Welcome to the website of the Village of Paw Paw
Founded in 1859, the Village of Paw Paw is a vibrant, growing community that is home to a number of exciting festivals, local businesses, and historic locations. With a population of over 3,500, our residents enjoy scenic, rural surroundings and a convenient location within driving distance of Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan. Encompassing a number of beautiful parks, lakes, and rivers, Paw Paw has earned a reputation for being a wonderful place to plan a day trip, spend an evening, or stay for a relaxing vacation. A full-service community, we’re also business-friendly and provide broadband fiber optic Internet to all properties. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful weekend, build and grow your business, or start a family, the Village of Paw Paw welcomes you!
The Briggs Dam replacement project remains on schedule for substantial completion by the end of the year. Excavation work is complete, and the project is moving from the ‘tearing down’ phase to the ‘building up’ phase. Excavation did uncover the remains of the old water-powered grist mill that occupied the site prior to the dam, and some of the old wooden beams and concrete foundations had to be removed. However, this did not necessitate any design changes and the concrete labyrinth construction will proceed as planned. The new wooden bridge is expected to be delivered and installed in mid-December. Final site clean-up will take place in the spring.
