Spring Lake Historical Conservation Commission

09/02/2026

We're prepping for a *historical walking tour* this Fall at our working session on September 16 — if you love local history, comment a Spring Lake building you'd like to know more history about & we'll add it to an upcoming event!

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
*Please note: This calendar will be updated as meetings change or cancellations occur.*

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
• Sept. 9 | Zoning Board of Appeals
• Sept. 24 | DDA Work Session

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
• Sept. 8 | Parks and Recreation | 7:00 p.m. | Barber School – please note that this meeting will be held on Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday
• Sept. 10 | DDA Board | 12:00 p.m. | Barber School
• Sept. 14 | Village Council Work Session | 6:00 p.m. | Upstairs Conference Room
• Sept. 21 | Village Council | 6:00 p.m. | Barber School
• Sept. 22 | Planning Commission | 6:00 p.m. | Barber School
• Sept. 28 | Historic Conservation Commission | 6:00 p.m. | Barber School

All regular meetings are livestreamed and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com//streams

08/20/2026

Today's the day! Come out to Chinook Pier at 6pm for FREE ice cream, train tours, and family fun! We can't wait to see you there!

08/17/2026

07/28/2026

Important information about the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Renewal ahead of Aug. 4.

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream this ! TCHM is excited to announce our 2026 'Engine #1223 Ice Cream Social' at Chinook Pier. Join us for free ice cream, train tours, games, and more Thursday, August 20th, from 6-8pm. We can't wait to see you there! 🍨

07/20/2026

Tri-Cities Historical Museum Millage Renewal Happy Hour at the Lilley Mansion

Wednesday, July 22 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Join members of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum for a relaxed evening of conversation, refreshments, and community at the beautiful Lilley Mansion in Spring Lake.

Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and beverages while learning more about the upcoming Tri-Cities Historical Museum millage renewal ballot question on August 4. Millage Renewal Committee members and Museum leadership will be available to share how millage funding supports free admission, educational programs, collections preservation, and the Museum's continued service to our Tri-Cities community.

Whether you're looking to learn more, ask questions, or simply enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors in a historic setting, we invite you to stop by between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. There will be no formal presentation, just the old-fashioned opportunity for meaningful conversation in a welcoming atmosphere.

07/17/2026

Throwback Thursday to when the Interurban ran through the Tri-Cities! Here we see a postcard of old State Street Drive with the Interurban coming down the way. Did you, or someone you know, ever get to ride?

Object #: 1989I.142.1

07/16/2026

Did you know that the Village of Spring Lake and Spring Lake Township have a millage renewal proposal coming up on August 4th? Over the next couple of days we're sharing six facts about the Museum and how millages support our mission of creating connections to local history.

07/14/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌-𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲, 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤

Spring Lake Township and the Village of Spring Lake are inviting residents, business owners, employees, and visitors to help shape the future of the M-104 corridor.

M-104 is a vital regional corridor connecting Interstate 96 near Nunica to U.S. Highway 31 in Ferrysburg. While the full route extends just over seven miles, a current study is focused on a 3.5-mile segment between E. 144th Avenue at the eastern boundary of Spring Lake Township and Mill Point Park near the western boundary of Spring Lake Village.

Over the past several years, the DDA has prioritized creating a cohesive vision for the downtown streetscape while improving pedestrian safety. Community feedback will be integral in identifying opportunities to enhance the corridor's appearance, safety, accessibility, and overall experience for residents, businesses, and visitors. Progressive Companies is assisting the township and the village in gathering feedback and helping shape the planning for the corridor.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
𝟑𝟏𝟐 𝐖. 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭., 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟑

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟗 𝐚.𝐦. - 𝟐 𝐩.𝐦.

Participants will have the opportunity to share feedback on the current state of the corridor. Whether you live, work, or regularly travel along M-104, your perspective is valuable and will help inform the corridor's future. (Note: This timeframe coincides with the Farmers Market at Tanglefoot Park.)

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲

An online survey is also available that will help guide corridor planning. Access the survey at the following link: https://form.typeform.com/to/u3IZNvD2