City News

Happy Holidays, Ferndale! City Hall will experience a few holiday closures the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day.

For the sixth year in a row, the City of Ferndale has received a perfect score for inclusive policies from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute.

The annual Elks #1588 Law and Order Awards recognized seven City employees and community members. Kate Reynolds, Exalted Ruler of the Elks Officers, said it best, “These heroes here tonight make Ferndale a home.” 💚

October 30 Update: Residents who previously received an incorrect print water bill have been mailed a second bill with the correct information. This is not a double charge or a second bill. If you have paid the bill balance already, there is no other action needed at this time.

A public auction will be held for vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Mayor Melanie Piana has received the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award from the Michigan Municipal League.

Apply now for the Ferndale Community Group Foundation 2023 grant application – providing funding to in-need community groups in the areas of health, culture, education, the arts, and other human services.

The holiday season will soon be underway... plan to join us for a weekend of fun, shopping, and giving as we Jingle & Mingle on November 18 and 19.

The Ferndale Police Department has earned Reaccreditation through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP).

Some residents may notice inaccuracies with their water bill due to a file error. But, not to worry! All bills are available via the City's utilities portal, BSA.

The Ferndale Fire Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 14—an afternoon of interactive fire safety programs, CPR training, vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire extinguisher training, and station tours.

The Public Works Department's Fall Leaf Pickup program begins on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. Be sure to review the schedule for the 2023 leaf pickup season.

The annual fall festival returns on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Martin Road Park! Register now for the fall-themed wonderland.

As the Woodward Moves road resurfacing and improvement project nears its final phase, the City has learned of three detours going into effect by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for residents and visitors to be aware of. 

Ferndale City Council approved the appointments of nine members to serve on the new citizen-led Finance Review Committee, which is tasked with studying the impacts of the City’s Headlee override millage and how its 2025 expiration would impact general operations and a proposed long-term facilities prioritization plan.  

The Ferndale Fire Department was awarded an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Workforce grant through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to fund Paramedic training.

BS&A, the City's third-party online payment portal, is currently experiencing technical issues.

The Ferndale Fire Department is asking people to avoid the area of W. Jarvis and Wanda Streets due to possible elevated gas levels in the air.

The City of Ferndale is now recruiting citizens interested in joining the newly-created Finance Review Committee to study and advise on the impacts of the City’s Headlee override millage.

‍The City of Ferndale is excited to announce the return of the annual Juneteenth Celebration—a national holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when emancipation finally reached the last confederate state.