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Water Main Break at 22nd Street

Crews working on the 22nd Street sewer project hit a water main this morning (10/23/2020). The repair has been made and water is being restored to the area and all homes should have water in the next 20 minutes.

Vicksburg Historic District Nomination

Over the next couple of weeks, Cheri Szcodronski of Firefly Preservation will be documenting Vicksburg neighborhoods that will be included in the Vicksburg Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. As part of this process, Cheri will be taking photos and doing sketches of home exteriors from the public right-of-way. She will also be […]

Village of Vicksburg Hydrant Flushing to Take Place Saturday 10/24/2020

The Village of Vicksburg will be flushing the water system Saturday 10/24/2020 from 6 a.m. until approximately noon. If residents notice discoloration during that time please let the water run for a few moments until the water clears. Thank you.

Village of Vicksburg Village Council Regular Session 7 p.m. 10/19/2020. Electronic Meeting via Zoom in accordance with new legislation SB-1108

AGENDA   Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments for agenda and non-agenda items (3 min limit) Approval of General Consent Agenda Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting: October 5, 2020 Warrant Reports: Total $ […]

JOB POSTING: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST VILLAGE OF VICKSBURG

The Village of Vicksburg is accepting applications for a part-time position of Accounts Payable Clerk to serve in the Finance Department. Job Duties: This position is responsible for weekly preparing and processing of accounts payable to be coded, obtain proper approval, paid, updating and maintaining vendor data, and printing, distributing and/or mailing of checks, and […]

Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg Planning Commission Regular Meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, October 12, 2020 Electronic Meeting via Zoom In Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order

AGENDA I. Call to order II. Attendance III. Approval of Minutes a. Sept , 2020 Meeting IV. Downtown Development Authority – Mallery/Lee a. John Debault – Proposed new language to the façade grant policy. b. John Debault – Review 2 Façade Loan Request i. Vickers ii. Hide A Way c. Jim Mallery – New Parking […]

Construction on 22nd Street is Underway

Some preliminary construction work on 22nd Street began this morning. A lane to the Madison Heights neighborhood is open from V Avenue. Residents should go to the left of the road closed sign north to Christian Avenue. Please watch our Facebook page and our website for updates. We appreciate your patience through this important construction […]

Village Council Regular Session 7 p.m. 10/5/2020 Electronic Meeting Via Zoom In Accordance with Executive Order from the Governor

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments for agenda items (3 min limit) Approval of General Consent Agenda Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting: September 21, 2020 Warrant Reports: Total $82,593.80. Event Requests […]

Parks and Recreation Meeting 7 p.m. Monday 9/28/2020 – Meeting via Zoom in accordance with Executive Order from Governor

Parks & Recreation Committee Agenda Regular Meeting Zoom Meeting Monday September 28 7:00 pm Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 24th, 2020 Downtown Transplant Project update Park ‘Ownership’ Idea Public Comments – 3 minutes in length Member Comments Next Meeting – September 26, 2020 via Zoom […]

Destination Venezuela: Culture Amidst Crises Presented by the Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center

Destination Venezuela: Culture Amidst Crises will take place in Downtown Vicksburg Friday, September 25, Sunday, September 27, and Saturday, October 3rd. Learn more here .

Village Council Regular Session 7p.m. Monday 9/21/2020 Electronic Meeting via Zoom In Accordance with Executive Order from GOVERNOR

Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances – None Scheduled Public Official Appearances – None Scheduled Citizen’s Comments for agenda items (3 min limit) Approval of General Consent Agenda Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting: August 17, 2020 Minutes of the Special Council Meeting: August […]

THE GREAT PLANT TRANSPLANT – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26!

The Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the Great Plant Transplant on Saturday September 26 starting at 9 am in Oswalt Park on the corner on Main and Prairie. (If it’s raining that date will move to October 3). Downtown Vicksburg streets will be getting a major face-lift next year […]

Fall Bike Celebration Weekend Schedule Set For Sept. 18-20 Cycling Tour — Live Concert — $1750 Art Awards — Fascinating Presentations — & More

      Kalamazoo, MI — Sept. 11, 2020 The ride is on – let the music begin! The schedule for the second annual Fall Bike Celebration Weekend highlights attractions in and around the charming village of Vicksburg, Michigan and southwest Michigan on the third weekend in September from September 18-20. During the event-filled weekend, Fall Celebration […]

Village of Vicksburg Planning Commission Meeting 9/14/20 Electronic Meeting via Zoom In Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order

Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg Planning Commission Regular Meeting 7:00 pm, Monday, September 14, 2020 Electronic Meeting via Zoom In Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order   AGENDA Call to order   Attendance   Approval of Minutes   August 10, 2020 Meeting     Downtown Development Authority – Mallery/Lee   John Debault – Review 2 Façade […]

Good Planning Mitigates A Lot of Emergency Pain.

The Village of Vicksburg’s recent acquisition of a used upgraded vac truck and a new auxiliary pump (both paid for in cash) came in handy today during the failure of a sanity sewer pump at our Spruce Street lift station. Village Manager Jim Mallery says, “Being prepared is the best first step to address any […]

Virtual Town Hall Meeting To Discuss Manganese in Vicksburg Water 9/1/20 At 6 P.M.

There will be a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday 9/1/20 at 6 P.M. to discuss the current do not drink advisory for children under 12 months of age associated with the Village of Vicksburg water system. Officials from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, […]

Village of Vicksburg Trucks For Sale

The Village of Vicksburg is selling two trucks. Both are sold as is. The first is a 1993 International salt/plow truck with 82,792 miles. The truck has an automatic transmission. Newer parts include rear leaf springs, several hoses and rear tires. Minimum sealed bids only starting at $3,000.00. The second is a 1990 Ford L8000 […]

Village Council Special Session Monday 8/31/2020 Meeting via Zoom in accordance with Executive Order 2020-75

AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call Approval of Agenda Scheduled Appearances Jason Washler – Prein Newhof Andy Campbell – Utility Rates Steve Mann – Village Attorney ref Bond issues Citizen’s Comments for agenda items (3 min limit) Village Manager Report Staff Recommendation on action items […]

Village of Vicksburg Issues – Do Not Drink Advisory for Infants Under 12 Months Old

The Village of Vicksburg is working in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to investigate potential elevated manganese levels in our municipal water system. There is currently no state or federal requirement to […]

Village Applies for a USDA Rural Development Loan

The Village of Vicksburg is applying for a USDA Rural Development Loan for improvements to its sanitary sewer collection system. You may contact the Village for any questions or concerns. [Jim Mallery, Village Manager (269) 649-1919]