It’s no surprise that a budget compromise offered by Rochester City Council was rejected by the Older Persons Commission governing board Feb.2. The two sides aren’t getting any closer to resolving the dispute that has dragged on since fall. If anything, the debate seems to become increasingly difficult with each passing week. OPC Executive Director Marye Miller says lies are being spread by Rochester City Council; Mayor Stuart Bikson calls her comments “inappropriate” and reminds her … [Read more...]
Editorial: OPC mess needs fresh eyes
Filed Under: General, OPC, The Community Edge Tagged With: Budget approval, City Council, Director Marye Miller, Mayor Barnett, OPC, rochester, Rochester City Council, Rochester Hills
Top 10 Things Every Rochester Dad Should Know
Here is a quick list of 10 things every dad in Rochester should know before Christmas. Believe me, it will certainly help you be a hero with the family because they can provide hours upon hours of entertainment for everyone... just what the doctor ordered with the kids on vacation from school! The Big Bright Light Show in downtown Rochester continues through January 1, 2012. As a dad, you SHOULD KNOW that lights go on at 6 p.m. So eat dinner before and then enjoy the show with a walk down … [Read more...]
Filed Under: General, Rochester, Rochester Hills Tagged With: 12 Days of Christmas, Bethlehem, Beyonce, Big Bright Light Show, downtown R, Eminem, gingerbread house, Katy Perry, Kensington Church, Kensington Community Church, Mayor Barnett, Nirvana, Oakland University, Onyx Ice Arena, Our Dancing Lights, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms, Rochester Hills Public Library, Royal Park Hotel, Santa, sledding, The Royal Park Hotel, The Salvation Army, The Village of Rochester Hills, WDIV
Mayor Barnett and Councilmen Set to Take the Oath of Office
Rochester Hills, MI- The results are in and Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett will lead the city for another term after claiming 77.29 percent of the vote. “It is a tremendous honor to know that I have earned the residents’ trust and support for the next four years. I love my job and am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve our city,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. In the City Council race, incumbent Michael Webber earned 26.85 percent of the votes, and will be … [Read more...]
Filed Under: General, Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: election, Mayor Barnett, Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills New Business Making Big Impacts Immediate Need to Fill Jobs
Rochester Hills, MI- Rochester Hills has enjoyed remarkable success in their economic development strategy and are seeing immediate results of companies they have worked aggressively to attract and retain. Bright Automotive is a company focused on delivering innovative, fuel‐efficient electrified vehicles and engineering solutions for commercial and government customers. Just last week, Bright Automotive announced that they have entered into an agreement with AM General LLC to be their … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: Jobs, Mayor Barnett, Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills Primary Election Update -With video
The day has finally arrived for the Primary Election in Rochester Hills. Rochester Media had a chance to stop in at Precincts 18 and 25 in District 2 and talk with several candidates and supporters. With less than 100 votes reported by noon today in these two precincts, the candidates are expecting a fairly low turnout. Candidate Mark Tisdel was told that approximately 70% of the over 5200 absentee ballots requested were turned in so far. Candidate Jordan Kotubey said he knocked on over … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Elections, General, Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: Jordan Kotubey, Laurie Puscas, Mark Tisdel, Mayor Barnett, Paul Miller, Primary Election Rochester hills
GM Ventures/Sunlogic Announces New Partnership in Rochester Hills
Solar Power Developer to Invest Millions and Create New Jobs Rochester Hills, MI- General Motors Ventures LLC announced today an equity investment of $7.5 million in Sunlogics PLC, a vertically-integrated global solar energy systems provider specializing in solar project development and installation. The investment will create 310 jobs and an economic impact locally of nearly $90 million. GM also signed commercial agreements with Sunlogics for the installation of solar charging canopies at … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Business, Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: GM, Mayor Barnett, Rochester Hills, solar
Rochester Hills Dedicates Thelma Spencer Lake to Frederick Carter
To a crowd of about 100 people, Mayor Barnett unveiled the sign proudly naming the previously unnamed Thelma Spencer lake "Frederick Carter Lake." Mayor Barnett said, "Fred was one of those people who had the job of his dreams and was passionate about it for 26 years. He was passionate about water safety, the people, and Thelma Spencer Park. It was a great pleasure to work with him. He will be missed greatly." Fred's wife, Martha, and all six of their children were present for the ceremony. In … [Read more...]
Filed Under: General, Rochester Hills Tagged With: Carter Lake, Fred Carter, Mayor Barnett, Thelma Spencer Lake
Vote for the Rochester Hills Mayor Here!
Rochester Media is hosting a poll! Share your opinion about the Mayoral candidates by casting your vote below. Check back often to see if your choice is in the lead. JavaScript needs to be enabled for polling to work. Online Surveys by Constant Contact. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: General, Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: Erik Ambrozaitis, Mayor Barnett, Rochester Hills, Vote for Mayor
Hampton Elementary Participates in Simulated Congressional Hearing
This Friday, May 13, 2011, the fourth graders at Hampton Elementary School will participate in a Simulated Congressional Hearing--a culminating project after studying the U.S. government for the past two months. Students are required to present a paper they have written that addresses an area of government they have learned about in class and are then questioned and critiqued by judges. Upon completion, students will receive certificates of participation provided and signed by Mayor Barnett, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Rochester Hills, The Community Edge Tagged With: Hamlin Elementary, Jim Troost, Luke Mitchell, Mayor Barnett, Mrs. Monica McCauley
Tree City USA Recognition for Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, Michigan- Rochester Hills has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the 21st year Rochester Hills has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Rochester Hills Tagged With: Arbor Day 2011, Mayor Barnett, Rochester Hills, Tree City USA
