The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. We are a wonderful small town governed by the General Law Village Act & the Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit our Questions and Suggestions page. Thank you.

MML Takes Notice

The Village of Pentwater submitted the renovation of Park Place for the MML's 2022 Community Excellence Awards. We are incredibly thankful for the opportunity and recognition we received on the project. There were countless hours of work by many volunteers and we appreciate every single person who had a hand in making this happen.
To read the article from the MML's the Review Magazine, please click on the links below.

Download a File:

MML Review Pentwater Article - Page 1 (PDF)

MML Review Pentwater Article - Page 2 (PDF)

Celebration of Life for Paul MacDonald - June 3rd

The Harbor View Condo Association will be hosting a Celebration of Life Potluck in honor of Paul MacDonald on Saturday, June 3rd from 5pm - 7:30pm. The Harbor View Condo Association will be grilling chicken, cheeseburgers and brats. Please bring a dish to pass and any fond memories or stories of Paul you would like to share.

Memorial donations to honor Paul can be sent to:
Shelby State Bank
P.O. Box 953
Pentwater, MI 49449
Make checks payable to: Susan Lee Sanborn
Please put "Paul MacDonald Memorial Fund" in the memo line.

Social District

The Village Council is looking for feedback from the community about starting a Social District in the downtown area. To view the Social District informational packet and to answer the questionnaire, please click on the link below.

Please send your feedback and questionnaires to kanderson@pentwatervillage.org.

Download a File:

Social District Packet (PDF)

Social District Questionnaire (PDF)

Start of Summer Party

The Pentwater Service Club will be hosting the Start of Summer Party on Sunday, June 4th from 5pm-7pm at the Village Marina.
Hot Dogs will be provided, please bring a dish to pass and chairs.
Please join the Service Club and enjoy an evening of music, food and entertainment.

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2021 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Employment Opportunity - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee the operations of our waste water system. Our plant is a Membrane Bio-Reactor System and requires a Michigan "B" Operator's License.

Specific duties will include the day-today operating, reporting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, treatment plant and lift stations.

As a member of our DPW team other functions may include snow plowing and other street maintenance functions. Ability to obtain a CDL within three months will be required.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications.

Benefits to include paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical, optical and dental plan, life insurance and MERS defined pension.

Population: 875

Position open until filled.

Please send an application and resume to:

Chris Brown, Village Manager
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org

Download a File:

Village Employment Application (PDF)

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Community Leaders Meet With Congressman Moolenaar

Community Leaders met with Congressman John Moolenaar on Friday, May 19th to discuss the Pentwater Harbor and channel dredging. They are currently working on a long-term viable plan to keep channel dredging at the forefront for our Harbor, including options at the federal level.
We appreciate Congressman Moolenaar for his time and efforts in finding solutions for our wonderful Harbor.

Village Green Gazebo

The Village of Pentwater would like to thank the Pentwater Service Club for their hard work and dedication in painting the Gazebo on the Village Green, giving a refreshed look for the summer. The Village would also like to thank Spotless Cleaning Services for cleaning the roof and concrete of the Gazebo after the Service Club completed the painting.
To view the video of Spotless Cleaning Services cleaning the Gazebo, please click on the link below.

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Spotless Cleaning Services - Gazebo Cleanup

City Feasibility Study

The City Feasibility Committee has been working diligently for the past year to study the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to a City. To view their findings, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

City Feasibility Study (PDF)

Village Boat Launch - New Dock

The Village of Pentwater is happy to announce the New Dock at the Boat Launch on Lake Street is in the water and looking great!
We would like to thank Adams Marine Construction for their excellent work!

Village Green Web Cams

Web Camera UPDATE: The Webcams are currently under Wi-Fi upgrades and may be intermittent at this time.

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure.

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 below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View