Troy-Somerset Gazette

23/04/2023

Cindy was such a vital part of our team. She was fun to work with and she very much enjoyed (as she would say) making people famous - when she took their picture for the Troy-Somerset Gazette. A bigger supporter of the City of Troy Government will be hard to find.

View Cynthia Gay Kmett's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/09/2022

I am personally not there yet, but I can imagine it would be Awesome!!! More time for traveling :-)

24/08/2022

Congratulations to OCBA member David Carl Anderson of Law Office of David C. Anderson, P.C., who was recently chosen as the 2022 Adrian College Distinguished Alumni! He will receive this award at the homecoming game on September 24, 2022.

Mr. Anderson graduated from Adrian College in 1974. After graduating from Adrian College, he served on the college's Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, was a class agent for many years, served as sponsor for the northern Michigan college reunion program, and participated on a regular basis in numerous college events. Mr. Anderson was president of the OCBA in 2015-2016. He is married to Judge Martha Anderson of the Oakland County Circuit Court.

24/08/2022

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Please join and I at from 1-3pm on Saturday August 27th in center court. We’ll be giving away school supplies to the kids and also other gift cards!

11/10/2021

It's all FREE! Thursday, October 22, 2021 10am-1pm at the Troy Community Center • The Early Bird Senior Expo. Connect with dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families. Meet with experts regarding Medicare Coverage, Assisted Living, Mobility Solutions, Independent Living, Veterans Benefits, Audiology, Senior Travel, Health Insurance, Home Care, Medical Equipment, Hospice Care, Financial Planning, Legal Assistance, Aging In Place Home Improvements, Eye Care, Physical Therapy and much more! Free Admission • Free Health Screenings • Free Coffee & Bagels • Prizes • Giveaways. Details at https://www.seniorexpousa.com/ #/

07/10/2021

Commissioner Marianna Perakis expressed concerns with the traffic flow at the site, located at 1484 Coolidge Highway.

https://getyourgazette.com/plan-for-panera-bread-approved-pending-traffic-review/

Planning commissioners approved a plan for a Panera Bread restaurant at the former site of a TCF Bank location. Commissioner Marianna Perakis expressed concerns with traffic flow at the site, located at 1484 Coolidge Highway. She thought that a Panera Bread would generate increased traffic and cause...

07/10/2021

The complex would have had four three-story apartment buildings and two commercial buildings. The two commercial buildings have been combined into one mixed-use structure.

https://getyourgazette.com/change-in-plan-for-multi-use-complex-approved/

Troy City Council approved an amendment to the plan for a multi-use development at their meeting Sept. 27. The plan for The Phoenix at Troy Crossings, approved in 2017, originally consisted of four three-story apartment buildings, two commercial buildings and a community center. All four apartment b...

27/09/2021

Troy planning commissioners discussed allowing residential uses on the first floors of buildings in the Big Beaver zoning district at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14.

https://getyourgazette.com/planners-weigh-first-floor-residences-in-big-beaver-district/

Troy planning commissioners discussed allowing residential uses on the first floors of buildings in the Big Beaver zoning district at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14.  The Big Beaver zoning district is centered around Big Beaver Road from about Coolidge Highway to Rochester Road. The change would p...

27/09/2021

Troy city councilors approved an easement at their meeting on aimed at preserving about 3.6 acres of undeveloped land near Meadows of Troy, an upcoming 31-unit condominium complex.

https://getyourgazette.com/3-6-acres-preserved-near-soon-to-be-condo-complex/

Troy city councilors approved an easement at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 aimed at preserving about 3.6 acres of undeveloped land near Meadows of Troy, an upcoming 31-unit condominium complex. The land was part of the Turtle Woods Preserve before being sold by the Troy School District. The deve...

14/09/2021

City council awarded a contract to install a third phase of the Troy Trail in Jaycee Park at its meeting on Aug. 30.

They also approved the purchases of a system that adjusts traffic lights for incoming fire trucks, tools to refill firefighters' breathing apparatuses and a water pump to use during intense storms.

https://getyourgazette.com/council-awards-troy-trail-contract-approves-city-purchases/

City council awarded a contract to install a third phase of the Troy Trail in Jaycee Park at its meeting on Aug. 30. An existing park pathway will be repaved and widened to 10 feet. A new pathway will be installed through the north end of the park, and a pedestrian bridge will be built …

28/08/2021

Citing results from the city's recent master plan survey, Troy planning commissioners voted to not recommend city council approve a multi-family development.

They also cast two tied votes on whether to recommend a cluster of townhomes.

https://getyourgazette.com/planners-wary-of-townhomes-citing-master-plan-survey/

Troy planning commissioners voted in favor of a rezoning request, voted against a planned unit development amendment and cast two tied votes in a row on another rezoning request at their meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24. All three matters will be presented to city council for a final decision. In the nearly...

