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Posted on: February 14, 2012

Mayor Hinkley To Present 2012 State of the City Address

Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley’s office extended invitations to his fifth State of the City Address scheduled for Thursday, March 1, at the Wixom Community Center located at the Wixom Civic Center Campus at 49015 Pontiac Trail. The... Read on...

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Posted on: January 31, 2012

Wixom "One Stop Ready" for New Business

Wixom is one of six communities to pilot new economic development program.

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Posted on: January 25, 2012

City Lights Impress Residents

Many citizens are enjoying the scenery of the season, while driving or walking through the Wixom Village Center Area. Twinkling lights adorn the trees, the lamp posts and the gazebo along Pontiac Trail. The City has... Read on...

Posted on: January 12, 2012

Wixom Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley Presents 2012 State of the City Address

On March 1, 2012 more than 100 residents and members of the business community will gather to hear the State of the City Address at the Wixom Community Center located at the Wixom Civic Center Campus on Pontiac Trail. The... Read on...

Posted on: January 9, 2012

Recruiting Paid On Call Firefighters

Experience preferred. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or equivalent, pass background investigation, physical agility test, psychological evaluation, physical exam and drug screen. Deadline April 1st.

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Posted on: December 1, 2011

SGT. Tim Taylor stationed in Afghanistan thanks the City & Walled Lake Eagles for Operation Solider-

Thank you all for the care packages that were sent out, and for the hard work that was provided in putting the care packages together. All my fellow soldiers along with the U.S. contractors that work with us, enjoyed the... Read on...

Posted on: November 15, 2011

City of Wixom Recognized as a Top Community at Developing a Positive Entrepreneurial Climate -

In a study by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research, Wixom was recognized as a Five-Star Community. This is Wixom’s fourth receipt of this recognition from a statewide study of 138 communities.

Read on...
Posted on: November 3, 2011

Accountabilty and Transparency Dashboard -

The Municipal Financial Summary is intended to provide transparency and accountability to citizens regarding municipal budget and finances. Within this area, you'll find summarized and detailed financial data representing... Read on...

See Financial Data...
Posted on: November 2, 2011

Keep Michigan Beautiful Honors the City with the President’s Award -

In a ceremony held in Grand Rapids, Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. presented the 2011 President’s Award, their highest award, to the City of Wixom for the City’s Village Center Area Improvements

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Posted on: October 24, 2011

Please Join Us for 2025 Visioning Sessions

These sessions will be held at the Community Center on October 26 and November 10, 2011 between the hours of 4 and 8 pm. Remember….The world is governed by those that show up. If you are unable to attend one of these... Read on...

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Posted on: September 29, 2011

Water Tower Maintenance

Preventive maintenance work on the Wixom water tank is scheduled to begin in early October.

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Posted on: October 19, 2011

Oakland County Health Division is offering $11 flu shots

Oakland County Health Division is offering $11 flu shots at the following outreach clinics:

Walled Lake Community Center
615 N. Pontiac Trail Road, Walled Lake
Friday, October 21, 2011 & November 4, 2011, 10:00 am – 3... Read on...

Everyone Needs a Flu Vaccine - video
Posted on: October 17, 2011

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY” – OCTOBER 29TH – 10 AM - 2 PM – WIXOM POLICE DEPARTMENT

During this event, the DEA will be accepting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for safe and proper disposal at the Wixom Police Department and other sites nationwide.The first two... Read on...

More information may be found by clicking here
Posted on: September 20, 2011

Wixom City Council Appoints New Clerk

Please welcome Catherine Buck to the City Clerk's Office.

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Posted on: September 20, 2011

Fire and Police Departments' 9-11 Ten Year Remembrance and Tribute

On Sunday, September 11, 2011 Fire and Police Departments remembered those who lost their lives.

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Posted on: September 12, 2011

City's Performance through Dashboards/Scorecards

As you may be aware, an initiative put into place by Gov. Snyder requires local government to measure their performance. The City of Wixom has risen to the challenge and provided an interactive dashboard for citizens... Read on...

