‘A one-in-a-million kind of teacher, that was him’
Staff, students remember auto shop teacher Paul Tregembo Sr.
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Paul Tregembo Sr. had a passion for cars, and for 46 years he
shared that energy with the students he taught in auto shop class at Roseville High School.
His tenure with Roseville Community Schools began in 1969, and he continued teaching until he retired in 2015. He was a full-time instructor until the last six years, when he went part time, and he still
‘She loved the city of Roseville’
Councilwoman remembered as passionate about the city
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — A Roseville councilwoman who recently died is remembered as being passionate about the city and a good friend and confidant.
Jan Haggerty, a longtime Roseville City Council member, died earlier this month. She was 82.
“She loved the city of Roseville,” Mayor Robert Taylor said.
Taylor said Haggerty had been involved
in different organizations in the city, including the Optimist Club, the Beautification Commission and the Roseville Historical & Genealogical Society. According to her biography on the city’s webpage, she was a lifelong resident of Roseville and worked as a paralegal. She was first elected to City Council in 2006.
“She was just down to earth and a great person,” Taylor said. “She didn’t have a mean bone in her body.”
Taylor said she had been sick for about a year. Even though she was watching City Council meetings from home, he said she was constantly calling for updates.
Photo provided by Linda Weishaupt
From left, Roseville City Councilman Steve Wietecha, Councilwoman Jan Haggerty, Mayor Robert Taylor, district court Judge Steven Bieda and Eastside Community Chamber Executive Director Linda L. Weishaupt pose for a photo after a ribbon cutting at the remodeled Sam’s Club in Roseville.
Photo provided by Roseville Community Schools
Paul Tregembo Sr., left, was an auto shop teacher at Roseville High School from 1969-2015. Seen here in 1985, he shared his knowledge of cars with his students and was known for his patience when teaching.
‘I think it was the best pizza I ever had in my life’
CLOVERLEAF SLICES UP HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TEXAS BOY, 12
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — For his 12th birthday, Charlie Jones’ grandmother, Vina “Gran” Sullivan, promised him a trip anywhere in North America.
An Alaskan cruise or a few days in Seattle were among the suggestions, but Charlie had other ideas. The Spicewood, Texas, resident opted to travel to Michigan so he could dine on his favorite craving: Detroit-style pizza.
Charlie was introduced to pepperoni Detroit-style pizza in Texas, because his older sister works at a pizzeria called Via 313 in Austin. The family has dined there for years,
and Charlie wanted to branch out and discover other such eateries. After conducting research with his mom, Julie Jones, he found the perfect spot for his birthday dinner at Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant on Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe.
Charlie’s birthday was Aug. 25. On Sept. 10, Charlie and Julie flew from Texas to Detroit for a four-day trip to celebrate. The first stop was Cloverleaf, which lived up to Charlie’s expectations.
“The sauce on the pizza was really good,” he said. “I think it was the best pizza I ever had in my life.”
Julie agreed.
“I have traveled all over the world and it was the best pizza I have ever had in my life,” she said. “We loved it. We were very happy.” Charlie took it all in.
ROSEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL ON NOV. 4 BALLOT
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — When Roseville residents vote in the Nov. 4 election, they will be asked whether they support a Roseville Public Library millage renewal proposal.
The current 10-year millage will expire Dec. 31, 2025. Residents have paid on the millage for the last 10 years. What is on the ballot is not a new tax, but a renewal, which will begin Jan. 1, 2026, if voters approve it.
According to the ballot language provided by the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds, if the renewal passes, the city will be authorized
to levy annually an amount not to exceed .4622 mill ($0.4622 per each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the City for 10 years, from 2026 through 2035. Residents will be taxed 46 cents for every $1,000 of their home’s taxable value.
According to Roseville City Assessor Brook Openshaw, if the library millage renewal passes, the average taxpayer will pay $22.18 per year, which is the same tax they are paying now. According to Openshaw, the taxable value of the average home in Roseville is $48,000. The taxable value is the value on which property taxes are calculated. It is not the market value of the home.
A 10-year Roseville Public Library millage renewal proposal is on the ballot in the Nov. 4 election.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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For his 12th birthday, Charlie Jones, of Spicewood, Texas, came to Michigan for Detroit-style pizza. Twice he went to Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant in Eastpointe.
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Eastpointe City Council extends offer to potential city manager
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — After several months of searching, the Eastpointe City Council has extended a job offer to a potential city manager.
Jaymes Vettraino, from Vettraino Consulting LLC, whom the city hired to conduct the search, said they received 39 applications for the position, which the City Council narrowed down to four. The candidates had the opportunity to meet with both the public and city department heads before being interviewed by the council Oct. 4.
At the City Council’s Oct. 7 meeting, the council members narrowed it down to two candidates — Brian Wood and Ryan Madis, with Wood being the council’s first pick.