11/08/2021

Troy police said they'd visited the hotel 124 times already in May, but it's set to become an apartment complex now.

https://getyourgazette.com/crime-ridden-hotel-to-become-apartments/

Apartments are set to replace an extended-stay hotel on Livernois Road following the planning commission’s approval at their Aug. 10 meeting. Hawthorn Suites, located at 2600 Livernois Road, will be converted into 151 apartment units by Tricap Residential Group. Rent is expected to be between $950...

11/08/2021

Troy residents can use an online form to suggest names for a new public space in the civic center. The area is expected to open in the fall.

https://getyourgazette.com/troy-seeks-names-for-new-park/

Troy residents have until Sept. 1 to submit suggestions for the name of the new public space in the civic center, expected to open in the fall. Currently known as Town Center Public Space, the 3.4-acre area is a former parking lot being renovated to accommodate the farmers market, events, park progr...

29/07/2021

Twenty Troy residents came to complain about I-75 road noise and a 5G tower in their neighborhood. Councilors said the state has tied their hands on both issues.

https://getyourgazette.com/troy-residents-come-out-against-i-75-noise-5g-tower/

Twenty Troy residents raised concerns at Monday’s City Council meeting about two quality-of-life issues that many felt had been forced on them. Councilors said their hands were all but tied on both issues: increased noise resulting from the I-75 modernization project and a 5G cell tower being plac...

20/07/2021

Seven condos are coming to John R Road as an addition to the Estates at Willowbrook subdivision, and the former Ye Olde Flower Barn could be unregistered as a historic structure.

https://getyourgazette.com/seven-condos-approved-for-john-r-barn-could-be-delisted-as-historic/

Plans to add to a neighborhood on John R Road, south of Wattles Road, were approved by Troy’s planning commission at their meeting Tuesday, July 13. Seven detached condominiums are to be added south of the Estates at Willowbrook neighborhood, which was approved in 2016. “It’s a continuation of...

13/07/2021

Combined with another mixed-use redevelopment across the road, Troy should “start to get that critical mass for a really, really exciting intersection,” said Brent Savidant, community development director.

https://getyourgazette.com/really-exciting-apartments-mixed-use-campus-could-come-to-big-beaver/

A vacant four-story office building on Crooks Road can now be redeveloped for residential uses. Troy City Council approved a request to rezone the Lindsey Centre, at 2690 Crooks Road, from O (Office) to BB (Big Beaver) at its meeting Monday. Big Beaver zones permit multi-family residential uses. The...

01/07/2021

A new plan approved by City Council seeks to revamp crosswalks, lights, greenery and other elements along the Big Beaver corridor.

https://getyourgazette.com/big-beaver-landscape-due-for-a-facelift/

City Council approved a plan aimed at landscaping projects along Big Beaver Road at its meeting Monday. In this context, the term “landscape” refers not just to greenery, but also crosswalks, lighting, signage and other elements of public spaces, said Glenn Lapin, economic development specialist...

25/06/2021

32 condo units were approved for Rochester Road on Monday. Planning commissioner Thomas Krent said they are a "shining example of how it should be done."

https://getyourgazette.com/a-shining-example-32-condos-approved-for-rochester-road/

Planning commissioners approved a plan on Monday for a complex of 32 attached condos on Rochester Road, south of Shallowdale Drive. The units will be spread across eight buildings ranging in size from three to five units.  Each unit will have a livable area of 1,800 square feet and feature a two-ca...

17/06/2021

City Council approved a plan for 31 condos to be built on 12 acres of the Turtle Woods Preserve, which contains an "extremely rare" lakeplain prairie habitat.

The Troy School District sold the property and retains the remaining 68 acres.

https://getyourgazette.com/31-condos-to-go-up-near-extremely-rare-habitat/

Troy City Council unanimously approved a plan for 31 condominiums to be constructed on 12 acres of the Turtle Woods Preserve, located on Square Lake Road east of John R Road. The Troy School District, which owns the preserve, sold 12 acres on the property’s south edge for development. The district...

09/06/2021

New York Yankees infielder DJ LaMahieu has plans for Brother Rice High School's baseball field. Read more at the link below

https://getyourgazette.com/planners-send-yankees-infielders-project-to-council/

Upgrades to the baseball field at Warrior Park, sponsored by New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu, are set to be considered by city council. The plans include a new two-story batting practice facility. Existing batting cages would be relocated to the property’s southeast corner and the bullpen w...

26/05/2021

Developers plan to turn an abandoned four-story office into a 64-unit multi-family apartment building.

Apartments are also planned for Hawthorn Suites, an extended-stay hotel police say they have visited 124 times this year.

https://getyourgazette.com/abandoned-office-rezoned-for-multi-family-apartments/

Lindsey Centre, a vacant four-story office building on Crooks Road, can now be developed for residential uses. Troy planning commissioners approved a request to rezone the building from O (Office) to BB (Big Beaver). Big Beaver zones permit multi-family residential uses. At this time, the plan is to...

