Charter changes hit a snag
By Charles Sercombe The State of Michigan is saying ‘not so fast’ about three ballot proposals the city council wants voters to consider. In a not-unusual move, the state…
Council: Can we get by with fewer employees?
By Charles Sercombe In the ongoing look at the city’s upcoming budget year, some city councilmembers have been questioning whether the city can get by without filling vacant positions in…
Cannabis outlets are feeling the pinch of oversaturation
By Charles Sercombe Michigan’s budding cannabis business has hit an interesting snag. While sales are expected to increase from $1.7 billion last year to $2.5 billion this year — according…
City Manager contract finalized
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck officially has a new city manager in place. Last week, the city council agreed to an employment contract with Max Garbarino, who had been interim city…
City officials clear the way for a microbrewery taproom
By Charles Sercombe For a second time, the city council has struggled with a tax abatement request for a renovation project of an old building. Last year, the council…
City finances are looking better
By Charles Sercombe Several weeks ago, city officials received some sobering financial news. At that time, the financial projections for the city were that there will be less money…
Act fast to get a free college tuition at Wayne State University
By Alan Madlane For many Hamtramck students this is big news. You can now get a free college degree at Wayne State University, which is where many Hamtramck students have…
Former Councilmember Musa appointed to empty council seat
By Charles Sercombe The city council now has its sixth member once again. Former Councilmember Abu Musa was officially appointed to fill the seat vacated by Amanda Jaczkowski. Jaczkowski…
For the next several months, keep doing the Caniff dodge
By Charles Sercombe For residents on Caniff between Conant and Buffalo, it’s been a rough several months – traffic-wise that is. New water lines were installed on the north…
HPS teachers take issue with school board pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city councilmembers aren’t the only ones seeking pay raises. Last week, the Hamtramck Public School Boardmembers also proposed increasing their annual compensation. But there is a…
