City News

The City of Ferndale has declared a snow emergency effective Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m.

It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

Ferndale City Council has identified the three candidates who will move forward in the search for a new City Manager

Ferndale City Council unanimously approved an adjusted Headlee Override proposal that will appear on the Tuesday, May 6, 2025, election ballot. This proposal of 5.4452 mills addresses vital funding for a large majority of City services. 

The City’s voting precincts have been consolidated from 9 to 6 precincts. While your precinct number may have changed, only a small number of voters will be assigned to a different polling location. Please read the article to review these changes.

We're so excited to announce that Ferndale Parks & Recreation's Wilson Park Community Park and Trail Capital Grant Project—which received funding support from Oakland County Parks—is complete! We're grateful to Oakland County Parks for supporting the Ferndale community. We can't wait for the weather to warm up so you can enjoy the amazing improvements. These changes will make a difference in our park space for years to come!

The area of Allen Street and W. Troy Street (up to Nine Mile Road) is temporarily closed today, Thursday, January 23, 2025, for gas line repairs. These repairs should take no more than two days, weather permitting. Please seek alternate routes during this time.

This cold weather is no joke. The Fire Department wants to remind you to stay safe in these extremely cold temperatures. Please take a moment to review the following safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe, warm, alert, and in the know during this Michigan winter.

We've met in townhalls, talked to many of you, and researched scenarios--now, the Interim City Manager will present options for a potential new Headlee override proposal. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in City Hall Council Chambers for a special City Council meeting to learn more and join the conversation.

The Public Works Department (DPW) is branching out for the spring tree planting program! Residents can request a tree from DPW at bit.ly/ferndaletreeform. Requests must be made by Friday, January 31, 2025.

The City of Ferndale has been awarded an incredible $380,000 in funding from the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLSHA) to assist seniors and low-income residents with home chores such as lawncare and snow removal. We want to hear your thoughts!

Princesses, kings, and other royal family are invited to an enchanting evening filled with fun, treats, music, photos, goodie bags, and a lovely carnation. Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ferndale High School, located at 881 Pinecrest Drive.

Due to a system error, paper and emailed water bills sent to properties in Sections 3 and 4 of the City experienced a misprint that displays the estimated reading in place of the actual reading. This affects the amount due shown on the bill. Please note: The error does not involve the water meters themselves.

We know the holidays generate a lot of waste materials, like cardboard, paper, and gift wrapping. Thanks to a collaboration between the Zero Waste Manager and the Public Works Department, the City is proud to present the Holiday Heave! Bring your cardboard and paper items to the special dumpsters located at the Kulick Center and Martin Road Park (at the intersection of Orchard and Martin) from today, Monday, December 23, 2024, through Monday, January 6, 2025.

Happy Holidays, Ferndale! Please keep in mind that City Hall will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, so please set your containers out one day late for the remainder of the week. Parking will be free in Downtown Ferndale on all four days. We hope your celebrations are safe and fun!

As we enter the holiday season, join us as we celebrate some amazing accomplishments of City staff! Each department plays a vital role in our community and we’re very grateful for their efforts.

Last week, Ferndale Fire Chief Teresa Robinson joined Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms, Detroit Fire Marshal Don Thomas, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer, and Director of Grosse Pointe Public Safety John Alcorn to share safety tips and practices for lithium-ion batteries, particularly as we get close to the holiday season.

The Public Works Department has worked with SOCRRA to extend bagged yard waste pickup to next week, the week of December 16, 2024, on your regular trash day. This is your last chance to have your leaves, sticks, twigs, grass, and stones picked up at the curb.

Ferndale's Interim City Manager and staff leaders invite you to a second townhall meeting, "After Headlee: A Community Conversation Continued," to discuss a path forward following the November 5 General Election.

The December Board of Review Meeting is on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Downstairs Conference Room at City Hall.