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Farmington insurance shoppers face higher rates for 2027
Farmington-area residents have until Dec. 15 to select marketplace coverage starting Jan. 1. Michigan’s average individual-plan premium increase is 14.2%, but household costs vary.
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Farmington corridor board tackles investment strategy Nov. 12
Farmington’s corridor authority meets Nov. 12 to consider a capital planning appointment, review investment criteria and approve its proposed 2027 meeting calendar.
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Farmington Planning Commission to choose capital planning representative Nov. 9
Farmington’s Planning Commission meets Nov. 9 to consider a capital planning committee appointment, its 2027 meeting calendar and development updates.
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Farmington Hills paving pauses for Election Day voting
Paving on 12 Mile Road will pause Nov. 3 to maintain access to three Farmington Hills polling places. Paving is scheduled to resume Nov. 4.
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Demolition begins at Farmington’s Governor Warner Mansion rear additions
Demolition has begun on the rear additions at Farmington’s Governor Warner Mansion as part of a $1 million preservation project. The original 1867 house will be retained.
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Farmington Hills council appoints Mondora as city manager
The Farmington Hills City Council unanimously appointed Karen Mondora as the city's eighth permanent city manager after she served nine months in an acting role.
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Farmington Hills clerk extends hours before November election
Farmington Hills’ Clerk’s Office will offer evening hours Oct. 29 and Saturday service Oct. 31 for election-related business before Nov. 3.
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Farmington Hills considers repealing wildlife-feeding bans
The Farmington Hills City Council will consider introducing an ordinance Oct. 26 to repeal wildlife-feeding bans already overridden by state law. Other agenda items include a proposed police-presence provision for council meetings and contracts for winter road treatment and fire department scheduling software.
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Lyon Township roundabouts to close for weekend paving
Two Lyon Township roundabouts are scheduled for separate one-day paving closures Oct. 24 and 25. Additional paving begins Monday, weather permitting.
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Oakland County road agency warns against gas-tax pause
Oakland County road officials warn that suspending Michigan’s gas tax without replacing the revenue could disrupt road projects and winter maintenance.
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Farmington Hills water rates: Charges and assistance explained
Farmington Hills replaced minimum water and sewer bills with fixed charges and usage-based billing July 1. Household impacts vary, and eligible residents can apply for bill assistance.
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Farmington, Farmington Hills early voting begins Oct. 24
Farmington and Farmington Hills voters can vote early at the Costick Activities Center Oct. 24-Nov. 1. Mail and online voter registration closes Oct. 19.
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Farmington Hills begins early absentee ballot counting Oct. 29
Farmington Hills will begin processing absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Costick Activities Center, with about 68 inspectors working from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Farmington Hills zoning board considers hotel sign, fences
Farmington Hills’ zoning board will consider four cases Oct. 13, including a hotel sign, a detached garage and fence requests from St. Fabian Parish and Glen Oaks Golf Course.
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