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New police chief takes charge in Hazel Park
Madison Heights City Councilman Quinn Wright, right, meets with Murray Pfaff, of Pfaff Designs in Royal Oak, to plan the upcoming car show and cook-off this fall, Revin’ in the Heights. Pfaff customizes cars and has been featured in magazines and car-build TV shows. The ride seen here is a 1974 Meyers Manx SR2. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
See CHIEF on page 18A
Calling all cooks and car lovers BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — A two-in-one car show and barbecue contest will bring together fans of both subcultures at Civic Center Plaza this fall. Registration is now open for those looking to showcase their ride or flex their skills at the grill.
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR REVIN’ IN THE HEIGHTS
The free event is called Revin’ in the Heights, set for Saturday, Sept. 14 in the parking lot at Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, right next to Civic Center Park. The event is held by and benefits the Madison Heights Human Relations and Equity Commission, or HREC, a group that advises the City Council on matters of diversity and inclusion. Councilman Quinn Wright represents the City Council on See REVIN’ on page 10A
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HAZEL PARK — William Hamel first joined the Hazel Park Police Department nearly 30 years ago. Now he has been promoted to the department’s top spot, tasked with overseeing the safety and security of “The Friendly City.” “I feel humbled and honored that the city manager and City Council have chosen me to lead the department,” Hamel said. “I’ve been with the department for 28 years. There is no other place that I’d love to move onto. I feel Hazel Park is my home.” Over the years, Hamel has worn many hats, including patrol officer, field training officer, detective, auto theft detective, patrol sergeant, field training supervisor, patrol lieutenant, detective lieutenant and, most recently, acting chief.