World Down Syndrome Day March 21st

The Lac Vieux Desert Police Department has lit up their building with blue and yellow lights in support of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21.
The 21st day of the 3rd month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes down syndrome.
Don’t forget to wear blue and yellow and rock your colorful/mismatched socks on Friday, March 21, to help us raise awareness and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!!
Please feel free to stop by the LVD Police Department to pick up a bracelet while supplies last.

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR
WATERSMEET TOWNSHIP

The Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 4:30 PM. The hearing will be held at the Township Community Center, located at N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI. The purpose of the hearing is to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and support the Truth-in-Taxation process. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting will be held after the hearing with the budget approval as an agenda item.

Copies of the proposed budget will be available at the Township Offices, also located at N4689 1st Street, after March 17, 2025. Comments on the budget will be accepted at the hearing or can be submitted in writing to Kirsten Boehm, Watersmeet Township Clerk, P.O. Box 306, Watersmeet, MI 49969.

Township Budget Draft

The Township Budget (Draft) for fiscal year 2025/2026 is available at the front desk and on the website here.

Welcome the New Transfer Station Operator

James Pittsley.

Beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, there will be a new face at the Transfer Station. We are pleased to welcome James Pittsley as our new Transfer Station Operator! The next time you’re at the Transfer Station please introduce yourself if you don’t know James already.

Thank you LVD!!

THANK YOU LVD!!!

On behalf of the Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees, we would like to send out a huge Thank You to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (“LVD”) for their generous contribution of $74,900 of 2% funds from their casino revenues to the Township!
LVD’s significant financial contribution will help the Township provide emergency services to our entire community by assisting the Police and Fire Departments to purchase necessary equipment. And a portion of these funds will help pay for road maintenance in the downtown area and for snowmobile trail maintenance as well as contributing to next year’s fireworks.
THANK YOU LVD for being such a vital and contributing part of our Township!!!

Water Quality Report – 2024

NOTICE

Watersmeet Township Water Customers

The annual “Consumer Confidence Report” for the year ending December 31, 2024, which summarizes the quality of drinking water from the Watersmeet Township Water System, is available for review at the Township Office, N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI  49969, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click Here to Read Report>

The report will not be mailed to Township residents.

 

Public Notice: Board of Review Meeting

 

PUBLIC NOTICE
Watersmeet Township
Board of Review

Organization Meeting: Tuesday, March 4th, 11:00 am (canceled)

Rescheduled for March 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm

 First Meeting: Wednesday, March 12th, 3:00pm–9:00pm

Second Meeting: Thursday, March 13th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Meetings take place at: Watersmeet Township Community Center N4689 First Street, Watersmeet MI

K-9 Ragnar from the Lac Vieux Desert Police Department

On January 14, 2025, Sergeant Dakotah Callison and K-9 Ragnar from the Lac Vieux Desert Police Department visited the Watersmeet School for a special demonstration and educational event. The K-9 team conducted a narcotics search around the school grounds, showcasing Ragnar’s skills in detection. Students also had the opportunity to watch live demonstrations of the K-9’s training and interact with Ragnar during meet and greet sessions. The event aimed to educate students about law enforcement, safety, and the important role K-9s play in the community.

Volunteers Wanted

Watersmeet Township Planning Commission is looking for volunteers to help in the planning and information gathering phase of the following areas: Township Services and Affordable Housing. Please email trustee3@watersmeet.us, ATTN: Tara Pachan Working group