City of Stanton, Michigan

01/01/2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

12/20/2019

DDA Members are so in aww at the amount of residents who have decorated this year that they decided to award a lucky resident with a surprise award.

Congratulations Paul & Trina Kellams who live at the end of North Mill Street who were selected as this years recipient for their storyboard themed that wraps around 3/4 of their home. They received a wreath, made and donated by Birdie's Antiques & More and a gift certificate donated from the Stanton American Legion for meals.

We encourage you to drive around down this weekend and enjoy the lights our residents have displayed. Please know it was very hard to choose just one recipient, everyone has done a great job!

Next year we look forward to rolling out an Official Residential Contest, so be looking for more news to come! (If you would like to be a part of setting up the official rules of this new contest we encourage you to contact city hall to sit on the committee)

12/20/2019

DOWNTOWN WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST RESULTS-
Evans Repair owned by Doug & Staci Evans took the win by 76 votes over Once Used Furniture owned by Shanna Christensen who took 2nd place.
2,023 total votes were submitted! WOW!!
Thank you so much to all who participated!

12/20/2019

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STANTON PLANNING COMMISSION WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 TIME: 5:30 P.M. WHERE: COMMUNITY ROOM, STANTON CITY HALL, 225 S. CAMBURN, STANTON, MI 48888 The Stanton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear comments regarding a special land use permit application and site plan from White Pine District Library to establish a library on the parcel located at 514 New Street, Stanton, MI 48888, or tax parcel identification number #053-545-029-00. [ 98 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/notice-of-public-hearing/

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STANTON PLANNING COMMISSION WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 TIME: 5:30 P.M. WHERE: COMMUNITY ROOM, STANTON CITY HALL, 225 S. CAMBURN, STANTON, MI 4…

12/20/2019

Results of the 2019 Stanton DDA Downtown Window Decorating Contest results will be counted this afternoon at 3PM! Stay tuned.....

12/19/2019

Winter Snow Removal

Fast facts: - Piling or depositing snow that obstructs vision is a violation of Michigan's Vehicle Code. - Piling snow at the ends of driveways along highway shoulders and pushing snow across roads can create hazardous conditions. - Keeping sidewalks clear is important to help people walk safely and access public transit. December 19, 2019 -- Snow in Michigan is inevitable and by working together we can make a Michigan winter safe and enjoyable for everyone. [ 246 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/winter-snow-removal/

Fast facts: – Piling or depositing snow that obstructs vision is a violation of Michigan’s Vehicle Code. – Piling snow at the ends of driveways along highway shoulders and pushing…

12/18/2019

Traffic signal activation: M-66 & Sydney Road, Montcalm County, December 19

FYI

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDOT/bulletins/272312b?reqfrom=share

Weather pending, the new traffic signal at M-66 and Sydney Road is scheduled to be activated to red/yellow/green operations tomorrow (Thursday) around noon.

12/10/2019

Police Officer

The City of Stanton is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Police Officer position. This shift work position is responsible for providing police services to the residents of the City of Stanton, performing a wide variety of law enforcement/community activities. The ideal candidate must be a positive, self-motivated, conscientious individual to serve as a police officer. Applicants must be MCOLES certified, a high school graduate, and possess a valid Michigan driver’s license. [ 126 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/police-officer/

The City of Stanton is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Police Officer position. This shift work position is responsible for providing police services to the residents of the City of Stanton, per…

12/05/2019

Stanton’s boards and commissions need your help!

The City of Stanton is actively seeking interested, dynamic and community focused individuals to serve on its volunteer boards and commission. One of the duties of the Mayor and Stanton City Commission is to appoint members of municipal boards, commission, and other advisory committees. The nominated appointees must have their nominations approved by majority vote of the Stanton City Commission. [ 89 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/stantons-boards-and-commissions-need-your-help/

The City of Stanton is actively seeking interested, dynamic and community focused individuals to serve on its volunteer boards and commission. One of the duties of the Mayor and Stanton City Commis…

11/22/2019

Look out below! The 2019 Tree Removal Project is underway. The 2020 Tree Planting Project is coming soon...

11/22/2019

Prein&Newhof staff will return on Tuesday with more updates on findings from our Stormwater, Asset Management and Wastewater (SAW) Grant and Baker Tilly financial consultants will be on hand to discuss structuring utility rate for capital improvements. Work session begins at 6 p.m.

