The Riviera of the Midwest

Live Here - St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community – The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards.

2009 Report on Lake Boulevard Bluff Evaluation
A study was conducted by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. in mid-July, 2009. This evaluation consisted of the existing coastal bluff along Lake Boulevard between Park Street and Water Street. To read the report in its entirety, please click here.
more
Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention Information Line - Call (269) 985-0300 to hear how you can help yourself and your neighborhood avoid becoming a victim of various crimes that have occurred in our City. Seasonal crime prevention and safety tips are also given out on this line which is updated several times a month.
more
Public Health
The Berrien County Health Department offers a variety of clinics to the public.
more
Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Joseph Fire Department and/or the St. Joseph Water Department periodically flow fire hydrants to check the function of the hydrants, to evaluate the firefighting water available from each hydrant, to monitor the condition of the water system, and to remove rust and other sediment from the water distribution system.
more

St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community - part of a "small town" chain stretching from the state line in a spectacular arc along Lake Michigan. The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards. It is the largest non-citrus fruit growing region in the nation.

Public Notice: City of St. Joseph Employees' Retirement System

Please be advised that there will be a Special Meeting of the Employees' Reitrement System Board on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers. To view the Public Notice, click on it.

Request for Proposal (RFP) Briarwood Picnic Shelter Erection

The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from qualified building contractors for Installation/Erection of the new Briarwood Picnic Shelter, Riverview Park, 2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph. MI.

Job Opening: Facilities Assistant

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Facilities Assistant to maintain the interior and exterior of the City Hall building and other City-owned or operated facilities as required, including building cleaning and custodial work as well as maintenance and repair.