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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, Tuesday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. A list of vehicles for auction can be found on the City of Ferndale’s website at www.ferndalemi.gov. Terms of Sale: Cash - As - Is - Condition.

THANK YOU, FERNDALE! Over the past 60 days, we launched a community crowdfunding campaign to help fund the renovation of the Harding Park Inline Skating Rink. While we didn't reach our crowdfunding goal, we are incredibly grateful for the support our community showed throughout this campaign. Together, we raised $29,566 to help fund the Harding Park Inline Rink Renovation Project. Every donation—large or small—along with every share, conversation, and word of encouragement, helped build momentum for this project.

An assessment team from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Friday, July 24, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Ferndale Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of this final On-Site Assessment, the public is invited to provide comments via email.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Ferndale, County of Oakland, will be in session at City Hall, 300 E. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220 on the following date/time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

The Martin Road Splash Pad is closed today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, due to poor air quality alerts. We apologize for the inconvenience!

UPDATE: Masks are now available to pick up at Ferndale City Hall, located at 300 E Nine Mile, or at Fire Station #1, located at 1635 Livernois St. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a Statewide Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, due to higher levels of tiny particles in the air (PM2.5) from Canadian wildfire smoke.

In the summer, less than half of your taxes fund City services. If you live in the Ferndale School District and have a principal residence exemption (PRE), here is how each dollar of your summer property taxes is used.

NOTICE: The Planning Commission Public Hearing and regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, are cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The Community and Economic Development Department will post an additional notice in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006) in the event a future public hearing is requested by the applicant. For more information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 248-546-2366 Ext. 3 or ced@ferndalemi.gov.

Since the launch of Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service, the City of Ferndale has seen an increase in commercial drone activity within our limits. Because Ferndale falls within the radius of the Regional Fulfillment Center, delivery activity in our skies has increased. Below is helpful information and frequently asked questions.

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.

Have you heard the news? The Ferndale Communications Department is launching a new monthly e-newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox at the start of every month. Sign up at bit.ly/ferndale-enewsletter and stay in the loop with the latest City news, programs, activities, events, and more.

The Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The City of Ferndale has two local ballot proposals to amend the City Charter.

The City of Ferndale, Michigan, is under a heat advisory from Tuesday, June 30, to Friday, July 3, 2026. Please view the following tips to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 12:52 p.m., Ferndale police officers and Fire Department personnel responded to the area of 22230 Woodward Avenue (near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and College Street) on a report of a crash involving a truck and an e-bike.

The City of Ferndale has updated its phone menu to make calling easier and more efficient for everyone. All phone numbers and extensions are the same, but the menu options have changed. A customer service line at Ext. 111 has been created so residents can reach the Communications Department directly if they need help.

The City of Ferndale is pleased to welcome Nina LaSalle to the City Council. Nina was sworn in at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She will serve the rest of the current term until December 31, 2027. On behalf of the City of Ferndale, we welcome and congratulate Councilmember LaSalle! 

The City of Ferndale and the Downtown Development Authority are happy to share that sidewalks in Downtown Ferndale will undergo major repairs and upgrades over the next few months to enhance accessibility and navigability!

Please be advised that the east side of Ferndale on Hilton Road (leading into Hazel Park) is experiencing a power outage, causing traffic light failures. As a result, there is increased traffic congestion. Please drive with caution and consider alternate routes at this time.

The City of Ferndale is pleased to announce the launch of a new water online usage portal, Neptune My360. The Neptune My360 Consumer Portal replaces the City’s previous WaterSmart platform and provides residents with improved access to water consumption data.

Make a splash! The Martin Road Splash Pad has officially opened for the summer season from Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. The Splash Pad is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.