11/22/2019

Vladimir Edelman/Mike Mazzola/Chuck Miel swearing in ceremony. As incumbents, each person will continue serving the good people of Stanton, Michigan. #LatePost #StandTogetherNow

11/22/2019

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: Public Meeting about Utility Rates on November 26, 2019 at 6 pm

Stanton, Michigan, NOV. 22, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewater and stormwater systems. The program identified several needed capital improvement projects which will affect our utility rates. Come to our public meeting to learn how the asset management program was built, what condition Stanton’s systems are in, what it means for future utility rates. # # #
http://www.stantononline.com/our-community-our-water-public-meeting-about-utility-rates-on-november-26-2019-at-6-pm/

Stanton, Michigan, NOV. 22, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewat…

11/21/2019

🎄Window Display Contest🎄

UPDATE: 1st and 2nd place prizes will be gift certificates to the Daily News for an ad as well as web impressions 😁

REMINDER: If you (local businesses) would like to sign up to participate in the Window Display Contest and have not done so yet, please do so as soon as possible. Call Rachael at City Hall (989) 831-4440 or email at [email protected]

INFO: Voting will be open from Dec 1-20. Votes can be cast on Facebook under the event page or at City Hall, the Brickyard, Hotel Montcalm Coffee & the American Legion.

11/20/2019

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: Why Our Water Rates Are What They Are

Stanton, Michigan, NOV. 20, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewater and stormwater systems. This program directly affects our utility rates. Our community strives to be responsible with money. We try to cash-fund as many public works projects as possible in effort to minimize debt and extra expenses. [ 87 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/our-community-our-water-why-our-water-rates-are-what-they-are/

Stanton, Michigan, NOV. 20, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewat…

11/06/2019

NOTICE OF CANCELED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

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http://www.stantononline.com/notice-of-canceled-planning-commission-meeting-2/

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11/05/2019

Timeline Photos

11/05/2019

Before Stanton DDA held their meeting at Hotel Montcalm Coffee Shop, Mercedes Hollenbeck of Beautiful You took an oath of office to join Stanton DDA. #WelcomeToStantonDDA

The next DDA meeting is Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 8:30a.m.

11/04/2019

You could be our next Partner Family

Muddy Boots Tour & Fundraiser Set for New Habitat Home in Stanton

November 1, 2019 – Stanton, Michigan: Construction of the newest Montcalm County Habitat for Humanity home is progressing nicely. Community members can check out the progress by participating in a ‘Muddy Boots Tour’ and fundraiser November 10 in Stanton.

The 2nd annual Muddy Boots Tour allows community members and Habitat for Humanity stakeholders an opportunity to see the progress on the current home build and, if interested, adopt a portion of the home to support the organization’s home build program.

The tour and event will be Sunday, November 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the future home of Amanda Mansel and her son Ty at 134 E. First Street in Stanton. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Michael Adams, Executive Director for Montcalm County Habitat
for Humanity.

“We encourage everyone to come out and see the progress on the home – but wear your boots and bring a coat, as we don’t have heat in the home yet.” Items in the home will be up for adoption as a way for Habitat for Humanity donors to support the organization in a unique, fun way.

“We’ll have door knobs to appliances ready to be adopted,” said Kamey Krum-Howe, Montcalm County Habitat for Humanity President. “The event is an opportunity for folks
to walk through the home under construction, learn about the Habitat for Humanity mission and ask questions about our build process.”

Adoption prices will start as low as $10. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will be served..

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Montcalm County Habitat for Humanity: 124 W. Grove St. Greenville, MI 48838 616.754.5772
www.montcalmhabitat.com

Are you tired of paying high rent and living paycheck to paycheck? Maybe it's time to build your own home. Habitat wants to help you do that. Habitat houses are NOT low-income housing. A Habitat home is an energy star rated highly efficient home built in partnership with a deserving family with a ne...

11/01/2019

November 5, 2019 ELECTION

Reminder: We have an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The polls are open 7 am to 8 pm. For this election we are trying something new. We will be using our Voter Assistance Terminal machine to mark the ballots, therefore paper ballots will not be available. Using the Voter Assistance Terminal is very cost effective due to not having to order traditional ballots. It is simple to use and our staff will be on hand to walk anyone through it that needs help.
http://www.stantononline.com/november-5-2019-election/

Reminder: We have an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The polls are open 7 am to 8 pm. For this election we are trying something new. We will be using our Voter Assistance Terminal machine to…

11/01/2019

Fall Leaf Vac Program Update

Due to the late leaf drop Public Works will continue to vacuum leaves raked to the edge of the street until December 1st. There are no set days of the week which leaf vacuuming operations will occur, but residents should expect the crew to make several cycles through the City (East to West) until December 1st, weather permitting. Leaf vacuuming operations will resume in the spring for a two-week period beginning April 2nd.
http://www.stantononline.com/fall-leaf-vac-program-update/

Due to the late leaf drop Public Works will continue to vacuum leaves raked to the edge of the street until December 1st. There are no set days of the week which leaf vacuuming operations will occu…

11/01/2019

Learn more about our infrastructure needs at an upcoming work session on November 12 at 6 p.m. at Stanton City Hall.

