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Police chief helps spread word on new gun laws BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said he is very happy
with the new gun laws that took effect last month in Michigan. On Feb. 13, Public Act 17 of 2023 went into effect, requiring secure storage of firearms. The new laws require gun owners
to keep unattended weapons unloaded and unlocked, with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container, if it is reasonably known that a minor is going to be on the premises.
“I have been very passionate about gun violence and gun safety, particularly the safety of our children,” Barren said. “I’m very happy about those laws. Because, again, this See GUN LAWS on page 13A
Southfield shares sustainability goals for 2024 City participates in six-year food waste elimination study BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
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The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County serves Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom.
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SOUTHFIELD — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County recently released their communities’ solid waste and recycling metrics for 2023, and Southfield’s recycling rate beat the state average. “The metrics do fluctuate from year to year in part because the amount of yard waste changes with seasons,” Michael Csapo, the general manager of RRRASOC, said. “You get a rainy season or dry season, you’re going to have different amounts, and sometimes the economic conditions will control how much trash people generate.” RRRASOC serves Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township,