Shoppers, employees will find new routines in Kroger construction

The closing of Kroger’s City of Grosse Pointe store in the Village next year will displace both shoppers and employees. The company’s challenge is to keep as many as possible in the fold while a new, two-story Kroger is built on the old store’s footprint at Notre Dame and Kercheval.
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Dog owners point their pointers (and terriers, spaniels and hounds) to Detroit's Balduck Park

Grosse Pointers love their dogs, but a shortage of dog-friendly parks forces most dogs and owners to remain in their immediate neighborhoods, circling the block, with their pets on leash at all times.

 The Shores and Woods have small, residents-only dog parks, and the Farms has the beginnings of another, but that leaves out virtually everyone else who wants to let their pet run off-leash from time to time. read more...

Shores considers water options

Much like Grosse Pointe Woods several months ago, the Shores now faces a decision on where to draw its water.

The Shores is currently purchasing water from Detroit, but is facing a steep rate increase and a minimum 30-year contract to continue the arrangement. Three representatives from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. gave a presentation to city council Tuesday night showing the new city's other options, which include contracting with the Farms or the Woods. read more...

Let homebuilding be our legacy

Recently I had the honor of being named Public Official of the Year by Habitat for Humanity. Everyone likes awards and recognition, but ultimately they are not what we are remembered for. The legacy we leave behind depends on our actions, not the trophies, plaques, and certificates we accumulate. I have worked with Habitat for Humanity for a number of years now, and I plan to keep doing so, to help put hardworking families into good homes. read more...