Hamtramck’s generous labor contracts finally catch up
In last week’s issue, we published a story about how much some retirees earn each year. For 51 pensioners, they get at least $45,000 a year, which is twice as…
Firefighters and police are city’s top wage earners
By Charles Sercombe It’s nine months into the city’s budget year – which started July 1 – and for some firefighters and police officers, it will be a very…
Payless paydays loom ahead for city employees
By Charles Sercombe Attention Hamtramck city employees: Don’t make any major purchases for the next few months. Acting City Manager Kyle Tertzag issued a notice last week to city employees…
Recycling in Hamtramck continues to expand in novel new ways
By Ian Perrotta Styrecycle might be a new business in town, but it’s tackling an age old problem — what do you do with polystyrene foam after it’s…
Crime Log … 3/22/13
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers Thursday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 20. Thursday, March 14 There was no report issued for this date. Friday, March 15 At…
County Executive Ficano is on the money when it comes to tax collection
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is onto something when he talks about revamping property taxes. In his State of the County Address, Ficano railed against the Headlee Amendment and Proposal…
For some, retirement pays well
By Charles Sercombe The cost of public safety isn’t the only big ticket item in the city’s operating budget. The cost of providing police and fire services tallies up…
State gives city a deadline to get labor concessions
By Charles Sercombe If Hamtramck can’t get major contract concessions from its employees in the next 60 days, State Treasurer Andy Dillon told city officials the state will step…
Officials halt payments to contractors
By Charles Sercombe For the past week, city officials have been scrambling to find ways to balance the city’s budget. In an attempt to prevent payless paydays for city employees,…
School superintendent says now is not the time to retire
By Charles Sercombe On second thought, Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Tom Niczay says retirement isn’t in the picture for him. At Wednesday’s monthly School Board meeting, Niczay requested to…
