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Kalamazoo County Releases COVID-19 Plan

The Kalamazoo County Government has released a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. Click on the link below for a PDF. Kalamazoo County COVID-19 Plan — PDF

Monday, May 18, Vicksburg Village Council Meeting to be held via Zoom

The Vicksburg Village council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18, will once again be held virtually via Zoom.

May 11, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting

The May 11th Vicksburg Planning Commission meeting will be held via Zoom. AGENDA   Zoom Meeting Instructions: Topic: Village of Vicksburg Planning Commission Meeting Time: May 11, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85998714583?pwd=Q1Ztc0E4RFlTQmdRNi91cEV2Z3BVZz09   Meeting ID: 859 9871 4583 Password: 080194 One tap mobile +16699006833,,85998714583#,,1#,080194# US (San Jose) […]

May 4th Vicksburg Village Council Meeting will be Conducted Via Zoom

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Spring Clean Up Drop Off Scheduled for May 9th Has Been Postponed

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Spring Clean Up Drop Off scheduled for Saturday May 9th has been postponed until Saturday July 18th.

Openings On The Vicksburg Library Board

Description The Vicksburg District Library is a Class 4 library District with a service area of 12,238 patrons. The service area includes Schoolcraft Township, the Village of Vicksburg, and Brady Township. The Library Board of the Vicksburg District Library consists of eight trustees, three of whom are appointed by the Village of Vicksburg. Trustees coordinate […]

4/20/20 Village Council Meeting Will Be Held via Zoom

By approval of the Governor’s Executive Order the 4/20/20 Village of Vicksburg Village Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Zoom Meeting Information:   Topic: Village Council Meeting – Time: Apr 20, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92578760698?pwd=YXpiQy9MZ21hUmFqR0wxWUNkWkRKQT09   Meeting ID: 925 7876 0698 Password: 377381 One tap […]

Additional Spring Clean Up Information

Here is some additional helpful information about what will be accepted and what will not be accepted at our Spring Clean Up Drop Off Site on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PLEASE REMEMBER NO EARLY DROP OFFS. The following WILL be accepted: Furniture and rolls of carpet – […]

Vicksburg Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

Just a reminder that the Village Planning Commission Meeting originally scheduled for tonight, 4/13/20, has been cancelled.

Spring Clean Up Drop Off – Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The company that provided curbside spring clean up service in the past no longer offers that service. As a result the Village of Vicksburg is working with the company to provide a Spring Clean Up Drop Off Site. The event will take place Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The garbage […]

Unemployment Benefits During COVID 19

If you have been laid off or permanently separated from the company you worked for there is help. Unemployment benefits are being extended and expanded. The announcement from Governor Whitmer was made recently and agencies involved are still working out the logistics, but help is on the way. If you are a regular worker, you […]

Small Business Assistance – COVID 19

Many small businesses are experiencing hardship during this time of shut-down. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has posted a number of options to help keep small businesses alive during this period. If you own a small business there is help available. We’ll keep Vicksburg residents apprised as new information becomes available. https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/  

Vicksburg Village Hall is Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Vicksburg Village Hall is closed to the public until further notice due to Covid-19. ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING DPW AND POLICE WILL CONTINUE. Phone numbers: Emergency: 911 Vicksburg Police: 269-649-1144 General Phone Message: 269-649-1919

Covid-19 Information and Resources

Here is addition information and resources from the Michigan Municipal League concerning our current Covid-19 situation. Michigan Municipal League INFO link

Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recommendations Following the announcement of the state’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. These recommendations apply at the individual, organizational, and community levels. They apply to businesses, workplaces, […]

Parks and Recreation Board Openings

The Village of Vicksburg has two openings on our Parks and Recreation Board. The Board is utilized to provide recommendations and input on the oversight of our seven parks, the Historic Village, the Pavilion and the Recreation Area. The Board meets the 4th Monday of the month. Please call Village Hall at (269)- 649-1919 for […]

Important Update:

The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, February 24th, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be March 23rd.

Vicksburg Nature Trail Closed 2/19/2020

THE VICKSBURG NATURE TRAIL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY STARTING AT 10 A.M. Our DPW crew will be working on the trail today cutting back the overgrowth. A bit of a spring cleanup if you will. We apologize for the short inconvenience.

Angels Crossing is Preparing for Your Excellent Golfing Experience

The Village of Vicksburg has rented a Bobcat Forestry Cutter and is hard at work getting Angels Crossing ready for the upcoming season. The cleaning of overgrown brush will enable golfers to better view the course’s unique and scenic waterways and wetlands. The groundhog has predicted an early spring. See you on the links.

Great Financial News in the Village

On January 20, 2020, the Vicksburg Village Council received the Financial Statements Year Ended June 30, 2019 from Maner Costerisan, Certified Public Accountants. The firm presented a clean comment free audit to the council. Village Manager Jim Mallery said, “A consistent goal of the Village Council has been to lower our millage rate. I am […]