MML Capital Conference

Village Trustee Dawn Dodge, Village Trustee Jerry Cousineau, and I will be attending the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Capital Conference in Lansing this Tuesday & Wednesday. Each of us is attending a pre-conference session in addition to the regular conference line-up. We are looking forward to learning new information & practices, being updated on the state government proceedings,
and networking with our peers from around the state. The goal of every conference attended by a Village Trustee or myself is to take some things away that will help us do our jobs better & benefit Roscommon.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

Winterfest 2009

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The Higgins Lake - Roscommon Chamber proudly presents Winterfest 2009. Click on the above images for detailed information on all the events taking place. I will be playing broomball on Saturday, representing the Roscommon Rotary Club!

Tom Gromek

Village Manager

Thanks to Jessica Roush

Thanks to Jessica Roush for the portrait you see to the right of this post on my blog. The same photo you see will also appear in my monthly newspaper article. Jessica was great to work with, and I encourage anybody looking for any photography needs to stop into Roush Photography. The business is located next to Pioneer Pharmacy on 5th street in downtown Roscommon.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

Thanks to North Central Area Credit Union

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I would like to thank North Central Area Credit Union for its generous donation of $1,584 to our Flowers in the Village Committee. It is a tremendous boost for the community!

"Employees of North Central Area Credit Union donate $1,584 to Roscommon's Flowers in the Village project. Pictured are Kelly Barton, Roscommon branch manager, and employees from NCACU with Village Manager Tom Gromek, Village Clerk Kathy Murphy (accepting check from Barton) and Barb Stauffer, who was instrumental in starting the flower fund many years ago. NCACU employees wear jeans and casual credit union shirts every Friday and pay $2. The money is collected for the year with a community or charity event in mind. At the end of the year, the credit union matches what the branch has raised, and the employees choose where to donate their money."

(Courtesy of the Houghton Lake Resorter - February 5, 2009)

Sad News

Kathy Butler, wife of Village council member Mike Butler, passed away late last week. The arrangements are....

Visitation at Walsh Funeral Home: Monday, Feb. 2nd, 1pm - 9pm

Funeral Mass at St. Michael's Church: Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 11am (Visitation at 10am at Church)

Please pray for Mike & his family.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

All Village Residents Urged to Let Water Run

Village Residents and Businesses: “Let the water run”

Roscommon Village residents and businesses are being asked to leave their faucets open to keep village water lines from freezing.
The depth of ground frost and a recent prolonged spell of sub-zero temperatures make it necessary to keep water running day and night until further notice.
All village water customers should let a pencil-sized stream of water run continuously in their homes and businesses. Water bills will be adjusted so customers will not be charged for additional water use.
For more information contact Village Hall at (989) 275-5743


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

Water Main

The water main issue was resolved on Monday. The problem occurred on George Street between 1st & 2nd streets. Thanks to Porath & our DPW crew for resolving the problem effectively and efficiently.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

New Poll has been added

You can rate the quality of the snow removal of the Village sidewalks located within our Downtown Development District (DDA) in a new poll, located on the left side of this blog. This service is contracted out by the Village to Higgins Lake Landscaping.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

Water Main/Frozen Water Pipes

Our Department of Public Works Department has been busy this weekend responding to a water main break & addressing a frozen water pipe. I will keep everybody updated on these ongoing situations. Certainly, the below zero temperatures the past few days have caused these problems. If any further problems arise in your neighborhood, please do not hesitate to call Village Hall at 989-275-5743 or my cell phone at 989-915-2901.


Tom Gromek
Village Manager

Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 19th

Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While a controversial figure, there is no disputing the impact he had on America, the Civil Rights Movement, and human rights. For more information on his life & legacy, visit Martin Luther King