FERNDALE, MICHIGAN

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OLHSA Chore Grant

The City of Ferndale and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) are pleased to announce a Home Chore Grant for Ferndale residents. Qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents are eligible for a home chore program to help with home repairs and yard cleanup projects up to $5,000. The program has been extended as of February 2026. Visit ferndalemi.gov/news/olhsa-home-chore-grant for more information.

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City Calendar

Mar

23

Yard Waste 2025 Season

Mar

28

1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Eggstravaganza

May

25

City Hall is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

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04

City Hall is Closed in Observance of Independence Day

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07

City Hall is Closed in Observance of Labor Day
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Ferndale News

March 11, 2026

Severe Rain and Thunderstorm Watch: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The National Weather Service has reported possible hazardous rain and thunderstorm conditions for Ferndale and surrounding areas for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, beginning in the early morning hours. Please follow the attached safety tips to get prepared.

March 10, 2026

Police Department Promotions

The City of Ferndale proudly celebrates our newly promoted Ferndale Police officers: Stephen Wroe (Sergeant), Austin Bishop (Lieutenant), and Dan Kuzdzal (Captain)! They were honored at the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026.

March 10, 2026

Yard Waste Season Begins

If the sunshine makes you want to spruce up your yard, you’re in luck! This year, the Public Works Department and SOCRRA are kicking off the annual yard waste pickup program two weeks ahead of schedule, starting the week of March 23, 2026, and running through the week of December 14, 2026. Set your yard waste out in paper kraft bags or a labeled container (labels are available at City Hall or the DPW yard) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Yard waste is: Grass clippings, leaves, sod, garden waste, tree and shrub trimmings, small stumps, untreated and unpainted wood boards (nails removed), straw bales, and similar items. Yard waste is not: Food, pet waste, noxious weeds, grill charcoal, paper products, plastic bags, pumpkins, and other items that belong in the trash or recycling. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit bit.ly/490ynxm. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Public Works Department at 248-546-2519.
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