Join the 4th of July Volunteer Team!

The 4th of July Committee will begin planning this year’s festivities and new volunteers are always welcome.   If you are interested in participating, the first meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Watersmeet Community Center.

Highspeed Internet Coming to Southeast Watersmeet 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

Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
FOR
WATERSMEET TOWNSHIP

The Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to review the proposed revised Short Term Rental Application, Permit, and zoning changes to the Township Zoning Ordinance. Proposed changes involving short term rentals are proposed to the following sections of the Ordinance: 1.02, 3.02B, 4.02A, 4.02B, and 7.09B.  The hearing will be held at the Township Community Center, located at N4689 1st Street, Watersmeet, MI.

Copies of the proposed zoning changes, short term rental application and permit will be available at the Township Offices, also located at N4689 1st Street. Comments on the proposed zoning changes will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted in writing to Kirsten Boehm, Watersmeet Township Clerk, P.O. Box 306, Watersmeet, MI 49969.

 

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!!!