Let’s get festive! Tree lighting tonight and other fun December events🎄
Get in the holiday spirit ⛄ Join us for an exciting lineup of December recreation events! Get ready for a month filled with fun, festive activities that the whole family can enjoy together. There’s something for everyone, from our annual tree lighting at Memorial Park tonight to cheerful holiday-themed workshops. Come and create lasting memories
Oakland Park Fire Hydrant Replacement & Boil Water Notice
Please be advised that the water main on Oakland Park will be shut off on Wednesday, December 6 at 8 am to replace a broken 125 year old fire hydrant. Water may be shut off for up to 12 hours on Wednesday. Oakland Park residents should prepare to be without water all day. It is
A Message From Mayor Bret Scott
November 20, 2023 As Mayor of our City, I’m thrilled to provide you with our new monthly communication, put in place to help keep everyone informed about all the developments in our community more frequently than you currently see in our Ridger newsletter. Following every regularly scheduled commission meeting, you’ll hear from me directly about
Oakland Park Water Main Test Shutoff
November 14 – 11:09 am: Water pressure will be low on Oakland Park for a few minutes. Oakland County WRC (our water system maintenance partner) is here testing valves. We need to replace a 100 year old fire hydrant that broke during the sewer lining project. WRC is testing valves to make sure that we can
East Side Water Shutoff Update
The Oakland County Water Resources Commission (WRC) conducted a test-shutoff of 7 valves along Woodward this morning and afternoon. The test shutoff was related to the need to move a fire hydrant as part of the Woodward streetscape project. All valves have been reopened and the test is complete. The shutoff was only partially successful
Community Survey Results
The 2023 community survey is now closed. Survey results are available in the online document library. You can also review the raw results of the survey here.
Community Survey Closes Tomorrow
The window to complete our community survey is coming to a close tomorrow. Join the conversation and make your voice count today! Take the survey here.
Sylvan Traffic Calming
We have some exciting news to share! Effective immediately, parking is now permitted on both sides of the street on Sylvan between Indiana and the Woodward alley. This change comes as a result of the City Commission’s decision at the last meeting, September 12, 2023, following the traffic calming petition submitted by Sylvan’s residents. The implementation of
September 20, 2023 – Woodward Streetscape Update
We’re sad to have to cut down these five trees along Woodward between Wellesley and Devonshire, but our expert arborist advised us that they are too damaged from recent construction to preserve. Too much of the root structure has been compromised. We know this is a tough decision. We care deeply about maintaining the health and
Absentee Ballot Applications Available
Absentee ballot applications for the November 7, 2023 election are now available. If you have previously registered to be on the permanent application list, an application has been mailed to you. If you have not yet received your application, it will be coming soon. With recent election law changes in Michigan, you can now use
We want to hear from you!
At the City of Pleasant Ridge, your voice matters. We believe that understanding the attitudes, concerns, and values of our local community is critical in fulfilling the responsibilities of government. That’s why we’re conducting a survey to recognize and then take action that reflects your views. We invite all residents to participate in the survey,
Reduced City Hall Hours – Week of June 26
City Hall will be open from 8 am – 3 pm Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 due to staffing limitations. City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Tax bills will be mailed soon. Payments may be mailed, left in the drop box,
Northbound Woodward Streetscape Construction Update – June 20
Construction of the Woodward streetscape and cycle track will start during the week of June 26, 2023. For more information about the project, including renderings of what the streetscape will look like when completed, please refer to the project webpage at: www.cityofpleasantridge.org/Woodward You can also sign up for email project updates at this link. Here
City-Wide Concrete Repair
The City’s annual concrete repair program will begins this week (the week of June 5). Hartwell Cement, the City’s contractor, will start in the northwest quadrant of the City and move south. This year we are doing street repairs and replacing deficient sidewalk flags. Every 4-5 years we evalute all of our sidewalks and identify
Woodward Construction Update – May 4
Construction in Pleasant Ridge and FerndaleMDOT is preparing to switch from double left lane closures to double right lane closures on Woodward from I-696 to 8 Mile starting Wednesday, May 10 through the end of June. This work will also result in the temporary closure of SMART bus stops on southbound Woodward at Millington, Elm
