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Saugatuck, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Saugatuck? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Saugatuck’s new parking plan change your summer downtown?
  • Why Saugatuck ranks among the Great Lakes’ most charming downtowns

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saugatuck parking study says better use of available spaces needed (bnd.com) — Saugatuck officials are weighing 11 recommendations to ease downtown parking pressure after a yearlong study found every Central Business District space filled during peak summer Saturdays. Ideas include an $85,000 seasonal parking ambassador program and possible one-way conversions on key streets, while consultants advise against costly parking decks or near-term paid parking. Council will workshop priorities and funding this winter before making decisions.
   

• 11 Best Downtowns In The Great Lakes (worldatlas.com) — Saugatuck earns a spotlight among the Great Lakes’ best downtowns, praised for its Butler Street galleries, Kalamazoo River setting, and long-running arts scene anchored by the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. The piece highlights the hand-cranked chain ferry to Oval Beach and notes how easily visitors can pair Saugatuck with nearby Holland and Grand Haven for a coastal getaway.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
    If they’ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Saugatuck Resort - Laundry Attendant in Saugatuck. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saugatuck here.

🗞 Nearby News

Holland

  • Fire Truck Parade Set for Friday Night in Holland (whtc.com)
  • The Big Pink Bus Is Coming to Holland! (concernedwomen.org)
  • K-Pocha Returns to Its Roots With New West Michigan Restaurant (wgrd.com)

Zeeland

  • Zeeland lands developer for former Main Street Auto site as Frank's Restaurant rebuilds after fire (fox17online.com)

Ok Saugatuck! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Saugatuck

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Saugatuck

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.