About Us
Dedicated to the preservation of our beautiful slice of heaven
Dedicated to the preservation of our beautiful slice of heaven
The official site of the North Central Beach Association
Membership
Dedicated to the preservation of our beautiful slice of heaven
We welcome you to join the North Central Beach Association!
Established in 1973, the NCBA was created by a group of neighbors with the goal of preserving the irreplaceable natural environment where we own property.
By joining NCBA you become part of a wider neighbor network that shares your deep appreciation for and desire to protect our special place.
News
Uniform Address Signage Project Update
Installation of the 911 compliant address signs is anticipated to start in the Fall of 2026 and be completed by the early Summer of 2027 by volunteers with the cost paid through association funds.
Upcoming Events
Board Meetings and the Annual Member Meeting will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 82 Hancock St., Pentwater.
Dates/Times for 2027 TBA
All members are welcome to attend, in-person or remotely via Zoom.
Fire Safety
Fire – The risk of wildfire in dry dune grass and forest is very serious A single wind-borne spark can start a quickly spreading fire, and it can take at least twenty minutes for emergency responders to arrive. Understand that we may be held liable if we, our guests or renters are the cause of fire damage to property. We take every precaution to prevent the danger of wildfires.
Beach Fires
- Contain beach fires in a concrete or steel fire ring behind the first dune and at least ten feet away from dune grass
- Build beach fires only on windless nights
- Have plenty of water nearby to manage and extinguish completely to ensure no glowing embers
- NEVER leave fire unattended by an adult
- Refrain from using items that are ignited or have an open flame, including but not limited to gas or combustible liquid fired objects like luminaries, tiki torches, and hand-held torches
Garbage/Dumpster Information
- NCBA refuse containers are for household waste & members only.
Please, no furniture/beach chairs, appliances, TVs or construction materials.
Those items along with recyclables may be taken
to the Pentwater Township Transfer Station
- Garbage Dumpster Collection Frequency: Every Monday
- Note: The dumpster is locked beginning in November. See Member page for code and instructions.
- Transfer Station: Open Thursday and Saturday 9am-5pm
https://www.pentwatertownshipmi.gov/transfer-station.html
Membership Benefits
Inclusion
Members have the opportunity to participate in decision-making and community gatherings, and to volunteer to work with neighbors to enrich our community by educating or providing services.
Support
NCBA is committed to facilitating communication and networking among members, and to advocating on their behalf.
Services
The following are funded by NCBA and managed by volunteers within our organization:
· Signage: Updating and maintaining the address signs, enabling emergency vehicles to find us.
· Trash: Setting up and overseeing service with private trash removal company.
· Roads: Working with the county to maintain our shared roads with grading, removing fallen limbs and other needs as they arise.
Resources
Information: NCBA members receive regular communication from informed neighbors or experts about topics such as environmental issues (e.g. hemlock woolly adelgid mitigation), safety concerns (e.g. high surf or wildfire risk) and accessing emergency services.
· Website: Our website contains a wealth of information for members, including complete NCBA Bylaws, info about NCBA organizational structure and Board, and a member directory of contact information.
· Communication: NCBA facilitates your ability to get in touch with fellow members to network, share information, support each other and feel connected.
Protections
By joining NCBA, you become part of a community of fellow members who care about protecting our environment and the health, safety and well-being of all neighbors, ourselves, our families and our guests. NCBA offers information and education about good practices to maximize these protections.