View Scorecards & Dashboards
Posted on: September 1, 2011

Fire and Police Departments' 9-11 Ten Year Remembrance and Tribute

This tribute and remembrance ceremony will begin shortly after 9:45 AM at Wixom Fire Station No. 1 located on N. Wixom Road. Inquiries concerning this ceremony should be directed to Fire Chief Jeff Roberts, who can be... Read on...

Posted on: September 1, 2011

Wixom VFW Remembers Fallen Soldiers with Monthly Salute

A brief memorial was performed for fallen soldiers and those missing in action who have recently been returned home.

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Posted on: August 22, 2011

Citizen's Guide/Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award Program (PAFR Program)

The PAFR program was established in 1991. A PAFR is a simplified version of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) designed to explain in easy to understand language for the general public and other parties without... Read on...

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Posted on: July 14, 2011

Please help us tell future generations the story of Wixom!

Many of us inherit old photos of our ancestors and if your family grew up in Wixom you might just have a treasure trove to share. Dig into those old photo albums and boxes – you might be surprised at what you have!

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Posted on: June 7, 2011

Wixom Fire Department Receives Steel From World Trade Center June 8, 2011 @ 7pm

Through the efforts of the Wixom Firefighters Association and the Wixom Fire Department, the City of Wixom will receive a small portion of structural steel from the World Trade Center. This steel will be memorialized at Fire Station #1...

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Posted on: June 7, 2011

Finance Department Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded, once again to the City of Wixom – Finance Department. This is Wixom’s seventh consecutive award...

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Alerts & News - Mayoral Messages

3 Stories
Posted on: January 12, 2012

Wixom Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley Presents 2012 State of the City Address

On March 1, 2012 more than 100 residents and members of the business community will gather to hear the State of the City Address at the Wixom Community Center located at the Wixom Civic Center Campus on Pontiac Trail. The... Read on...

Posted on: June 8, 2011

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR UPDATE

Happily, the summer season is fast approaching, and we have an action-packed summer season planned for you.

Therefore, I am going to shift gears and take "Coffee With The Mayor" outside until September. I... Read on...

Posted on: March 29, 2011

Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley Delivers 2011 State of the City Address

Wixom, MI, March 23, 2011 – On Monday, March 7, 2011 more than 100 residents, dignitaries and members of the business community gathered to hear Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley present his 2011 State of the City address.

See a complete copy of Mayor Hinkley’s address

Alerts & News - Residents

3 Stories
Posted on: September 28, 2010

Go Green Initiatives

Seasonal tips, smart energy practices, 50 ways to save water, factoids and more.

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Posted on: September 28, 2010

Peddling, Soliciting, Etc. in the City of Wixom

Peddlers and solicitors within the City of Wixom are required to have and display an
identification card (I.D. card) which bears their name, address, issuance and expiration dates, type
and location of activities and a photo.

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Posted on: September 28, 2010

Controlling Our Water Rates

With the knowledge of how rates are derived, we can modify our use patterns to control rates.

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Dept News - Information Technology

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Posted on: August 7, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 16

Tech Republic should be one resource you don't do without. Here is one of their articles on organizing computer files. "You work with documents, presentations, graphics, and other files all day—and chances are, you... Read on...

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Posted on: August 6, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 15

PCWorld "assembled a dozen simple but essential tips--a 12-step security program--to keep your PC, smartphone, gadgets, and identity safe. The steps are practical and fairly easy to perform, so you can strengthen your... Read on...

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Posted on: August 5, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 14

From the FBI -How to Protect Your Computer (For your home computer)

You may find the attached PDF useful in protecting your home computer and yourself from computer crime.
1) Keep Your Firewall Turned On:
2) Install or... Read on...

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Posted on: February 3, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 13

Everyone compares all photo editing packages to Photoshop. If you can afford Photoshop, then most reviewers would recommend this Adobe product. If you are looking for a free solution, then just look below.

Top 11 Free... Read on...

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Posted on: July 2, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 12

For those who need to resize images quickly, you can use several utilities to assist you in this process.
Windows XP - Microsoft's Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP. Utility that lets you resize one or more selected... Read on...

