City News

Ferndale City Council stands with West Bloomfield, Michigan, and the Jewish community after the horrific event that occurred at Temple Israel on Thursday, March 12, 2026.  

The National Weather Service has reported possible hazardous rain and thunderstorm conditions for Ferndale and surrounding areas for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, beginning in the early morning hours. Please follow the attached safety tips to get prepared.

Celebrate the season with free goodie-egg hunts at three Ferndale parks! Find the right age group for your little ones, then let them loose to gather as many eggs as they can grab! Find the special egg with a golden ticket inside to win a prize-filled basket. Don’t miss the Easter Bunny—hopping in for an appearance at Martin Road Park!

The City of Ferndale proudly celebrates our newly promoted Ferndale Police officers: Stephen Wroe (Sergeant), Austin Bishop (Lieutenant), and Dan Kuzdzal (Captain)! They were honored at the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026.

If the sunshine makes you want to spruce up your yard, you’re in luck! This year, the Public Works Department and SOCRRA are kicking off the annual yard waste pickup program two weeks ahead of schedule, starting the week of March 23, 2026, and running through the week of December 14, 2026. Set your yard waste out in paper kraft bags or a labeled container (labels are available at City Hall or the DPW yard) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Yard waste is: Grass clippings, leaves, sod, garden waste, tree and shrub trimmings, small stumps, untreated and unpainted wood boards (nails removed), straw bales, and similar items. Yard waste is not: Food, pet waste, noxious weeds, grill charcoal, paper products, plastic bags, pumpkins, and other items that belong in the trash or recycling. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit bit.ly/490ynxm. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Public Works Department at 248-546-2519.

It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department. The auction will be held at Monaghan’s Towing Inc., 21680 Fern St., Oak Park, MI. 48237, Monday, March 16, at 10:00 a.m. A list of vehicles for auction can be found in this article. Terms of Sale: Cash - As - Is - Condition.

Exciting improvements are coming to Martin Road Park! We’re happy to announce that the City of Ferndale has received grant funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund (MDNR LWCF), Oakland County Parks, and the GameTime National Demonstration Site Project. This generous support will help us expand the playground at Martin Road Park. 

The City of Ferndale and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) are pleased to announce a Home Chore Grant for Ferndale residents. Qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents are eligible for a home chore program to help with home repairs and yard cleanup projects up to $5,000. The program has been extended as of February 2026.

The City of Ferndale proudly celebrates our newly promoted Ferndale firefighters: Garett Smith (Sergeant), Matthew Nutt (Fire Marshal), Miles Bracali (Captain), and Chad Carr (Lieutenant)!

For the fifth year in a row, Ferndale City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to recognize February as Black History Month and to raise the Pan-African flag outside City Hall for the entire month as a symbol of its commitment to all individuals within the Black community.

The water bills for October through January, which are due in March, indicate estimate reads, based on prior usage history, instead of actual reads for this period. You can pay your bill as you normally do with your preferred payment method. If the estimate is higher than your actual usage, the extra will reduce the usage on your next bill. If the estimate is lower, the difference will also be reflect in your next bill. For most users, the estimated reading will result in a minimal cost difference between the two billing periods.

The City of Ferndale is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to seek community feedback regarding the proposed Citizen Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance.

During last night’s City Council Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2026, Mayor Raylon Leaks-May made an important statement regarding residents seeking insights and assurance about the role of Ferndale Police in response to potential immigration enforcement activity.

Step into an enchanting evening of music, dancing, and fun at our Little Princess Dance! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m., when Elphaba and Glinda will make a magical appearance.

The snow emergency declared on Sunday, January 25, 2026, has ended. Vehicles can return to being parked on the streets.

A snow emergency has been declared for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and is anticipated through Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

As Ferndale consistently experiences freezing temperatures, the Ferndale Fire Department wants to remind you how to stay safe. Please take a moment to review the following safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe, warm, prepared, and informed. 

The snow emergency declared on Thursday, January 15, 2026, has ended. Vehicles can return to being parked on the streets.

In response to resident feedback, the Public Works Department is offering a 2-week drop-off period for bagged yard waste to help everyone catch up after winter weather.