Brian Wood is currently serving as the assistant city manager of Glenarden, Maryland. Madis is the current economic development program manager in Flint.
Madis — who was the first pick for Mayor Michael Klinefelt and City Councilman Harvey Curley — was the second pick for the rest of the Council except Cardi Demonaco Jr., who said he preferred Jason Smith, Belleville’s city manager, as his second pick.
While the rest of the Council agreed Madis had positive qualities, they chose Wood as their first pick.
“He seemed to have a good understanding of the role,” Councilman Rob Baker said. “One thing that really stood out to me was his community engagement, his willingness to have his boots on the ground and be involved and understand what’s going on in the community and taking into account the stakeholders while serving the community,
and just for lack of a better way of saying it, not just from behind a desk.”
Councilwoman Margaret Podsiadlik said both candidates had good qualities, but she agreed with Baker.
“As Council member Baker had stated, community involvement, I thought that’s someone we could really use here,” she said.
Wood was Klinefelt’s second pick, and he said it was a close decision between the two.
While Madis was his first pick, Curley said he respected the candidates and respected the decision of the other council members.
“We all read the same material; we all heard their presentations. We’re all, I think, being pretty smart about these things, because we’ve done it so many times,” he said.
To be selected, a candidate would need a minimum of three votes. City Council voted unanimously to extend an offer to Wood. In a second motion, they council voted unanimously again to keep Madis as an alternate choice.
In the event that Wood declined the city’s offer, an offer would be extended to Madis.
In an Oct. 17 interview, City Attorney Rich Albright said he had drafted an agreement and sent it to Wood, who had accepted the offer.
“Now he and I are in contract negotiations. I have prepared a proposed employment agreement, and I did forward that to him, and he’s had an opportunity to look at it, and he has some additional conditions that he would like to see in that appointment agreement,” Albright said.
While the contract was based heavily on former City Manager Mariah Walton’s contract, Klinefelt said he wanted to incentivize
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District takes extra precautions after parent allegedly threatens teacher
BY MARIA ALLARD AND ANDY KOZLOWSKI allard@candgnews.com
akozlowski@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — There was an extra police presence Oct. 23 at Pleasantview Elementary School after a parent allegedly threatened an employee and the school community Oct. 22.
On Oct. 23, the district issued a statement from Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson that said that during dismissal Oct. 22, a parent confronted a staff member. The individual
reportedly shouted and used inappropriate language while making threats in front of students, families and staff. The parent also allegedly made a serious threat to return and harm the school community. Gibson’s statement did not say what kind of threats were allegedly made.
“As a precaution, Eastpointe Police officers have been present in the area around Pleasantview today to provide additional support and reassurance to our school community,” Gibson said Thursday. “Additional ECS staff were also present at Pleasantview
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Sheriff’s Office updates officer-involved shooting in Roseville
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — The suspect in an officer-involved shooting that took place in Roseville earlier this month remained in critical condition Oct. 23, and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigation found no evidence to charge the officers for their decision to fire.
At approximately 4:39 a.m. Oct. 13, just outside the Roseville Police Department, a 36-year-old Roseville man driving a Pontiac G5 allegedly rammed a Roseville police officer’s fully-marked SUV while the officer was inside it.
“Several officers were headed to a call for service,” a press release from the Sheriff’s Office states. “One officer entered his vehicle to leave, and while still in park, was rammed by the lone male in the Pontiac G5.”
The officer was legally parked and was hit from the rear, the release states. Security footage from the Police Department that was shown during an Oct. 23 press conference at the Macomb County Jail’s training room in Mount Clemens shows the driver park behind the patrol vehicle, back up, then pull back up behind the vehicle several times over a span of about nine minutes before hitting the driver.
The driver of the Pontiac exited the vehicle holding a knife, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Two other officers who were nearby gave commands for the man to drop the
knife as he approached the officers, but when he didn’t, both officers fired at the man, striking him, the release states.
At the Oct. 23 press conference, it was revealed that a third officer was involved, who was armed with a Taser.
The investigation of the incident was turned over to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
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“Our investigation concluded that seven shots were fired from the two officers, six of them hit the suspect,” Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said at the Oct. 23 press conference.
Roseville police immediately rendered aid to the sus-
At
press conference at the Macomb County Jail training room in Mount Clemens, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham, left, and Roseville Police Chief Mitchell Berlin watch as security camera footage is shown from an incident that led to an officer-involved shooting earlier this month.
Photo by Brian Wells
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EASTPOINTE MUSEUM CELEBRATES NEW TANK
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — Following years of fundraising, the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society’s tank has arrived.
“It’s just a relief,” said Chris Causley, the society’s president. “The day we moved it, I was so stressed out because I envisioned everything going wrong.”
Fundraising efforts for the tank started at least 10 years ago, Causley said. In September 2025, the museum received the tank on loan from the U.S. Army Static Display Program.
“It’s a process. … It’s a pain in the butt,” he said.