25/05/2021

Troy City Council adopted a resolution claiming bills in the Michigan Legislature restrict voting rights.

The vote followed numerous comments from Troy residents and a lengthy discussion on whether it was the council’s responsibility at all to address the subject.

https://getyourgazette.com/city-council-opposes-voting-reform-bills-mayor-urges-caution/

23/05/2021

Walk is today at Comerica

Join the American Lung Association's Fight For Air Climb by raising funds for those living with lung disease while climbing a skyscraper to the top. Learn more today.

23/05/2021

When our City of Troy Government DPW employees needed to get vaccinated, Children's Hospital of Michigan CEO Kathy Donovan and team came through for us! Because of Kathy, our DPW Essential Workers were able to get vaccinated and keeping themselves and the residents of safe as they completed their essential work. DPW Director Kurt Bovensiep designed and created this gift for Kathy and had the pleasure to present it to her and thank her in person at last week’s State of City. Thank you, Kathy and Children’s for looking out for Troy!

22/05/2021

On February 12, 2021 around 10:00 pm, Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a vehicle left the roadway, struck a building, and the driver was unresponsive.

Officers Grosso and Hughson were the first to arrive on scene.

Officer Grosso and Officer Hughson immediately removed the driver from the vehicle and started CPR. Officer Grosso gave chest compressions while Officer Hughson provided rescue breaths.

Alliance Paramedics arrived to continue CPR and transport the driver to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. Troy officers rode along in the ambulance to assist with rescue efforts. The patient suffered a heart attack, and with the life-saving efforts by our Troy Officers and Alliance Paramedics, was able to walk out of the hospital five days later.

The ER doctor wanted to recognize everyone involved. These first responders were awarded the Achievement in Excellence from the Oakland County Medical Control Authority. Thank you, Officers Grosso and Hughson, for your quick actions that saved a life. Congratulations on your recognition.

22/05/2021

It was a great honor to celebrate Al Landino’s 101st birthday with Troy Fire Department Troy Mich. Chief Riesterer!

PROCLAMATION
IN RECOGNITION OF ALBERT LANDINO
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 101st BIRTHDAY

WHEREAS, Today we gather to honor Troy resident Albert Landino on the occasion of his 101st birthday; and

WHEREAS, On May 22, 1920 Albert entered the world in Milford, Connecticut, making his parents Charlotte and Francis Landino very happy; and

WHEREAS, Albert met and married his wife Helen in September, 1941. Sweethearts, married for 70 years until Helen passed away in 2011, Albert and Helen had three children, Sandy, Bruce, and Jim. Albert is the proud grandfather of three grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Albert dedicated his life to the noble profession of firefighting. Albert served with the Bloomfield Township Fire Department starting his service as Firefighter in 1956. He worked his way up the ranks – Firefighter, Lieutenant, Fire Marshal, and finally Fire Chief for the Bloomfield Township Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Over the years Albert loved watching sports, coaching baseball, and reading – his favorite thing to do was to coach baseball. Albert moved to his new home at Anthology in March, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Albert also loves visiting regularly with all his loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Albert is honored and respected by all for the many contributions to his family, his community and his positive outlook on life;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Troy congratulate Albert Landino on the occasion of his 101st birthday; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council and all of Troy’s residents extend best wishes to Albert for many more healthy and happy years.

Presented this 21st day of May 2021.

12/05/2021

We enjoyed a beautiful Spring afternoon for the official ribbon cutting of Phase 2 of the at Sylvan Glen Lake Park! After brief remarks and the cut, we walked the length of the trail and back enjoying the serenity of the trail and park. Thank you to Kurt Bovensiep and team for making this a perfect escape in ! Check it out!

12/05/2021

Councilors passed this fiscal year's budget, awarded two contracts to construct a new community area and lifted the local state of emergency.

https://getyourgazette.com/troy-city-council-highlights-for-may-10-2021/

Budget The council unanimously approved the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year as well as projected budgets for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. Troy’s fiscal year begins on July 1.  This year’s budget reflects a total millage of 10.0154, including 1.0942 mills for the library.  Property taxe...

08/05/2021

The City of Troy Government hosted a Kids Poster Design Contest for kids ages 5 – 12. As soon as City facilities reopen, the winning posters will be showcased at the Community Center, Library, and City Hall to welcome our patrons back. The theme of the contest was “We Are All in This Together.”

I am very proud to announce the winners and to recognize all of our talented young people that took part in the Poster Design Contest. Congratulations and thank you all for taking the time to submit your posters and sharing your creative ideas to remind everyone that we are all in this together.

Winners are Agnish Adhya, Aditya Yogesh, and Megan Hatto.

Agnish, Age 9 is a 3rd Grader at Wass Elementary School. His poster will be at the Troy Public Library.

Aditya, Age 9 is a 4th Grader at Barnard Elementary School. His poster will be at Troy Community Center

Megan, Age 11 is a 5th Grader at Schroeder Elementary School. Her poster will be at Troy City Hall.