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Madison Heights honors holiday light winners and marks 70th anniversary with county proclamation
Summary
Council presented 2025 Holiday Light Awards (first place: 813 East Coloma Avenue) and received a proclamation marking Madison Heights’ 70th anniversary, with plans to display the proclamation in the heritage rooms and continue historical outreach.
Madison Heights City Council recognized residents and community groups at the start of its meeting, presenting 2025 Holiday Light Awards and accepting a 70th‑anniversary proclamation from the historical commission and county representatives.
Director of Public Services described touring 17 nominations and praised the first‑place display at 813 East Coloma Avenue as "a blast of color on a dark winter night" with a countdown to Christmas and a larger‑than‑life Santa. Second place was awarded to an entry identified in the record as "27784 Townley's Brie," presented by Jody and Jonah Riddle; winners receive a certificate of appreciation and gift certificates to Mia's Bakery. The beautification committee will accept nominations in June for the 2026 Summer Beautification Awards.
The city also received a proclamation recognizing Madison Heights’ 70th anniversary, referencing the December 6, 1955 vote that approved a draft charter and incorporated the city. The proclamation cites the city’s nearly 30,000 residents and honors local institutions such as the Madison Heights Historical Museum; county and commission representatives said the proclamation will be displayed in the heritage rooms.
Mayor Pro Tem and historical commission members said they plan more open houses, school presentations and continued outreach to expand public knowledge of the city’s history.
