Monthly Archives: January 2007
Merger survey: A good idea – or not
Despite an op-ed by Mayor Joanne McShane saying it was not time to look at merging with Farmington Hills, city officials have decided to take the city’s temperature about the issue. Could be a good idea. Or it could become … Continue reading
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Bus tire heroes
A long-time Minnesota sheriff often uses the term "mailbox heroes" to describe young men who blow up rural mailboxes for no other reason than they have nothing better to do. They brag about their adventures, and that’s how they end … Continue reading
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Speak your mind on merger, shared services
According to a report in the Farmington Observer (check out this week’s editorial as well), Farmington city officials want to hear what residents think about the possibility of a merger, the controversial line-item in a sustainability study conducted b the … Continue reading
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Farmington History Minute
In honor of Wednesday’s Farmington Historical Society – the first meeting of 2007 – we offer this note of Farmington history: Farmington founder Arthur Power left Farmington, New York for the Michigan Territory, accompanied by two of his sons. They … Continue reading
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My millage can beat up your millage
You may know Farmington Hills residents pay less in taxes than Farmington residents – but do you know how much less? You’ll find certified millage rates for every city, township and DDA district in Oakland County by clicking HERE. The … Continue reading
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