FRIDAY, OCT. 7, 2022
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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Meet our Featured Artist David Moroski from Harrison Township!
An artist for 35 years, David has been using linocut and silkscreen prints as his medium of choice. He also has a book titled "Head Escalator", which is a collection of 126 black and white illustrations.
David's art will be on display at the Sterling Heights Community Center throughout the months of October and November. Be sure to check it out!
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We are asking for your input to help shape future infrastructure projects in Sterling Heights!
The City of Sterling Heights is creating an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Location Master Plan, and we need your help!
This plan will help the City prepare for the growth of electric powered transportation by, in part, determining the best spots to place charging stations.
The project goal is to provide a snapshot of where Sterling Heights is today regarding EV accessibility and create a master plan for the future based on expected EV needs.
Please fill out the below survey -- only 14 questions! Thank you for your assistance in helping to improve the future for the City of Sterling Heights!
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Mayor Michael C. Taylor highlights how Sterling Heights is Leading the Way in the annual State of the City address. We're taking a sneak peek at the event in this edition of Snapshot.
To watch the full State of the City, visit our YouTube channel or tune in on SHTV!
State of the City will air on SHTV on the following timeslots
- Oct. 5: 8 p.m.
- Oct. 6: 8 p.m.
- Oct. 8: 3 p.m.
- Oct. 9: 3 p.m.
- Oct. 11: 8 p.m.
- Oct. 12: 8 p.m.
- Oct. 13: 8 p.m.
- Oct. 15: 3 p.m.
- Oct. 16: 3 p.m.
SHTV can be found on Comcast Channel 5, WOW Channel 10 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99.
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Sterling Heights Fire Department will host the annual Open House on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in honor of Fire Prevention Week!
From playing in the fire trucks to filling up on cider and donuts to interacting with the firefighters, it is about to be the perfect Sunday fun-day!
Where: Station No. 4 (12850 15 Mile Rd)
*Free parking available at Sterling Heights High School.
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The Sterling Heights Beautification Commission wants you to submit your home's exterior fall decorations for their upcoming contest!
Submit your home for one of the below three categories!
- Best Spooky Decor
- Best Happy Fall Decor
- Best Horrific Decor
Beautification Commission will vote on the top three decorated homes and winners will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 8th! Winners will receive a gift card!
Deadline to submit is Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m.
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Election Center
From registering to vote, to applying for an absent voter ballot, returning your ballot, or applying to be a precinct worker, the Sterling Heights Election Center can assist you with all your election needs!
The Election Center is conveniently located within the Sterling Heights Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Rd. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Absent Voter Ballots
Absent Voter Ballots have been mailed out, so be sure to check your mailbox! You can still request an absentee ballot online through the Michigan Voter Information Center!
Election Inspectors Needed
City Clerk's office is looking for qualified Election Inspectors to assist with the State General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Additional info on Election Inspector requirements and AV Ballots can be found on our website!
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Mario Kart Switch Tournament | Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m.
​​Consider yourself an expert at Mario Kart? Teens are invited to participate in this head-to-head tournament to see if they can earn the crown and a $20 Amazon gift card!
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Halloween Horror Open Mic​ | Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

All listeners 17 and up are welcome to attend the Halloween Open Mic featuring authors from the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers!
Local authors who would also like to share their spooky, terrifying stories and poetry should register for an eight-minute time slot. Drop-ins are welcome on a space available basis. Participating authors may have their books available for purchase.
No registration required for the audience.
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Boo! Things are getting sPoOky in Sterling Heights!
Join us Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our annual "Sterling Frights" Halloween event for Sterling Heights children 12 years of age and younger.
We will have live music, hay rides, a straw maze, crafts, photo opportunities, inflatables, rides, cider & donuts, and candy!
Free pumpkin to the first 400 children.
Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this event possible!
· Genisys Credit Union
· Warren Consolidated Schools
· Pet Supplies Plus
· Nothing Bundt Cakes
· Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce
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The Sterling Heights Police Department C.O.R.E. (Community Outreach and Resident Engagement) officers invite you to come on out on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to indulge in cider and donuts and paint a pumpkin!
This event is free for Sterling Heights residents only! Pumpkins will be given to the first 250 participants, or while supplies last!
Thank you to Extra Credit Union for their sponsorship with the Crafting with C.O.R.E. event.
Cider, donuts, and pumpkins courtesy of Westview Orchards & Cider Mill.
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City offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10
City offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 10 for an employee in-service day. City offices include City Hall, DPW, Recycling Center, 41A District Court, Library, Community Center, Senior Center, and Nature Center.
Community Center and Senior Center will open at 5 p.m. for gym activities, indoor track and scheduled programs/classes.
Administration offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Please note, refuse collection will not be delayed.
Outdoor water use restriction has been lifted
As of Monday, Oct. 3, the City of Sterling Heights no longer urges residents to restrict outdoor water use.
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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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