Saugatuck Home Watch

11/29/2025

04/18/2025

Saugatuck News You Can Use!

01/06/2025

Brrrrr….the temperature has dropped into teens. If you’re in need of a quick home monitor to make sure the home away from home is safe and secure. Give us a jingle.

11/01/2024

Douglas News You Can Use!
Ferry Street Culvert Replacement Project Update.

It’s worth the read!

The City of Douglas is pleased to inform the community that the Allegan County Drain Commission has received the necessary pre-approval from EGLE and we will continue to work together on the final approval, for the replacement of the Ferry Street culvert. This advancement allows our city engineers to begin the bidding process in early November, with bids expected to open on December 3rd. This timeline provides adequate time, with a minimum two-week window, for posting and receiving bids, ensuring a fair and thorough selection process. Once the contract is awarded, the selected contractor will initiate planning and procurement of materials, aiming to start work as early as the first week of February, weather permitting.
Given the scope of this project, we must address several underlying complexities to ensure safety and longevity. The project area includes essential utility lines, which require specialized scheduling and relocation by qualified professionals to protect workers as cranes and other heavy equipment are used. The city engineers have dedicated the past several months to identifying experts in this field to minimize risk and uphold project safety.
Winter weather is a factor in our timeline, as seasonal conditions may cause delays; however, the city’s goal remains to complete the project before Memorial Day 2025. Should weather conditions cooperate, we hope to complete the work even sooner, and we appreciate the community’s patience as we work around these variables.
In addition to the culvert replacement, we are examining options to extend the road to create a walkable pathway for residents and visitors, and discussions on this enhancement are ongoing. Additionally, the city will address a nearby water main that is approaching the end of its lifespan. The water main will be relocated and buried deeper to improve accessibility and protect it from frost, a proactive measure to help prevent future breaks and other issues.
This project is about much more than replacing a single culvert; it involves careful planning to protect surrounding utilities, reducing the potential for extended timelines and additional costs. If contractors can accelerate the timeline, we will work to do so, but we are mindful of winter conditions, material availability, and other factors that may impact scheduling. The city will continue to keep the public informed on our progress throughout the project. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance infrastructure and safety in our community.

10/22/2024

It’s that time of the year again! Yupperoo…..Time to change the furnace filter. As a general recommendation, you should change your air filter in your home every 30 days when using less expensive fiberglass filters. High-end pleated filters can last as long as 6 months, but as a general rule, you’ll want to replace pleated air filters and furnace filters in your home every 90 days. That sums it up. If you need a hand. Give us a jingle.

10/18/2024

The free wifi at Oval Beach is up and running. Thank you to the City of Saugatuck and especially the Saugatuck Convention and Visitors Bureau who picked up the tabfor the hardware. Signal is strong my friends!

10/16/2024

More Saugatuck News you Can Use! Thank you to the City council for putting their trust in the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee! Again, just an FYI, I am on the committee and it’s awesome! We are building for future generations!

09/17/2024

Ticket sales end at 8 p.m. tonight (9 tickets left) for the Friends of the Saugatuck - Douglas District Library annual fundraising dinner. Please join us at the Wild Dog restaurant. The moolah goes towards events and supplies that local taxpayer dollars don’t fund. Plus children, young adults and adult programs. Attached is the menu. You can buy tickets at the library or contact me, if you’re local, I can even deliver them if you want. Hope you can join us.

09/10/2024

Dear Friends of the Saugatuck - Douglas District Library: It’s that time of the year again. Please join us for the annual library dinner from our friend and neighbor Wild Dog. The moolah goes towards events and supplies that local taxpayer dollars don’t fund. Plus children, young adults and adult programs. Attached is the menu. You can buy tickets at the library or contact me, if you’re local, I can even deliver them if you want. Hope you can join us.

05/04/2024

Library News You Can Use!

12/02/2023

If you’re in the neighborhood and you want to see the most exhilarating, breathtaking, inspiring and intoxicating group of falderals? The Precision Snow Shovel Brigade will be performing (no practice needed) at the annual holiday parade in Saugatuck at 11:00 am this fine morning! The Few, The Proud, the PrecisionSnow Shovel Bridage!