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Fireworks Safety and Considerations
06/30/2025
Stay safe this 4th of July! Common fireworks safety practices for home celebrations.
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Finally Friday
06/27/2025
Located at Altrusa Park, enjoy live music at the end of a long week!
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2025 Summer Concert Series
06/26/2025
Join us in St. Mary's Park for these family favorite events beginning at 7PM select days throughout the summer.
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Family Dance Party
06/24/2025
CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT: Reschedule TBD. Join us on the tennis courts at St. Mary's Park for a fun, family-friendly dance party T̶u̶e̶s̶d̶a̶y̶,̶ ̶J̶u̶n̶e̶ ̶2̶4̶t̶h̶!̶
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Juneteenth Holiday Observance
06/16/2025
City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Line Dancing Nights
06/13/2025
Join us on the tennis courts in St. Mary's Park for line dancing fun!
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Paint the Pavement: Community Crosswalk Painting Event
06/03/2025
Roll up your sleeves and pick up a brush for a one-of-a-kind community event to take place Thursday, June 12!
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Tot Lot
05/29/2025
Join us at our city parks throughout the summer for Tot Lot! Programs begins June 23 and activities run through July 24!
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Memorial Day Holiday Observance
05/22/2025
City offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Free Permit Program
05/21/2025
The City of Monroe Building Division is hosting Free Permit Weeks from May 18th through May 31!
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Assessor Field Reviews 2025
05/14/2025
The Assessor’s Office will be conducting city-wide field reviews of residential properties April through October 2025.
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City Offices Closed Good Friday
04/11/2025
City offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
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Spring Yard Waste Collection Resumes
04/07/2025
Spring yard waste collections resumes the week of April 7 on your normal waste and recycling collection day.
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Wet Weather Warning
04/01/2025
The Wet Weather Warning previously issued Wednesday, April 2, 2025, has been cancelled.
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Road Construction
03/14/2025
Projects for the upcoming week and local traffic impacts.
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Email Scam Alert - Water Department
03/06/2025
There are currently multiple reports of email scams impersonating City of Monroe Water employees.
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Daddy Daughter Dance 2025
02/19/2025
The 35th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance will take place Saturday, April 26th, 2025!
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Snow Emergency
02/15/2025
The Snow Emergency in the City of Monroe will be LIFTED Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 12:00 PM
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Presidents' Day Holiday Closure
02/13/2025
City Offices Will Close Monday, February 17th, in Observance of Presidents' Day.
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Winter Tax Bills
01/24/2025
Winter taxes are due Friday, February 14th, 2025.
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River Raisin Legacy Project Master Plan Community Meeting
01/22/2025
Commission on the Environment and Water Quality (COTE) is hosting a Community Meeting on Thursday, January 23, to gather feedback for a Master Plan.
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January 21st City Council Meetings Canceled
01/21/2025
A Special Meeting take place Monday, January 27th in lieu of the canceled January 21st City Council meeting.
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City Council Appointment
01/13/2025
Applicants will be interviewed to fill the Precinct 5 vacancy at a Special Meeting of City Council on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance
01/06/2025
City offices will be closed Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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Deck the House! Holiday Lights Competition
12/16/2024
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
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Community Center Expansion
12/03/2024
City of Monroe and Partners to Break Ground on Expansion of the Arthur Lesow Community Center
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Monroe Public Safety Department Annual Kettle Drive
12/03/2024
The Monroe Public Safety Department will be holding their annual kettle drive Friday, December 6th, from 6AM to Noon..
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Monroe's Hometown Tree Lighting
11/15/2024
Join us in Loranger Square for the annual Monroe Hometown Tree Lighting!
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Presidential Election 2024
11/05/2024
Unofficial results from the Tuesday, November 5th, Presidential Election have been posted.
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Veterans Day Holiday Observance
11/03/2024
City offices will be closed Monday, November 11th, for the Veterans Day holiday.
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Early Voting
10/24/2024
Early Voting in the State of Michigan is now CLOSED.
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat
10/24/2024
Trick-or-Treat times and best practices - Halloween 2024
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2024 Leaf Bag Program
10/23/2024
The City has now distributed our entire supply of free leaf bags.
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Hometown Holiday Lights Sponsorship
10/15/2024
For companies looking for non-traditional ways to reach people through experiential marketing - be a part of an event that has been a family tradition in Monroe for over 50 years.
