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Water Reclamation RV Dumping Station Unavailable

September 18, 2023 – The complimentary recreational vehicle (RV) sanitary dump station located at the City of Midland Water Reclamation Facility is closed to the public for approximately two to three weeks due to construction on the facility&...

City Plans Events for Midland Neighboring Week

September 15, 2023 – As the community comes together to celebrate Midland Neighboring Week September 24 – 30 several City of Midland departments invite residents to join in on the fun with several family-friendly, free activit...

Remove Decorations from Midland Cemetery

September 15, 2023 – In preparation for the fall and winter months, families maintaining plots at the Midland Cemetery should remove annual flowers, artificial decorations and their receptacles from cemetery plots by October 1. &nbs...

MCTV Network to Stream High School Sports This Fall

September 15, 2023 – The MCTV (Midland Community Television) Network will partner with Midland Public Schools to live stream several upcoming high school sporting events for spectators to watch from the comfort of their homes. These eve...

Draft of Midland City Modern Master Plan Now Available for Review

September 6, 2023 – The future of Midland is here – and it’s bright, bold, and ready for you to review!  The draft of the Midland City Modern Master Plan is now available for public reading at www.midlandcit...

Bidwell Receives City Strive Award for Innovation

(L-R): Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, Director of Public Services Karen Murphy, Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell, and City Manager Brad Kaye 

September 1, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial...

Local Pitch Hit Run Winners Head to State Finals

August 25, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that local Pitch Hit and Run champions Maggie Frazee, Lane Phillips-Strait, Peyton Larkin, Brielle Laubscher, Aiden Oppenheimer, and Hadley Keyes have advanced to the MLB Pitc...

Taste of Downtown Returns September 28

August 25, 2023 – Explore Downtown Midland in a fun and delicious fashion at Downtown Midland’s Taste of Downtown on Thursday, September 28, at 6 p.m. 

Each ticket holder will receive a tasting passport with access to ...

Visit the Library During National Library Card Sign Up Month

August 24, 2023 – In celebration of National Library Card Sign Up Month, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is encouraging community members who don’t already have a library card to sign up for one. The Library will ho...

Parks & Recreation Debuts Step Into Fall Walking Program

August 18, 2023 – Join Midland Parks and Recreation and members of the Midland community to continue weekly strolls during the fall season with Parks and Recreation’s newest program, Step into Fall. 

This new program w...

Registration Open for Fall Miracle League Season

August 11, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is now accepting baseball player registrations, coaching applications, and volunteer registrations for the 2023 fall season of the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League.  

A Miracle Fie...

Street Reconstructions on Tennessee, Kentucky, & Hines Begin August 21

August 11, 2023 – Three local street reconstruction projects will begin on Kentucky, Tennessee, and Hines Streets on Monday, August 21 that will close the streets to through traffic through the end of October.  

During construction, Kent...

Street Reconstructions on Canterbury, Dina Begin August 14

August 11, 2023 – Two local street reconstruction projects will begin on Canterbury Drive and Dina Street on Monday, August 14 that will close a portion of the streets to through traffic through the end of October.  

During construction,...

Laura Stowell Promoted to Director of Fiscal Services

August 11, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that City Controller Laura Stowell has been promoted to director of fiscal services effective July 31, 2023. She succeeds former finance director and assistant city manager Dave Keenan...

Currie Parkway Bridge Reopened to Eastbound Traffic

July 28, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced that the historic Currie Parkway Bridge has been repaired and reopened to eastbound traffic following damage sustained due to overweight vehicle usage in October 2021. 

In an attempt to prevent fut...

Mill & Overlay Project Coming to City Streets

July 21, 2023 – Beginning Monday, July 24, several local streets in the City of Midland will see surface improvements as part of a mill and overlay project. 

This application involves removing and replacing the top layers of a s...

Online Payments Now Available for City Property Taxes

July 14, 2023 – City of Midland property owners now have a more convenient option for paying their property taxes: Online credit card or electronic check!  Online payment is now available on the City’s website for property owners to pay ...

Ashman Street Reconstruction Begins July 5

June 30, 2023 – Beginning Wednesday, July 5, Ashman Street will undergo street reconstruction from Swede Avenue to Waldo Avenue that will close eastbound traffic until late October.

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Ashman Street will rem...

Helen, Michigan Street Reconstructions Begin July 5

June 30, 2023 – Two local street reconstruction and water main replacement projects will begin on Helen and Michigan Streets on Wednesday, July 5, that will close a portion of the streets to through traffic through mid-September.  

