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Water Quality Report – 2025
NOTICE
Watersmeet Township Water Customers
The annual “Consumer Confidence Report” for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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.
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics – 2026
Watersmeet Fire Department Emergency Response Call Statistics
2026
| Month | EMS | Fire | Auto | Snowmobile | ATV | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year To Date | 140 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| September | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| August | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| July | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| June | Missing | Missing | Missing | Missing | Missing | Missing |
| May | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| April | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| March | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| February | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| January | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
PUBLIC NOTICE: Watersmeet Township Board of Review
PUBLIC NOTICE
Watersmeet Township
Board of Review
Organization Meeting:
Tuesday, March 3rd, 11:00 a.m.
First Meeting:
Wednesday, March 11th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Second Meeting:
Thursday, March 12th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meetings take place at:
Watersmeet Township
Community Center
N4689 First Street, Watersmeet MI
Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2026
The Watersmeet Board of Trustees has set the meeting dates for 2026 to the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except March) at 4:30 p.m. in the Watersmeet Community Center.
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- October 21, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 16, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Dates for 2026
The Watersmeet Planning Commission has set the meeting dates for 2026 to the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Watersmeet Community Center.
- January 8, 2026
- February 12, 2026
- March 12, 2026
- April 9, 2026
- May 14, 2026
- June 11, 2026
- July 9, 2026
- August 13, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- November 12, 2026
- December 10, 2026
Draft 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
The Watersmeet Planning Commission has completed the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The Commission approved the plan and forwarded it to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
The Board will review and discuss the proposed plan at its January 21, 2026 meeting, with possible adoption at that time.
BS&A Online Lookup for Property & Utility Account Holders
You can now access the following information online through the BS&A online portal: Assessing, Tax, Delinquent Personal Property Tax and Utility Billing
You should register first, which will allow easy access in the future on the bottom left-hand side of the webpage.
The service is automatically set up to search all records and using the address of the property(s) the individual owns. When searching by address don’t use the E or N, only the physical address number. You can press the down arrow by address to change to owner name if you want to search that way.
This service allows you to view records associated with your parcel(s) or account(s) but is FREE only for those for which you are listed as the owner or account holder.
If you wish to look at another property or utility account, there is a $6.00 fee for each searched item.
Access is available for all information on a read-only basis. You will be able to view relevant information but can’t make any changes.
If you have any questions concerning this service please contact the Treasurer’s Office, (906) 358-4501 Ext 111 or treasurer@watersmeetmi.gov.
Paul D Kemppainen
Watersmeet Township Treasurer
New Holiday Lights in Pavilion Park
Members of the Watersmeet Beautification Committee braved the cold to add festive lighting to the trees along Highway 45 in Pavilion Park. Stop by to enjoy the new lights!
Many thanks to the volunteers!
Township of Watersmeet 5-Year Road Improvement Plan, 2026 – 2030
The Watersmeet Roadway Committee, with assistance from Coleman Engineering, has completed a five-year Road Improvement Plan covering 2026–2030. The Committee approved the plan and forwarded it to the Board of Trustees for consideration.
The Board will review and discuss the proposed plan at its January 21, 2026 meeting, with possible adoption at that time.
Township of Watersmeet 5-Year Road Improvement Plan, 2026 – 2030>
Are You Prepared for the Next Winter Storm?
Winter weather in the Upper Peninsula can arrive quickly and bring heavy snow, strong winds, extreme cold, and power outages. Being prepared before a storm hits is essential for both residents and property owners.
Are you prepared for the next winter storm?
MIREADY, sponsored by the Michigan State Police, offers information from preparing for a storm and preventing freezing pipes, to safety tips for heating sources and portable generators, along with many other winter preparedness topics.
Please visit the MIREADY site today and be prepared for the next winter storm!