In accordance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ New Emergency Order, the Rochester Hills City Hall, the Rochester Hills Department of Public Services Building, and the Rochester Hills Museum on Van Hoosen Farm will be closed to the public effective November 18, 2020 through January 3, 2021. City Hall will reopen on January 4, 2021. Offices will be minimally staffed. However, if a matter requires you to meet with an employee, you may call City Hall to set up an … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Is the Census Still Relevant?
February 5, 2020 by 1 Comment
Dear Crabby, I keep seeing reminders regarding the upcoming 2020 census. Do people really still take part in this? I guess I’ve never really understood why it was so important to participate. Can you help me out? Thanks! Noah Nombre Dear Noah Nombre, The short answer is yes. People really do still take part in the census. It’s almost as old as the United States itself. The first census was taken on August 2, 1790. And before you ask, the answer is no. No, I wasn’t around to answer … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Will Rochester Hills Ever Have a New Mayor?
November 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
Dear Crabby, Now that Mayor Barnett has won his fourth term, I wonder, will Rochester Hills ever have a new Mayor? Sincerely, New Blood Wanted Dear New Blood, I'm old and the mayor is young, so I might not see it in my lifetime, but others will. I only met the mayor once - they were giving away free cupcakes at some local event and he beat me to the last one (remember, I'm old and move slower than he does). I said a few things about the situation but he couldn't respond because … [Read more...]
Adams High School Traffic Update March 2019
March 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
A Letter from Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner Dear RCS Families, Since last fall, the district has been actively evaluating the traffic flow around Adams High School to address community safety concerns. We would like to share our ongoing plans for improvement. In cooperation with traffic and safety consultants and our partners at the City of Rochester Hills, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, and the Road Commission for Oakland County, we have … [Read more...]
Meadow Brook Hall Woodland Entrance Restoration Program and Arbor Day Celebration
April 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Historic landscapes are important cultural resources that are part of our national heritage. They represent a physical record of the history of a property and reflect a personal account of design trends and styles, social history, and the life styles of the owners. Meadow Brook Hall’s Woodland Entrance is an important component of our historic landscape, it also serves as a natural habitat for wildlife and as a recreational attraction for visitors to enjoy. The woodlands have slowly … [Read more...]
Fun and Entertainment at the Rochester Hills State of the City Address with VIDEO
May 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Record Crowd of 600 Hears Diverse Stories of Growth and Success Mayor Bryan K. Barnett delivered his 11th State of the City address at Rochester Adams High School on April 10 to a record crowd of over 600. Guests zoomed over the red carpet, past the welcoming Rochester Hills Government Youth Council, and into the auditorium to here about the success of the city, as well as to be entertained by dancing, skits, musical numbers, and pyrotechnics. Inspired by the influence Rochester Hills … [Read more...]
Revitalize the Woodland Entrance at Meadow Brook Hall this Friday
April 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Meadow Brook Hall Seeks to Revitalize Woodland Entrance with Restoration Program In an effort to revitalize its woodlands and kick-start a maintenance program, Meadow Brook Hall is launching the Woodland Entrance Restoration Program on Arbor Day, April 28, as a community work day and tree planting celebration. “Historic landscapes are important cultural resources that are part of our national heritage,” said Nikki Thomas, facility operations manager for Meadow Brook Hall. “They represent a … [Read more...]
The Battle for Avon Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills, A Tale of Two Cities
March 28, 2017 by 10 Comments
As we celebrate the founding of Rochester during 2017, we must also note that Rochester Hills shares the same anniversary. Both Rochester and Avon Township - today’s Rochester Hills - received their first non-native settlers in 1817. Some of the founding Graham family members built their home in what is now the City of Rochester. The rest of them moved out to the area that is now the intersection of Avon & Livernois Roads, becoming the first white settlers of what would become Avon … [Read more...]
Stoney Creek High School Changes Address
February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Effective immediately, the address for Stoney Creek High School has been changed to: 6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. A formal address request was filed with the City of Rochester Hills in January. The address was changed from 575 Tienken Road to the Sheldon Road address in order to more accurately reflect the location of the front entrance of the school. "The change will be particularly helpful for those visitors trying to locate our building using a GPS system," said SCHS … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Hosts Design Open House
October 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Residents Invited to Shape the Future of the Auburn Road Corridor On Monday, October 10, the City of Rochester Hills will host a Design Open House for the Auburn Road Corridor. This open house builds upon the ideas that residents and businesses shared at a initial design open house in May. The Auburn Road Corridor is located on Auburn Road from Culbertson Avenue to Dequindre Rd through the Brooklands neighborhood. “Engaging residents in the planning process allows our team to ensure that … [Read more...]
