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March Budget Hearing Announcement
Drummond Island Township will hold its Annual Budget Hearing on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Frank J. Sasso Township Hall, 29935 E. Pine Street.
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The hearing will include presentation of the proposed township budget for the upcoming fiscal year. In accordance with Michigan law, the public will have an opportunity to provide comment during the hearing prior to final adoption.
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Residents are encouraged to attend.
Review the proposed budget narrative here.​
Honor A Vet Program 2026
The Honor a Vet Banner Program provides our community with a meaningful way to recognize and remember the men and women who have served our country. Each summer, from May through September, banners are displayed throughout Drummond Island as a visible tribute to their service.
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You may sponsor a new banner or request a rehang of an existing banner. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Drummond Veterans Memorial, and banners remain the property of the sponsor.
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New Banner Form: Click Here
Rehang Form: Click Here
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Please review each form carefully for photo requirements, payment instructions, mailing information, and deadlines.
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Emergency Preparedness Committee
Member Appointments
At a recent township board meeting, the Drummond Island Township Board established the Emergency Preparedness Committee to strengthen planning and coordination for emergencies that may affect our community.
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The committee is made up of seven members representing key organizations across the island:
• Bob Chunn, Township Appointee
• Jon LaCross, Township Appointee
• Craig Hoffman, Township Representative
• James Geyer, Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA)
• Bob Vaught, DeTour Area Schools
• Nichole Sasso-Allison, Drummond Island Medical Center
• Adam Kidwell, Drummond Island Fire & Rescue
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Members will serve two-year terms and meet quarterly. The committee will work with township officials and local agencies to support emergency planning, communication, coordination, and response efforts across Drummond Island.
Ice Skating Rink is Open
The Drummond Island Township ice skating rink is open for the season as of January 2.
The rink is maintained by township staff and is available for public use throughout the winter, weather permitting. Please follow posted safety signage at the rink, including the No Skating sign when conditions are not safe.
The Ice Skate Lending Program is available through the Lighthouse Church. Skates may be borrowed and returned during regular hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information or to donate skates, contact the Lighthouse Church at 906-493-5233
Drummond Island Community Days Established
In February 2026, the Drummond Island Township Board formally established Drummond Island Community Days as recurring, Township-supported events.
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Community Days will be held twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, with specific dates and activities to be announced as plans develop. These voluntary, community-driven days are intended to bring Islanders together around shared goals that benefit the island as a whole.
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Activities may include a variety of island-led projects and initiatives that promote volunteerism, strengthen community connections, and foster pride in Drummond Island. Community input will be welcomed as each event is planned.
Blue Recycling Cart Winter Schedule
Beginning the week of November 3, 2025, the blue recycling cart will be picked up every Wednesday morning. The cart, located next to the ice rink, is available seven days a week except on pickup mornings.
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Accepted Materials (Blue Cart):
• Clean glass bottles and jars (any color, no lids)
• Metal cans, aerosol cans, aluminum foil, and metal lids
• Newspapers, envelopes, magazines, and paper bags
• Clean plastic containers #1–7 (no plastic bags or plastic film)
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Not Accepted:
• Garbage, syringes, or medical waste
• Styrofoam, vinyl siding, PVC, toys, furniture, or paper cups
• Window glass, dishes, ceramics, light bulbs, batteries, or electronics
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Cardboard Recycling (White Trailer):
Clean, flattened cardboard should be stacked toward the back of the white trailer next to the blue cart. Please fill the trailer completely to the top before moving forward with additional cardboard.
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Remember — no plastic bags of any kind should be placed in either of our recycling trailers. If you bring your recycling in a plastic bag, please empty the bag into the trailer and take the plastic bag home with you for disposal or reuse.
Free Smoke and CO Detectors for Island Residents
Drummond Island Fire & Rescue is partnering with the MI Prevention Program to provide and install free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for Drummond Island residents.
Sign up at the Frank J. Sasso Township Hall window.
Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Between 2018–2022, nearly 60% of home fire deaths occurred in homes with no or non-working alarms, most often due to missing or dead batteries.
Every home should have:
• One on each level
• One in each hallway
• One outside each sleeping area
• One in every bedroom
The program is free to all Michigan residents and includes installation by Drummond Island Fire & Rescue. A brief home survey will be completed during installation.
Specialized alarms are also available for residents with disabilities.
Protect your home and family—sign up today at Township Hall.
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award
Drummond Island Township is proud to announce the return of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award, a tradition that had been paused since 2006. Reinstated by the Township Board, this award honors individuals whose steady service, care, and commitment quietly strengthen our island community.
The 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year is Darlene Skinner. Darlene’s impact can be seen across Drummond Island, most recently through her dedication to the Drummond Island Cemetery. After two years of effort, she secured a new cemetery sign crafted from stone originally cut for the Soo Locks, creating a lasting marker of history and respect. This spring, she also organized a headstone cleanup, giving special attention to those whose families are no longer able to do so, while sharing stories that honored the people and families who helped shape this island. Beyond the cemetery, Darlene serves on multiple committees and community groups, always stepping forward with care, pride, and a belief in Drummond Island’s future.
