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Housing Commission Chairperson Rich Ernest Member Sylvia Lehto Member Jim Kangas Member Bob Seid Member Danielle Reath

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HAHarvey Walden
4 days ago

Housing Commission

Housing Commission Chairperson Rich Ernest Member Sylvia Lehto Member Jim Kangas Member Bob Seid Member Danielle Reath

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HAHarvey Walden
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Marina Commission

Marina Commission Chairperson Fred Chamberlain Term expiration 2027 Council Trustee Debra Seid Term indefinite Village Manager Willie DuPont Term indefinite Member Don Chastan Term expiration 2026 Member Barb Kilmer Term expiration 2026 Member at large Tom Colgin Term expiration 2028 Check out the Marina's Park Page: Ontonagon Marina Are you interested in the operations of the Ontonagon Marina? We offer dock rentals, dock launches, outdoor storage, and much more! Please contact the Village Office to find out about vacancies!

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HAHarvey Walden
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Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission Chairperson Arnie Bolo Term expiration 2023 Village President Pamela Coey Term indefinite Member Sue Kempen Term expiration 2023 Member Skip Schulz Term expiration 2024 Member John Statler Term expiration 2024 Member Carly Hesterberg Term expiration 2025 Member Donna Nethery Term expiration 2025

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HAHarvey Walden
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UPSET West Community Update and Request for Continued Support

UPSET West Community Update and Request for Continued Support Read more

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HAHarvey Walden
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Committees

Committees Infrastructure Committee Member Dorothy Sharkey Member Lyle Perry Member Mike Rebholz Finance Committee Member Debra Seid Member Mike Rebholz Member Sarah Hopper Community Development Committee Member Sarah Hopper Member Mike Rebholz Member Debra Seid Personnel Committee Member Pam Coey Member Mike Rebholz Member Dorothy Sharkey WUPPDR Liason Member Mike Rebholz Brownfield Liason Member Lyle Perry MEDC Liason Member Mike Rebholz

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HAHarvey Walden
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Meetings

Meetings | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Agendas & Minutes Search Meeting Minutes, Agendas & Packets Category Date Range (mm/dd/yyyy) Search Loading agendas and minutes...

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HAHarvey Walden
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CVTRS Incentive Program Certification

CVTRS Incentive Program Certification | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility CVTRS Incentive Program Certification CVTRS Incentive Program Certification

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HAHarvey Walden
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ResumeTemplates.com

ResumeTemplates.com | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility ResumeTemplates.com ResumeTemplates.com - A career development and resume design hub that offers the internet's largest database of free resume templates in M.S. Word and Google Docs formats. Our goal is to empower you to navigate the job market confidently and achieve your career goals. ResumeTemplates.com

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HAHarvey Walden
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Resume.org

Resume.org | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Resume.org At Resume.org, our mission is to level the playing field by making high-quality resume-building tools accessible to all. Our site and resume builder are completely free and do not require logins. Users can build and download their resumes in PDF, DOCX, or TXT format. Learn more about us here: https://www.resume.org/

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Michigan Small Business Development Center

The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. With ten offices across the state, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to free consulting and training throughout Michigan. https://michigansbdc.org/

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Planning Commission

Planning Commission | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Planning Commission 3-year term Chairperson William R. Johnson Term expires 2026 Vice Chair/Council Trustee Debra Seid Indefinate Member Dorothy Sharkey Term expires 2026 Member John Hamm Term expires 2027 Member Lyle Perry Term expires 2025 Are you interested in learning about Village Ordinances, Zoning, Master Plan, Permits, Forms & much more? Ask at the Village Office about vacancies on the Planning Commission!! Application for Commissions The Role of the Planning Commission is to assist with writing and updating Village ordinances, the Village Master Plan, and any other plans identified by the Village Council and to hold public hearings on the plans' adoption. In addition, the Planning Commission reviews, holds hearings on, and acts upon zoning ordinances, maps, conditional use permits, and variances as well as considering subdivision applications. Further, the Planning Commission reviews individual projects for consistency with the Master Plan, any applicable specific plans, the zoning ordinances, and other land use policies and regulations. Annually, the Planning Commission reviews the Village's Capital Improvements program and the public works projects of other local agencies for consistency with the Master Plan. The Planning Commission coordinates local plans and programs with those of other public agencies to the degree possible and undertakes special planning studies as needed. The Commission provides a written Annual Report to the Village. The Village Council appoints members to the five-person Commission. Planning Commission meetings are held at 3:30 PM on the third Wednesday of the month. 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report.pdf 2024 Annual Report.pdf  VOO Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2029 PC Ordinance PC bylaws Michigan Planning Enabling Act Planning Commissioner Handbook - MML

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HAHarvey Walden
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UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT

