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Avon Road Bridge Reconstruction Set to Begin (01.25.2012)
Drivers are Encouraged to Seek Alternate Routes
Rochester Hills, MI - The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has confirmed that the Avon Bridge reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2012. The new bridge is expected to open by June 15, with the project completed by mid-July. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Transparency (01.17.2012)
Rochester Hills, MI - For the 23rd year, The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the City of Rochester Hills with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Solicits Residents Feedback (01.13.2012)
Police and Road Funding Public Hearing Date Set
Rochester Hills, MI – With the upcoming expiration of two dedicated police millages, Rochester Hills’ residents will soon decide how to fund police services. The current millage doesn’t expire until 2013, but the city’s Police and Road Funding Technical Review Committee have been working on funding alternatives for the past year. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Mourns the Passing of Former Councilwoman and Mayor (11.29.2011)
Rochester Hills, MI - The City of Rochester Hills is mourning the passing of former Mayor Billie Ireland, 83, who served as Township Trustee for Avon Charter Township in 1980 and became the first Council President of the Charter Commission for the City of Rochester Hills. She served as Mayor for 10 years, serving 2 four-year terms after filling the unexpired term of former Mayor Earl Borden. Continue Reading
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Mayor Barnett and Councilmen Set to Take the Oath of Office (11.10.2011)
Rochester Hills, MI - The results are in and Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett will lead the city for another term after claiming 77.29 percent of the vote.
“It is a tremendous honor to know that I have earned the residents’ trust and support for the next four years. I love my job and am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve our city,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills New Business Making Big Impacts (11.04.2011)
Immediate Need to Fill Jobs
Rochester Hills, MI - Rochester Hills has enjoyed remarkable success in their economic development strategy and are seeing immediate results of companies they have worked aggressively to attract and retain. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Deer-Motorist Related Accidents Decrease 25% (10.06.2011)
Rochester Hills, MI - With the arrival of fall, comes the inevitable increase in deer activity, with October and November being the most dangerous months in Michigan for deer/vehicle crashes. Rochester Hills has done its part in educating residents in the previous years and the efforts are showing significantly positive results. Continue Reading
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Hills Kicks-Off School Year with 26 School Zone Safety Speed Signs
Most Comprehensive Program in Oakland County (09.12.2011)
Rochester Hills, MI - As students return to school, parents can rest assured knowing that there will be extra enforcement of speed violations in school safety zones. With the installation of 26 high-tech radar speed signs, Rochester Hills have created the most comprehensive safety program in Oakland County. The Radar Speed Safety Project is done in partnership with the OCSO, and made possible by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant the city received from the U.S. Department of Justice. Continue Reading
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GM Ventures/Sunlogic Announces New Partnership in Rochester Hills (07.28.2011)
Solar Power Developer to Invest Millions and Create New Jobs
Rochester Hills, MI - General Motors Ventures LLC announced today an equity investment of $7.5 million in Sunlogics PLC, a vertically-integrated global solar energy systems provider specializing in solar project development and installation. The investment will create 310 jobs and an economic impact locally of nearly $90 million. GM also signed commercial agreements with Sunlogics for the installation of solar charging canopies at Chevrolet dealerships and GM facilities, as a purchase agreement to install large-scale solar arrays at GM facilities. Continue Reading
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Survey Says…Rochester Hills Resident Satisfaction at All Time High (07.20.2011)
Rochester Hills, MI – The results are in! In a statistically significant survey conducted by Oakland University, Rochester Hills has received an overwhelmingly positive report that 96% of residents are satisfied with their decision to live in the City of Rochester Hills, the highest rating in recorded history for our community. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Leads Census Participation (06.17.2011)
Rochester Hills, Michigan – The city's participation in the 2010 Census has attracted the attention of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The city saw a dramatic increase in participation from 72% in 2000 to 86% in 2010 thanks to a concentrated effort during the 2010 Census gathering period. Mayor Bryan K. Barnett has been invited to outline his successful strategy at the upcoming U.S. Conference of Mayors in Baltimore MD. Continue Reading
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Historic Districts Commission Presents Preservation Awards (05.18.2011)
Rochester Hills, Michigan – The city's Historic Districts Commission will present its annual Earl E. Borden Historic Preservation Awards at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18. The presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, followed by a brief reception. Continue Reading
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Mayor Barnett to Attend Transatlantic Climate Bridge in Germany (04.27.2011)
International Visit to Focus on Sustainable Communities
Rochester Hills, Michigan – Mayor Bryan K. Barnett is one of ten U.S. elected officials selected to attend the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, "Sustainable Planning, Sustainable Communities," visit to Germany where he will experience firsthand how innovative climate and energy policy not only protects the environment, but also makes economic and business sense. Continue Reading
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Tree City USA Recognition (4.8.2011)
Rochester Hills, Michigan - Rochester Hills has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the 21st year Rochester Hills has received this national recognition. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Recognized for Government Transparency (12.23.2010)
Rochester Hills, Michigan - The city was recently applauded for their transparency efforts, having released a brand new, resident-friendly Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that focuses on providing a clearer picture of the city's financial status. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Partners with MDOT and SEMCOG (12.17.2010)
Rochester Road Access Management Plan
Rochester Hills, Michigan - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has teamed with the cities of Royal Oak, Clawson, Troy, Rochester Hills and Rochester to study the Rochester Road corridor. The purpose of the Rochester Road Access Management Plan is to study traffic flow, crash statistics and current access points (i.e. driveways) to determine potential improvements that can improve safety along the corridor. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Gains $13 Million Dollar Investment and New Jobs (12.16.2010)
