The Village of Pentwater, Michigan
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New Village Manager Selected
At its meeting last night, the Pentwater Village Council voted unanimously to appoint James "Toby" Van Ess as our new Village Manager pending successful contract negotiations. Toby has served as our Zoning Administrator since March of this year. His decades-long ties to Pentwater, his business background, as well as his views on our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats were highlights of his interview. He has 15+ years of municipal experience serving as a township treasurer and supervisor. He has an open door policy and looks forward to serving the community.
Mary Marshall, Pentwater Village Council President shared, "Toby's skillset is just what we need right now as we strengthen our plans to assure the best possible services for village residents and guests today and into the future. We are fortunate to have an individual with such vast experience on our staff. We extend our warmest welcome to Toby in his new role as our Village Manager."
Please join us in welcoming Toby as well as meeting other Village staff at an open house from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025 at Park Place.
Welcome to the Community Corner!
In an effort of transparency and inclusivity, the Village Manager, Toby Van Ess will be continuing the Community Newsletter to share important messages and upcoming activity in the Village.
To view the newsletter, please click on the link below.
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Village Green Web Cams
Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer.
To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams.
Village Green Web Cam Water View
Village Green Web Cam Street View
Channel View Web Cam
The Pentwater Yacht Club has installed a camera with a great view of the Channel. Click on the link below to check it out!
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Water and Sewer Rate Update
New rate structure to take effect on October 1, 2025. Please see the attached information bulletin.
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