City Commissioner Patricia Paruch Shares Personal Health Update

In a heartfelt announcement earlier this week, City Commissioner Patricia Paruch  shared a personal update regarding her health. She revealed that in May of this year, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She has made the difficult decision to end her cancer treatments and receive hospice care.

For those who wish to read Commissioner Paruch's full statement, it can be accessed on the city's Facebook page. 

City staff will continue to keep residents updated on any further developments and ways the community can show their support and appreciation for Commissioner Paruch during this challenging journey.

Ribbon Cutting: he Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial

Don't miss the dedication ceremony for The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial on Aug. 10 at 4 PM at Memorial Park.

Food will be available following the event from Mission BBQ and Chicken Shack.

Parking is available in the public lot at the Memorial site for our WWII veterans and original Rosies as well as for those with difficulty walking. Additional parking is available in lots located at 13 Mile and Coolidge. 

Learn more.

Sweeper Schedule

Street sweeping returned Monday, July 17. It'll take approximately three weeks to clean Royal Oak's 214 miles of local streets. 

Check out the street sweeping schedule using the DPS Tracker map.

Please note that the schedule may vary depending on weather conditions, equipment availability, and other priorities.

Food Truck Rally at the Market

The food truck rally happens every month at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Enjoy more than eight food trucks, face painting, balloon art, crafts table for the children, and local vendors selling their homemade items. 

Please visit Facebook at Royal Oak Farmers Market for more information and the list of food trucks attending.

2023 Schedule

• Wednesday, Aug 9   4-9pm
• Wednesday, Sept 13  4-8pm
• Wednesday, Oct 11   4-8pm

Know Royal Oak's Roots!

Be in the know about the history of Royal Oak by signing up for the Royal Oak Historical Society email blasts.

Keep up with events, exhibits, and history talks coming up in the near future. The informative quarterly newsletter is sent directly to your inbox.

Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Royal Oak Historical Society email sign-up form.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use. 

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens.  When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.