Posted on: July 1, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 11

Allows you to print folder/file directory information from Windows Explorer or My Computer. Karen's Directory Printer prints numerous folder/file attributes including size date, and archival attributes. In addtion, you... Website....

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Posted on: July 25, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 10

1) PC Magazine http://www.pcmag.com A great website to browse for reviews on computer hardware and software.
2) CNET.com http://www.cnet.com CNET offers product reviews and pricing information.
3) Zdnet.com http://www... Read on...

Posted on: January 26, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 9

The PassMark Software website provides detailed information on processors, video cards, hard disks, and system benchmarks. PassMark Software has delved into thousands of benchmark results for computers. You can download... Read on...

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Posted on: January 26, 2011

Tech Tip of the Week 8

Don't you hate when you take group pictures and none of them come out right? Someone has their eyes closed, someone is looking down, etc. When you have taken several similar photos and you may see different defects in the... Read on...

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Posted on: February 16, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 7

The Best Of Windows Software - On this website you will find the some of the best free Windows programs. The site has made the effort to categorize the apps and picked only those they believed to be the best and which will... Read on...

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Posted on: December 8, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 6

Spiceworks can help you with the following and avoid expensive alternatives.
1) Troubleshoot Network Problems
2) Provide Helpdesk assistance
3) Hardware and Software Inventory
4) Monitor and Alert you about your... Read on...

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Posted on: December 6, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 5

Free Microsoft Office Training Online: Microsoft has a website that will help train you online. It currently covers Office 2010, Office 2007, and Office 2003.

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Posted on: December 5, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 4

Windows shortcuts
1. CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window
2. CTRL+B: Bold
3. CTRL+C: Copy
4. CTRL+I: Italic
5. CTRL+U: Underline
6. CTRL+V: Paste
7. CTRL+Z: Undo
8. CTRL+X: Cut ... Read on...

Posted on: December 1, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 3

Threatpost's online 10 tips for Online Holiday Shopping.
1) Beware of what you search for
2) Set Web browsers to “stun”
3) Beware of strangers bearing e-bates
4) "S" stands for Safe(r)
5) Duh. Patch.
6)... Read on...

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Posted on: November 28, 2010

Tech Tip of the Week 2

If you like free, Picasa is for you. Picasa is software by Google and does a good job of organizing your photos. You can use different photo editors to enhance your photos. It also has search features where you can find your... Read on...

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Wixom In The News

7 Stories
Posted on: February 14, 2012

Oakland County's Mobile Clerk Heading to Wixom February 16 -

The Mobile Office will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wixom Public Library. Citizens can access many services such as copies of birth certificates, death certificates and other public records.

Read Hometown Life Article
Posted on: February 6, 2012

Wixom-based Pro-Motion Technology Growing Again

Company moving in the right direction and the company is hiring again.

Read Free Press Article...
Posted on: January 25, 2012

Wixom firm sells health systems on its remote monitoring unit

Wixom-based Health Net Connect Inc. has signed several contracts with
major health care organizations in Southeast Michigan...

Read Crain's Detroit Business
Posted on: January 18, 2012

Ford gets tax break to turn shuttered Wixom plant into alt energy lab

A plan to reincarnate the shuttered Ford assembly plant in Wixom as a renewable energy lab and production facility took a step forward last week with the approval of tax credits from the Michigan Economic Growth Authority

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Posted on: January 9, 2012

Wixom Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWWTP) Receives Award

Hundreds of Walled Lake School students have toured the facility for free. The WWWTP staff members serve as tour guides and thoroughly educate students about each step in the waste water treatment process. The staff... Read on...

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Posted on: August 22, 2011

Citizen's Guide/Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award Program (PAFR Program)

The PAFR program was established in 1991. A PAFR is a simplified version of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) designed to explain in easy to understand language for the general public and other parties without... Read more in Ann Arbor.com

Read more in Ann Arbor.com
Posted on: November 15, 2011

City of Wixom Recognized as a Top Community at Developing a Positive Entrepreneurial Climate -

In a study by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research, Wixom was recognized as a Five-Star Community. This is Wixom’s fourth receipt of this recognition from a statewide study of 138 communities.

Read Crain's Detroit Business


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