🌱 How a $10M tax break could reshape south Grand Haven housing
Grand Haven, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Grand Haven! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $10M tax break could reshape south Grand Haven housing
- How a new EMT pipeline could change emergency response in Grand Haven
- Who’s helping steer Grand Haven’s powerful community foundation next?
Also on today's calendar: Grand Haven Musical Fountain and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
- Friday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Grand Haven housing developer seeks $10M tax break (mlive.com) — A Grand Haven developer is seeking a $10 million brownfield tax break for a 118-unit South Village housing project on the former Dake Corps site along Robbins Road. City officials, residents, and council members are weighing the trade-offs between tax incentives, housing affordability, wetlands protection, and traffic impacts ahead of a June 15 council vote. 
2. From Classrooms to Communities: new wave of first responders ready to hit West Michigan lakeshore (wgvunews.org) — Grand Haven residents will see expanded 911 paramedic coverage as Life EMS grows its services along the lakeshore and partners with the Grand Haven Fire Department on a 14‑week EMT training program. With classes already filling into winter, the “earn while you learn” model is drawing new recruits and helping staff local departments across Ottawa County.
3. Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members and Honors Outgoing Trustee (wghn.com) — Grand Haven’s Area Community Foundation is adding two new trustees, Renee Denslow and Terry Nash, while thanking two longtime members for their service. The Grand Haven-based foundation, which serves Northwest Ottawa County, says the new leaders bring deep experience in finance, real estate, and nonprofit work to help guide local grantmaking and community initiatives.
4. State champions headline Muskegon-area Athlete of the Week candidates for May 25-30 (mlive.com) — Grand Haven athletes are front and center in this week’s Muskegon-area Athlete of the Week poll, with Buccaneer standouts earning state honors in track, softball, and boys volleyball. Readers can review recent playoff and state-final performances before voting for their favorite local star.
5. Are you forgetting to put sunscreen in these spots? What to remember about summer skincare (fox17online.com) — A Grand Haven native dermatologist is urging West Michigan residents to take sunscreen more seriously this summer, especially on often-missed spots like ears, feet, hands, neck, and scalp. She recommends SPF 30 or higher, mineral blockers for kids, and reapplying every two hours, plus scheduling a skin check if you notice changing moles or spots.
📸 Around Grand Haven
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Upcoming Events in
Grand Haven
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★ Featured events ★
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Music on the Grand →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Other local events
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Central High School & CyberSchool Graduation
Grand Haven Cyber School Lakeshore Middle School, 900 Cutler St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
7:00 pm -
Coffee & Connect @ Side Bar Artisan Cafe
Grand Haven Area Public Schools Side Bar Artisan Coffee, 41 Washington Ave STE 160, Grand Haven\
7:30 am -
Grand Haven Musical Fountain →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:00 pm -
Chalk The Walk →
Centertown Laundromat, 200 N 7th St, Grand Haven
10:00 am -
Whorled at Loutit District Library →
Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven
12:30 pm -
Singing Hims Concert →
Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr, Grand Haven
7:00 pm -
Grand Haven Musical Fountain →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
📣 Grand Haven Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tiny Art Show Opening →
Spring Lake District Library, 123 E Exchange St, Spring Lake
4:00 pm -
Crafterhours →
Spring Lake District Library, 123 E Exchange St, Spring Lake
6:00 pm -
Spring Lake Food Truck Event →
Mill Point Park, 210 School St, Spring Lake
4:00 pm -
Music at the Point – Spring Lake →
Mill Point Park, 210 School St, Spring Lake
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Thursday June 11
Thursday June 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodwill Industries of West Michigan posted a job opening for Retail Production Worker - Full Time in Grand Haven. Apply here.
- Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Unit Tech / Clerk - - Emergency in Grand Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Haven here.
Ok Grand Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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