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.

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

 

Watersmeet Township Employment Opportunities ~ Grant Writer & Cemetery Sexton

Watersmeet Township has part-time employment positions available for Grant Writer & Cemetery Sexton.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and have no felonies on their record. Employment is contingent upon the results of a drug test, background and reference checks.  Employment application and position descriptions are available for download below and at the Township Office:

Watersmeet Township
N4689 1st Street
P.O. Box 306
Watersmeet, Michigan 49969

Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., June 13, 2025.

For additional information, please contact the township clerk at (906) 358-4501 or townclerk@watersmeet.us.

Grant Writer Position Description>

Cemetery Sexton Position Description>

Employment Application>

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.

 

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.