Fundraising efforts — the museum’s viral Operation Buy A Tank campaign — only raised $1,200, according to a press release from the museum. Since the initial campaign, the museum was able to raise between $7,000 and $8,000, Causley said.
The tank is an M8 armored gun system, which was an American light tank concept developed in the 1980s that was designed to replace the M551 Sheridan, but it never did, as the Army canceled the program in 1996.
In addition to constructing a concrete pad for the tank, the museum is required to fully decommission it — making the tank’s drive onto the concrete platform its last.
“I’ve had a group of guys that have been helping me, and we disabled the engine,” Causley said. “Which was sad, because it’s a supercharged Detroit Diesel V-8 that had, like, 1,300 hours on it, that purred like a kitten.”
Of the money that was raised, Causley said about $5,000 went toward pouring the concrete pad and transporting the tank. The museum originally anticipated spending about $10,000 on the project, but because the tank could drive and they found a company willing to pour the concrete for less, they saved some money, he said.
“We originally thought moving the tank was going to cost about $10,000, and that was based on some of the early estimates. But the fact that the tank ran, that lowered the cost of the transport because we could drive it on and off the transport,” he said. “We also got a really good deal on the concrete pad.”
To receive the tank, the museum had to submit a proposal showing how it would disable each system. The last step, Causley said, will be to weld the hatch shut. The remainder of the funds raised will go toward completing the decommissioning of the tank and restorative efforts, such as giving it a new coat of paint, Causley said.
“It’s about 90% done as of right now,” Causley said. “There’s a couple things I still have to finish up on it, but as of right now, the engine is disabled, the fire control system is disabled. That’s the big stuff.”
In addition to receiving the tank, the museum also installed a new flagpole. Both were commemorated at a dedication ceremony Oct. 17.
“We are very excited. We have the tank, and then I have to also note that we have a flag,” said Wendy Richardson, a board member at the museum. “We’ve been working on that for a long time.”
The museum is currently seeking volunteers to help maintain the tank, doing chores such as helping to paint it and keep it clean.
The museum is located at 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe. For more infor-
this morning to ensure a safe and smooth arrival for all students.”
The students had indoor recess Oct. 23 as an additional precaution. Otherwise, the school day continued “as normal” at Pleasantview, according to Gibson.
Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish clarified that the suspect reportedly made an explicit threat of violence.
“He said, ‘I’m going to air out this place,’ which is old slang for shooting up a place. And maybe he didn’t mean it, but there’s no taking chances, especially when kids are involved. There’s zero tolerance for that sort of behavior and rhetoric. So, we arrested him, and then when we found the ammo at his house, well, it was like the cherry on top,” Holish said.
Later in the afternoon Oct. 23, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office released more details about the incident.
The Prosecutor’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old David Scott Jr. He was arraigned before Judge Kathleen Galen in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court earlier that day on one count of weapon ammunition — possession by a prohibited person, a fiveyear felony; one count of intentionally threatening to commit an act of violence against a school, school employees or students, a oneyear misdemeanor; and one count of disorderly person (obscene conduct), a 90-day misdemeanor.
Scott is also a habitual offender, with this being his fourth offense notice, which would count as an aggravating factor during sentencing, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. Scott’s bond was set at $150,000 cash or surety, no 10%, and the judge ordered a mental health evaluation as well.
Should he post bond and be released, he must wear a GPS steel-cuff tether, remain in
mation on the museum, visit mimths.org. A video of the tank’s final drive can be seen on the museum’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
CITY OF ROSEVILLE MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 1347
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE ORDAINS: ORDINANCE NO. 1347
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND PUBLISH AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 304 TAXATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE III TAX EXEMPTION ORDINANCE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
I, Jennifer A. Zelmanski, City Clerk of the City of Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1347 were adopted by the City Council of Roseville, assembled in regular session on October 14, 2025. Effective Date. Provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective immediately. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Clerk’s Offce for review.
Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer A. Zelmanski
City Clerk
Photo by Brian Wells
Spectators check out an M8 tank on display at the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society during the tank’s dedication ceremony Friday, Oct. 17, in Eastpointe.
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School board gets bond project update
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — Several bond projects have been completed in the Eastpointe Community Schools district.
At the district’s Oct. 13 Board of Education meeting, Kerry Weishaupt, director of facilities management, presented an update on the recent projects.
Two years ago, in August 2023, the voting majority passed a $36.4 million bond proposal for building repairs throughout the district. Partners in Architecture PLC, based in Mount Clemens, is the architect. The construction manager is Barton Malow, based in Southfield.
“I’m here for the annual update on the bond I’ve been presenting to you for a couple years in a row now,” Weishaupt said. “I want to tell you it is just exciting for me to share this with you.”
Weishaupt’s presentation included in-
formation on the classroom upgrades at Pleasantview Elementary School.