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MLK JR Memorial Footbridge Rededication
10/14/2024
Mark your calendars to join us on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM for the rededication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Footbridge!
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Howl-o-ween Bark in the Park
10/09/2024
Howl-o-ween Bark in the Park to take place Saturday, October 14th, from Noon to 2:00PM at St. Mary's Park!
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Harvest in the Park
09/29/2024
Join us for our first-ever Harvest in the Park celebration - Friday, October 4th, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Father Cairns Park!
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Flowering Rush Treatment
09/13/2024
The City of Monroe will be treating the River Raisin to control the spread of Flowering Rush.
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Labor Day Holiday Observance
08/22/2024
City offices will be closed Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
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Date Night Movie in the Park
08/16/2024
Join us for a riverfront movie night!
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Annual River Raisin Cleanup Event 2024
07/31/2024
River Raisin Cleanup to be held Saturday, August 10th from 9AM to Noon - Rain or Shine!
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Fourth of July Holiday Observance
07/01/2024
City offices will be closed for the Independence Day holiday, Thursday, July 4th, 2024.
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River Raisin Legacy Outreach Premiere Event
05/01/2024
You're Invited! The City of Monroe Michigan Commission on the Environment and Water Quality proudly presents: An Outreach Premiere Event on Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Researching Your Historic Home Seminar
04/11/2024
Owners of historic houses can get expert advice about researching their properties.
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Father Cairns Park Rededication
04/09/2024
Join us for the rededication of Father Cairns Park on April 15th @ 6:30 PM!
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Water Plant Centennial Celebration
03/01/2024
The City of Monroe Water Department is Celebrating their 100 year anniversary on March 1st!
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Cabin Fever Beach Party
02/23/2024
Bring some FUN and SUN to the cold month of February. Join us for a Beach Party!
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FEMA Assistance
02/15/2024
Federal help for home and business owners available after severe August 2023 storms. FEMA crews will be going door-to-door in Monroe County to speak with residents.
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River Raisin Flood Warning
02/01/2024
The Flood Warning from the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac office has expired.
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Fantastic Family Movie Nights
01/22/2024
Fantastic Family Movie Nights in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative returns December 8th and January 26th!
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Refuse Collection Update - Stevens Disposal
01/08/2024
Updates to the current refuse and recycling services being offered through Stevens Disposal.
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New Year's Holiday Observance
12/26/2023
City offices will be closed Friday, December 29, and Monday, January 1 for the New Year's holiday.
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Christmas Holiday Observance
12/15/2023
City offices will be closed Friday, December 22, and Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Observance
11/20/2023
City offices will be closed November 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Firefighters' Thanksgiving Dinner
11/19/2023
The City of Monroe Fire Department is once again hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway for the community.
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November 7th City General Election
11/03/2023
Unofficial results for the Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, City General Election have been posted!
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East First Street Road Closure
09/01/2023
East First Street will be closed from Loranger Square (Washington Street) to Macomb Street, including both intersections, beginning Monday, August 21.
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Storm Clean Up
08/31/2023
UPDATE: 08/31: Citywide Debris Sweep continues slowly, but diligently. Stevens currently collecting through Friday, with additional bulk collection next week.
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Monroe Public Safety Department Therapy Dog Survey
08/15/2023
The votes are in for the new Department of Public Safety Therapy Dog - meet Buddy!
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2024 Election Survey
2024 Election Survey
06/16/2023
City of Monroe wants to hear from voters as the 2024 Presidential Election season approaches.
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West Elm Underpass
06/07/2023
The City of Monroe has been awarded a federal grant to fund the design and construction of a new underpass for West Elm Avenue.
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Parks Scavenger Hunt
05/24/2023
Get to know your City of Monroe parks by completing this fun, self-guided city parks scavenger hunt by yourself, or with others!
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Pedestrian Safety Survey
05/23/2023
Our Pedestrian Safety Survey opens May 15th and will run through May 29th. What do you know about pedestrian safety in the City of Monroe? Let us know!
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Recreational Burn Ordinance
04/21/2023
The City of Monroe burn ordinance allows for outdoor recreation burning in UL approved fireplaces.
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Downtown Monroe Walk Your Wheels
04/20/2023
Please be considerate of others, and walk your wheels in Downtown Monroe.
