Village News & Announcements
BOATER SAFETY CLASS OFFERED IN ELK RAPIDS – OCTOBER 7, 2023
There will be a boater safety class offered this fall in Elk Rapids! Boat America, an 8 hour class, is a boater safety class for novice recreational boaters ages 12 and older…
OPEN HOUSE: SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR THE MASTER PLAN & DDA TIF PLAN – SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The Village of Elk Rapids Planning Commission and Downtown Development Authority are hosting an open house on Tuesday September 19, 2023…
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SERVE ON THE DOWNTOWN AREA CITIZEN COUNCIL
Do you reside in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) District? You might be if you live on Ames, River…
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM
The Elk Rapids Village Council has been invited to tour the Hydroelectric Power Dam on Thursday August 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. In the event of a Council quorum…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: DPW LABORERS, FULL-TIME
The Village of Elk Rapids is seeking two laborers to join the Department of Public Works (DPW) crew. Full-time year-round, generous benefits, $20/hour…
CANCELLED – OPEN WATER SAFETY LESSONS FOR AUGUST 2, 2023
Due to inclement weather, the open water safety lessons scheduled for August 2, 2023 have been cancelled.
JULY 2023 ANTRIM COUNTY BULLETIN
Check out the July edition of the Antrim County Bulletin! Lots is going on for the County Building construction project, read on for all updates...
SPECIAL BRUSH PICK-UP STARTING JULY 31
The Elk Rapids Department of Public Works will be conducting a SPECIAL BRUSH PICK-UP starting July 31, 2023 in anticipation of Harbor Days. Regular brush pick-up will resume the first Monday of August as scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023-08
The Village of Elk Rapids Village Council will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday August 15, 2023…
OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY JULY 4, 2023
The Elk Rapids Government Center will be closed Tuesday July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday July 5, 2023. The Village is wishing all a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration.
VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED FROM 12-1 PM ON JUNE 28, 2023
The Village office will be closed for one hour starting at noon and until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 28, 2023 for a staff lunch hosted by former interim manager Richard I. Lewis. Regular service will resume at 1:00 p.m.
BRIDGE STREET HOUSING PROJECT PROPOSAL REVIEW AGENDA FOR JUNE 28, 2023
The two proposals received for the Bridge Street Housing Project will be reviewed on June 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
2023-2024 COMPACTOR PASS INFORMATION
The 2023-2024 compactor pass is enclosed with your 2023 tax bill. You will receive a new pass each year. This year the pass is a NEON GREEN.
BID OPPORTUNITY: HARBOR ENGINEERING PROJECT
The Village of Elk Rapids invites multi-disciplinary teams to submit proposals to provide professional design, engineering, and project management services for the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor Redevelopment Project…
2022 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS
The Village of Elk Rapids DPW Superintendent Kevin Lane has submitted the annual Water Quality Report to the State of Michigan this week.
REGISTRATION OPEN: 2023 OPEN WATER SAFETY LESSONSPost published:
Registration is now open for the 2023 Open Water Safety lessons! You can either register at the following link OR come into the Government Center for a paper form. Please note that there are limited classes this summer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: DPW SUPERINTENDENT
The Village of Elk Rapids is seeking a qualified, energetic DPW Superintendent – salary $70,000 – $80,000 DOQ, plus exceptional benefits including excellent health care, dental and vision, 14 paid holidays, vacation, MERS retirement.
NOTICE: VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY JUNE 19, 2023 IN RECOGNITION OF JUNETEENTH
The Village office will be closed on Monday June 19, 2023 in recognition of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.