There is still time to vote by absentee ballot
By Charles Sercombe The clock is ticking on what is shaping up to be a possible cliffhanger election on Nov. 8. As of Friday, Oct. 21, there are just…
A warning or a ticket? City considers harsher code enforcement
By Charles Sercombe Be aware that, if you have too much trash in your yard, the city council is considering no longer playing Mr. Nice Guy. Instead of the…
City will do its own city manager search
By Charles Sercombe Back in June, it was announced that then-City Manager Kathy Angerer was resigning to take a new job. Her last day on the job here was July…
Water line replacement project produces unexpected problems
By Charles Sercombe Blame it on a lack of concrete. That’s the reason why Evaline, between Jos. Campau and Gallagher, had been blocked off. Noticed we said “had been.”…
Absentee ballots to be mailed
By Alan Madlane Absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 election have been mailed out, or soon will be, to those who have so far requested them. Absentee ballots are…
Tax abatement for former Missant site gets approved
By Charles Sercombe After several weeks of putting off a vote on whether to grant a tax break for the development of the former Missant property, the city council agreed…
City offering financial award to new police hires
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District isn’t alone in offering hiring incentives. The City of Hamtramck is also offering a $1,000 bonus for those who are hired into…
Vacant city-owned lots add to list of property tax exemptions
By Charles Sercombe For a city that’s only two-square miles, Hamtramck has a lot of tax-exempt properties. In response to a Review Freedom of Information Act request, the city…
HPS has a financial offer not to refuse
By Charles Sercombe If you are special education teacher, or even on the way to earning a degree in that field, the Hamtramck Public School District has an offer…
State beefs up election security
By Charles Sercombe All across the country there is growing concern about the safety of election workers for the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election. There is particular worry over…
