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Explore the City on Foot This Summer with Walk Midland

June 1, 2023 – Join Midland Parks and Recreation and members of the Midland community to relieve stress, shed pounds, and just have fun during weekly strolls with Walk Midland this summer.  

Walk Midland hosts two-mile walks at ...

City Offices, Collection Services Closed June 19

June 1, 2023 – All City offices, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, and collection services will be closed on Monday, June 19 for a staff in-service day on Juneteenth.  

Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse collection and Mo...

Main Street to Close from Sugnet to Saginaw for Concept 5 Reconstruction

June 1, 2023 – Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Sugnet Road to Saginaw Road on Friday, June 2 for road milling work related to the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.  

Main Street will temporarily reopen to through traff...

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...

Adult Recess Kicks off June 14 in Downtown Midland

May 26, 2023 – Grown-ups: It’s time to unleash your inner child! The City of Midland and the Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the return of Adult Recess this summer in Downtown Midland. 

Adult Rec...

2023 Tunes by the Tridge Schedule Announced

May 26, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the schedule for its 2023 Tunes by the Tridge Summer Concert Series with musical acts spanning multiple genres, including classic rock, pop, R&B, percussion, and mor...

Spray Parks Open for the Season

May 19, 2023 – Due to unseasonably early warm weather, City of Midland Parks and Recreation has opened the Gerstacker and Longview spray parks for the season.   

Gerstacker Spray Park, located at 100 Ashman Street near ...

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...

Library Summer Reading Program Begins June 3

May 19, 2023 – Earn prizes for reading this summer during the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” June 3 – August 12! Readers of all ages can register on the ...

Patrick Road Reconstruction Begins June 5

May 19, 2023 – Beginning Monday, June 5, E. Patrick Road will undergo street reconstruction from Waldo Avenue to the US-10 overpass at the east city limits that will close eastbound traffic and limit westbound through traffic until late August.&...

Grant Funds Available for Local Media Creators via MCTV Network

May 12, 2023 – The MCTV Network remind residents that fees associated with membership, online services, and workshops can be covered by a generous grant from the Mary Currie Foundation. Funds will be used on a first-come-first-served ba...

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...

Plymouth Pool Passes on Sale for 2023 Season

May 12, 2023 – Season swim passes for Plymouth Pool are now on sale online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/swim, in person at the Midland Parks and Recreation office (4811 N. Saginaw Road, open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday...

Street Reconstruction, Whitewood Phase 1 FDDP Begins May 15

May 11, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 15, a section of Whitewood Drive will be closed to through traffic as crews begin a street reconstruction project and infrastructure work for Phase 1 of the Whitewood Footing Drain Disconnection Program, a mu...

Reminders on Grass and Weeds 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...

Reminder: Nominations Open for Beautification Awards

May 5, 2023 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone they don’t know for making Midland more beautiful.

The committee is accepting nominatio...

Registration Now Open for 2023 Swim Lessons

May 5, 2023 – Mark your calendar, it’s time to register for swim lessons at Plymouth Pool! Plymouth Pool swim lesson registration for youth is now underway. 

Registrations may be made online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/...

Hamilton, Hancock Street Reconstructions 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...

Main Street Closed from Sugnet to Saginaw Beginning May 1

April 24, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 1, Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Sugnet Road to Saginaw Road as construction moves to Phase 2 of a multi-year sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.&a...

Spring Free Yard Waste Collection Ending Soon

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.&...

MCTV to Host Teen Sports Broadcasting Camp

April 21, 2023 – The MCTV Network invites Midland-area teens to experience the world of sports broadcasting at its 2023 Sports Broadcasting Camp July 10 – 13 from 1 – 5 p.m. 

Instructors will train campers on...

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 presen...

Annual Mosquito Abatement Begins Soon Countywide

April 14, 2023 – Beginning Wednesday, April 19, Midland County Mosquito Control will take to the skies to begin its annual mosquito abatement program. Residents are advised that low-flying yellow crop duster airplanes will conducting repetitive ...

