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July 30, 2026

Notice of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Public Hearing

July 30, 2026

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July 30, 2026

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July 28, 2026

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July 13, 2026

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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 […]

June 25, 2026

July Mayor’s Corner

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!  The City has planned a fantastic celebration in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, starting Wednesday, July 1st with the Sea Cruisers band at G.A.R Island Park from 5pm-7pm. Events continue through the week and will include live music, a beer tent, children’s games, a parade, and a grand finale fireworks display on […]

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Upcoming Meetings

Aug 10 2026
5:00 pm

City Council Work Session

City Hall
Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall
Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Flood Plain Public Hearing

Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearing

Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Public Hearing

Aug 11 2026
4:00 pm

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting

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News

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 […]

June 25, 2026

July Mayor’s Corner

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!  The City has planned a fantastic celebration in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, starting Wednesday, July 1st with the Sea Cruisers band at G.A.R Island Park from 5pm-7pm. Events continue through the week and will include live music, a beer tent, children’s games, a parade, and a grand finale fireworks display on […]

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Public Notices

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

July 13, 2026

Notice of BRA Meeting Cancelation

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Upcoming Meetings

Aug 10 2026
5:00 pm

City Council Work Session

City Hall
Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall
Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Flood Plain Public Hearing

Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearing

Aug 10 2026
7:00 pm

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Public Hearing

Aug 11 2026
4:00 pm

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority 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 Downed Tree/Limb
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      • Report a Street Light Outage
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    • Animals, Environment & Forestry
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      • Chicken Permit Application
      • Yard Waste
      • Recycling
      • Watershed
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      • Wellhead Protection Program
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      • Health Alliance – Food Assistance
      • Eaton Rapids Medical Center
    • Schools
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      • Available Properties
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      • Guide to Development
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