Meetings & Agendas

Please click on the Events tab on the menu bar at the top of our homepage to view upcoming meetings. Meetings are posted at the Village Hall on the posting board outside the front door as well.

A Ad Hoc Feral/Stray Cats Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. —> please click here to view the public notice.

The Community Engagement Coordinator Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. is cancelled —>please click here to view the public notice.

The Construction Board of Appeals meeting schedule —-> please click here to view the schedule. Please note meetings may be cancelled or rescheduled as needed.

Historic District Commission Openings

The Village of Berrien Springs is seeking Village residents interested in serving on the Berrien Springs Village Historic District Commission.

The Commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the Village Council. A majority of the members shall have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. If a qualified person is available for appointment, the Commission shall include one member who is a graduate of an accredited school of architecture with two (2) years of architectural experience or who is an architect registered in the State of Michigan.

Applicants must reside within the Village of Berrien Springs limits.

Letters of interest need to be turned into the Village Hall, 112 North Cass Street, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The Village of Berrien Springs is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

PSA: Parking Ordinance Enforcement Beginning

The Village of Berrien Springs is in the position of initiating the enforcement of parking violations in the Village.

This announcement is an opportunity to notify residents in advance of that enforcement taking place. This will allow residents to make parking adjustments and avoid being being issued a parking citation.

It is the hope of the Village to avoid the issuance of many of these citations going forward. The cooperation on the part of the Village residents in their adherence to the parking ordinance swill help immensely.

Please remember that the following are examples of parking violations that may result in a citation:

🚫 Parking on the tree lawn (the area between the roadway and sidewalk)

🚫 Parking on the front, rear, or side yard lawn

🚫 Blocking pedestrian travel on a Village sidewalk

🚫 Parking in areas that are not designated or improved for parking

Please note that this is not a complete list of all parking ordinances.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our neighborhoods safe, accessible, and looking their best. Your attention to these regulations helps ensure our streets and sidewalks remain safe for all residents.

If you have any questions about the Village’s parking ordinances, please contact the Ordinance Office at (269) 473-6921.

Wolf’s Prairie Playground Slat Pick-Up

The Village will be offering public pick-up of slats from the former Wolf’s Prairie Playground. Pick-up will take place at the Village of Berrien Springs Streets Department Building, 540 N Bluff St, (312 East Washington Street works better if you are using Google Maps) on the following dates:

• Tuesday, July 28: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Saturday, August 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 4: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please note that while we have made every effort to save as many of the original slats as possible, we cannot guarantee that every original slat is available. Over the past 25 years, some slats were damaged by storms, vandalism, or normal wear and deterioration and were replaced as needed. In addition, some original slats are still currently in use at the park.

We know these playground slats hold special memories for many families, and we encourage you to stop by during one of the scheduled pick-up times to see if yours is available.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with anyone who may be interested.

We are adding one more Wolf’s Prairie Playground Slat Pick-Up Day!🎉

The response to our slat pickup has been incredible! We’ve loved seeing so many families reconnect with a special piece of Wolf’s Prairie Playground history, and we’re thrilled that many have been able to find the slats they were looking for.

Because of the overwhelming turnout, we’re offering one final pickup opportunity:

📍 Village of Berrien Springs Streets Department Building

540 N. Bluff St. (312 E. Washington St. works best in Google Maps)

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Noon)

These playground slats have been part of countless childhood memories over the years. While we can’t guarantee every original slat is still available, we’d love to help reconnect families with this special piece of the playground’s history.

This will be the final pickup opportunity. If you’ve been meaning to stop by, we hope to see you on Saturday!

📢 Village Hall New Hours on Fridays

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the Village of Berrien Springs Village Hall will be closed on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow staff dedicated time for administrative work.

Village Hall will continue to be open during regular business hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays.

We appreciate your understanding.

For questions, please contact Village Hall at 269-473-6921 during normal business hours.

For the kids. Drawn by kids. Built for kids.

What started as children’s ideas and imagination is becoming a reality at Grove Park as we build the reimagined Wolf’s Prairie Playground!

Every donation helps complete construction and create a space where children can play, explore, grow, and make memories for years to come. We’re so close to our goal, and your support can help carry this project across the finish line.

If you’ve already donated, thank you! Please help spread the word and share the campaign with others who believe in investing in our community’s future.

Join us Friday, June 26 at 3:00 PM for the official ribbon-cutting celebration! Come see the playground come to life, celebrate our community’s achievement, and help us mark this exciting milestone together.

Together, we’re building more than a playground—we’re building a place where children’s dreams become reality.

The Historic District Study Committee held a public hearing to hear public comments on the preliminary Historic District Study Report on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. before the Regular Council Meeting.

Please click here to view the most recent Village of Berrien Springs Preliminary Historic District Study Report, which includes revisions made by the consultants after the public hearing and comments from the State Historic Preservation Office. This report has been prepared as part of the village’s ongoing efforts to preserve and recognize the unique architectural and cultural heritage of our community.

Please click here to view the 2026 Berrien County recycling events schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the Berrien County Parks Department at 269-983-7111 ext. 8232 or ext. 8133 or email recycle@berriencounty.org.

On July 5, 2024, Berrien County filed its Notice of Intent to prepare the Materials Management Plan (MMP) and has become the County Approval Agency as required per Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act,1994 PA 451, as amended. The MMP will be a multi-county plan among Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Information about the MMP Planning Committee, along with committee meeting notices, will be posted at www.swmpc.org/materials_mngt.asp. MMP Committee Meetings are open to the public.

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