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Notice of Public Hearing

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Community Pop-up COVID-19 Testing

Community Pop-up COVID-19 Testing coming to Otsego. See attachment for details.… Read More

Notice of Maintenance

The City of Otsego’s Downtown decorative lights will be off this weekend (June 26th through June 28th) for maintenance. If… Read More

Notice of DDA Meeting Date Change

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Notice of Election Petitions

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No Planning Commission Meeting

There will not be a Planning Commission on Monday, June 22, 2020.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN – June 10, 2020

This is to inform you of the upcoming Mill and Fill Street Project on the following Streets: S. Grant St.… Read More

Notice of City Hall Opening by Appointments Only

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Transfer Station Opening

The Transfer Station will be opening beginning, Tuesday, June 2nd – Regular Hours – Regular Days. Thank you for your… Read More

Transfer Station To Open

Transfer Station to open on THURSDAYS ONLY. Regular Hours beginning May 7, 2020.

Absentee Voting Process

As many of you know this is a unique election.  Please find attached directions for the Absentee Voting Process.  For… Read More

New Dropbox Coming Soon

The City is in the process of installing a new drop box on the north side of the building –… Read More

STATE WIDE BURN BAN

Due to the “stay home, stay safe” executive order, most burn permits are suspended across the state. Burning yard debris… Read More

Leaves & Brush

The City of Otsego transfer station will now be taking leaves and yard brush. The gates will be closed, but… Read More

Transfer Station Will be Closed Beginning March 24th Until Further Notice

ZBA & City Commission Meeting Cancelled

The ZBA and City Commission Meeting for Monday March 16th has been cancelled.

City Hall Closed

The City of Otsego will be closed indefinitely, starting on Monday March 16th. In hopes of limiting personal contact we… Read More

City Response to Coronavirus

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Census 101 with CAA Branding

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Economic Development Strategy Plan

At the February 3, 2020, City Commission Meeting the Economic Development Strategy Plan was adopted. Download

Otsego Recreation Survey

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Elections Page

The Elections page has been updated with new information.… Read More

Road Maintenance Bid Opportunity

 The City of Otsego is seeking out bids for 1.5” asphalt mill and fills for the following streets:  The bidding… Read More

Paid-on-call Firefighter Positions Available

The Otsego Fire Department will be conducting open interviews and physical agility testing for paid-on-call Firefighter positions on Wednesday, January… Read More

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the City of Otsego Staff

City Offices will be closed on December 24th & 25th; and December 31st & January 1st. The Transfer Station will… Read More

No City Commission Meeting on December 16

DDA/OTSEGO MAIN STREET INFORMATIONAL MEETING – December 19, 2019, 6:00pm

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2019 LEAF PICKUP IS COMPLETE

Leaves can be taken to the Transfer Station during their normal business hours.

Planning Commission Meeting Cancellations

The Planning Commission meetings for November 25th and December 23rd have been cancelled.

Police Chief Konkle’s Retirement

Retirement Open House in honor of Police Chief Gordon Konkle November 8, 2019 | 5pm-7pm *Presentation at 6pm Otsego City… Read More

SPECIAL INFORMATIONAL DDA/OTSEGO MAIN STREET MEETING – October 21, 2019 @ 6pm , at City Hall.

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News Release Update

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October 2, 2019 Meeting Notice

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Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

Please be advised that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for August 26, 2019, has been canceled. Our… Read More

Otsego Fire Department

The Otsego Fire Department will be conducting open interviews and physical agility testing for paid-on-call Firefighter positions on Wednesday, August… Read More

August 19, 2019 Meeting Notice

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City Commission Meeting Canceled

The Monday, August 5, 2019, City Commission Meeting has been canceled.

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

The June 24th Planning Commission Meeting is Canceled.