“They tore apart Pleasantview and put it all back together before school started, and it’s beautiful. All the cabinet work, all the new furniture, flooring, woodwork, everything is completed, and it’s really, really looking sharp,” Weishaupt said. “We had a lot of challenges with DTE to get our main components together to get the air conditioning running, but we got it started so all four of those elementaries have air conditioning throughout the whole building.”
Bellview, Crescentwood and Forest Park are the district’s other three elementary schools. Weishaupt also shared a photo of the rooftop unit at Pleasantview to further detail upgrades of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning units.
“These are for the elementary gymnasiums. They’re very large and they have to be put on the roof, and they get extra beef and
Photo provided by Eastpointe Community Schools
Eastpointe Community Schools officials are hopeful that the Eastpointe High School pool will soon open once final inspections are completed.
EASTPOINTE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s annual Rumblin Tumblin Pumpkin Rolldown will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at Spindler Park, located at 19400 Stephens Road. Bring your carved pumpkins to see how gravity works. Participants will roll their pumpkins down the sledding hill. Cider and doughnuts will be provided afterward. The event is free.
SPOOKY STORY TIME
ROSEVILLE — Roseville Public Library staff invites toddlers, preschoolers and their parents to a Halloween story time from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at the library, 29777 Gratiot Ave. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes for some not-too-scary stories. After story time, there will be treats. For more information, call (586) 445-5407 or go to rosevillelibrary.org.
Food distribution Nov. 6
EASTPOINTE — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will have food distribution from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at the Eastpointe Middle School circle drive, 24701 Kelly Road. Gleaners provides meals to families in the community. For more information, visit the Gleaners website at gcfb.org. Volunteers are always needed. If interested, contact Ron Smith at (586) 533-3950.
GET YOUR RUN ON
ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s 47th annual Big Bird Run will race into town Nov. 9. The run is a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run. Registration includes age division awards donated by Petitpren Distributors Inc., the exclusive long-sleeve Big Bird Run shirt, gloves and many raffle prizes and refreshments. Participants can also win a frozen turkey and many other raffle prizes. Register online at rare-mi.org. Call (586) 445-5480 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for additional information. The event will begin at 10 a.m. The start and finish lines are at the RARE building, located at 18185 Sycamore St. The Big Bird Run 10K is a fast course that includes Gratiot Avenue, the Interstate 696 pedestrian bridge and several residential streets. Proceeds from the Big Bird Run are given to local community service organizations that assist local families and students in need. Michigan Runner Magazine will be videotaping the Big Bird Run for their website at michiganrunner.tv.
Upcoming programs at the Eastpointe Memorial Library
EASTPOINTE — Several programs are scheduled this month at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave.
A teen and adult resume workshop will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 5.
“The Gales of November: Tales from the Haunted Shores of Michigan” will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 6.
A Friends of the Library meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Nov. 8. An event that will focus on surviving holidays with toxic families will be held at noon Nov. 8.
For more information, call (586) 445-5096.
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ABOVE: Eastpointe Memorial Library Director Abby Bond reads Halloween stories Oct. 22 during a Halloween story time event. LEFT: Jessica Garcia, of Eastpointe, with her daughters, Penelope Schmidt, 5, left, and Isabel Schmidt, 7, color Halloween pictures.
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the candidate to be able to purchase a home in Eastpointe.
Living in the city was part of Walton’s contract; however, she was unable to take advantage of that, Klinefelt said.
“I believe both these candidates would be relocating, so I’d like to really try to negotiate the terms to make them choose to purchase a home in Eastpointe if they move,” he said. “That’s something that’s really important to me.”
Curley said he was excited to have a city manager move into the city.
“I’m really excited that he wants to move into our community,” Curley said. “The last city manager that did that was Wes McAl-
lister, if there is anybody in the audience old enough to remember Wes McAllister. And he showed himself. All the shop people knew him, the people who gave haircuts knew him, and he knew everybody else.”
Additionally, because either candidate would have to relocate, City Council asked Albright to make the contract for three years instead of two.
“We want to see dedication and commitment from both sides,” Baker said.
A closed session was held to discuss the agreement at the City Council’s Oct. 21 meeting. Albright said that, following the meeting, council was still discussing the employment agreement but had scheduled a special meeting to discuss it.
The meeting was scheduled for Oct. 27, after press time.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Man bound over to circuit court on second-degree murder charge
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — The suspect in the stabbing death of a Detroit man has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court.
Nico Trevon Nettles, 27, of Eastpointe, appeared before 38th District Court Judge Kathleen Galen for his preliminary examination Oct. 17. She ruled that there was sufficient evidence to move forward with the case on a charge of second-degree murder.
Nettles remained in custody at the Macomb County Jail at press time with a bond set at $2 million cash or surety as he awaits his arraignment in Macomb County Circuit Court Nov. 3. Joshua Duane Jones, his attorney with the Macomb County Office of Public Defender, did not return a request for comment by press time.
