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​Welcome to the
​Village of Benzonia

​PO Box 223
​
1276 Michigan Ave.
Benzonia, MI 49616

231.882.9981
​ The Academy Park pavilion
​is open ​to the public ​
​free of charge.
No reservations, 
​1st come, 1st serve.
 
Village office hours 
Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm ​
or call for an appointment
​231.882.9981
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Notices:
COUNCIL MEETINGS
First Monday of every month at 6:00 pm unless holiday,
then 2nd Monday. Meetings are held in
 the Village office. - Current Meeting Agendas

Fire hydrant spraying water
Village to Flush Water System
​May 8 - May 23, 2025

The Village of Benzonia will be flushing the water system between the dates of
May 8 - May 23, 2025.  What to expect while the system is being flushed can be viewed here.


REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR ACADEMY PARK
Handy persons and landscapers! The Village of Benzonia is looking for help getting Academy Park ready for the summer season. If your (licensed and insured) business is interested in bidding on park improvement projects please send a letter of interest with a contact person (email and phone number) to [email protected]. 
Project Details: Work required includes general landscaping (mowing, mulching, tree maintenance), ballfield maintenance, dugout repair (light carpentry and masonry repairs), and playground maintenance. Letter of Interest should include hourly rates and have proof of license and insurances available.
​The Village is seeking to start working with a contractor immediately! 
REMINDER:
VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN UP DAY -2025
SATURDAY, MAY 17th
8am - NOON

Please see the PDF for list of BULK items that are acceptable. (also posted on Village Office Door)

PUBLIC ALERT - INVASIVE SPECIES
Please help the Village identify properties that potentially have knotweed. If you suspect a property has knotweed, please contact us, with the address, and we will check our database to make sure the property owner has received the correct notifications. Thank you for your assistance! 
Knotweed that has been found in various locations around the Village. 

An excellent information resource is Japanese Knotweed (PDF). This is put out by the Michigan Department of National Resources with great information on this invasive species and best control practices.  

​Knotweed It is not supposed to be cut, as this makes it spread even more and the root system can get so large that it will cause havoc on foundations and the most importantly the water mains.

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Photo courtesy of Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org

​Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN)  231-252-4148
ISN Invasive Knotweeds information, identification, and management>

How do I manage knotweed? A portion of the information on the ISN page
Avoid planting or spreading knotweed (it’s illegal!), monitor natural areas for signs of knotweed, and report any plants found as soon as possible.  Knotweed is extremely difficult to treat; its deep root system and fragmenting abilities (it is able to sprout into a new plant from a small piece broken off the plant) make it nearly impossible to dig out; and many herbicides have proven ineffective.  Consult with a professional to control this invader--contact ISN with questions.
  • “Do Knot” cut, weed whack or mow knotweed. Knotweed is spread largely by small plant fragments; these activities can turn one plant into many.
  • “Do Knot” dig out large infestations. Knotweed roots can go as much as 3m deep and are very large. Any tiny root fragment left behind can result in further growth.
  • “Do Knot” put any knotweed parts in your home compost.  Knotweed cannot be reliably broken down by your home compost and may grow instead.
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VISION
Master Plan 2020
COMMUNITY
History of Benzonia
​Beautiful Benzonia
Academy Park
Academy Ice Rink
Parking
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AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 
​Call 911 for water line breaks or downed trees when the office is not open.
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Academy Park pavilion and ​Ice rink are both open to the public ​free of charge.
No reservations, ​
1st come, 1st serve.

The Village of Benzonia maintains this web-site to enhance public access to information. Content is for informational purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between ​this version and the official hard copy, the official ​hard copy will prevail. ​Contact the Village of Benzonia with questions. Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

​Village of Benzonia
PO Box 223
1276 Michigan Ave.
​Benzonia, MI 49616
231-882-9981     
www.villagebenzonia.com
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 
For water line breaks or downed trees
when the office is not open, call
​Benzie County Sheriff's Dept.  231.882.4484
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The Village of Benzonia is quaint, friendly and walkable. Close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, it is home to delicious restaurants, shops, parks, and grocery stores plus a library and museum. Benzonia is perfect for living & visiting!

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  • Home
  • Residents
    • Hours and Staff
    • Payment Options
    • Calendar
    • Water Service
    • Helpful Tips
    • News of Note
    • CTVRS Program
    • Contact Us
  • Government
    • Village Council >
      • Minutes
    • Planning Commission >
      • Minutes PC
    • Planning and Zoning >
      • Ordinances
  • Documents
    • Master Plan
    • Capitol Improvement Plan
    • Zoning Ordinance
    • Village Maps
  • Community
    • History of Benzonia
    • Beautiful Benzonia
    • Academy Park
    • Academy Ice Rink
    • Parking
    • Helpful Links