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Final Curbside Leaf Collection Complete for 2023 Season

December 6, 2023 – On Wednesday, December 6, City of Midland leaf collection crews successfully completed the final round of bulk curbside leaf collection in all areas of the city. Leaf collection is now finished for the 2023 collection...

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Ends for Season December 15

December 1, 2023 – With winter weather just around the corner, it’s time to trade in leaf rakes for snow shovels – and that means the end of yard waste collection for the year. Yard waste collection in bins and paper...

One Week Left to Apply for Citizens Academy

December 1, 2023 – Residents still have one more week to apply for the City of Midland’s 2024 Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course that gives citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government works....

Landfill Resumes Winter Hours Through March

December 1, 2023 – With the Thanksgiving holiday now over, the City of Midland Landfill has resumed its regular winter hours through March 2024.   The Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and cl...

MCTV Network Presents Live Q&A with Santa

December 1, 2023 – The MCTV Network presents a special evening with Santa. “Ask Santa Anything | LIVE!” will begin Monday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Residents young and old alike can chat with Santa by leaving comments o...

Dial-A-Ride to Receive Electric Transit Van from Consumers Energy

November 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has received the gift of one Ford electric transit van and charging station from the Consumers Energy PowerMIFleet program to add to the City’s Dial-A-Ride...

Winter 2023 Tax Bills Mailing in December

November 17, 2023 – The City of Midland will mail winter tax notices the first week in December.  

Winter taxes are due and payable, without penalty or interest, from December 1, 2023 through February 14, 2024.  Property owners ...

Final Curbside Leaf Collection Begins November 27

November 17, 2023 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) will begin its final round of curbside fall leaf collection on Monday, November 27.  

Collection crews will begin in Area B and then proceed through are...

Applications Open for 2024 Citizens Academy

November 9, 2023 – What does it take to run a city of 42,000 people every day? Where do your tax dollars really go? Why does the City do this, or that, or something else? If you’ve ever asked these questions before, the City o...

Midland Board of Review to Meet December 12

November 9, 2023 – The Midland Board of Review will consider poverty exemption applications and any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact during a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 9 – 10 a.m. at Midl...

Reminders of City Parking Rules

November 9, 2023 – 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 ...

Share Input on Proposed Master Plan at Upcoming Events

November 3, 2023 – The Midland City Modern Master Plan is ready for review – and the City of Midland invites all Midlanders to talk about it at a series of upcoming events. 

Residents can visit Council Chambers inside ...

Test Life Safety Devices During Daylight Saving Time

November 3, 2023 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 5, the Midland Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives: Testing their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.&...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group at the Library

October 27, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library now offers a support group for Alzheimer's and Dementia caregivers. This free support group meets in the Library’s Community Room two times per month and provides c...

City to Recognize Beautification Efforts

October 27, 2023 – The beautification efforts of 13 residential properties and three non-residential properties will be recognized on Thursday, November 2 at the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards ceremony.   ...

Curbside Leaf Collection Begins October 30 in Area B

October 23, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced that its annual curbside leaf collection program will begin for the 2023 season on Monday, October 30 in Area B. Collection will officially begin in Area B, then proceed to Areas C, D...

DPS Reminds You to Shake Your Mailbox

October 13, 2023 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) wants to see you shake it: your mailbox, that is!

As the winter season rapidly approaches in mid-Michigan, DPS is gearing up to provide snow removal services to City stree...

One-to-one Tech Help Available at the Library

October 6, 2023 – Learn basic computer skills or receive help on how to use a smart device with one-to-one tech help at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Community members looking to enhance their skills or need help getting started on...

Library Participates in Freedom to Read Week

October 3, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has joined the Michigan Library Association and public libraries across the state to celebrate and promote Michiganders’ freedom to read through digital public awareness camp...

Self Receives City Strive Award for Stewardship

(L-R): City Engineer Matt Lemon, Construction/Traffic Services Supervisor Lane Self, and City Manager Brad Kaye

October 3, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Construction and Traffic Services Supervisor Lane ...

Spray Parks to Close for the Season

September 28, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation has announced that Thrune Park, Gerstacker spray park, and Longview spray park will close for the season at dusk on Sunday, October 8. Thrune Park will reopen in spring 2024, while Gerst...

Pedestrian Plazas Close for the 2023 Season

September 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, October 2, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will begin to remove outdoor dining, seating, and recreational amenities in The Commons Pedestrian Plazas to reopen Main Street to motorized vehicle traff...

Airport Manager Pagano Receives Two Aviation Industry Awards

Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah Pagano (left) and Steve Smigelski (right), MAAE President.

 September 26, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah Pagano h...

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Begins October 2

September 22, 2023 – The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 2 through the remainder of the 2023 yard waste collection season. During this free period, 40-cent per bag stickers and annua...

Help Keep Waterways Clean This Fall

September 22, 2023 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of trash and pollutants.   

In addition to being a violation of the City&rsquo...

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...

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...

Reminder: Summer 2023 Property Taxes Due September 15

August 25, 2023 – City of Midland property owners are reminded that Summer 2023 tax payments are due and payable without penalty or interest through September 15, 2023 to the City of Midland Treasurer’s Office, 333 W....

Local Pitch Hit Run Winners Advance 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...

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 fu...

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 pro...

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 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 Coun...

Reminder of Grass and Weeds 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 ...

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 in Midland...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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&...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...