The city of Niles is closing city hall to only essential business on Monday. It says it’s requesting that citizens use the telephone or use the city’s website at NilesMI.org whenever possible to contact city offices and departments. The city’s main phone number is 269-683-4700. Niles city staff say they are prepared to address the vast majority of citizen needs, including utility related-matters like payments, in that manner. The city notes its payment drop box is available 24/7 and is located on the east side of city hall’s driveway near the drive thru window. Starting Monday at 7:30 a.m. entry to Niles City hall will be restricted to the south building entrance and visitors will be screened for their needs and then directed to the appropriate department or provided with alternative methods of conducting their business. The change in service will be reevaluated after 30 days.
