Shay Park Project Fundraising UPDATE!

Posted on August 19th, 2025
We are so excited to announce our partnership with the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation for Shay Park! This project is going to enhance the park space in the following ways.  
  • Connect two Harbor Springs Historical Society features in the park with an ADA path
  • Create access to

City Infrastructure Projects Beginning in Summer

Posted on August 6th, 2025
The City has three major projects that will begin as summer winds down. Please be patient with construction crews as we work to improve our roads, water/sewer, and buildings for our residents and visitors.
  1. Pine & Arbor Streets Mill and Fill project, where the top layer of asphalt will be replace

Boardwalk Fundraiser Silent Auction – Extended until August 22!

Posted on August 4th, 2025
Harbor Springs Boardwalk Reconstruction Silent Auction! Extended until August 22nd *Thanks to our bidders for bidding on items! A few great items are no longer available, but several awesome gifts still remain!* The City is fundraising for the reconstruction of the eastern section of the boardw…

Open Seats on Tree Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and DDA

Posted on July 2nd, 2025
The City has three openings on the following boards:
  1. Tree Advisory Board (term expires December 2026)
  2. Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires December 2026)
  3. Downtown Development Authority (term expires December 2028)
If you are interested in learning more about these boards, you can find more inf…

Job Opportunity: Seasonal Marine Patrol Officer

Posted on June 10th, 2025
The City of Harbor Springs is accepting resumes from interested applicants for the position of Seasonal Marine Patrol Officer for the Harbor Springs Police Department. Applicants must be 21 years of age and either have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to swim and operate a powerboa…

Harbor Springs Sewer Authority is Hiring!

Posted on June 10th, 2025
The Harbor Springs Area Sewage Disposal Authority is seeking qualified candidates for an Operator position. This position encompasses: A Wastewater Treatment Plant, thirty-nine lift stations with adjoining force main pressure sewers, five municipally owned sewer collection system…

Vacancy on City Council

Posted on June 3rd, 2025
The City of Harbor Springs is seeking to fill a vacancy on City Council for a term expiring on November 9, 2025. According to the City Charter, any vacancy on the Council shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the Council. To be eligible to serve on Council, you must:
  • Be a

City Hall Closed Monday, May 26

Posted on May 21st, 2025
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!…

Open Seat on the Downtown Development Authority

Posted on May 13th, 2025
There is an opening to serve on the Downtown Development Authority to finish the remainder of a term that expires in December of 2026. To serve on the DDA, you must : 1) be a resident (registered voter) of the City of Harbor Springs; OR 2) have an interest in property in the downtown district; OR 3) be an of…