve been wondering if the city is fixing the potholes around town, the short answer is yes. The city was set back a month…
Evidence laid out on school boardmember’s residency status
By Charles Sercombe Last April the Hamtramck School Board agreed to investigate whether fellow Boardmember Mohammad Huda is really a resident of the city. The investigation was prompted…
Library spending reined in
By Charles Sercombe For years the Hamtramck Public Library has served as more than a place to borrow books. The library has been home to after-school programs, summer reading…
Recreation Department will host another fireworks show
By Charles Sercombe A fireworks show will once again return to Hamtramck. But it’s not going to be this July Fourth weekend. Instead, the Hamtramck Recreation Department, which…