9/23/26 UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT WEDS. SEPT 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. ONTONAGON RECREATION CENTER 105 MICHIGAN AVENUE, ONTONAGON, MI See UPPCO website link for more information - https://ee.uppco.com/appliance-recycling/ Please have your UPPCO account number when dropping off appliances. This can be found on your UPPCO bill. Bring your older, inefficient appliciances that draw extra unnecessary power to UPPCO's appliance recycling event in Ontonagon. By recycling you're taking an important step in saving energy and money. We will pay you for the appliance as a thank you for doing your part. Accepted Appliances & Rebate Amount Refrigerator - $50 Freezer - $50 Dehumidifier - $10 Mini-Fridge - $10 Room Air Conditioner - $10 Any questions and/or for further information please contact Tyler Robinson, Energy Efficient Program Manager Phone: 313-434-2912 Email: [email protected] UPPCO ENERGY EFFICIENCY ~ ee.uppco.com/recycle ~ (906) 449-2222

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HAHarvey Walden
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10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT

10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility 10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT

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Community Blood Drive

Community Blood Drive | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Community Blood Drive Community Blood Drive The Village of Ontonagon is pleased to announce an upcoming Community Blood Drive. This essential event will be held on Saturday, October 21st. We encourage all eligible residents to participate and help support our community's blood supply. Further information regarding the specific time and location of the blood drive will be shared in the coming weeks.

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HAHarvey Walden
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FOIA

FOIA Please contact the Township Clerk- [email protected] FOIA Public Summary (pdf) Download FOIA Request for Public records (pdf) Download

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Meetings

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Meetings | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Agendas & Minutes Search Meeting Minutes, Agendas & Packets Category Date Range (mm/dd/yyyy) Search Loading agendas and minutes...

Planning Commission

4 days ago

Planning Commission | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Planning Commission 3-year term Chairperson William R. Johnson Term expires 2026 Vice Chair/Council Trustee Debra Seid Indefinate Member Dorothy Sharkey Term expires 2026 Member John Hamm Term expires 2027 Member Lyle Perry Term expires 2025 Are you interested in learning about Village Ordinances, Zoning, Master Plan, Permits, Forms & much more? Ask at the Village Office about vacancies on the Planning Commission!! Application for Commissions The Role of the Planning Commission is to assist with writing and updating Village ordinances, the Village Master Plan, and any other plans identified by the Village Council and to hold public hearings on the plans' adoption. In addition, the Planning Commission reviews, holds hearings on, and acts upon zoning ordinances, maps, conditional use permits, and variances as well as considering subdivision applications. Further, the Planning Commission reviews individual projects for consistency with the Master Plan, any applicable specific plans, the zoning ordinances, and other land use policies and regulations. Annually, the Planning Commission reviews the Village's Capital Improvements program and the public works projects of other local agencies for consistency with the Master Plan. The Planning Commission coordinates local plans and programs with those of other public agencies to the degree possible and undertakes special planning studies as needed. The Commission provides a written Annual Report to the Village. The Village Council appoints members to the five-person Commission. Planning Commission meetings are held at 3:30 PM on the third Wednesday of the month. 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report.pdf 2024 Annual Report.pdf  VOO Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2029 PC Ordinance PC bylaws Michigan Planning Enabling Act Planning Commissioner Handbook - MML

10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT

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10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility 10-3-26 FLY IN / DRIVE IN ONTONAGON AIRPORT

UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT

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9/23/26 UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT UPPCO RECYCLE APPLIANCE EVENT WEDS. SEPT 23, 2026, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. ONTONAGON RECREATION CENTER 105 MICHIGAN AVENUE, ONTONAGON, MI See UPPCO website link for more information - https://ee.uppco.com/appliance-recycling/ Please have your UPPCO account number when dropping off appliances. This can be found on your UPPCO bill. Bring your older, inefficient appliciances that draw extra unnecessary power to UPPCO's appliance recycling event in Ontonagon. By recycling you're taking an important step in saving energy and money. We will pay you for the appliance as a thank you for doing your part. Accepted Appliances & Rebate Amount Refrigerator - $50 Freezer - $50 Dehumidifier - $10 Mini-Fridge - $10 Room Air Conditioner - $10 Any questions and/or for further information please contact Tyler Robinson, Energy Efficient Program Manager Phone: 313-434-2912 Email: [email protected] UPPCO ENERGY EFFICIENCY ~ ee.uppco.com/recycle ~ (906) 449-2222

Community Blood Drive

4 days ago

Community Blood Drive | Village of Ontonagon Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Community Blood Drive Community Blood Drive The Village of Ontonagon is pleased to announce an upcoming Community Blood Drive. This essential event will be held on Saturday, October 21st. We encourage all eligible residents to participate and help support our community's blood supply. Further information regarding the specific time and location of the blood drive will be shared in the coming weeks.

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