A Newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners
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May 2025
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A newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners
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Quick Links
* Tri-County Green Schools Celebrations [ #link_1 ]
* Seeking Applicants: Veterans' Affairs Commission [ #link_3 ]
* Older Adult Advisory Committee March Meeting Recap [ #link_4 ]
* Volunteer Recognition Event Recap [ #link_5 ]
* Senior Spotlight: Senior Project Fresh [ #link_6 ]
* Important Dates [ #link_2 ]
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Tri-County Green Schools Celebrations
Green Schools
Congratulations to the 76 schools that achieved Green Schools status for 2024-2025! This year, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners held two events to celebrate the schools and the Macomb County Green Schools program.
The first event occurred at the MISD the morning of April 23rd. Commissioners presented certificates to the schools with their status, special awards for sustainability and creativity, and announced the winners of the logo contest and Green Advocate designation.
The second celebration, hosted by the Detroit Zoo on May 1st, was a Tri-County event organized by the Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County Green School Coordinators. Over 1,500 people from schools across the three counties attended and were able to explore the zoo and earn prizes.
Thank you to all schools who participated in the Green Schools program this year!
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Seeking Applicants: Veterans' Affairs Commission
Deadline: July 15th
Veterans' Affairs
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is seeking to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Macomb County Veterans' Affairs Commission. This position is open to residents of Macomb County who have served honorably on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. These are both 4-year terms, which begin August 1, 2025 and end July 31, 2029.
Interested individuals should submit applications to the Board Office no later than 5 PM on July 15, 2025. Applicants should expect to attend the Government Oversight Committee meeting on July 22, 2025, at 3 PM for a public interview. Appointments will take place at the July 24, 2025 Full Board meeting.
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Older Adult Advisory Committee March Meeting Recap
OAAC March
It was a great turnout at the March Older Adult Advisory Committee (OAAC) meeting at the Clinton Township Senior Center! The meeting was led by Commissioners Barbara Zinner and James M. Perna, who serve as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the committee respectively. Board Chair Joe Sabatini and Commissioners Antoinette Wallace and Don VanSyckel attended the meeting and spoke to attendees. Clinton Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem, Clerk Kim Meltzer and Treasurer Dr. Mike Aiello were also in attendance.
The meeting highlighted services offered at the Clinton Township Senior Center. The Committee also welcomed Amanda Hanlin, PhD, Chief of Staff, of the Detroit Zoo. Dr. Hanlin provided information about senior programming at the zoo.
The OAAC meets monthly, and all meetings are open to the public.
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Volunteer Recognition Event Recap
Volunteer Rec
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners' 36th-annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony was held April 15th at the Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center in Clinton Township. Commissioners honored the dozens of exceptional volunteers for making a positive impact on their community. Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Outstanding Volunteers!
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Senior Spotlight: Senior Project Fresh
Project Fresh
Senior Project Fresh kicked off for the season on May 1st!
Senior Project Fresh provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The coupon works like cash as payment for the products. For a list of eligible coupon items, click here. [ [link removed] ]
Coupons cannot be used for items that are not typically grown in Michigan, such as bananas, oranges, and pineapples. They also may not be used to purchase cheese, meat, or eggs, even though some of these are good sources of nutrition, nor may they be used to purchase flowers or potted plants.
Limit one coupon book per person. There is a limited number of coupon books available for distribution, so please call the Macomb County Office of Senior Services at 586-469-5228 for assistance in applying.
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Important Dates
May
* 5/13: Joint Government Oversight and Finance/Audit/Budget Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 5/14: Joint Internal Services and Health and Human Services Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 5/15: Joint Public Services and Records and Public Safety Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 5/22: Full Board Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* 5/26: Memorial Day, County Offices Closed
* 5/27: Older Adult Advisory Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
*June*
* 6/7: Community Drop-In Bike Ride [ [link removed] ]
* 6/9: Joint Internal Services and Health and Human Services Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 6/10: Joint Government Oversight and Finance/Audit/Budget Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 6/11: Joint Public Services and Records and Public Safety Committees [ [link removed] ]
* 6/12: Full Board Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* 6/19: Juneteenth, County Offices Closed
* 6/24: Older Adult Advisory Committee Meeting [ [link removed] ]
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