Durin...

New Curbside Collection Rules Take Effect July 1

June 16, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds curbside collection customers that new refuse collection rules and fees for non-compliance will soon take effect on July 1, 2023.  

These changes were approved by the Midland City Council on Mar...

Summer 2023 Property Tax Bills Coming Soon

June 23, 2023 – Summer 2023 tax notices to City of Midland property owners are scheduled to be mailed the first week of July. Summer taxes are due and payable without penalty or interest from July 1 through September 15, 2023.  ...

Holzinger Receives City Strive Award for Teamwork

L-R: Director of Water Reclamation Jared Driscoll, Director of Water Services Peter Schwarz, Budget Analyst Heather Holzinger & City Manager Brad Kaye

June 23, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Water and...

New Landfill Disposal Fees Take Effect July 1

June 16, 2023 – City of Midland Landfill users are reminded that disposal fees and special services fees at the Landfill will increase effective July 1, 2023.  

Current and future fees for select waste types generated ...

Reminder of Grass and Weed Trimming Ordinance

June 16, 2023 – The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances. 

Portions ...

Start Your Weekends Early with Downtown's Weekend Warm-Up

June 9, 2023 – Why wait until Friday to start the weekend? Jumpstart the weekend every Thursday this summer with Weekend Warm-Up in Downtown Midland!  

Beginning Thursday, June 15, more than 20 participating businesses will exte...

Caldwell Receives City Strive Award for Safety

(Left to right: Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, City Manager Brad Kaye, Driver Ken Caldwell, and Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell)

May 30, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial-A-Ride driver Ken Caldwel...

Pedestrian Plaza Returns to Downtown Midland June 5

May 26, 2023 – Back by popular demand, Main Street will close to all vehicle traffic and parking from Ashman to Rodd streets from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, October 4 to create The Commons Pedestrian Plaza, an expanded vehicle-free outdoo...

New Recycling Bins Coming Soon for Curbside Customers

May 19, 2023 – The City of Midland will have a new recycling contractor effective July 1, 2023 as GFL Environmental Inc. replaces Republic Services in providing the City’s curbside recycling collection. While collection days w...

Local Pitch, Hit, & Run Winners Announced

May 12, 2023 – On Saturday, May 6, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Great Lakes Loons hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition. Each partici...

Reminder of Weeds and Tall Grass Ordinance

May 5, 2023 – The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances. 

Portions of...

Street Reconstructions on Hamilton, Hancock Begin May 1

April 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 1, local street reconstruction and water main replacement projects will begin on Hamilton Drive and Hancock Drive that will see road closures through mid-September.  

Hamilton Drive and Hancock Driv...

Wray, Wilson Receive City Strive Employee Awards

April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized its first two recipients of the City Strive Awards: Justin Wray with Parks and Recreation and Officer Jerry with the Midland Police Department. Awards were presented to win...

Spring Free Yard Waste Collection Ends April 28

April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the City of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 28. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required beginning Monday, May 1.&...

Concept 5 Sewer Upsizing Project Begins April 3 on Sugnet Road

March 24, 2023 – Beginning Monday, April 3, W. Sugnet Road will be closed to through traffic from W. Main Street to Valley Drive as construction begins on a multi-year sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.&...

Reminder for City Solicitor's Licenses

April 6, 2023  – The City of Midland reminds individuals and organizations who engage in door-to-door sales that a solicitor’s license issued by the City is required for this activity. 

Section 15-100 of the City&r...

Reminders for Sign Usage & Vehicle Ads

April 6, 2023 – The warmer weather brings an increase in yard signs advertising rummage sales, homes for sale, and open houses.  Before posting any signage, citizens should note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules. 

Rummage/Ya...

Komara Named to Replace Retiring City Attorney

March 21, 2023 – At its March 20 meeting, Midland City Council named Chris Komara as Midland’s next city attorney replacing Jim Branson upon his retirement in December.   

Komara joined the City of Midland Pol...

Downtown Midland Retires Tapped Beer Festival

March 20, 2023 – The Midland Downtown Business Association (MDBA) has announced that Tapped - Downtown Midland's Craft Beer Festival - will not return effective this year. The announcement comes as Downtown Midland prepares to ...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2023 dates for household hazardous waste collection: 

• Tuesday, April 18
• Thursday, June 22
• Wednesday, August 23
• Tuesday, October 24

On these dates, at no charge...

