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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Portage public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Civic conduct and city services
Lawn chemicals and well water
Endangered Species Act
Pedestrian safety at Milham and Oregon
Retirement plan transition
Osterhout Avenue traffic safety
Code enforcement and permitting
Farmland loss and residential solar
Traffic safety at Osterhout and Sudan
Farmland and technology installations
LLC rules and liability insurance
Neighbor surveillance camera
First responder parking and subsidized housing
City manager selection and tourism survey
City manager selection
Social Security death benefit
Winter sheltering program funding
Abraham Lincoln historical marker event
Self-storage facility screening and drainage — 1002 and 1006 Shuring Road
Outdoor lighting from self-storage facility
Church driveway repair on West Milham Avenue
Kalamazoo County Conservation Needs Assessment survey
ON Avenue/12th Street intersection and police surveillance technology
Westnedge/Osterhout intersection safety and Sudan Street speeding
Purchase and relocation of 9303 Portage Road
Code enforcement delays
Farmers Market praise, creek debris, e-bikes on trails, Flock cameras
Pet crematorium at 9340 Shaver Road
Detached garage at 4430 Vanderbilt
Pole barn expansion at 5806 East Osterhout
Healthcare charter amendment ballot proposal
Firestone Site Condominiums
AVB housing projects update
Secure parking for first responders
ESP Bill of Rights
Charitable Gaming License — Shakespeare in Kalamazoo
City tree-trimming letter
Hull Street fence encroachment
Retirement of City Manager McGinnis
8th District Court judge campaign
UDO
Childcare millage
Farmers Market — Christmas market
East Shore Drive trail drainage
Osterhout Avenue intersections
East Shore Drive trail traffic
Unified Development Ordinance
Fire suppression and ammunition safety
Mental health and the justice system event
Park maintenance
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Portage from local and regional media.
Council Capsule
Did you miss the November 4 Portage City Council meeting? Here are the actions that took place.
Nov 5, 2026Fall Leaf Pickup Program
Got leaves? The second round of the Fall Leaf Pickup Program begins Monday, November 9!
Nov 5, 2026Kalamazoo, Portage voters approve Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee or Board - WKZO
Kalamazoo, Portage voters approve Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee or Board WKZO
Nov 4, 2026New Portage city manager to preside over first city council meeting tonight
New Portage city manager to preside over first city council meeting tonight WKZO
Nov 4, 2026Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition
Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition WWMT
Nov 4, 2026East Centre Avenue Lane Closures at the Portage Road Intersection for Fire Protection Installation
On Wednesday, November 4, lane closures will be in place on East Centre Avenue at the intersection of Portage Road to install fire protection for the Centre Port Apartments development under construction.
Nov 3, 2026South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction: Paving and Northbound Detour
On Wednesday, November 4, the northbound lane on South Westnedge Avenue from South Shore Drive to Melody Avenue will be closed for scheduled milling and paving of the roadway.
Nov 3, 2026South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction
On Wednesday, November 4, the northbound lane on South Westnedge Avenue from South Shore Drive to Melody Avenue will be closed for scheduled milling and paving of the roadway.
Nov 3, 2026Join Us at The Crossroads for the Community Resources Expo this Saturday, November 7
The City of Portage Human Services Board is partnering with The Crossroads to bring many of those organizations together for a Community Resources Expo this Saturday, November 7, from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Nov 2, 2026Do You Qualify for a 2026 Property Tax Poverty Exemption?
The City of Portage Board of Review may grant a property tax exemption to residents who meet the city’s income and asset guidelines.
Nov 2, 2026Consumers Energy Gas Replacement: Portage Road - East Centre Avenue to Lakeview Drive
On Tuesday, November 3, the southbound curb lane on Portage Road from East Centre Avenue to Lakeview Drive will be closed for gas main replacement.
Oct 30, 2026Portage Parks & Recreation Transitions to Winter Schedule: Heated Restrooms and Plowed Trails
As temperatures begin to drop, Portage Parks & Recreation will continue to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities. On November 2, most park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed for the season.
Oct 30, 2026