Village of Westphalia

06/04/2026

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Village of Westphalia is currently accepting applications for a DPW Equipment Operator/Laborer position.

The full job description is available on the Village website:
https://www.westphaliami.com/

Interested candidates should submit a resume no later than June 15, 2026, using one of the following methods:

• In person during Village office hours
• By email to: [email protected]
• By placing it in the drop box at the Village Office:
200 N. Willow Street
Westphalia, MI 48894

We encourage qualified individuals to apply and join our team serving the Village of Westphalia.

Welcome to the Village of Westphalia website. Find council and commission minutes and information, along with information about local businesses, events, school

04/24/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF WESTPHALIA
PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice of Public Hearing
Amended Zoning Ordinance

The Village of Westphalia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the Westphalia Municipal Center located at 200 North Willow Street, Westphalia, MI 48894.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Westphalia.

The proposed amendments may be examined at the Village Hall during regular office hours. Written comments on the proposed amendment may be sent to the Village of Westphalia Planning Commission at the aforementioned address.

04/03/2026

📣 Road Closure Update – E Pine St

The Village of Westphalia is providing an update regarding the previously announced road closure on E Pine St between N Willow St and Leontine Way.

Due to recent rainfall and water currently present in the culvert, the start date for this project has been postponed by one week. Work will now begin on April 13th.

As a reminder, this closure is necessary for the excavation and replacement of the drainage culvert under E Pine St servicing the Thome & Wieber Drain. Once work begins, a full closure to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected to last approximately 7 days.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important infrastructure improvement.

03/30/2026

The Village of Westphalia is announcing notice of a road closure that will prohibit any crossing of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. The closure will start April 6th, affecting E Pine St between N Willow St and Leontine Way. This closure will consist of excavation and replacement of the drainage culvert under E Pine St servicing the Thome & Wieber Drain. Complete closure is expected to last 7 days.

12/12/2025

📢 Important Notice Regarding Water Bills

Residents, please be aware that the most recent water bills were printed with an incorrect due date.

The bills list a due date of December 15 and a late payment date of December 16.
These dates are incorrect.

● Correct Due Date: January 15
● Late Payment Begins: January 16

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding.

— Village of Westphalia

10/30/2025

Public Notice from the Village of Westphalia

A draft copy of the Village of Westphalia 2026-2030 Five-Year Park & Recreation Plan is available for review and public comment for a period of 30 days at the Westphalia Village Hall located at 200 N. Willow St, P.O. Box 8, Westphalia, MI 48894 during regular office hours.

Feedback will be used to finalize the 5-Year Park & Recreation plan which will be presented at a Public Hearing of the Westphalia Village Council on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Westphalia Village Hall.

Interested persons may attend the public hearing. Written comments prior to this meeting may be addressed to Tim Fandel, Village President at the address as noted above.

-Dave Boswell, Clerk

10/13/2025

🎃 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Update 🎃
Due to the potential home playoff football game on Friday, October 31st, Halloween trick-or-treating hours have been moved up to 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and have a safe, fun Halloween night!

08/18/2025

The Village of Westphalia would like to extend our sincere thanks to United States Congressman Tom Barrett for visiting Westphalia. We truly appreciate your commitment to staying connected with Michigan’s rural communities.

A special thank you as well to Riverside Grant Consulting for your support, and to Tavern 1836 for the excellent food and service!

06/16/2025

A special thanks to Dumpster On Demand for donating a Dumpster to the Village for local businesses to use during the car show.

04/12/2025

We were honored to welcome Senator Peters’ staff member, Kali Fox, to the Village of Westphalia DPW. Her visit provided a meaningful opportunity to share the story behind our proposed grant-funded project and its potential to benefit the community. We appreciated her conversations with local business leaders and her genuine interest in the impact this project could have. Thank you, Senator Peters, for your continued support and for making this visit possible!