Otto Bock Polyurethane Technologies, Inc. to Open Rochester Hills Facility
Rochester Hills, Michigan - Otto Bock, headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany, announced its plan to invest $13.3 million in a 53,000-square-foot facility it plans to open in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Awarded Certificate of Achievement (12.01.2010)
Employee Receives Top Honors
Rochester Hills, Michigan - The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the City of Rochester Hills with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Expands Broadcasting Coverage with AT&T U-Verse (11.15.2010)
Rochester Hills, Michigan - The City of Rochester Hills is excited to announce that residents are now able to view community news and information on the local government Channel 99, located on AT&T U-Verse. Residents can access the station by following the on-screen guide located on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Receives Watershed Grant
Department of Natural Resources and Environment (08.09.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - The City of Rochester Hills is pleased to announce that they have been awarded funding from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) for the preservation Stony/Paint Creek Sub Watershed Implementation Project. Continue Reading
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WABCO North America, LLC Opening Rochester Hills Facility (07.15.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - WABCO North America, LLC, a tier-one supplier to the global commercial vehicle industry, plans to invest $6.2 million for a new division in Rochester Hills (Oakland County) to expand its product offering into North America. The expansion is expected to create up to 929 total jobs, including 274 directly by the company, plus an additional 655 indirect jobs. State tax credits valued at $1 million over five years were offered to secure the investment for Michigan. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Receives Grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership Projects (07.06.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - The City of Rochester Hills is pleased to announce that they have been awarded funding from The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership aimed at supporting on-the-ground fish habitat work in the Great Lakes under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Continue Reading
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Annual Festival of the Hills Fireworks Show
Rochester Hills' Celebration of Independence Day (06.23.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - Soon blankets and lounge chairs will mark the spot for the perfect viewing location for this year's annual Festival of the Hills scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Earl E. Borden Park in Rochester Hills. The event has become a huge tradition in the community and welcomes more than 50,000 residents and guests each year. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Receives Grant for Community Tree Planting (04.12.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - The City of Rochester Hills has been awarded the Community Tree Planting Grant by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and DTE Energy Foundation. Continue Reading
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Arbor Day Foundation Names Rochester Hills Tree City USA® Community
for the 20th Year (04.08.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI, was recognized by the non profit Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the twentieth year Rochester Hills has earned this national designation. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills and Rochester Team Up to Attract Google™
Ultra-High Speed Network (03.25.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - Following the recent announcement of an ultra-high speed broadband network by Google™, the Cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills have teamed up in a joint response to the Google Request for Information (RFI) in hopes of being one of the selected trial areas for this broadband service. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Residents Challenged to "Make the Switch"
City-Wide Campaign to Educate and Increase Energy Efficiency (03.12.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI - Mayor Bryan K. Barnett announced the City's latest green initiative, "Make the Switch," as the next phase of the green movement. Quite possibly the most substantial effort to improve energy efficiency in Oakland County history was kicked off by sending residents who attended the State of the City home with a "FREE" compact fluorescent light bulb. Continue Reading
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Rayconnect Get's the Gold!
Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification (02.25.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI – Rayconnect, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification, making it the first manufacturing facility in the State of Michigan to receive this award. Established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification institute (GCBI). LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Charity Receives Brooksie Way Grant
Launch of "Blessings in a Backpack" (02.23.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI – Blessings in a Backpack, a charity that provides weekend meals to qualifying students in need is kicking off in the Rochester School District thanks to the support of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson who awarded a mini grant to the charity using proceeds from the Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Partners with the U.S Census Bureau
What is in a Number? (02.22.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI – The City of Rochester Hills has partnered with the U.S Census Bureau to raise awareness of the 2010 Census and to help achieve a complete and accurate count. Census counts are used to determine how much federal funding Rochester Hills could receive for local road projects, senior centers - like the OPC, school lunch programs, and the college tuition grant and loan programs, just to name a few. Continue Reading
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Rochester Hills Gets Economic Boost
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (02.03.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI – After much anticipation, Oakland University has successfully received the preliminary accreditation for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, allowing the University to officially welcome the first class of medical students beginning fall 2011. Continue Reading
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Mayor Barnett Meets with President Obama, Cabinet Officials about Challenges Facing Rochester Hills and Other Cities Across the U.S. (01.20.2010)
Rochester Hills, MI – Mayor Bryan K. Barnett will be among a delegation of mayors invited to meet with President Obama in the White House, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Cabinet members and Congressional representatives while in town for the annual winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Continue Reading
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Established in 1984 the City of Rochester Hills offers a complete and diverse community. Recently voted one of the top 100 best places to live (2009) the City of Rochester Hills is committed to being the preeminent place to live, work and raise a family.
Media Contact: Tara Beatty ~ Phone: (248) 841-2545 ~ email
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