Thank you to all county employees who participated in Casual Day for September! Your contributions donated $629 to Neighbors United - Helping Firefighters Fight Cancer.

At Thursday’s Full Board meeting, Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing October 23–31 as Red Ribbon Week, a national observance dedicated to substance use prevention and promoting drug-free lives.

Board Chair Joe Sabatini, Vice Chair Harold L Haugh and Commissioner Antoinette Wallace attended the Macomb County Chamber’s State of Clinton Township Address this morning.

At Monday’s Finance, Audit and Budget Committee meeting, Commissioners presented a proclamation honoring Stephen Smigiel on his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to Macomb County Government.

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will meet for its October Full Board meeting tomorrow at 3:00 PM in the Administration Building at 1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 To watch the recording of the meeting, visit: youtube.com/@macombboc.

On Thursday, Commissioners attended the Martha T. Berry Foundation Awards Dinner. Martha T. Berry Medical provides long-term care, rehabilitation services, and support for older adults and individuals who need assistance with daily living.

Chair Joe Sabatini and Commissioner Ken Goike joined Commissioner Sylvia Grot at the State of Washington Township address to hear updates on the Township’s accomplishments, ongoing initiatives and plans for the future.

REMINDER: Veteran of the Year Nominations Close Tomorrow! Help us recognize a deserving Macomb County veteran whose service, dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on our community! Nominations close tomorrow, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Commissioner Kraft attended the Annual Anchor Bay Chamber Awards. Seven different awards were presented to local businesses, volunteers, and members of the chamber during breakfast. Commissioner Kraft also honored the awardees with Tributes from the BOC.

Commissioners Wallace and Howard participated in the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of the new 7 Brew location in Clinton Township. Founded in 2017, 7 Brew is a drive-through coffee company dedicated to creating an exceptional customer service experience.

Commissioner Zinner attended the St. Clair Shores Open House event celebrating the newly renovated police station, fire station, and library. The event included face painting, a bounce house, activities, food, station tours, demonstrations, and lots of fun.

Commissioner Grot took part in the grand opening ceremony of KidsUnited, located in Shelby Township. KidsUnited supports young children in building confidence, coordination, and a love for soccer through fun, age-appropriate programs designed for ages 18 months to 9 years.

Meetings of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners are open to the public, giving residents the opportunity to see county government in action. Can't attend in person? Meeting recordings are also available online at: youtube.com/@macombboc

📢 Nominations are OPEN for 2027 Casual Day Charities! Since 1994, Macomb County employees have donated over $730K to local charities! Help select 13 organizations to benefit in 2027. 📅 Deadline: Nov. 13, 2026 Nominate: bocmacomb.org/programs/macom…

In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, Macomb County offices will be closed today, October 13th. We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 A.M.

Commissioner Joseph V. Romano attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Macomb County Public Works' new faux house in Sterling Heights.

Chair Joe Sabatini took part in the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the new office, showroom, and design center at Metro Home Improvements. Metro Home Improvements specializes in kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, dormers, and complete additions.

Commissioner Antoinette Wallace joined the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for It Clicks Photo in Mount Clemens. It Clicks Photo, located on Gratiot, specializes in high-quality wedding, engagement, lifestyle, mini session, and branding photography.

Commissioner Sylvia Grot was out supporting local businesses in the community while visiting the farmers market at the Packard Proving Grounds. One of her favorite treats from the market were some delicious cookies that came from Mount Clemens.

Commissioner Barbara Zinner visited Macomb Baptist Church where they were hosting a fun event for families. The evented included cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, face painting, bounce houses, and more. Each family received a bag that included a gift card and some information.