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• Leaf Pickup will begin Monday, October 26th in Zone 1

• The Village Office Will Be Closed Tuesday, November 3rd For The Election, Staff Will Be Working Remotely.

The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. We are a wonderful small town governed by the General Law Village Act & the Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit the Contact Us page. Thank you.

Village Leaf Pickup

To view the upcoming leaf pickup schedule and map, please visit the Brush and Leaves Pickup and Dropoff Page.

Pentwater Rec Can Drive

We are currently not taking any cans at this time as we are behind on turning them in. If there is any one willing to help in returning them it would be much appreciated and the Can Drive can then continue.

Thank you to all that have dropped off cans and those that have helped me take them back. I truly appreciate the efforts and look forward to when the Rec Program can get back to our activities.

Executive Order - Masks

Governor Whitmer issued the newest Executive Order No. 2020-153 Masks on Friday, July 17th. This order rescinds the 2020-147 Executive Order and strengthens the Mask Mandate. The Executive Order requires wearing a face mask indoors and crowded outdoor spaces. Violation of the Executive Order is subject to $500 Misdemeanor but no jail time. To read more about the newest Executive Order, please click on the link below.

For more information about resources, assistance and the latest news on the Coronavirus in Michigan, please visit the States Coronavirus webpage at https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

Download a File:

Executive Order 2020-153 (PDF)

Water Quality Report

To review the 2019 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2019 Water Quality Report (PDF)

2020 Census

It’s that time for the 2020 Census. The census count is crucial to bringing money into our community to help fund our infrastructures and maintenance, head start programs, housing, healthcare and more. To fill out the census please visit http://my2020census.gov.

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

Each municipality has an online performance dashboard that shows the Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Economic Strength, and Quality of Life of their respective community. To view the Village of Pentwater's performance dashboard, please click on the link below.

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Village Performance Dashboard

Sanitary Sewer Leads Homeowner's Responsibility - What You Should Know

All the drains in your home lead to somewhere, and unless you have a septic tank, the sewer lines lead out to the sewer main that services the Village. The sewer main is at the end of your property, under the street in most cases. What homeowners don't realize is that they are responsible for any damage suffered by the sewer line, all the way up to the sewer main.

In 2001 the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 222 (MCL 691.1416 seq.) to provide a statutory exception to government immunity for sanitary sewer backups on real property.

To better understand Public Act 222 and its contents, please click on the link below.

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Sanitary Sewer Leads - What You Should Know (PDF)

Halloween - Trick or Treating

Trick or Treating hours in the Village will be from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, October 31st. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance on how to safely celebrate the holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tips from the MDHHS:

Stay home if you are sick
maintain social distancing of at least six feet
wear a cloth mask that covers both the mouth and nose
wash hands often or frequently use hand sanitizer

In addition to the MDHHS guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also issued recommendations. The CDC considers trick or treating a high-risk activity and suggests the following:

Share with your children that this year may be different than last but let them know some of the new ways you plan to celebrate and still have lots of fun.
Talk with children about safety and social distancing guidelines and expectations. Keep a six-foot distance from others not in your group.
Participate in one-way trick or treating and guide children to stay to the right to ensure social distancing.
Trick or treat with people you live with.
Avoid congregating in groups around houses.
Wear a face mask covering both mouth and noses.
- A costume mask (such as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask.
- Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask if wearing both causes difficulty breathing. Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.
Only go to houses with safety measures in place.
Check out halloween2020.org to find exciting activities and ways to celebrate Halloween this year based on levels of COVID risks in your area.

CDC Tips for homeowners:

Use duct tape to mark six-foot lines in front of home and leading to driveway/front door.
Position a distribution table between yourself and trick or treaters.
Distribute candy on a disinfected table to eliminate direct contact.
Consider handing out candy in an open space where distancing is possible, rather than from the front door.
Consider a neighborhood costume parade; it is an easy way to keep safe space between children

The guidance also urges Michiganders to consider hosting virtual parties instead of in-person Halloween gatherings. If a gathering is hosted, it should be limited to 10 people or less per MDHHS's Emergency Order, social distancing should be maintained, cloth masks should be work and food and party favors should be set out individually to prevent cross contamination.

Planning Commission Meeting - October 27th

The Planning Commission will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, October 27th at 6pm via Zoom. To join the meeting, please click on the link below.

http://us02web.zoom.us/j/88905585532?pwd=dVhpd0NPMlhVNzZkM1hrdFpNTFpMUT09

Meeting ID: 889 0558 5532
Password: 286131
Phone: 646-558-8656

Christmas in the Village - DDA Promotions

It's that time of year again and the DDA is offering their Christmas in the Village Promotion to our local businesses. It's $200 to participate in the program with the DDA giving a full match to each business. Checks can be made out to either the Village of Pentwater or Pentwater DDA, and dropped off at Village Hall, 327 S. Hancock St.

For more information about the Christmas in the Village Promotion, please contact Mary Schumaker.

Pentwater Police Recognition

The Pentwater Police Department was among several local law enforcement agencies to receive a Special Tribute from the State Senator Jon Bumstead and the Michigan 100th Legislature for their work during the recent months.

The Pentwater Police Department thanks the Legislature for their recognition and support and join with Senator Bumstead is encouraging everyone to stay safe and act responsibly.

Village Green Web Cams

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure! Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View

Small Business Help

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has put out some wonderful articles on how small businesses can get the help that they need during this COVID crisis. These articles highlight the creation of the Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund, access to recovery grants and loans, as well as additional resources available to help combat the recent changes in our lives. To view these articles and more, please visit Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19.

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.