Marcie Post Receives Recreation Leadership Award

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has received the 2023 Michigan Recreation & Park Association (mParks) Recreation Leadership Award. She received the h...

Citizens Academy Graduates Class of 2023

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that its 16^th class Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-three residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wednesday, March...

City Forest Chalet Closed for the Season

March 10, 2023 – The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2023 winter season.  The sledding hill and ski trails are still available for use, weather p...

Help Keep Waterways Clean & Debris-Free

March 10, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.  

In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances, dumping materials i...

2023 Road Construction Schedule Announced

March 3, 2023 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2023 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s list.

Planned high-traff...

Saturday, Evening Hours Planned for Landfill

March 3, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill will offer Saturday hours beginning April 1, 2023 and will also introduce new Wednesday evening hours. 

New in 2023, the Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...

MCTV Launches New On-Demand Video Service

February 24, 2023 – The MCTV Network is excited to announce that it has launched a new on-demand video service for watching local programming, government meetings, and more available anywhere Midlanders enjoy streaming video. 

O...

City Wastewater Operations Rebrands to Water Reclamation

February 3, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced a rebranding of its wastewater treatment operations to more accurately reflect its essential role in environmental stewardship. The plant’s new name, Water Reclamation Facility, focu...

Free Financial Planning, Investment Tools at the Library

January 27, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library now provides patrons with access to free financial strength, financial planning, and investment rating tools, all available free of charge with their Library card.

Financial R...

Parks & Recreation Presents "The Grand Experience"

January 20, 2023 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the 12^th annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.   

The trip w...

Winter 2022 Tax Payments Due Soon

January 20, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds property owners that the last day for payment of Winter 2022 taxes without penalty is Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Winter tax bills may be paid by cash or check at the Midland City Treasurer&...

Submit Nominations for City Strive Employee Awards

January 13, 2023 – The City of Midland has unveiled a new program to recognize its staff members for providing exemplary service – and it’s inviting the community to take part in the process.

New this year, the City Strive Awa...

Midland Fire Department Announces Promotions

January 13, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that several members of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) were recently promoted to battalion chief and lieutenant.

Battalion Chief Mark Laux

Mark Laux was promoted to battalion chief i...

2023 City Calendars to Be Delivered Soon

December 16, 2022 – The 2023 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar beginning the week of December 19.

The City&...

Reminder of City's Snow Removal Rules

December 9, 2022 – With winter weather looming, the City of Midland asks residents to please leave the snow plowing to the experts!

Residents are discouraged from plowing snow on a public street for a number of reasons. City Department o...

Peake, Pomranky Honored at Annual Gerstacker Awards

December 9, 2022 – Two dedicated team members from the City of Midland were recently selected as the 2022 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year award winners. Midland Police Department ...

City Announces Winners of 2022 'Name the Plow' Contest

November 21, 2022 – After receiving nearly 300 name submissions and over 3,000 community votes, the City of Midland is pleased to announce the results of its first ‘Name the Plow’ naming contest.

Each of the six (6) trucks named from the contest f...

Sewer Lining Underway as Concept 5 Improvements Begin

November 14, 2022 – Residents throughout the city will see the beginning of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan come to life as crews from Insituform install cured-in-place pipe lining in City sewer lines that is intended to repair existing cra...

Rules of the Road for On-street Parking

November 11, 2022 – If you plan to have a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road: 

• On-street parking is prohibited on City streets from 3 – 6 a.m. every day. To...

Residents Reminded to Remove Election Signage

November 18, 2020 – With the 2022 election cycle now over, residents are reminded that all election signage must be removed from both residential and commercial properties in accordance with the City of Midland’s zoning ordina...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 9,000 gallons of untreated sewage into the City’s storm sewer system.&...

Sewer Cleaning Project Begins October 31

October 28, 2022 – Beginning Monday, October 31, crews from Monchilov Sewer Services will begin work to clean City sewer lines in preparation for a citywide sewer lining project, a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. 

Clic...

River Contaminant Identified as Fungicide/Insecticide

October 26, 2022 – The City of Midland has determined the source and identified the green substance that was discharged into the Tittabawassee River on Wednesday evening, October 25. 

On Wednesday, maintenance staff at Dow Diamo...

