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Good morning to you Saugatuck! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will $1.5 million in Elizabeth Street fixes mean for you?
  • How should Saugatuck schools use their new 50-acre property?
  • How Saugatuck’s girls blew open a tight season opener

Also on today's calendar: A Christmas Celebration for All and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Saugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Timothy K.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Saugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Snow at times in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 15.
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 18 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City eyes $1.5 million Elizabeth Street repairs (wilcoxnewspapers.com) — Saugatuck City Council has hired engineers to plan roughly $1.5 million in Elizabeth Street repairs over the next few years, including work in front of Saugatuck Middle/High School. The project will tackle aging pavement, sidewalks, and underground utilities, with extra community input to address trees, elevations, and neighborhood impacts. Residents and school representatives will be invited into the planning process.
   

• Saugatuck Public Schools purchases new 50-acre property (wzzm13.com) — Saugatuck Public Schools has bought 50 acres next to Douglas Community Church and is asking local residents to help decide how the land should be used. Ideas include a community recreation center, athletic fields, pickleball courts, walking paths, and a new home for the bus fleet. Planning will roll out over the coming months under the district’s long-term strategic and parks plans.
   

• Holland hoops rallies for double-overtime win; Saugatuck girls win (hollandsentinel.com) — Saugatuck girls basketball opened its season with a strong fourth-quarter surge, turning a two-point lead into a 61-44 win over Wyoming Potter’s House behind 21 points from Mylah Simpson. Coach Kevin Tringali praised his guards’ composure and highlighted key rebounds from undersized guard Penny Grob, while Holland’s boys team earned its first win in a double-overtime thriller.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saugatuck

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Planning Commission Meeting
    DOUGLAS CITY HALL , 86 W Center St , Douglas
    6:00 pm
  • December: A Night Out with Books
    Saugatuck-Douglas District Library
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Dunes Academy for Girls
    The Dunes Resort , 333 Blue Star Hwy , Douglas
    9:00 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Ringing in the Bells
    Orchard Hills Village , 2400 56th St , Fennville
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • During low, frigid temperatures, don’t let dry-looking roadways give you a false sense of security.
    Black ice is a thin, often invisible layer of ice. Continue to use caution: reduce speed, increase following distance, brake gently, and allow extra… (Nextdoor )
  • Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - Fennville Public Schools Facilities in Fennville. Apply here.
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for TEMP TJ Maxx Felch Plaza Overnight Merchandise Associate in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saugatuck here.

🗞 Nearby News

Holland

  • Holland Rotary crowns 2025 'Peace in Nature' winners (hollandsentinel.com)
  • How two dogs are helping patients at Holland Hospital (woodtv.com)
  • Illuminated trail weaves you through historic Holland farm, leads you into decorated farmhouse (mlive.com)

Zeeland

  • Zeeland Twp solar farm ordinance tabled after packed meeting (woodtv.com)

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