Village of Benzonia

11/06/2026

Keep the Mills at the Heart of Our Community

For generations, the Mills Community House has been a place where our community comes together. Now, we're asking our community to help sustain this historic landmark for the future.

Our year-end goal is $50,000 by December 31. Every gift helps make a difference. Will you be part of our campaign?

Donate today: https://gcld.co/gx4GRdg

📸 dated 6/17/2011

10/31/2026

Benzonia Fire Department
Trunk or Treat
&
Open House
October 31 5-8 PM
Free Hot Dogs, Drinks and Chips
For questions, please contact Fire Chief Steve Adams at 882-4411 ext. 107 or email: [email protected]
Sponsored by the Benzonia Volunteer Firefighters Association
Bring the kids out to enjoy some fun, candy and tour the Fire Trucks and new station. You are welcome to bring your Trunk and share your candy as well. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you will be providing a Trunk for the event

10/08/2026

Check out our Fall Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/a632cd78afdb/village-news-and-updates-13881658
Interested in receiving newsletters from the Village? You can opt in at www.villagebenzonia.com

10/06/2026

Hydrant Flushing Notice

The Village DPW will be conducting routine hydrant flushing October 12-23.
During flushing, residents may experience temporary changes in water pressure or discoloration of their water. This is normal and should clear after flushing in your area is completed.

If you experience discolored water, please allow your cold water to run for several minutes until it becomes clear. Residents may also wish to avoid doing laundry while flushing is occurring in their area to prevent possible staining of clothing.

Hydrant flushing is an important part of maintaining the Village's water system. It helps remove sediment from water mains and ensures hydrants are operating properly for fire protection.

Thank you for your patience while the DPW completes this important maintanence.

10/06/2026

Reminder: Signs are not allowed in the Village right-of-way (public property). The Village may remove signs that remain the the public right of way.
This includes political signs.
For most streets in the Village the right of way is 66ft. Traverse Avenue is 80-100ft and US-31 and M-115 is typically 100ft or more. If you have questions ask the Village to avoid having your signs removed.
Thanks!

09/16/2026

📢 Open Auditions 📢

This year’s annual holiday play will be “Stone Soup” adapted by Colleen Neumann. The 30 minute play will be followed by live recitations of popular holiday and winter themed poems and story excerpts such as “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement C. Moore, Fezziwig’s Ball from “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and more! Roles are available for people of all ages. No experience necessary.

The hour long program will open Saturday November 28 and run for 2 days.

Auditions will be held today, September 16, from 6:30-8:00 on the LOWER LEVEL of Mills Community House.

09/16/2026

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The Seabury Foundation will be at Mills Community House this Thursday (September 17) for their annual Benzie Connects program! We are so happy to host them this year.

This year’s panel features Jackie Borozan of Housing Trust of Benzie and Jon Throop of Benzie Conservation District. Together they will lead a facilitated discussion on the need for affordable housing and also protecting our natural resources.

For more information you can contact the Seabury Foundation at [email protected]

08/26/2026

Zoning tip of the day -
Reminder if you build anything in the Village you probably need a permit. The after the fact permits are double the fee. Please check in and get a permit application for sheds, tanks, decks, fences, solar arrays - basically anything that is in the ground and does not move.

Structure: A structure is any production or piece of material artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner; any construction, including dwellings, garages, buildings, mobile homes, signs and sign boards, towers, poles, antennae, swimming pools, decks, fences (4) four feet in height or more or other like objects; but not including fences up to four (4) feet in height, uncovered steps, docks, access steps required to negotiate changes in site elevation, and sidewalks, drives, paved areas and patios which protrude less than twelve (12) inches above the finished site grade.

07/13/2026

Sharing again. JULY 22, 6-8pm @ Benzonia Township Hall.
Benzonia Township can you help share? Thank you!!!

Please Share! The consultant will share the results of the sewer feasibility study and answer questions. Please bring questions!

07/06/2026

Please Share! The consultant will share the results of the sewer feasibility study and answer questions. Please bring questions!