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…
Breaking news … Council forced to re-do its meeting, except one item will be missing
Update: Mayor Amer Ghalib responded to why the tax abatement issue is not included in the agenda for the special meeting. “Zbox” in his response refers to the tax abatement…
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival comes back with a roar
By Charles Sercombe This is by no means official, but we heard this from several folks who know this town, and here’s the verdict on this year’s Hamtramck Labor…
Absentee ballot applications are now available
By Alan Madlane It’s voting season again. Applications for absentee ballots are now available at the Hamtramck City Clerk’s Office, and also at any Secretary of State office. Hamtramck…
