Library Closes Early

Due to concerns for the safety of both patrons and staff, the library will be closing at 4:00 PM, today, March 3. The library will re-open on Saturday at 9:00 AM, and the Friends Used Book Sale is still happening as planned! See you then!

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

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.

Downed Branches: What You Need to Know!

DPS crews have been busy picking up downed branches that have fallen from trees in the right-of-way. (The right-of-way is the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street curb).

If your property has downed branches that are from a right-of-way tree and need to be removed, please call DPS at (248)246-3300.

If you have fallen branches from a tree on your private property (your back or front yard), they must be disposed of privately.

GFL will collect branches between 2 inches and 5 inches in diameter that are less than 4 feet long and bundled. Each bundle must weigh under 40 pounds. You will need to hire a chipping service for branches larger than 5 inches in diameter.

The city's contractor, JH Hart, has a chipping service for a small fee. You can reach them at (586) 795-5581.

Solarize Royal Oak

Join the Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board for a Solarize Royal Oak Meetup on April 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the M/M Senior Center, 3500 Marias Ave.

Learn from experts about rooftop solar, potential group buy discounts and hear a Royal Oak resident speak about how a solar with battery backup system performed during the recent ice storm outage.

Know Royal Oak's Roots!

Be in the know about the history of Royal Oak by signing up for the Royal Oak Historical Society email blasts.

Keep up with events, exhibits, and history talks coming up in the near future. The informative quarterly newsletter is sent directly to your inbox.

Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Royal Oak Historical Society email sign-up form.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use.

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

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 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.

More information.

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

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