FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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Spring is in the air and it's time to get out and enjoy your favorite Sterling Heights Parks. But don't just keep it to yourself... brag about it!
Participate in "Park Madness" and let the entire City know that you have the best neighborhood park. Play Park Madness by visiting myshpr.net/parkmadness.
Spring also means it's time to clean up around the house and the DPW is here to help!
Shred Day
April 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
April 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Electronics Recycling Event
April 30 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Clean-up Saturdays
May 14 & 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Laith Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the Season 10 finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he's poised to bring his authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the world and is stopping right here in Sterling Heights to take the stage with a performance you are sure to enjoy.
DeeBe's Coffee will be on site with complimentary coffee and treats!
For the first time in Coffeehouse history, tickets can now be purchased online!
Visit our website below to purchase today!
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The following notice has been posted by order of City Council:
Please take notice that it shall be the duty of all owners, agents or occupants of any lands within the City of Sterling Heights on which noxious weeds are found growing to destroy and eradicate such noxious weeds in accordance with City Ordinance 424 and Act 359 of the Public Acts of 1941 on or before
The method of treating and eradicating such noxious weeds shall be to cut and destroy or cause to be cut and destroyed.
City Ordinance 424 and Section 4 of Act 359 of the Public Acts of 1941, as amended, provides that it is the duty of all owners of lands on which noxious weeds are found growing, to destroy the same before they reach a seed bearing stage and to prevent such weeds from perpetuating themselves and to prevent such weeds from becoming a detriment to public health. It further provides that if this notice is not complied with the City of Sterling Heights will enter upon such lands and destroy such noxious weeds or cause the same to be destroyed and any expense incurred in such destruction shall be paid by the owner or owners of such lands to the City of Sterling Heights and further provides that the City of Sterling Heights shall have a lien against such lands for aforesaid expenses and that these liens shall be enforced in the manner now provided by law for the enforcement of mechanic’s liens and further provides that this law is applicable to subdivided land in which buildings have been erected on sixty percent of the lots included in that subdivision and further provides that this law is applicable to all improved streets, in common usage, for a depth of ten rods or the depth of the lots, whichever is lesser and further provides the City may enter upon such lands, destroy such weeds or cause the same to be destroyed, and all expenses incurred in such destruction shall be paid by the owner or owners of such subdivided lands and that the City shall have a lien upon such lands for such expenses, such lien to be enforced in the manner prescribed in any charter, by the general laws of the State providing for the enforcement of tax liens, or by ordinance.
The statute further provides that any owner, who shall refuse to destroy such noxious weeds, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 in addition to City expenses incurred for the destruction of noxious weeds.
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Meet the Pets with Local Authors and Illustrator
Meet the creators of Meet the Pets: Presidential Animals from A to Z.
Local authors Cathy Collison and Janis Campbell, with illustrator Wendy Popko, present their book about the animals that have graced the White House.
Organized in alphabetical order, this book features alligator to zebra and everything in between. You will get to hear this charming book read by the creators and a first-hand account of how the book was made.
Register online or by calling 586-446-2640.
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Yard waste collection will begin on Monday, April 4!
Check out the few helpful reminders below!
Acceptable Yard Waste:
- Branches / brush less than four feet long, securely tied and bundled
- Flowers and other “soft” material
- Grass clippings and garden weeds
- Leaves
Acceptable Yard Waste Containers:
- 32-gallon cans, 64- or 96-gallon carts marked “Compost” with the yellow GFL sticker. Stickers are available at City Hall and DPW building on 18 Mile Road.
- Heavy Duty Paper Yard Waste Bags
- Yard waste will not be picked up in clear, colored or black bags of any type.
For more info on yard waste collection, visit our website!
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Mark your calendars for Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair on July 28, 29, and 30! Don't miss out on the event of the year, right here in Sterling Heights!
Announcements coming soon!
Don't miss your chance to be a part of a unique city festival featuring artists and crafters, food vendors, young artists and more!
Renowned as one of Michigan’s best-run and best-attended festivals, (including earning the Detroit News’ “Michigan’s BEST Summer Festival” title), Sterlingfest’s combination of arts & crafts, music and food means three days of sun-drenched, summertime fun every year.
Now in its 40th year, Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts & crafts fair with a jazz and blues stage, a Suds ’n’ Sounds stage, Kidzfest children’s activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, fireworks, local restaurateurs and a main concert stage.
Interested in being a vendor? Fill out an application!
For more information, please call the city of Sterling Heights Community Relations Department at (586) 446-CITY(2489), or e-mail us at cityhall@sterling-heights.net.
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Are you thinking of building a shed, installing a pool, building a deck, adding a fence, or doing another home improvement project this summer and feeling confused about code and permit requirements?
The Sterling Heights Building Department is now offering appointments where you can meet with an inspector who can help!
Inspectors are available to:
• Discuss the scope of your project
• Review zoning requirements
• Clarify building requirements
• Direct you to the office staff who can help you start the application process
To schedule an appointment, leave a message on our hotline: 586-446-2404.
State what you are interested in discussing, your name, and call back number.
One of our inspectors will get back to you to schedule an appointment.
The program is for Sterling Heights residents only.
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Sterling Heights has taken action to divest Russian investments within its pension and retiree health care funds. The investments equated to $678,952 and we are happy to report that, as of March 9, all Russian related investments have been liquidated.
“The City Council and I agree it made no sense for the City of Sterling Heights to conduct business with Russia on any level in light of atrocities perpetrated against innocent Ukrainian citizens," said Mayor Michael Taylor. "We urge cities across the country to take similar action."
Those in attendance at this year's Cultural Exchange had the opportunity to support Ukrainian Relief Efforts through the American Red Cross. If you were not able to attend but would still like to contribute to relief efforts, see links below for a few other options.
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Interested in joining our team? The city of Sterling Heights is always looking for top talent to join our exceptional workforce. You can start by searching our current openings within our job portal.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and contractual services, offering competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Provider, Defined Contribution Pension, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, Compensatory Time, Paid Holidays and much more!
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Watch this week's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View meeting packet and agenda here.
You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
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