The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

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

Welcome to the Community Corner!

In an effort of transparency and inclusivity, the Village Manager, Rachel Witherspoon has implemented a Community Newsletter to share important messages and upcoming activity in the Village.

To view the newsletter, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Community Newsletter - November (PDF)

Dredging: Letter Writing Campaign

While the USACE has not allocated any funding in 2025 for dredging of the Pentwater channel, the water levels are rapidly decreasing and the need for dredging is becoming crucial. We encourage you to join us in using the template below to write a letter requesting funding from Pentwater's Federal & State representatives.

The Pentwater channel is a crucial aspect of the Village's economy and we hope with your help it can be remain fully utilized through the 2025 season!

Download a File:

Federal & State Representative Contacts (MS Word)

Letter Template (MS Word)

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!

Visit Online:

Pentwater Yacht Club - Channel Cam

Village Green Web Cams

Web Camera 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

Rec Christmas Crafts and Cookie Decorating

Please join us on Friday, December 20th at Park Place from 2:45pm - 4:00pm for the Annual Rec Christmas Crafts and Cookie Decorating.

Planning Commission and ZBA - Meetings Cancelled

The Planning Commission and ZBA meetings scheduled for December have been cancelled.

Pentwater Community Christmas Brunch

Please join us on Tuesday, December 17th from 10am - 12pm for the Pentwater Community Christmas Brunch. Bring an egg dish, meat, or pastry to pass.

Betty Pleva will be blessing us with her wonderful piano playing throughout breakfast.

Sign Up for Village Email Bulletins and Text Alerts

Sign Up for Village Bulletins Event Information, Meeting Notices, Public Safety Alerts...

Delivered to You Personally, Direct From Village of Pentwater Offices.

Get Village news bulletins in your email and special alerts by text message.

Use the Get Village News "Sign Up" box on this page, just beneath the blue Quick Link buttons.

We will never share your name, email or text phone with anyone. We won't send bothersome spam. Just quick, concise Village information... as you need it... when it matters.

Help us to communicate more effectively with you. Sign up for Village Email Bulletins and/or Text Message Alerts today.