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COUNCIL APPROVES NEXT ROUND OF RENAMED FACILITIES BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, three places in Madison Heights were renamed in honor of prominent community members. That effort will continue this year, now that the City Council has approved recommendations by the Historical Commission for even more places commemorating key figures from the city’s past. The council unanimously approved the list at its regular meeting April 15. The selections include the late Ed Swanson, who served as mayor from 1990 through 2015; the late Councilwoman Elva Mills, who served from 1983 through 1995, and who also served on the Madison school board and as mayor of Lexington; Rich Clark, who died April 8, and who served on the council from See RENAME on page 5A
Portraits of Madison Heights city officials past and present line the walls of City Hall. The former mayor, Ed Swanson, and former council members — Rich Clark, Elva Mills and Lindell Ross — will be honored this year at dedication ceremonies renaming different city venues after them. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Projects in Hazel Park, Madison Heights to receive federal funds HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Enhancements to Hazel Park’s main street and new park lights in Madison Heights are among 15 projects in Oakland County set to receive federal funds. Nearly $14 million was announced by U.S. Rep. Haley
Stevens, D-Birmingham, as part of a consolidated appropriations bill. This includes nearly $490,200 for Hazel Park and $525,000 for Madison Heights. Other recipients include Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Troy and Wixom. Ferndale received funding for two projects.
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In Hazel Park, the money will enhance the John R corridor — recently designated as the town’s “Main Street” — from Eight Mile to 10 Mile roads. The enhancements will include benches, trash receptacles and planters, as well as the installation of pedestrian curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In Madison Heights, the funds will cover the replaceSee PROJECTS on page 8A
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