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City of Eaton Rapids

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August 10, 2026

Notice of BRA Meeting Cancelation

July 30, 2026

Notice of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Public Hearing

July 30, 2026

Notice of Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearing

July 30, 2026

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July 28, 2026

Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation

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August 14, 2026

 Job Opening – Program Coordinator August 14, 2026 – Until Filled 

The City of Eaton Rapids is in search of a Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing community well-being through the development and management of parks, recreation and event programing. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing a wide range of activities. The Program Coordinator position is supervised by the Director […]

August 3, 2026

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER – Eaton Rapids Did Not Meet Treatment Requirements 

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We treat our water to control corrosion and minimize lead and […]

July 27, 2026

August Mayor’s Corner

I hope everyone enjoyed our 250th anniversary of America over the July 4th weekend. Our city worked very hard to make it special and we hope you all enjoyed it. I would like to thank all of our City staff for their hard work in making the event fun for the community. I would also […]

July 21, 2026

Water Main Connection Notice – Temporary Water Service Interruption 

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, C&D Hughes will be performing a water main connection as part of the City’s water system improvements. To safely complete this work, a temporary water service interruption will be necessary for the following customers:  Water service will be restored as soon as the connection has been completed.  After water service […]

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Upcoming Meetings

Aug 20 2026
7:00 pm

Oakridge Park Subcommittee Meeting

City Hall
Aug 21 2026
7:30 am

Local Development Finance Authority Meeting

City Hall
Aug 24 2026
5:00 pm

City Council Work Session

City Hall
Aug 24 2026
7:00 pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall
Sep 01 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Arts Council Subcommittee Meeting

Sep 01 2026
7:00 pm

Parks, Recreation & Events Board Meeting

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August 14, 2026

 Job Opening – Program Coordinator August 14, 2026 – Until Filled 

The City of Eaton Rapids is in search of a Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing community well-being through the development and management of parks, recreation and event programing. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing a wide range of activities. The Program Coordinator position is supervised by the Director […]

August 3, 2026

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER – Eaton Rapids Did Not Meet Treatment Requirements 

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We treat our water to control corrosion and minimize lead and […]

July 27, 2026

August Mayor’s Corner

I hope everyone enjoyed our 250th anniversary of America over the July 4th weekend. Our city worked very hard to make it special and we hope you all enjoyed it. I would like to thank all of our City staff for their hard work in making the event fun for the community. I would also […]

July 21, 2026

Water Main Connection Notice – Temporary Water Service Interruption 

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, C&D Hughes will be performing a water main connection as part of the City’s water system improvements. To safely complete this work, a temporary water service interruption will be necessary for the following customers:  Water service will be restored as soon as the connection has been completed.  After water service […]

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Public Notices

August 10, 2026

Notice of BRA Meeting Cancelation

July 30, 2026

Notice of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Public Hearing

July 30, 2026

Notice of Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearing

July 30, 2026

Notice of Flood Plain Public Hearing

July 28, 2026

Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation

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Upcoming Meetings

Aug 20 2026
7:00 pm

Oakridge Park Subcommittee Meeting

City Hall
Aug 21 2026
7:30 am

Local Development Finance Authority Meeting

City Hall
Aug 24 2026
5:00 pm

City Council Work Session

City Hall
Aug 24 2026
7:00 pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall
Sep 01 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Arts Council Subcommittee Meeting

Sep 01 2026
7:00 pm

Parks, Recreation & Events Board Meeting

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Parks & Recreation

Our community has more than 60 acres of land designated for parks and recreational use. An additional 1,050 feet of riverwalk is also available for your enjoyment, as well as school, regional and state facilities.

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      • Report a Code Violation
      • Report a Downed Tree/Limb
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      • Report a Street Light Outage
      • Submit a Citizen Response
      • Submit an FOIA Request
    • Animals, Environment & Forestry
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      • Animal Regulations
      • Chicken Permit Application
      • Yard Waste
      • Recycling
      • Watershed
      • Tree Care & Maintenance
      • Wellhead Protection Program
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      • Health Alliance – Food Assistance
      • Eaton Rapids Medical Center
    • Schools
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      • Available Properties
      • Building & Zoning FAQ’s
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      • Guide to Development
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