Upcoming Events at Jack Barstow Airport

April 14, 2023 – The Jack Barstow Municipal Airport invites residents to stop by this summer for a series of fun, family-friendly activities and events. 

Food Trucks at the AirportGrab a mid-day bite to eat at the Jack Barstow M...

MDOT Begins Eastman/Wackerly Improvements Monday

April 10, 2023 – Beginning today, motorists will experience lane restrictions and construction activities from Harcrest Drive to US-10 on Eastman Avenue and from Woodpark Drive to Eastman on Wackerly Street as the Michigan Department of Transpor...

Reminder on 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...

Open Positions on City Boards and Commissions

April 6, 2023 – Looking to make a difference in the Midland community? The City of Midland invites residents to apply for positions on one of the City’s boards and commissions.  

No experience is nece...

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 ...

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...

Beach Volleyball Registration Opens March 20

March 17, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation  will start accepting beach volleyball team registrations for the 2023 summer season on Monday, March 20.  

Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball leagues...

House Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Set

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...

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 3

March 17, 2023 – With spring right around the corner, the City of Midland is ramping up to begin its annual yard waste collection on Monday, April 3. 

Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular weekly refuse collection day. &nb...

Post Receives mParks Recreation Leadership Award

Marcie Post with (L-R) City staff Karen Murphy, Rachael Peters, Bart Heil, Stephanie Richardson, and Dave Keenan

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has recei...

City Forest Chalet Closed for 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 and 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 m...

2023 Street 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 Network Unveils New Video-On-Demand 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.

On the new ...

City Rebrands Wastewater Operations 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...

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&...

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 will take p...

Nominate Staff 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&...

Construction of Sylvan Offline Sewer Storage Basin Underway

December 9, 2022 – Residents will see construction activity in Russell Park in the coming weeks as the City of Midland begins construction of an offline sanitary sewer storage basin as a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.

The stor...

Reminder on City 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 as Gerstacker Award Winners

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 2022 'Name the Plow' Contest Winners

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) t...

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...

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...

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...

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 Tuesday evening, October 25.  

On Tuesday, maintenance staff at Dow Diamond ...

Notice of Unknown Substance Discharge into River (UPDATED)

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

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

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 ...

Reminders of City Signage Ordinance

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...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 500 gallons of raw wastewater underground. 

At approximat...

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...

Urban3 Economic Productivity Analysis Available for Viewing

August 12, 2022 – Residents are invited to review the economic productivity analysis provided to the City of Midland by land consulting firm Urban3 on the Midland City Modern website, www.midlandcitymodern.com. This update was provided ...

Wastewater Plant Manager Named Operations Professional of Year

Former MWEA President Joel Davenport (L) and City Wastewater Plant Manager Bruce Royce (R)

July 15, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Bruce Royce has been named the 2022 Operations Profession...

Eagle Ridge Nature Area Opening July 19

July 8, 2022 – Midland residents and nature fans across Michigan are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in Stratford Woods Park, 3922 E. Ashman St.

The Ea...

MCTV Network Receives Grant to Waive User Fees

July 1, 2022 – Effective today, the MCTV Network is pleased to announce that grants are now available to cover fees associated with MCTV access membership, online services, and workshops thanks to a gracious grant from local philanthrop...

City Hires New Planning, Human Resources Directors

June 10, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Kain as Director of Planning and Community Development and Rebecca (Becky) Schaefer as Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Kain joins the City on June 20 ...

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,...

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 Fire Stick and Fire TV device...

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 ...

Residents Reminded to Keep Recycling Magnets through 2023

January 8, 2021 – With the 2021 recycling collection schedule now underway, City of Midland residents are reminded to keep the recycling magnets mailed to homes in June 2020. These magnet calendars contain residents’ recycling...

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...

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 Gra...

City Mails Updated Recycling Schedules, Info to Residents

June 26, 2020 – The City of Midland has mailed recycling schedule magnets and updated recycling information to City residents good through June 2023.

The City’s new recycling contract with Republic Services has eliminated #3 an...