Traverse City News and Events

City Braces for Historic Retirement Wave

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 14, 2026

Traverse City commissioners tonight (Monday) will discuss a strategy for addressing one of the most pressing operational issues facing the city: the potential for a full third of its employees to retire in the next 2-3 years. City Manager Benjamin Marentette says the retirement wave will impact almost every department, with the city looking to hire a consultant to identify ways to recruit, retain, and reorganize its workforce.

Employing approximately 200 full-time staff, the city will soon “begin seeing the most significant number of retirements that this organization may have ever seen, due to the age and years of service of our current workforce,” says Marentette. He notes the stream …

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Seventh Street Closures Start Today

Traverse City crews will close Seventh Street daily starting Monday, September 14 to perform a mill -and-fill …

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Local Kitten Rescue Calls for More Responsible Pet Owners

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Shooting For The Moon, TC Artist Lands At ArtPrize

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Today Monday, September 14, 2026

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Singing the Good Old Songs Again

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"Come From Away," Frankfort

The Benzie County Players present this Broadway musical based on events in the Newfoundland town of Gander during … More Info >>

Copy That: Local Print Shop For Sale

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Local Athlete Makes National Wheelchair Curling Team

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Northwest Michigan Housing Summit Set for Oct. 26–27

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Abdul El-Sayed Will Appear at Upcoming Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Event

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Major Decisions Loom for Jail, Governmental Center

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Hotel, Housing Projects Target 2027 Groundbreakings in East Bay Township

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International Fireworks Championship Returns

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Downtown Halloween Walk Moving to Weekday

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Court Accepts Insanity Plea From Walmart Suspect; Criminal Case Over

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Work Starts This Week on City Street, Sidewalk, Trail Projects

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Garfield Township Preps for South Airport Pipe Replacement

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Commissioners Approve Eighth St PILOT, Brown Bridge Project; Delay Housing Incentives

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Brown Bridge Trailhead Project, Housing Programs on City Agenda

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TCLP Approves Rate Hike, Local Awards; Launches New Energy Assistance Program

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