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Officials tout wage increases for Madison Heights employees MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights completed negotiations with its labor unions for an in-
crease in wages and benefits that officials say reflect a positive dialogue between the two sides. Those involved were part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union, representing 14
city supervisors and department heads; the Fraternal Order of Police, representing 48 patrol officers and 13 command officers; the Technical, Professional and Officeworkers Association of Michigan, representing 23 municipal employees, plus 20 employees
with the Department of Public Services; and the Madison Heights Fire Fighters Association, representing 31 firefighter-paramedics. The result of the bargaining process was a contract extension through June 30, 2026, See WAGES on page 4A
GREEN CRAWL TO TOUR SPOTS IN MADISON HEIGHTS, HAZEL PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PROMOS AT PARTICIPATING VENUES MARCH 15 BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Nearly 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes will offer special deals as part of the annual Green Crawl, set for March 15, the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day. The event, organized by the Madison Heights/ Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce and the Madison Heights Downtown Development Authority, is an economic driver for local businesses — many located in the John R corridor — bringing in new foot traffic that organizers hope will elevate the profile of each
establishment. Many of the venues will offer green eats and drinks for the occasion. “COVID definitely changed people’s ways of doing things for a while. Not all of them reverted back to how they were prior, when they went out more (to restaurants and bars). So it’s good to have events like this where people remember the feeling of going out and having fun,” said Mike Wilds, owner of House of Shamrocks, a venue with a name especially fitting for the occasion. “It’s also about creating new clientele by showing them what it’s like here. The more exposure, the better.” See GREEN CRAWL on page 8A
House of Shamrocks — a venue appropriately themed for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations — will be among the venues in the 2024 Green Crawl on March 15, with special deals at bars, restaurants, cafes and even hair salons across Hazel Park and Madison Heights. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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