Troy Social Summaries This Week

Troy polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and absentee ballots are due to the clerk by 8 p.m. that day, @troymichigan posted. The Troy Community Foundation honors Doug Tietz at Troy Charity Night, Thursday, Nov. 5, and the DPW opens its doors for Snow and Tell, Thursday, Nov. 12. What local accounts posted between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 follows.

Election

Polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

Troy polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, @troymichigan posted. Absentee ballots are available at the Clerk's office Monday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Completed absentee ballots are due to the City Clerk's Office by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, and can go in drop boxes at City Hall West (drive-up), City Hall East (walk-up) and the main entrances of the Library, the Community Center and the DPW, the city posted. A sample ballot is at troymi.gov/elections, and questions go to [email protected] or 248.524.3316.

Source: @troymichigan on Instagram, October 28 & November 1, 2026

Community

Troy Charity Night to honor Doug Tietz Nov. 5

The Troy Community Foundation will present its Legacy Award to Doug Tietz, its former board chair, at Troy Charity Night, Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Walsh College Barry Center, @troycommunityfoundation posted. Tietz is establishing the Doug Tietz Endowment, which will provide seed funding and grants for programs that help Troy students explore careers, entrepreneurship and skilled trades. The foundation will match funds raised for the endowment from now until Charity Night, up to $5,000. Registration is at troycf.org/charitynight2026.

Source: @troycommunityfoundation on Instagram, October 28, 2026

City Hall

DPW open house Nov. 12 shows winter operations

The city's Snow and Tell: Winter Operations Open House runs Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works, 4693 Rochester Road, @troymichigan posted. Visitors can meet the DPW crew, learn why snow emergencies are called, why windrows form and how salting works, and help paint Eddie the Yeti on a plow truck. All ages are welcome.

Source: @troymichigan on Instagram, October 27, 2026

Also posted

The Chipotle at 3129 Crooks Road gives 25% of event sales from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to @troyunitedhc, @troyhighathleticboosters posted.

Troy boys soccer advanced and plays Salem at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Athens, @troycoltsathletics posted.

Five storm drain murals from the Clinton River Watershed Council's Storm Drain Stewards program, funded by Pure Oakland Water, are up at The Rink, Troy Public Library, Jaycee Park, the City Hall East parking lot and Robinwood Park, @troymichigan posted.

The Winter 26-27 Recreation Guide is online, with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting, opening day at the Rink and the Polar Party, Troy Parks and Recreation posted.

Event details and times can change. Confirm with each venue before heading out.