11/01/2019

Attention Residents:
DPW will continue to run the leaf vacuum through Dec 1.
Contact City Hall (989) 831-4440 with any questions

11/01/2019

2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us for the 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2019. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m.
http://www.stantononline.com/2019-tree-lighting-ceremony/

Join us for the 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2019. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m.  

10/31/2019

TRICK OR TREAT hours are 5-7 pm
Have fun & be safe!

10/30/2019

Infrastructure is a vital component to the public health, safety and welfare of a community. Take just a moment to study the attached poster to get a glimpse of the infrastructure needs of Stanton. This information was made possible by the State of Michigan SAW Grant Program.

10/28/2019

Water Leaks

It’s Only a Small Drip…Right? Slow drips of water can add up quickly. A toilet that “keeps running” after you flush or a sink that drips after it is turned off can waste thousands of gallons of water a year. Fix leaks as soon as you find them! A “Running” Toilet Leak Toilet leaks can range from small to large, constant or random. [ 144 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/water-leaks/

It’s Only a Small Drip…Right? Slow drips of water can add up quickly. A toilet that “keeps running” after you flush or a sink that drips after it is turned off can waste thousand…

10/28/2019

ATTENTION: Water main/ Hydrant flushing scheduled for Oct. 28

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019- The Department of Public Works will be flushing water mains and hydrants at 10:00 p.m. Flushing can cause temporary discolored water, this is normal. It is recommended not to use water between 10:00 p.m. on Oct. 28th to the morning of Oct. 29th. This eliminates any of the "flushing" water from coming into your pipes. If you do experience discolored water, run COLD water from the tap until clear. Any questions, please call City Hall (989) 831-4440.
http://www.stantononline.com/attention-water-main-hydrant-flushing-scheduled-for-oct-28/

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019- The Department of Public Works will be flushing water mains and hydrants at 10:00 p.m. Flushing can cause temporary discolored water, this is normal. It is recommended not…

10/23/2019

Please help find Kevin by sharing this post.

******HE HAS BEEN LOCATED! HE IS SAFE!***********

UPDATE -- PICTURE ADDED

Please be on the lookout for a missing child with autism in the Stanton/Crystal area.

The child, nine-year-old Kevin Richard Yarrington, was least seen headed westbound on foot from his home on Stanton road east of the City of Stanton around 10:45am today. He is 4'1" with a thin build and dark hair. He was last seen wearing dark blue pants, red shirt with a blue dinosaur on it, black tennis shoes.

Kevin can communicate verbally, however family is unsure if he actually will.

***The Michigan State Police has requested citizens not to search on their own. Anyone interested in volunteering can meet at the sportsman's club at 4391 E. Stanton Rd.

If you have any information, contact Montcalm County Central Dispatch at 989-831-5253, opt. 1

10/23/2019

Here is an infographic about the condition of our storm sewer system. This information is made possible by our participation in the SAW Grant Program. Residents of Stanton are encouraged to attend the work session on November 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation by Prein & Newhof engineers.

10/23/2019

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: How much are our Assets worth?

For Immediate Release Contact: Vester Davis, Jr. City Manager Phone: (989) 831-4440 [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: How much are our Assets worth? Stanton, Michigan, OCT. 23, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewater and stormwater systems. Using that grant we have collected information on our sanitary system and storm system to predict when we need to repair and replace those systems. [ 138 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/our-community-our-water-how-much-are-our-assets-worth/

For Immediate Release Contact: Vester Davis, Jr. City Manager Phone: (989) 831-4440 [email protected] OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: How much are our Assets worth? Stanton, Michigan, OCT. …

10/16/2019

Montcalm Conservation District

The Montcalm Solid Waste Committee is offering
this one day event on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the
Road Commission for Montcalm County, 619 West Main Street, Stanton, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please see the flyer for details!

10/16/2019

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WATER: Our System’s Current Condition

Stanton, Michigan, OCT. 16, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewater and stormwater systems. Since then, we have collected data on all of our assets (pipes, pump stations, etc) to see what condition our systems are in. Click here to read the full press release. [ 33 more words ]
http://www.stantononline.com/our-community-our-water-our-systems-current-condition/

Stanton, Michigan, OCT. 16, 2019 – In 2016, our community received grant money from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now EGLE) to build an asset management program for our wastewat…