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Approve local road bond, library millage
There are several things that distinguish a bond proposal being requested in Huntington Woods from that being requested in Berkley.
Berkley voters kill rec center plan
There will be no new recreation center in the city of Berkley's immediate future.
Election Results : Proposals in Oakland County defeated; newcomers win races
Voters in Oakland County voted down proposals that would have put a moratorium on liquor licenses and resulted in a multimillion-dollar recreation center.
Oakland: Residents reject tax hikes in Berkley, Royal Oak Twp.
Animal rights becomes hot topic in Berkley
About three dozen supporters of animal rights crammed Monday night's Berkley City Council meeting in a rare showdown at the podium with Royal Oak's City Manager, the Royal Oak Deputy Chief of Police and a former Royal Oak City Commissioner who is running for the office again Tuesday.
If there was one thing that participants at a Berkley town hall meeting Monday night could agree on, it was that the city has good schools.
Berkley board candidates would back school proposal
BERKLEY - Joining incumbent Randy Travis in seeking one of three six-year terms on the Berkley school board are Paul Honkala, Ryan O'Gorman, Deborah Rittman and Sheryl Stoddard.
Dialysis center moves to Berkley
Beaumont Hospitals dialysis services in Royal Oak moved to a new, expanded outpatient facility in Berkley on Oct.
Editorial: Reserve Oakland tax increases for core services
Since the state is cutting aid to public schools and communities, some school districts and cities in Oakland County are looking to make up for the revenue losses through tax increases.
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Berkley mayoral candidates split over $15M proposal
BERKLEY - Two of three candidates for mayor oppose the Nov. 3 ballot proposal to build and operate a new community center.
Berkley Council hopefuls tout experience
BERKLEY - The three candidates who beat the filing deadline for three City Council vacancies on the Nov.
City, school officials tell Berkley Chamber of money woes
BERKLEY - One theme united the city of Huntington Woods and the Berkley school district in their annual messages Thursday to the Berkley Chamber of Commerce.
Berkley write-in candidate knows he's a long shot
BERKLEY - Donnie Dykes said he decided to be a write-in candidate for three open City Council seats on the Nov.
Berkley Chamber salutes Coffee Beanery owner
nate to be in Berkley. (We're) not just a retail establishment, (we're) part of the community." Having a sense of community is important, he added. Melrose said Cleary is an "integral part of the community ... a voice of reason and calm ... friendly and kind." "He gets it," Melrose said, adding that she is grateful for that. Cleary's award was one of two given at the annual Berkley/Huntington Woods state of the city event, held at Farina's Banquet Hall on Coolidge. Both awards were a surprise to the recipients. Also receiving an award as 2009 Business of the Year was the company Perquisitz, owned by Scott MacQueen. He told the record crowd that the term perks, something he said everyone loves, comes from the word perquisites. "It is a shock and an honor" to receive the award," MacQueen said. Melrose said Perquisitz offers "outstanding customer service" and is available at any time of the day or night. She noted that the business sponsors local events and praised MacQueen's dedication, honesty and integrity. sarmbruster@hometownlife.com (313) 222-6714
Berkley ponders taxes for playtime
If antitax fervor gets hot enough, a battle in Berkley over two tax proposals could help an antitax challenger unseat the incumbent mayor Nov.
Timing of Berkley bond vote debated
City leaders are asking voters to approve a $15 million bond request for a community center that would bring an indoor track, splash pool, fitness center and other amenities to this small Oakland County suburb.
Veterans protest foreign oil dependence
Berkley -- A small group of veterans gathered at a VFW Hall in Berkley on Sunday to protest U.S. dependence on foreign oil, arguing Americans are actually funding both sides of the war on terror.
Ferndale Chamber hosts breakfast
Berkley The Berkley Chamber of Commerce is inviting area business people to join the staff for a Chamber Chat, an informal networking event.
Purse snatcher nabbed after wild car chase
Police from Berkley and other local departments tracked down a purse thief following a lengthy pursuit that ended when the thief flipped his truck over in Highland Park.