According to police, the original incident occurred May 12 at a home in the 17000 block of Toepfer Drive in Eastpointe. Officers arrived on a report of a stabbing and found Rashid Aliakbar, 28, of Detroit, wounded in the upper chest.
Police performed lifesaving measures until the Eastpointe Fire Department and MedStar arrived at the scene, at which point the paramedics took over and transported Aliakbar to a local hospital. Aliakbar later died from his wounds.
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pect. The Fraser Police Department also responded and assisted before the suspect was transported by the Roseville Fire Department.
As of Oct. 23, the suspect remained in critical condition, Wickersham said.
“It’s touch and go,” Wickersham said. “We check on him every day, and the hospital does give us updates on his status.”
Through its investigation, the Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants to charge the suspect with one count of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, a five-year felony; one count of malicious destruction of police property, a fouryear felony; and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, also a four-year felony.
At press time, the suspect’s identity had not been released. Wickersham said more information would be released following his arraignment, though he didn’t know when that would be.
“Because of his condition, the court has determined that he’s going to have to be cognizant to understand what’s going on before we can arraign him,” Wickersham said.
Wickersham, as well as Roseville Police Chief Mitchell Berlin, who was also present at the press conference, said the man had no criminal history prior to the incident. Wickersham said there was
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no indication of drug or alcohol use at the time of the incident, although the suspect’s family said he had a history of mental illness.
According to Wickersham, the suspect’s family said he is usually supportive of law enforcement.
The two officers involved are not facing any charges and have returned to work, Berlin said.
“They’re doing as best as can be expected. It takes a toll on them, but they’re great officers, and we’re looking forward to getting them back,” Berlin said.
Before the incident, Berlin said the department had been working on a number of security upgrades to the Police Department, including secured parking. He hopes the incident will expedite the process, he said.
Wickersham said the incident shows the danger that officers face.
“We look at different incidents, and we look at things that occurred during our careers, and I don’t think any one of us can say we’ve seen it all,” he said. “Who is going to believe at this point that somebody is going to attack somebody right there in front of the Police Department? There’s a lot of resources and a lot of officers, but you know, it just goes to show you the danger of this job that the men and women in law enforcement have the ability to experience at any given time.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 2917637.
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the state, not consume any nonprescription drugs or alcohol, and not have any contact with the school, its employees or witnesses.
At press time, Scott had no attorney on record with the 38th District Court. He had requested a court-appointed attorney.
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Scott became upset when his child did not receive a snack at snack time, leading him to confront the child’s teacher and make threats that he would return the next day. This led to a search warrant for his residence that reportedly recovered multiple rounds of ammunition, followed by his arrest.
“What’s interesting is the school doesn’t even have snack time, anyway. This man wanted special treatment where everything would stop so his kid could eat a snack,” Holish said. “If he wanted to change things, he should have taken his concern to a school board meeting — not threaten to shoot up the school. Thankfully, in the end, no one got hurt, but again, we’re never going to take chances when it comes to the safety of our kids.”
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If the renewal passes Nov. 4, it will provide funds for operating, maintaining and equipping the Roseville Public Library. The estimated revenue the city will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year in 2026 is approximately $615,000, according to the ballot language.
If the millage renewal passes, the library hours and services will remain the same. If it does not pass, the library will lose 33% of its funding. Therefore, the hours of operation will be reduced, and all services will be reduced or eliminated as the budget requires and as reduced staffing allows. That would include purchases of new books and materials; database, magazine and newspaper subscriptions; and library programs, including story time, the summer reading club, craft nights, community outreach and more.
Library Director Jacalynn Harvey and Community Relations and Marketing Librarian Jason Novetsky provided the Eastsider with additional information via email.
Homeowners pay a few different millages as part of their property taxes. In the email, Harvey and Novetsky said that if the taxable value of a home increases or decreases, then property taxes will increase or decrease, including the property taxes accessed by the library’s millage.
“There is absolutely no excuse for threatening violence against a school or its staff — especially over something as minor as a classroom snack,” Peter Lucido, the Macomb County prosecutor, said in a written statement. “Our office takes all threats to schools seriously, and we will continue to pursue charges to ensure the safety of students, teachers and our community.”
The superintendent said threatening behavior is unacceptable.
“Eastpointe Community Schools takes all threats to our schools, our students, and our staff incredibly seriously, and we will not tolerate this kind of behavior at our schools,” Gibson said. “We are grateful for the quick response of the Eastpointe Police Department and for the calm and professionalism of our staff during the incident. Eastpointe Community Schools remains committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student, every day, and we appreciate the staff and families who partner with us daily to make that possible.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
During the library’s last fiscal year, there were more than 42,000 visits from patrons, and public computers were used 6,900 times to access the internet or Microsoft Office. Of the approximately 47,710 residents who live in Roseville, 41% of them have active library cards.
