Here's our Week in Review – a roundup of the past week's top stories on Royal Oak Patch.
A lot happened last week, and we want to make sure you didn't miss the top headlines on Royal Oak Patch. Here are six of our most-read stories from the past week: Residents Plead With Royal Oak Leaders: Protect Human Rights After nearly an hour of public comment, commissioners pass a resolution to draft an ordinance to protect the LGBT community and others from discrimination. Are Downtown Security Gates Cause for Alarm? The Royal Oak City Commission takes a look at the use of security fences and rolling gates in downtown Royal Oak. Call to Action: Royal Oak School District Hosts Critical Meeting Parents, school employees, and concerned citizens are invited to a briefing on public education issues in front of Michigan legislators. …
The Royal Oak City Commission takes a look at the use of security fences and rolling gates in downtown Royal Oak.
Royal Oak City Commissioners want some new rules controlling the use of security fences and rolling gates in downtown Royal Oak. At issue are the rolling gates installed at Infinity Jewelers and Franklin Deli & Cafe on Main Street. Bill Harrison addressed the security measures during public comment at Monday night's meeting. "We appreciate your efforts to control the use of security curtains so Royal Oak's reputation of being a safe place to visit and do business is not damaged by the implication that it is not," Harrison said. Commissioner Jim Rasor said he was unhappy to learn that the city actually signed off on the security gate at Franklin Deli & Cafe, which is located at 511 S. Main Street. "Make them take it down," Rasor said. "…
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Fran
10:20 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
I do not like that "look" at all in my town here! Invest in some attractive protection if you feel you need it. How about bullet-proof glass or a large mean dog looking out the window! Seriously, get rid of those tin things! They look gross! more ›