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Road Pothole Patching

DPW will be conducting pothole patching during the remainder of this week. Main St. and 60th will be the priorities, with other areas being worked on beginning Monday, May 5, 2025. If you have any questions or would like to report a pothole concern, please contact the Village Office at 269-668-2128 or email at offices@mattawanmi.com.

Road Closures and Detour Information

Monday, May 19, 2025 A crew will be onsite to set up traffic control devices. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes — the center turn lane and the northbound lane. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Pavement grinding will begin in the southbound lane in preparation for the water main replacement. We are doing our best to keep traffic disruptions as limited as possible. If you have any questions please reach out to the Village Office at 269-668-2128.

Food Truck Ordinance Information

Several changes were discussed during the Zoning and Ordinance Committee Meeting on May 8, 2025. An updated draft version of the ordinance proposal is available by clicking this link Updated Food Truck Ordinance Draft. The Village Council will be reviewing this draft for an approval vote on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Village Hall located at 24221 Front Ave. There will be an opportunity for the public to speak on this issue during comments from the public on any agenda item. If you wish to submit any written comment you may do so by emailing offices@mattawanmi.com or dropping off a letter in person at the Village Hall. Should you need any other information regarding this issue, feel free to reach out to us by email to offices@mattawanmi.com or call the Village Office at 269-668-2128.

EMERGENCY SIRENS

The Mattawan Fire Department has emergency sirens throughout the district for notification of an emergency. For a Fire, the siren is up and down 5 times. For a tornado warning, it is a single non-ascending or descending tone for three minutes. Testing of the siren takes place each day at noon. If you have any questions feel free to reach out the Village Office at 269-668-2128.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES

THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET HAVE BEEN ADJOURNED UNTIL MAY 27,2025 AT 7:00 PM AT THE VILLAGE HALL.

The Village of Mattawan will be holding a Policy and Personnel Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM to discuss salary positions from department heads, HSA policy changes, and 401 provider changes. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at Village Hall, 24221 Front Ave. Call the Village Office at 269-668-2128 with any questions.

The Village of Mattawan will be holding a special meeting of the Planning Committee on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM to review the site plan submitted by Antwerp Township – Mattawan Fire Department. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at Village Hall, 24221 Front Ave. Call the Village Office at 269-668-2128 with any questions.

The Village of Mattawan will accept letters of interest for one (1) open seat on the Village Planning Commission Council, term ending November 2028.  Planning Commission meets the third Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7:00 PM. All interested persons should send a letter of interest along with your qualifications and reason for wanting to serve on the Village Planning Commission to Village Hall at 24221 Front Ave. or by email to offices@mattawanmi.com. Call the Village Office 269-668-2128 with any questions.

Link to Van Buren County Conservation District Board Reports & Financial Information

COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation

Materials Management Plan Link Van-Buren-County-NOI-Notice.pdf

The mission of the Village of Mattawan government is to provide public services in an effective and efficient manner and to improve the quality of life for all of the residents and visitors in our community.

Mattawan is located on the eastern border of Van Buren County, easily accessible from I-94. Its local economy is supported by a strong manufacturing base, including plastic products and pharmaceutical research & development. Its proximity to the Kalamazoo area just 7 miles away also lends to its economic strength. The Village offers small-town charm in the downtown area which features a shady village park and a row of unique shops and eating establishment.