During the last fiscal year, library staff loaned 114,291 items that included books, audiobooks, kits, the library of things, board games, DVDs, videogames, Wi-Fi hot spots and music CDs. The library offered 386 individual programs for all ages. The library also offers scanning and faxing at no charge, along with printing and copying for a small fee per page.
The Roseville Public Library building is currently undergoing renovations as part of the city’s $20 million bond, which passed in November 2023 to renovate and update several city facilities. The cost of the library renovation is $3.5 million. The library is contributing $1 million from its reserve fund for the renovation, and the remaining $2.5 million is coming from the 2023 bond.
The bond is separate from the library’s millage renewal proposal. The renewal is for day-to-day operations and will not fund the renovations.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 4.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Pizza
“The place itself had some cool stuff. There was a light shaped like a cloverleaf. Also, it smelled good,” Charlie said. “The staff treated me so good. I got a glass from the owner who told me the history about Cloverleaf.”
The pair enjoyed the restaurant so much, they went back a second day. This time, his grandmother and his uncle, T.R. “Sully” Sullivan, flew in from Cocoa Beach, Florida, to join them. Staff recognized Charlie and Julie from the day before, which gave them a chance to meet Marie Guerra Easterby, whose father, Gus Guerra, started his Detroit-style pizza. Marie Guerra Easterby co-owns the restaurant with her brother, Jack Guerra.
“When I heard from the server, Brittany Richard, that they came from Texas to come to Michigan to try Detroit-style pizza, I had to come out to meet the family,” Marie Guerra Easterby said via email. “This was their second visit with us in a couple days. I took photos and presented the birthday boy with a Cloverleaf glass. The family was so nice and complimentary.
“We are thrilled that this young man chose to spend his birthday visiting Michigan,” Marie Guerra Easterby said. “I spoke to them about the history of Detroit-style pizza, and how my Dad, Gus Guerra, took his first square pizza out of the oven in Detroit at Buddy’s Rendezvous in 1946. My folks owned Buddy’s from 1943 to 1953 when they sold it to their friends with their recipe to Big Jimmy Bonacorsi and Little Jimmy Valenti and purchased Cloverleaf Bar in East Detroit (now Eastpointe) in 1953.”
Because Charlie is such a pizza connoisseur, he and his mom just had to go to Buddy’s Pizza in Detroit.
“It was really good,” the sixth grader said.
They also checked out Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizzeria & Deli in Detroit.
“It was super cool,” Julie said. “There was a bowling alley. It was really fun.”
The duo made sure to get a carryout from Cloverleaf, including pizza, pasta, ravioli and soup. They brought it with them when they visited family who have a lake house on Lake Huron.
“We got to kayak in Lake Huron,” Charlie said. “It was pretty cool. The weather was really great, too.”
See PIZZA on page 16A
CITY OF ROSEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Roseville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM, or thereafter, at the City of Roseville, Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot, Roseville MI 48066. The Public Hearing will consider:
Variance #1625 – PP# 08-14-08-202-031, 17972 E 13 Mile Rd, wall signage exceeding 15% of building facade.
Variance #2325- PP# 08-14-04-127-044, vacant McGill, permission to construct an accessory structure that
1) exceeds 900 sq ft (1500 sq ft)
2) accessory structure that exceeds the sq footage of the primary dwelling (New house footprint 1400 sq ft)
3) accessory structure that is greater than 15 ft in height (16 ft in height)
Variance #2425- PP# 08-14-08-152-032, 17317 Common Rd, permission to erect a 6-unit townhome with a 10’ side yard setback on the west lot line.
Variance #2625- PP# 08-14-04-327-032, 19543 Shadowoods, Permission to construct an accessory structure on a parcel without a primary structure.
Variance #2725-PP# 08-14-20-326-039, 25996 Gratiot, permission to construct a new commercial building with a rear yard setback of 16 ft.
Variance applications can be reviewed and written comments received prior to the meeting at the City of Roseville, Building Department, 29777 Gratiot Roseville MI 48066, Attention: James Osterhout. The public may appear at the Public Hearing in person or by Counsel.
Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Zelmanski
Roseville City Clerk
Published: Eastsider 10/29/2025
Bond project
from page 9A
extra metal to hold the weight up there,” Weishaupt said. “Those run the air conditioning just for the gym.”
One highlight Weishaupt shared were the updates regarding the Eastpointe High School pool, which received a slight round of applause. He shared a photo of the pool’s new backwash room.
“I know it’s a mechanical room and it’s not a lot of flairs, but for us in the operations department it’s running absolutely beautifully and it’s working fantastic,” Weishaupt said.
The pool has been closed for several years and bond work has been completed so it can reopen. Weishaupt credited Superintendent Christina Gibson and Athletics & Activities Director Paris McCarthy for their attention to the pool. School officials are waiting for final inspections and a certificate of occupancy.
At the meeting, Weishaupt looked into the future.
