This Friday, May 13, 2011, the fourth graders at Hampton Elementary School will participate in a Simulated Congressional Hearing--a culminating project after studying the U.S. government for the past two months. Students are required to present a paper they have written that addresses an area of government they have learned about in class and are then questioned and critiqued by judges. Upon completion, students will receive certificates of participation provided and signed by Mayor Barnett, … [Read more...]
Hills Receives $305,000 Grant to Improve School Zone Safety
April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills, Michigan- Mayor Barnett is pleased to announce the installation of 26 high-tech radar speed signs designed to improve the safety of children and other pedestrians in school zones. With the launch of the program, Rochester Hills will have the single most comprehensive school safety zone program in Oakland County. According to recent studies, the use of radar speed signs has proven to be one of the most valuable tools available for increasing the safety of those children … [Read more...]
WABCO North America, LLC Opens Second Rochester Hills Facility
March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills, Michigan – The City of Rochester Hills is pleased to announce that WABCO North America, LLC, a tier-one supplier to the global commercial vehicle industry, plans to invest over $2 million for a new Product Development Center in order to meet the company’s goal of growing its engineering capabilities in the United States. The expansion is expected to create up to 100 new jobs, paying an average annual salary of nearly $80,000. State tax credits were offered by the Michigan … [Read more...]
Tree Lighting at The Village of Rochester Hills
November 24, 2010 by
The Christmas Tree lighting at The Village of Rochester Hills was a spectacular event this year! Rochester Media was there to witness and video the festivities. Mayor Bryan Barnett and Channel 7 News Anchor Dave Lewallen were there to emcee the ceremony. Rochester Hill's First Family, the Babiak's, were there as well to count down the final seconds until the tree was lit. The crowd that had gathered consisted of parents, grandparents, and children who were all pleasantly entertained by the … [Read more...]
Update from Mayor Barnett
August 2, 2010 by
From our beautiful parks and trail ways, to our shopping and entertainment, Rochester Hills continues to be a place where visitors flock to experience what we get to enjoy each day as residents of this community. Summer in Rochester Hills has always been one of my favorite times. There’s so much to do here in this little corner of Michigan. But this year, things seem to be turned up a notch. While August is upon us, there is still plenty of summertime fun to be had, and as you make your list … [Read more...]