Thank you Plainwell Kayak Company

Open City Commissioner Seat

The Otsego City Commission is accepting letters of interest for an open City Commission seat – term ending November 2020.… Read More

May 27, 2019 City Commission Special Meeting

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Congratulations to the Otsego Fire Department

Congratulations to the Otsego Fire Department! At last night’s City Commission meeting, Chief Weber and the Otsego Fire Department was… Read More

County of Allegan, City Of Otsego Receive Notification Rock-Tenn Paper Mill – Power House Abatement

The County of Allegan and the City of Otsego received notice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing… Read More

Monday, February 25, 2019 – Meeting Canceled

Please be advised that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for February 25, 2019, has been canceled. Our… Read More

Help Us Out!

Otsego Main Street is partnering with students from Otsego Middle School to expand the Art Garden downtown, and we have… Read More

City Hall Closure Due To Extreme Weather

City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, due to the extreme weather conditions. If you have an… Read More

Attention Businesses

Personal Property Tax Exemption Affidavits for property less than $80,000 in depreciated value must be filed in February in order… Read More

Tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting

At this time, the City Planning Commission Meeting for tonight Monday, January 28th, is still scheduled to take place. This… Read More

Small Urban Task Force for Otsego/Plainwell

Notice of Public Meeting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  The Small Urban Task Force for Otsego/Plainwell, created for the purpose of identifying… Read More

Be Aware of New Collections Scam – Past Due Taxes

Taxpayers with questions should call us locally. Delinquent taxes for previous years are always handled by the Allegan County Treasurer… Read More

2018 Leaf Pickup is Complete

To help assist residents with the disposal of their leaves, the Transfer Station will be OPEN additional hours on Wednesday,… Read More

Voter Tip Sheet

Click on the link below to download the 2018 Voter Tip Sheet.… Read More

Planning Commission Meeting Oct. 22 Canceled

The Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, October 22nd has been canceled.

City Commission Meeting Sep. 17 Canceled

Please be advised that the City Commission Meeting for Monday. September 17, 2018, has been canceled. The next meeting will… Read More

Environmental Health Open House Sessions

Invitation to meet on August 8, 2018 between 4-7pm to get information on environmental work underway in the area.

Update- Court Street Road Construction

Road Construction (milling) will begin on Monday, July 9th. If you have questions please call City Hall. Thank You

City of Otsego Election

Petitions forms are now available at the office of the City Clerk for election to the Otsego City Commission. Click… Read More

Water Questions Survey

Recent interest in environmental issues has highlighted a desire for residents to learn more. Several Otsego residents, environmental groups, and… Read More

City of Otsego Water Quality

Open Letter from City Manager Addressing City Of Otsego’s Water Safety

West Bound Traffic on Washington Street

Please Be Advised: West Bound Traffic on Washington Street, between Kalamazoo Street and Conference Street is closed to Thru Traffic… Read More

Special Guest

Heidi Denton who is with the Allegan County Community Mental Health Prevention Services will be attending the Monday, April 2,… Read More

FROZEN PIPES

Please be advised that anyone that is running water to prevent freeze, you may cease running your water.

Commission Meeting Cancelled – Monday, March 5

The normal meeting has been cancelled this week. The next Special Meeting will be on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Welcome Reception Invitation

City of Otsego Welcome Reception for: City Manager, Aaron Mitchell Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm Otsego City… Read More

Seeking Part-Time Police Officers

The Otsego Police Department is currently seeking applications for the position of part-time police officers. Available candidates must have successfully… Read More

January Utility Bills Update

If you received a 2nd water bill this week – they are the initial bills the City mailed on December… Read More

City Commission Special Meeting

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. City Commission Chambers City of Otsego 117 E. Orleans Street Otsego MI 49078

City Manager Candidate Meet & Greet Invitation

City Commission Meet & Greet

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. City Commission Chambers City of Otsego 117 E. Orleans Street Otsego MI 49078

Freezing Water Update

The City has contacted the residences that have in the past had a problem with freezing water, because of shallow… Read More