Our two cents in what to look for in a new city manager
This week a search company held two public forums to find out what qualities we would like in our next city manager. Considering that for the past 10 years the city went through several city managers...
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The search is on for the city’s next city manager
Jaymes Vettraino conducts a discussion with members of the public about what qualities they would like to see in the city’s next city manager. Two public forums were held this week. By Charles...
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Vacation payout is questioned
Former City Manager Katrina Powell By Charles Sercombe The assistant to former City Manager Katrina Powell got a little extra something after she left her job in April. In May, contrary to the terms...
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Councilmember’s past debt casts doubt on his election
Councilmember Anam Miah lost property he owned in 2015 for unpaid taxes. A Hamtramck resident said that according to the city charter he is a defaulter and his election that year should be voided....
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Councilmember fights back on allegations of anti-immigrant comments
Councilmember Ian Perrotta (right) is interviewed by a member of the news media after Tuesday’s city council meeting where a resolution to censure him was presented and then pulled back. By Charles...
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Hamtramck gets national recognition for being a ‘foodie’ town
Polish Village Café and Polonia restaurants were singled out by a food-oriented website for their exceptional cuisine. By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer Hamtramck, you keep on surprising...
View ArticleSearching for ideal city manager candidates has its limitations
One of the things we heard more than once in the two public forums held regarding the search for a new city manager was: It is preferred the next city manager be a person of color or someone reflecting...
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Arts fest is about neighbors
Hamtramck’s neighborhoods will come alive with music and art this Saturday. By Charles Sercombe Expect to see a lot of people walking the streets this Saturday. For the eighth year in a row, the...
View ArticleHamtramck development is on a roll, and more is to come
The good news in Hamtramck continues. Lately, the city has seen a steady progression of new businesses opening up — and city improvement projects, such as the beginning of alley repaving — continue to...
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Councilmember is not a ‘defaulter’
Anam Miah By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Anam Miah won’t get kicked off the city council. That’s the verdict from City Attorney John Clark in answer to an accusation made by a resident that Miah...
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Public school district will open new building in January
A former charter school on Hanley has been purchased by the Hamtramck Public School District. By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public Schools’ purchase of a former charter school building has finally...
View ArticleA teachable moment in a tragic turn of events
In our book the Hamtramck High School varsity football and soccer players are all winners. Unfortunately, the school district had to forfeit the entire season for both teams after an internal...
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Two charged in Hamtramck abduction case
Abduction suspects Aaron Steward (left) and Quentin Flemons will be in Hamtramck 31st District Court for a preliminary examination on Nov. 9. Photos supplied by Wayne County Sheriff’s Office By...
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State financial board nixes forensic exam of former CM’s computer
Former City Manager Katrina Powell By Charles Sercombe The public will never know what was on the work computer of former City Manager Katrina Powell. At the urging of City Councilmember Ian...
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A wild and wicked house fire
Photo by Walter Wasacz By Charles Sercombe A combination of high winds and combustible material led to a fierce house fire Tuesday afternoon at Trowbridge and Gallagher. As of Thursday, the day The...
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State Police are investigating election fraud, expect results soon
City Council candidate Nayeem Choudhury is interviewed by a reporter about an ongoing Michigan State Police investigation into election fraud. By Charles Sercombe Michigan State Police are now part...
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Breaking news: Family seeking information on missing teen
Maria Armstrong By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck family of a 16-year-old girl is reporting her missing since Tuesday (Oct. 24). According to her family, Maria Armstrong was last seen at Hamtramck...
View ArticleElection process demands close scrutiny for fraud
Last week we reported that the Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into possible election fraud here in Hamtramck. One city council candidate, Nayeem Choudhury, voluntarily came forth...
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Cause of Trowbridge fire could have been prevented by following the law
The fire that destroyed a two-family house on Trowbridge could possibly have been prevented if the owner had followed the law and registered it as a rental dwelling. That would have prompted an...
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Concern grows over AV Ballots
Mayor Karen Majewski speaks at a recent candidate forum. She is seeking her fourth term. By Charles Sercombe If the number of absentee ballots issued is any indication, this election could see a huge...
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