“This coming year is all outside work,” he said. “We’re doing playgrounds. We’re doing parking lots. We’re doing the roofs. You’ll see activities happening at those sites. An example of how you look at a finished product is you just go by Forest Park. That playground was updated when we did the parking lot back then. The whole front looks beautiful. The inside looks beautiful.”
The projects will go out for bids in late October and come before the school board for approval in January.
“That’s going to finish off pretty much all the bond money that we have,” Weishaupt said.
Gibson also mentioned the technology work completed over the summer.
“We have new cameras, new infrastructure,” she said. “We have a great partner in Communications By Design that has been helping us with the technology aspects of the bond. We also sold our second series of bonds as well — had a great, successful sale. The board is aware of all of that.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
CITY OF EASTPOINTE, MICHIGAN Macomb County
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
To the Qualifed Electors of the City of Eastpointe:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a City General Election will be held in the City of Eastpointe on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025.
KINDLY TAKE NOTICE, that a City General Election will be conducted in (8) voting precincts for the purpose of voting for candidates seeking to fll the following offce:
COUNCIL MEMBER (vote for not more than 2)
• Rob Baker
• Cardi DeMonaco Jr.
• Karen Scott
The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following Polling Place locations:
Precinct 1. Eastpointe Community High School, 15320 Nine Mile Road
Precinct 2. Bellview School, 15800 Bell
Precinct 3. Michigan Military Museum, 16600 Stephens
Precinct 4. Pleasantview School, 16501 Toepfer
Precinct 5. Love Life Church, 17363 Toepfer
Precinct 6. St. Thomas Church, 23801 Kelly Road
Precinct 7. Forest Park School, 18361 Forest
Precinct 8. Spindler Park/Patriot Bldg., 19400 Stephens NEW PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND NEW PRECINCT NUMBERS
PROPOSAL SECTION: EASTPOINTE CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT
Shall the Charter of the City of Eastpointe, Chapter III Section 18 be amended to eliminate the requirement providing the Manager shall have at least one year experience as a manager or assistant manager in some city or village, and establish a requirement that the City Manager have at least two years of experience in municipal management?
Yes q No q
PLEASE BE NOTICED: Absentee Ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absentee voter ballot. The Eastpointe Clerk’s Offce will be open on Friday, October 31, 2025 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of accepting applications for and issuing Absentee Ballots.
PLEASE BE ADVISED, to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Offce in advance of the election. All polling place locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. The Clerk’s Offce can be reached at (586) 445-3661 x2201, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Robin R. Underwood Deputy City Clerk
Published: Eastsider 10/29/2025
“I stayed in contact with her almost for every meeting, just to keep her up to date in case there was some questions she may have had. Her input was just the best. She always had common sense, which really helped contribute to a lot of our decision-making,” he said.
Taylor said Haggerty will be hard to replace on the council.
“She just wanted to be part of Roseville as much as she could,” he said. “It’s just a shame. It breaks my heart. She’s going to be a hard void to fill, that’s for sure. But she would want us to continue doing the right things for the residents of Roseville.”
Councilman Steven Wietecha, who
served on the City Council with Haggerty and worked with her on numerous occasions through the Eastside Community Chamber, said she was always someone he could talk to.
“She was great. She always spoke out to the public. She was always someone you could talk to about anything, and the public could always call her,” he said.
Wietecha said Haggerty’s passing is a terrible loss to the city.
“I’m going to miss the hell out of her,” he said. “She got involved in everything, and it was always everything for the city of Roseville.”
An Oct. 20 post on the chamber’s Facebook page hailed Haggerty’s contributions to the organization and community.
“Jan was far more than a board member — she was a dear friend, a trusted confidant, a wise mentor and a selfless volunteer,” the post states. “Her decades of public service were marked by an unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of others.”
In a prepared statement, Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe said Haggerty will be missed by the council, city employees and residents.
“She was truly a wonderful person who took great pride in faithfully serving our residents,” he said.
Haggerty was running for reelection to the City Council and will still appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. However, under Michigan election law, votes cast for a deceased candidate are considered void and will not be counted.
In an email, Tim Tomlinson, Roseville’s city attorney, said the city charter — which
was adopted in 1958 — does not address the effect of a vacancy on how votes are counted for a death prior to the election.
“In discussions with the County Clerk’s office, we found a Michigan statute that prohibits the counting of votes for a deceased person remaining on the ballot,” he said. “As such, any charter provision in conflict with the statute is preempted.”
This means, Tomlinson said, that any votes cast for Haggerty would not count.
“A similar occurrence happened in St. Clair Shores in 2015, I believe, and it was confirmed the votes for the deceased were not counted,” he said.
A memorial service for Haggerty is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Haggerty
Tregembo
from page 1A
had the same enthusiasm in the classroom from when he started.
According to an obituary posted at dignitymemorial.com, Tregembo Sr. died Oct. 22. He was 81. He is being remembered for the knowledge he shared with his students and the patience he showed them as they learned about carburetors, engines, chrome, wheel bearings and more.
