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Thursday, July 29, 2010

*Commercial businesses: call DPS (837-6900) for refuse collection information.

This Season - In the City

Summertime... the Livin' is Easy

Leisure Time in Midland Download this comprehensive newsletter on summer recreation opportunities.

Tennis, Anyone?  Tennis offerings through a Midland Parks & Rec/Midland Commmunity Tennis Center partnership.

Golf at Currie  Book a tee time online, find rates, course ratings and slope info, plus specials and Golf Shop merchandise.

Recreation in Midland Bookmark our recreation page for info on Midland's 72 parks, walking / biking trails, Trilogy Skatepark, + many other activities offered through Midland Parks & Recreation.

A Pitch about Softball Midland Softball Association info - league schedules, team info, game results, and more.

Spring Cleaning: City Services

Sanitary Landfill  Midland County residents can dispose of up to 3 cubic yds. of household / yard waste per month at Midland's Landfill. An easy way to do that is through the landfill's residential drop-off site.

Cleaning Up The Yard  The City's yard waste collection service, and how to order a City yard waste bin.

REMINDER: Keep weeds and grass trim. Click here for rules on weed/grass height in Midland.

Household Hazardous Waste  Dates for item collection.

Borrow-A-Container  Reserve a 4'x6'x4' refuse container for free.

Community Achievements

Best Tennis Town

Way to go, Midland, for being named the #1 Tennis Town in America!

Find It Fast

There are several ways to find info on the City's site:

* A to Z Directory of Services
* Search Feature
* Department Home Pages



Click on icons below for City news, videos, and e-banter!






YouTube Videos

Voting Location Changes Just in time for the August 3 Primary Election, find out if your polling location has changed.

Primary Election Ballot A look at the candidates and issues on the August 3 Primary Election in Midland.

MCTV-99 Programming Watch MCTV-99 Community Voices programming online through a new service.

Grass & Weed Heights Find out acceptable heights for grass and weeds in Midland.

City Recognitions/Awards

A Great Place for Kids

Greater Midland is one of the 100 best communities for kids in America. Click here to learn more.

City of Midland Awards

Check out the many awards given to various City departments.

Learn how City of Midland employees and departments go Above and Beyond to serve the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Up-To-Date Weather

Click for Midland, Michigan Forecast

City News You Can Use

Currie Golf Activities  From two different tournaments to golf specials, there's a lot to do this summer at Currie Golf Course!

Final Golf Report (7-23-10): Click here for a complete review of Currie Golf Course's operations by an independent consultant.

Youth Law Enforcement Academy  Click here for an application for the academy, set for Aug. 2-6.

Construction  Find a map and details on 2010 City construction projects. Click here for news on an MDOT project on M-20.

Polling Location Changes  Find out if you're in one of several polling locations in the city of Midland that have changed due to the closure of some Midland schools.

Absentee Ballots  Absentee ballots now available for the Aug. 3 Primary Election.

ISC Softball Tournament  Click here for more on the world softball tourney in Midland.

Texting While Driving Ban  Beginning July 1, texting while driving is illegal in Michigan. Click here for more.

Tigers Tickets  Get discounted tickets to select Detroit Tigers games through Midland's Parks & Recreation.

Teen Nights at the Pool  A great opportunity for teens to make a splash at Plymouth Pool.

Fall Coed Softball  Registration for MSA fall coed softball begins July 26.

Recreation for those with Disabilities Click here for more on this Parks & Rec program.

Beautification Awards  Nominate a Midland person or place for having beautiful landscaping.

Non-Motorized Transportation Plan  Find out how Midland is working to become more bicycle- and walking-friendly.

City's Request / Comment Line  Through Action Line, make requests about City services - like street repairs or park maintenance - using interactive forms.

City Meetings Schedule

Monday, July 26

City Council
7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 27

Planning Commission
7:00 PM

Wednesday, July 28

West Main Street Historic District Commission
7:00 PM
Cancelled

Thursday, July 29

No meetings scheduled

Friday, July 30

No meetings scheduled