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News Nearby: Birmingham Homes Pricier Than Bloomfield?; Sandra Layne Headed to Trial in Grandson's Death

Here's a recap of the biggest stories in communities around Bloomfield during the week of Dec. 1 to Dec 8.

A lot happened this past week both in and around the Bloomfield area, and we wanted to make sure you got a peek at some other stories you might have missed.

Here's what happened nearby this week:

Birmingham

Birmingham is ranked No. 1 among the state's most expensive communities in Coldwell Banker's latest Home Listing Report.

School Board vs. State Law: Who Has the Final Say on Guns in Schools?

After a Birmingham parent brought a gun to an elementary school in early October, district officials say they're not changing policies banning guns on school property despite conflicting laws and court rulings.

Royal Oak

Franklin Fine Wine & Café to Open on Monday

“Soft opening” on tap to work out any problems for later grand opening.

Troy

City Releases Applications of 6 Troy City Council Finalists

Troy City Council will appoint one of the finalists to Council at its Dec. 17 meeting.

West Bloomfield

Grandmother to Stand Trial in Shooting Death of Grandson

Sandra Layne, 74, of West Bloomfield, was in court Thursday. Her trial is expected early next year.

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John Roach June 2, 2013 at 05:41 am
Isn't this the way too many jurisdictions have gotten into financial trouble -- using bonds toRead More finance expenses rather than restricting them to long lived assets? Perhaps the pensions need to be reformed rather than "reforming" their financing. Are we taking on added pension obligations for personnel to support services we have "sold" to other jurisdictions?
Robert Tupilo June 4, 2013 at 09:32 am
$60,000 per year pension + free ehalthcare for 30 yrs of retirement = $2,000,000 lifetime retirementRead More benefit! Must be nice to be a public employee.
W. F. Moigis June 9, 2013 at 10:24 am
I was wrong when I predicted that the School District would be asking for more money in two or threeRead More years - by two or three years...... No wonder I didn't get elected to the Board. With such miscalculations on my part, I realize that the majority of the voters had so much more insight than I had........lol Maybe I should learn a lesson here - borrow money to keep the "life-style" I have become used to. What genius!
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