Winter Blast Date Change

The organizers of Winter Blast Royal Oak announced this week that they are moving the dates of the outdoor, winter-themed festival back two weeks due to projected frigid temps headed to metro Detroit. Winter Blast Royal Oak is now scheduled to take place in downtown Royal Oak Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19.

All of the festivities will surround The Rink at Royal Oak at Centennial Commons located between Main and Troy streets and 11 Mile Road and 3rd Street.

Learn more.

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

Snow Shoveling Tips

After a snow emergency, the city often receives calls from residents about the plows leaving behind snow that blocks driveways. We know it can be frustrating.

Our drivers are sensitive to the work residents do to dig out. However, our plows are BIG and cannot articulate where the snow load on the blade will land. We have more than 200 miles of roadways, and the snow has to go somewhere!

There are tips to avoid having the trucks leave behind a significant amount of snow that blocks your driveway.

Stand in the street and look at your drive. The snow in the area to the right of your driveway is likely the snow that will be displaced when the plow goes past.
When you shovel, make sure you pile snow to the left side of your drive. If you stack the snow on the right, the plow blade will only have a place to empty snow once it gets to your driveway. We don't want that!
You can also clear the snow on the roadway approximately 10 feet to the right of your driveway so the plow blade is empty as it goes past.

Several videos on YouTube demonstrate this concept; check them out!

When are property taxes due?

The December tax bill is due and payable through February 14 (Valentine's Day) without penalty. A 3 percent penalty will be added after February 14.

Beginning March 1, all delinquent taxes must be paid to the Oakland County Treasurer with additional interest and penalties.

You can pay your property taxes by phone, mail, in person, online, or through your bank. Discover your options.

(The December tax bill is not payable in installments.)

Abraham Lincoln the Man Opening

Join the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 W Webster Rd, for the grand opening of the 'Abraham Lincoln, The Man' exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Re-enactor Ron Carley stars as Abraham Lincoln.

Admission is a $10.00 donation; refreshments will be served. Learn more.

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.

More information.

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

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