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.
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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.
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Public Health
The Berrien County Health Department offers a variety of clinics to the public.
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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.
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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.

Water Plant

Handling all aspects of water services, including water quality and water pressure.

Request for Proposal (RFP) City Hall Roof Replacement

The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from interested area roofing contractors with sufficient information to submit proposals for consideration by the City of St. Joseph.

City Hall closed Labor Day, 9/2

Please be advised that City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day.

Library Survey

Please follow this link http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us to take a survey for the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library. On the front page under "we want your feedback!", click on "complete our survey".

Request for Proposal (RFP) 2019 Asphalt Parking Lot Repairs

The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from interested area asphalt paving contractors with sufficient information to submit proposals for consideration by the City of St. Joseph.

2019 Movies in the Park Lineup

The City of St. Joseph is pleased to announce another fun-filled summer with Movies in the Park every Saturday through the months of July and August. To view what movies will be shown, please click here.

April 2019 Newsletter

April 2019 Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 2 has been published.

May PFAS Test Results

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a group of chemicals that have been classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an emerging contaminant on the national level.