We also recognize this year’s other nominees, Pam and Tom Ellis, Celia Bias, Pastor Isaacson, Candis Collick, and Jeanne May, along with the many residents who contribute quietly and consistently. Our community thrives because of people like them. Congratulations to Darlene Skinner, the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
Outstanding Junior Citizen of the Year Award
In February, the Drummond Island Township Board adopted a resolution establishing an annual Junior Citizen of the Year Award.
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The award will recognize a Drummond Island resident under the age of 18 who demonstrates outstanding character, leadership, volunteerism, and contributions that positively impact the community.
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Nomination forms will be released in the fall. The selected recipient will be formally recognized at the December Township Board meeting.
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Residents are encouraged to watch for further details and begin considering deserving youth within the community.
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Spring Clean Up Days in June
Spring Clean Up Days will be held Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, June 13, 14, and 15, 2026, from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
This township-sponsored event is for Drummond Island residents and property owners, and it is intended for the disposal of specific items that cannot be handled through regular household trash or routine drop-offs.
Accepted items include tires with sidewalls removed, fully dried and hardened paint, bagged or contained shingles for hand dumping, and scrap metal and other metals.
Not accepted are hazardous materials such as gasoline or used oil, regular household trash, yard waste, construction debris, or large items including boats and campers.
Regular household trash may be taken to DIGarbologist on Johnswood Road or picked up through their residential garbage pickup service.
Standard recycling is accepted year-round in the parking lot next to the ice rink.
For items not accepted during Spring Clean Up Days, residents may wish to contact Reina Recycling in Sault Ste. Marie for additional disposal options.
Monthly Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of each month
The public is welcome to join us for our monthly township board meeting on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Our agendas and minutes are posted on our website as they become available.
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Blue Recycling Trailer
The blue recycling trailer is located next to the ice rink off of Pine Street near the intersection of Townline Road. It is available for recycling 24/7 except when it is off the island for emptying (Wednesdays in the winter, Mondays and Thursdays in the busier season).
Plastic bags are not allowed in the recycling cart. All items must be loose, clean, and sorted.
Accepted materials
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Glass bottles and jars, any color, no lids
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Metal cans, aerosol cans, aluminum foil, and metal lids
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Newspapers, envelopes, magazines, and paper bags
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Plastic containers #1–7, clean only, no plastic bags or sheets
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Not accepted
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Garbage, syringes, or medical waste
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Plastic that is not a #1-7 labeled container (i.e. no plastic wrap)
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Styrofoam, vinyl siding, PVC, toys, furniture, or paper cups
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Window glass, dishes, ceramics, light bulbs, batteries, or electronics
If you are unsure about an item, please leave it out to help protect the success of the recycling program.
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Cardboard Recycling Trailer
The white cardboard recycling trailer is located next to the ice rink off of Pine St near the intersection of Townline Rd. Please follow the above directions, flattening all boxes and loading them towards the back and top before moving towards the front.
Update to Garbage Service on the Island
Garbage collection on Drummond Island is provided by private businesses. Current options include GFL dumpsters with Friday pickup, Carl Hartman’s residential pickup service, and prepaid bag drop-off at Bailey’s Service Station and EZ Mart.
When Carl’s new transfer station is ready to open, the gas station drop-off sites will close, and his facility will become the island’s garbage drop-off location. He will also continue offering weekly or biweekly residential pickup. The timing of the station opening is not yet known.
For details about the new transfer station, including its location and opening plans, please read Carl Hartman’s full letter here: http://bit.ly/3Ih1F3p.
Senior Lunch
Senior lunches, provided through the Community Action Agency, are served at the Township Hall Monday through Thursday at noon. Meals are available for dine-in or takeout.
Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 & up and $6 for everyone else.
Call ahead to arrange for pick up or delivery if needed.
If you have questions, contact Frank at (906) 493-5059.
View the current menu here.
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Pickleball Anyone?
Join us for pickleball this summer at the Drummond Island Township Golf Course tennis courts in the wamer months and the elementary school gym in the colder months. Play is free for anyone. No experience necessary. Sign up on the Team Reach app and watch the calendar for announcements each week. Sessions will be canceled when not enough players sign up, so please use the app to let us know you will be joining.​
Yoga at Town Hall (& Big Shoal Beach in the warmer months)
Germinate Wellness hosts free (donation-based) yoga classes at the township hall and Big Shoal Beach. All levels are welcome, and extra yoga mats are available if needed.
Spin Classes
Did you know that the Drummond Island Medical Center offers free spin classes? Three instructors guide you through an hour-long spin class, no experience required. Find their sign-ups on their Spin On The Island Facebook page.
Questions about burn permits?
If you’re planning to burn on Drummond Island, always check the Michigan DNR burn permit website before you start. This site will tell you if burning is allowed for the day.
The Township and Fire Department do not issue burn permits.
You can find the daily burn status here:
https://www.michigan.gov/.../forestry/fire/burn-permit
Change of Address Reminder
If your mailing address has changed, please let the Township Office know so you continue to receive important notices, including your tax bill notices or special notices from the township.
Office hours are Monday through Friday,
9 AM to 2 PM.
Phone: (906) 493-5321
Photo Credit: Charles Dawley
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