City Commission to Meet MondayThe city commission will meet on Monday, March 11 at city hall. A work session regarding the stormwater ordinance will begin the evening at 6:30pm in conference room 309. The regular meeting will follow at 7:30pm in city commission chambers. The meeting agenda is available at: https://www.romi.gov/AgendaCenter/City-Commission-11
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St. Patrick's Day Parade FundraiserIt's almost time - that one day of the year when everyone is Irish! The Ancient Order of the Hibernians will host the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 16 and you can help and look good too! This year's design can be ordered on a T or a baseball 3/4 sleeve T. All profits benefit the Ancient Order of the Hibernians to conduct the parade. Orders will be taken online and mailed directly to you. To get yours, go to https://woodwardmovement.com/collections/city-of-royal-oak
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Last Days to Enjoy Restaurant WeekRoyal Oak Restaurant Week ends this Sunday, March 10; but that leaves this weekend to enjoy 25 of downtown Royal Oak’s top restaurants. Venues will feature 3-course lunch and dinner menus for $15 - $35 a person. No tickets or passes are necessary, but reservations are strongly recommended!
Event details, menus, each venue’s featured Tito’s Handmade Vodka Cocktails and more can be found online at www.dineroyaloak.org |
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Sneak Peek!! Downtown Park Review of BidsThe Downtown Park Task Force meets on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to review bid proposals. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is available at:
https://www.romi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182019-1523
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Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire DepartmentWhen a person living alone calls 911 and is unable to open the door, firefighters must break through a door or a window causing costly damage to the person's home and wasting valuable time.
The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens.
When you suffer a fall, stroke or heart attack, every second counts. The lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call. The lockbox program is open to all Royal Oak residents who either live alone or are left alone on a regular basis and have a condition which may result in the need for immediate assistance due to being incapacitated or unconscious. This includes the elderly, physically handicapped or residents recovering from a major injury or surgery. For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox |
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Calling All Artists...The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts is excited to announce another round of the popular Art Explored program!
Information on the call for artists and how to submit an application can be found on the Royal Oak Commission for the Arts' website.
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Free Valet at the Farmers MarketTake advantage of the free valet, strolling shopping baskets and curbside loading when shopping for farm fresh finds at the Royal Oak Farmers Market this and every Saturday.
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2018 Federal Tax Forms Now AvailableTaxpayers can pick up 1040 federal tax forms, the related six schedules and 1040 instruction booklets at the library. Tax forms and added information also can be found at www.irs.gov/forms-instructions. Please note: the IRS has eliminated the 1040A and 1040EZ forms this year. The library is expecting Michigan 2018 tax forms in mid-February. Michigan forms can be found at www.michigan.gov/taxes. |
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30-Minute Parking on Main StreetRoyal Oak is introducing a pilot program for 30-minute parking spaces in the downtown area to allow for convenient short-term parking. The program includes five designated parking spaces with 30-minute meters along Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street. The new spaces address the need for quick visits to downtown businesses as well as the surge in services like GrubHub, DoorDash Food Delivery, Uber and Lyft.
These spaces will run as a pilot program through May 2019 and will be removed or made permanent based on input from the public. The 30-minute meters have designated signage and take coins or credit card payment via ParkMobile. The cost is 50 cents for 30 minutes.
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Police Department Update
Residents can find the most recent police reports on the city's website at http://romi.gov/963/Press-Releases
Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.
Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.
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Library Events
There is always something interesting and exciting happening at the Royal Oak Public Library. Go to ropl,org to learn more.
Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (September through June only)
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Work for the City of Royal Oak
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Royal Oak.
To browse through available opportunities go to: romi.gov/jobs |
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Shovel It Forward
This winter, the City of Royal Oak is asking all property owners—residential and commercial—to join the Shovel It Forward movement and keep our sidewalks free of snow and ice. When sidewalks are clear, we increase the safety and mobility of everyone – from those with disabilities to children walking to school. Find out how you can Shovel It Forward.
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Senior Times NewsletterThe City of Royal Oak offers mature adults opportunities for lifelong education, fitness, nutrition and leisure activities.
Click here for the latest news and information from the Mahany/ Meininger Community Center.
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City Launches Mobile AppThe City of Royal Oak has a new mobile app! Find out what's happening, get meeting agendas, discover employment opportunities within the city and more.
Download the app at these locations:
Apple Store
Google Play Store
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Support Local Service Clubs & OrganizationsRoyal Oak service clubs support our public schools, local history, nature, senior citizens, young people, veterans and more. To learn more about Royal Oak service clubs go to www.romi.gov/interclub. |
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