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2023 Community Survey
03/16/2023
All City of Monroe residents are invited to participate in an online community survey!
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Ice Storm Tree/Brush Debris Collection
03/06/2023
DPS will do a one-week sweep of residential areas in the City for the purposes of brush collection starting Monday, March 6th.
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Mother & Son Bowling
03/02/2023
Registration is open for the 2023 Mom & Son Bowling event!
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Now Hiring - City Manager
02/06/2023
The City of Monroe is looking for a strong candidate that has the vision, energy, and passion to serve the city!
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Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan Review Draft
01/04/2023
The City of Monroe has updated its Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan and is now accepting feedback on the proposed plan.
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Yard Waste Collection Ends
12/02/2022
Yard Waste Collection will end the week of December 5th.
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Orchard East Neighborhood Plan
08/15/2022
Public meeting to be held Monday, August 15th! Join us at City Hall for a public open house and meeting to review and discuss a draft of the Orchard East Neighborhood Plan.
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Downtown Parking Updates
07/28/2022
Changes to the parking system in Downtown Monroe! More complimentary parking added!
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Trail Advisory Workshop
06/02/2022
Public Workshop to be held on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to plan for future pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
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Firefighter-Paramedics WANTED
04/22/2022
The City of Monroe is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/Paramedic job vacancies.
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Parks and Recreation Survey
03/25/2022
The City of Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community feedback as they plan for improving pedestrian, bicycle, and park facilities.
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River Raisin Survey
03/21/2022
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting survey work along the banks of the River Raisin the week of March 21st
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Tree Advisory Commission
03/14/2022
The City of Monroe is currently seeking interested individuals to participate in an upcoming Tree Advisory Commission.
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Recycling Guide 2022
03/10/2022
Waste Management recently updated their collection guidelines for city residents.
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No Water Main Break
02/07/2022
Reports of Current Water Main Break Unfounded
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Snow Emergency Lifted
02/04/2022
A Snow Emergency in the City of Monroe has ended as of Friday, February 4, 1:05PM.
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City Hall Courtyard Entrance Construction
01/25/2022
Our courtyard entrance is currently under construction but we are 𝐎 𝐏 𝐄 𝐍 for your city business needs
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Yard Waste Collection Extended
11/29/2021
Yard waste collection extended through the week of December 13th.
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November 2nd, 2021 Municipal Election
11/01/2021
Unofficial Results for the Tuesday, November 2nd Municipal Election are IN!
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Monroe Water System Notice
09/03/2021
The City of Monroe Water System NOT Connected to the State of Emergency in Flat Rock.
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City Council Meeting Information
08/30/2021
City Council has a Special Meeting tonight, Monday, August 30th. Click here for more information on how you can watch or participate.
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Storm Cleanup Ongoing
08/16/2021
Department of Public Service will be performing a courtesy sweep of the City for excess tree limb collection and chipping up of brush from private trees starting next week (week of August 23).
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Fall Adult Softball 2021
07/29/2021
Registration is now OPEN for Fall Adult Softball!
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Fall Adult Soccer 2021
07/27/2021
Registration is now OPEN for Fall Adult Soccer!
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Summer Adult Coed Sand Volleyball Summer 2021
06/25/2021
Registration is now OPEN for Summer Adult Coed Sand Volleyball!
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Summer Adult Soccer 2021
06/23/2021
Registration is now OPEN for Summer Adult Soccer!
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Coronavirus COVID-19
06/22/2021
Mayor Robert E. Clark terminates the City of Monroe State of Emergency
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Yard Waste Collection Delay
06/21/2021
Yard Waste Collection delay for the week of June 21, 2021.
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Electronic Scooters
06/04/2021
The City of Monroe has partnered with the shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, to bring e-scooters to the community.
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City of Monroe Police Department on RING
05/13/2021
The City of Monroe Police Department has joined the RING Neighbors app.
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Spring Road Construction Begins
05/10/2021
Spring Road Construction continues in the City this week!
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May 4th, 2021 Election
05/03/2021
Unofficial results will be posted by the Monroe County Clerk for the Tuesday, May 4 Election!
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Request for Qualifications
04/19/2021
The City of Monroe is currently soliciting request for qualifications (RFQ)/letters of interest from qualified professionals to engage in a community facilitation project.
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