Planning Commission Housing Survey Results and Request for Committee Volunteers

The results of the Watersmeet Planning Commission Housing Survey are available for review.  Housing Survey>

Based on the results from the housing survey, a volunteer group is being established to form a “Housing Improvement Committee”.  This committee will build a plan of options and ideas for improving the housing situation.  The committee is looking for volunteers from the township to participate and assist.  Meeting times and location will be determined after the committee is established.  If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Simon Zelinski at trustee3@watersmeet.us

Watersmeet Senior Meals Program

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Beginning June 17th, Watersmeet Township, in cooperation with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency and the Watersmeet Food Pantry, will be serving senior citizens age 60 and over. This Meal Program is designed to assist seniors in meeting their nutritional needs by providing delicious, nutritious meals that taste great!  The suggested donation per meal is $5.00, but no one is ever denied service due to their inability to donate. Without donations, GOCAA would not be able to serve every senior in need of Meals.

How Do I Get My Senior Meals?
Pick up your frozen meals at the Watersmeet Food Pantry on the 3rd Tuesday of every month between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. You will need to fill out a registration form asking for your name, address and date of birth before picking up your meals. GOCAA will issue donation requests directly to meal recipients.

There are a limited number of meals available each month and meals will be distributed on a first-come,
first-served basis.

Any questions? Call the Township office at 906-358-4501.

Learn more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency provides many services to Watersmeet Seniors. For more information visit www.gocaa.org.

Notice of Public Hearing ~ Zoning Board of Appeals

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The business meeting of the ZBA will be held at 5:30 p.m.

The Watersmeet Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on Tuesday, June 17; 2025 at 6PM in the
Watersmeet Township Community Center, N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a variance of the Watersmeet Zoning Ordinance requested by Donald S. Hall Jr. at E18711 West Cisco Lake Road, Parcel No. 06-38-300-400, in Watersmeet Township.

The variance request is to allow Mr. Hall and the Town Zoning Administrator. to create a new nonconforming L-1 lot of Parcel no. 06-38-300-400 that will have a new depth of 302′ from 517′ while retaining the deed recorded 95′ of lake frontage. The new depth of 302′ meets the minimum Zoning depth requirement for an L-1 lot.

The public may express its views at this hearing or send written comments to: Chairperson, Watersmeet Township Zoning Board of Appeals, PO Box 306, Watersmeet, Ml 49969 by Friday, June 13, 2025. Documents associated with the variance request may be examined during normal business hours at the Watersmeet Township offices, also located at N4689 1st Street.

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Gogebic Conservation District ~ Gardening for Health Workshop

The Gogebic Conservation District in partnership with Powderhorn Farm presents:

Gardening for Health Workshops

Session 1:  Growing Nutrient Dense Foods

Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Powderhorn Farm:  N11529 Powderhorn Road, Bessemer, MI

Registration is required.  Read More>

 

Public Notice: Zoning Ordinance Modifications ~ Updated 5/29/2025

During its Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025, the Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees finalized and approved language modifying the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, Sections 1.02, 3.02B, 4.02B, and 7.09B

The changes can be viewed here> or at the Watersmeet Township office, N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, Michigan on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. These modifications will become effective 30 days from the date of public notification (7/5/2025).

Questions or comments may be forwarded to Kirsten Boehm, Watersmeet Township Clerk, P.O. Box 306, Watersmeet, MI 49969.

Watersmeet Beautification Committee Launches Community Initiative

Watersmeet Beautification Committee Launches Community Initiative
Enriching Watersmeet One Project at a Time

 

A new community-driven effort is blooming in Watersmeet. The newly formed Watersmeet Beautification Committee is calling on residents—both full-time and seasonal—to help enhance the natural charm of the area through a series of small but impactful projects.

The committee’s current focus includes creating new flower planters, maintaining existing garden beds, and restoring the scenic tree line along Route 45 near the Watersmeet Pavilion Park. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, and the time commitment for most projects is minimal.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, service clubs, school groups, lake associations, and neighborhood organizations to get involved and make a visible difference in our community. The initiative aims to foster a stronger sense of community pride and ensure that Watersmeet continues to thrive and grow.

Those interested in volunteering or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Denise Fauntleroy at 630-881-7252.

 

Updated Information ~ Highspeed Internet Coming to Southeast Watersmeet this Summer!

Updated Information…

Please note that once you place your address in the Michigan Broadband system you may receive an email that states:

Thank you for your interest in our services at _____address_____ in Watersmeet!

While we do not have plans to provide services to your area at this time, you’ll be one of the first to know if we develop plans to expand into your area in the future.

Registration ID:

Thank you again for your interest,

These emails are issued until the actual fiber is laid to your road. Michigan Broadband expects the fiber to be laid in the southern portion of the Township this summer.

High Speed Internet Coming to Southeast Watersmeet this summer!!!

Highspeed internet is crucial to all of us.  Last year Highline began the process and connected many of us to fiber optic internet.  The results are amazing!
But not everyone was eligible for Highline.  Some parts of our Township were left out because of the FCC process.
After many years of working to bring highspeed internet to everyone in the Township, we are happy to report that more folks will be getting the opportunity to get highspeed internet this summer!!!
Michigan Broadband announced last week that they will begin laying fiber optic internet to the properties in the southeastern portion of Watersmeet Township (Duck Lake, Dinner Lake, Moon Lake, Crystal Lake, Birch Lake, Lac Vieux Desert (Michigan side) this summer!!!  The highlighted area on the attached map shows where Michigan Broadband will be laying the fiber optic cable.  If you have not yet signed up – please go to www.michbbs.com for more information and to register. See Flyer
If you were not covered by Highline or the attached map – please register at www.michbbs.com.  Michigan Broadband is committed to fulfilling all the gaps in highspeed internet coverage in Watersmeet.
Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
Please let Supervisor Yvonne Clark or Trustee John Oliver know if you have any questions.
Thanks for your help!
Watersmeet Broadband Task Force
Yvonne Clark, Trustee
John Oliver, Trustee
Greg Clark

Zoning Violation Complaint Portal Now Available

The Watersmeet Zoning Administrator has implemented an online zoning violation complaint portal on the Watersmeet website.  A .pdf form is also available for download on this page.  A link to this portal is listed on the Planning & Zoning pages. Once submitted, the Zoning Administrator will be in contact with the complainant within 5 business days.

Please Note:  Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.

For questions or comments please contact Megan Zelinski, Zoning Administrator at 906-366-0262 or zoning@watersmeet.us