Second half of 2012 had plenty of highlights
By Ian Perrotta We continue this week with a look back at the second half of 2012. JULY At a Town Hall Meeting, much was discussed but…
A happy New Year will depend on our collective cooperation
Well, another year is about to pass. The year 2012 has been yet another roller-coaster ride for Hamtramck. The city has had bad financial news all year long, and a…
A look back at 2012 – January through June
By Charles Sercombe It’s time to ring out the old and take a look at the past year. We’ll start this week off with a look back…
Keeping a Hamtramck tradition alive and kicking
By John Ulaj Hamtramck Review Publisher The annual Review Christmas party has come and gone – but what a memorable event it was! Thanks to a lot…
Beefed up code enforcement is paying off
By Ian Perrotta Shortly before leaving his position with the city, former Acting City Manager Nevrus Nazarko made a small change that had a big impact. Early in the…
Treasurer is wasting no time going after deadbeats
By Ian Perrotta The City of Hamtramck and newly-appointed City Treasurer Mike Wilk used to just be friends with benefits, but at a recent city council meeting the relationship…
Search for new CM is on hold
By Charles Sercombe The search for a permanent city manager is over, and the winning candidate is: No one. The mayor and city councilmembers rejected hiring any of the…
Council did the right thing to put search for city manager on hold
Maybe it’s a good thing that the council decided to pass on hiring a permanent city manager. Last week the council decided none of the three candidates seeking the position…
Crime Log …12/14/12
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers Monday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 12. Wednesday, December 5 At 10:10 p.m. a man was placed under arrest in…
Toast of the Town …
By Ian Perrotta Mark your calendars, Hamtramck — you now have something to do the second Tuesday of every month. Beginning in November and continuing indefinitely, BS Art Promotions…