Notice of Unknown Substance in Tittabawassee River (UPDATED)

UPDATE: October 26, 2022 - This information has now been updated to reflect the identification and source of this contaminent. Please click here for the updated release.

October 25, 2022 – The City of Midland is currently investigating t...

Notice of Chemical Release at Dow - October 25, 2022

October 25, 2022 - At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 25, Midland County Emergency Management was notified that a release of Dowtherm A (biphenyl) had been reported at Dow, located on S. Saginaw Road in the City of Midland.

Upon notif...

Taglauer Named Code Official of the Year

October 21, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Chief Building Official Stephen (Steve) Taglauer has been named the 2022 Code Official of the Year by the Code Officials Conference of Michigan (COCM).

Taglauer received ...

Reminder of Signage Placement Ordinances

October 7, 2022 – With the 2022 General Election rapidly approaching, residents are reminded to note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules. Election signs – or any other temporary signage – placed in restr...

Help Keep Streams, Waterways Clean this Fall

September 30, 2022 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.  

In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code ...

City Promotes John Jurek to Fire Marshal

September 2, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that John Jurek has been promoted fire marshal of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) effective August 29, 2022. 

The fire marshal performs annual fire safety inspections on co...

DART Receives Federal Grant for Zero-Emission Vans

August 29, 2022 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant totaling $167,257 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of new...

MDOT Sets Public Open House on Preliminary Buttles Designs

July 8, 2022 – Residents are invited to view preliminary street designs and discuss project details for the Buttles and Indian Corridor Improvement Project during a public open house with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)...

Landfill Disposal, Service Fees to Increase July 1, 2022

June 17, 2022 – City of Midland Landfill users are reminded that disposal fees and special services fees at the Landfill will increase effective July 1, 2022. 

Current and future fees for select waste types are as follows:&n...

Lacey Todd Promoted to City Clerk

April 8, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that current Deputy City Clerk Lacey Todd has been promoted to City Clerk effective April 30, 2022.

Todd began her career at the City in 2012 as a part-time office assistant for the Downt...

City Promotes Stone to Assistant City Manager

March 18, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Carol Stone has been promoted to assistant city manager effective March 21, 2022.

Stone joined the City in August 2014. Previous to t...

MCTV Content Now Available on Mobile, Streaming Devices

February 18, 2022 – Residents can now easily stream local, original content from the MCTV Network – including government meetings, City programs like “Word on the Street(s)” and “The Lowdown on Do...

New Service: Reserve a Borrow-A-Container Online

February 3, 2022 – Disposing of extra refuse has never been easier! City of Midland residents can now reserve Borrow-A-Container dumpsters online and have a container delivered directly to their homes.

City residents can reserve...

MPD Awarded Grant for 3D Scene Scanner

January 7, 2022 - The Midland Area Community Foundation recently awarded the Midland Police Department a $65,146.00 grant from the Esther and Carl Gerstacker Education and Public Safety Endowment Fund for the purchase of a 3D Scene Scanner system...

City Promotes Mosher to Midland Fire Department Chief

December 16, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Joshua Mosher has been promoted to chief of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) effective January 1, 2022. He succeeds Chief Chris Coughlin, who will retire effective December 31,...

Parks & Recreation Receives Miracle Field Grant from SC Johnson

October 29, 2021 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from SC Johnson to support the Middle of the Mitt Miracle Field in Midland.

The funds will be used for the completion of the first phase of Mir...

MCTV Now Streaming on Amazon Fire TV, FireStick

October 29, 2021 – Residents can now stream local, original content from the MCTV Network on their Amazon Fire TV streaming devices! Users can search and install the MCTV Network Community Voices app on their Amazon FireStick and Fire TV devices...

City Receives $5.5 Million in Grant Funding from HUD

August 10, 2021 – Today, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City of Midland $5.5 million in federal funding to help the community recover from severe flooding experienced in May 2020.

Midland City Counc...

City Receives USDA Grant for Center City Redevelopment

October 21, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of a $190,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agricultu...

City Receives Grants for Miracle Field, Library, Riverside Place

October 5, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of over $2.75 million in grant funds from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation to be used for renovations at Riverside Place, construction of the Midland Miracle Field...

Residents Reminded of Updates to City Fireworks Ordinance

May 17, 2019 – The City of Midland reminds residents of recent changes made to the City’s fireworks ordinance that mirror new fireworks laws set by the Michigan State Legislature in 2018.

As of April 22, 2019, Section 16-34 of the Code of...