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The 'faux house' appearance helps the facility to blend in the neighborhood, and to help surrounding homes maintain their property values. Click here to learn more: youtu.be/6hWY81miXp4?si…

It appears to be a house but is actually a facility designed to block sewage odors and keep the surrounding neighborhood smelling fresh, as well as helping to preserve the underground infrastructure.

Commissioners Don VanSyckel and Joseph V. Romano visited the new 'faux house' facility on Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, along with Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, Sterling Heights City Council Member Robert Mijac and Sterling Heights Mayor Pro Temp Liz Sierawski.

Macomb County Board of Commissioners offices will be closing at noon today in observance of Good Friday. We’ll be back to our regular business hours next week!

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For the month of April, Macomb County Casual Days will benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Northeast Macomb County! With department leader permission, employees may wear casual clothing to work on Fridays or designated days if they donate at least one dollar.

Commissioner Antoinette Wallace spent time reading with 2nd Grade students at Seminole Elementary. What is your favorite children's book?

Students at Fountain Elementary enjoyed reading "The Good Egg" with Vice Chair Harold Haugh. He has been reading to the children at Fountain Elementary for 16 years!

March is Reading Month! Commissioners have been celebrating this month by reading to students at various schools throughout the County.

Commissioner Sylvia Grot visited The Fisher House in Detroit. The Fisher House is non-profit organization available for Veterans family members to stay free of charge when they are hospitalized. The Fisher House is a top-rated veteran charity.

Commissioner Barbara Zinner enjoyed a fish dinner at the Bruce VFW Post 1146 fish fry fundraiser in St. Clair Shores. The fish fry is a great way for community members to come together, enjoy a delicious meal, and support veterans.

Commissioners in our Community - A series highlighting the events attended by your Commissioners, showcasing their diverse involvements and community engagements this past month.

Commissioner James M. Perna was a mystery reader to Kindergarteners at Fox Elementary. He read the students "The Good Egg"." 3rd Grade students at Burr Elementary enjoyed reading with Commissioner Don VanSyckel. What are you reading this month?

March is Reading Month! Commissioners have been celebrating this month by reading to students at various schools throughout the County.  Two different classes at Elmwood Elementary listened to a story read by Commissioner Sarah Lucido.

For more information about Macomb County Casual Day and to view the charities for upcoming months, visit bocmacomb.org/.../macomb-cou….

Love One Another’s mission is to enrich the lives of underserved communities in Southeast Michigan through the gift of Easter baskets. They give about 600 baskets every year.

Thank you to all county employees who participated in Casual Day for February! Your contributions donated $632 to Love One Another.

Thank you to all of our first responders for continuing to keep our community safe!

At yesterday's Full Board meeting, Commissioners Joseph V. Romano and Don VanSyckel presented a proclamation honoring Sterling Heights Police Officer Edwar Talia for saving the life of an infant who was choking and unresponsive.