Roseville Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Peter Hedemark got to know Tregembo Sr. when he took over as principal at RHS in 2002.
“He was a leader in the school. He was an absolute legend. The kids loved him. He showed the kids so much,” Hedemark said. “He was part of teaching for four decades and saw changes in cultures and kids. He was a great role model. He showed the kids how to work with their hands, problem-solving, (how to) work together.
“A one-in-a-million kind of teacher, that was him. He was just fantastic,” Hedemark said. “What he would pull out of the kids was amazing. He had a way of bringing out their abilities and their talent. At the end of the day, they could turn around and see what they built and what they fixed.”
Tregembo Sr. also was known for mentoring other educators. The seasoned educator was so well-liked that he was named WDIV Channel 4 Teacher of the Year during the 1987-88 school year. The auto shop teacher also made sure students participated in the annual Autorama in Detroit when possible or displayed cars at shows at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Many times, the students won trophies for the custom cars they created.
Many former students posted memories of Tregembo Sr. on different social media pages. Dave Bommarito, a Roseville High School Class of 1971 graduate, said auto shop was his favorite class and Tregembo Sr. was one of his favorite teachers.
“He was a great teacher. A great guy. He always wore a shop coat,” said Bommarito, a car buff himself. “He gave everyone special attention and would make a point to work with you individually. He made you good and knowledgeable about cars. You never had to be afraid to ask him questions if you didn’t understand something.”
Tregembo Sr. often put the students into small groups of five or six to work on different parts such as the engine, exhaust or interior of the cars. Some students even brought their vehicles to class after school to work on them or have Tregembo Sr. check under the hood.
“It was pretty cool. I felt pretty comfortable and confident with the cars I bought,” Bommarito said. “I had some hot rods, and it gave me confidence to work on cars by myself.”
Car culture has been part of the Tregembo family for four generations. Tregembo Sr.’s dad, Stanley Tregembo, taught auto classes at River Rouge High School beginning in 1943. He passed on his driving passion for cars to Tregembo Sr., whose son, Paul Tregembo Jr., also taught auto shop in the district. Tregembo Sr. and Jr eventually started their own auto school in Roseville called Drive One Detroit. Tregembo Jr.’s sons, Joseph and Brandon, represent the fourth generation in the business.
Also feeling the loss of Tregembo Sr. is district Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski, who not only knew him as an educator, but as family. Tregembo Sr. was Blaszkowski’s father-in-law. Blaszkowski released a statement to the Eastsider that was also posted on his Facebook page.
“As I think about his legacy, I think about how many people he supported including his family. His passion was cars and that passion permeated everyone he knew. Every student he worked with holds a little piece of him and they have passed that down to their kids and so on,” Blaszkowski said. “It was not about the trophies and yes there are hundreds, it was about sharing the knowledge and helping others. As they say, ‘If you teach a man to fish…….’
“He helped so many students and their families with their vehicles so they would have transportation. Many times, he paid for their parts. He also helped students get jobs and build careers, not to mention travel outside their own community,” Blaszkowski continued. “Who says teachers don’t make anything. He shows they make all the difference in this world. May he rest in peace. Let us carry his legacy on by sharing the knowledge and experiences he bestowed upon us.”
In February 2023, filmmaker Keith Famie visited Drive One Detroit for Famie’s PBS documentary, “Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars.” Famie and his film crew documented the high school students working on several classic cars — including a 1931 Ford Roadster pickup and a 1967 Pontiac LeMans convertible — for that year’s Autorama.
Drive One Detroit opened in 2017 in a 16,000-square-foot training facility. The accredited auto tech class partnered with local high schools. Students take classes at Drive One Detroit while enrolled in their home schools.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Circuit court
from page 12A
Nettles reportedly had remained on the scene at the residence. Police said they detained him and investigated the area, recovering evidence. Authorities believe the stabbing occurred during a verbal dispute.
Nettles was arraigned before Magistrate Mark Makoski in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court May 14. Second-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or any number of years.
“No disagreement — no matter how personal or intense — should ever end in violence,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “Disagreements can and should be settled with words, through dialogue or lawful channels. A man is dead and nothing can change that. Our office will seek justice for the victim and his family to the fullest extent of the law.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Pizza
from page 14A
There was time for a short international trip to Canada through the DetroitWindsor Tunnel. The Joneses also made their way to the Henry Ford in Dearborn.
“It was amazing,” Charlie said. “It was the biggest museum I have ever been to. The planes are what I really liked.”
Charlie’s siblings also enjoyed trips from their grandmother when they turned
12. Sister Kendall went to New York City, and brother Jack visited Philadelphia.
According to Julie, one of country music’s living legends lives in their hometown of Spicewood: Willie Nelson. They spot his tour bus every once in a while. And while they’ve never met the singer, the Jones family used to attend Easter egg hunts on Nelson’s ranch. The event was held annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Tregembo
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