Request for Proposals: Executive Search Firm for City Manager Recruitment

Posted on November 18th, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT/FIRM CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT November 18, 2025 Introduction The City of Harbor Springs, situated on Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, is in the process of recruiting for its next City Manager. The new City Manager shall possess strong…

Trick or Treat Hours

Posted on October 30th, 2025

The City’s Trick-or-Treat hours on Halloween are from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Be safe and have fun!…

Seeking Bids for Sidewalk Project: Due November 19

Posted on October 28th, 2025

Sealed proposals for the removal & installation of +/- 720 square yards of concrete sidewalk, and
related appurtenances, work and materials will be received by Benchmark Engineering, Inc. until
2:00 PM local time, November 19, 2025, at which time the proposals will be opened and read.
The bid…

Board and Commission Appointments for 2026

Posted on October 20th, 2025

In December, City Council will make appointments or reappointments to the following boards and commissions for terms beginning in January 2026. If you are interested in applying to serve, please read the Boards & Commissions Recruitment Process for more details and submit a Citizen Partici…

City Hall Closed on September 1

Posted on August 29th, 2025

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! …

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

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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.

Pine & Arbor Streets Mill and Fill project, where the top layer of asphalt will be replace

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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:

Tree Advisory Board (term expires December 2026)
Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires December 2026)
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…