DRUMMOND ISLAND TOWNSHIP
29935 E. Pine St
Chippewa County, Michigan
906-493-5321

Senior Lunch Senior lunches, provided by the Community Action Agency, are served at Township Hall every Monday through Thursday at 12 PM. Meals are available for dine-in or takeout. For any schedule updates, please check our Facebook page . Menu View the current Senior Lunch Menu . Copies of the menu are also always available at township hall. Menu items may occasionally change based on availability or the chef’s discretion. For any questions, please call ahead or check with the kitchen at 906-493-5059. Delivery Delivery is available through Meals on Wheels and the Community Action Agency for those who need it. Please arrange with the kitchen at 906-493-5059 for a one-time delivery or regular delivery of meals. Cost Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60 & up and $6 for everyone else. Schedule Senior Lunch is served Monday through Thursday at 12 PM. If changes occur due to weather or scheduling, updates will be posted on our Facebook page or available by phone at 906-493-5321. Call during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–2 PM). Pick-Up To schedule a pickup, call the kitchen at 906-493-5059. Help Often Needed Looking for a rewarding job or volunteer opportunity with local seniors? Please contact Donna Alexander at Community Action 906-632-3363 for more information or talk with Chef Frank Monday through Friday at township hall. Meet Chef Frank We're fortunate to have Chef Frank preparing our Senior Lunches at Township Hall. He brings a fresh, creative approach to every dish—far beyond what you'd expect from a typical lunch program. Chef Frank’s culinary career spans from Detroit to Drummond Island, including 11 years at Bayside Dining and nearly 16 years as executive chef at the Sault Ste. Marie Country Club. His passion for food runs deep, shaped by decades of experience and a love of cooking that started in a busy family kitchen. Senior Lunch is served Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12 PM. Call 906-493-5059 to let Chef Frank know you're coming—or just stop by. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors 60+, and $6 for guests under 60. Menus are posted on our Township Calendar .

Monthly Newsletter from the desk of the Township Supervisor, Krystal Truax November 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Jay Stressman August 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald May 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Melissa Courville February 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Julie Stevenson October 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Jeanne May July 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Julie Stevenson April 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Lori Hannewyk January 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Drummondupclose September 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Lela Squire June 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald March 2025 Update from the Township Supervisor View Newsletter Photo credit: Melissa Courville Watch for monthly updates on our website, social media, & The Drummond Island Digest Our Facebook Page Photo credit: Caitlin Baareman

WELCOME Welcome to Drummond Island Township Discover everything you need to know about our services, resources, and the dedicated people who make our township a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. Quick Links Township Hall Calendar

Township Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes are unofficial until approved or revised at the next month's meeting. Meeting Minutes November 4, 2025 October 7, 2025 September 2, 2025 August 5, 2025 July 7, 2025 Special Meeting July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 Dec 23 Special Meeting November 2024 October 2024 September Special Mtg. 2024 September 2024 August Special Mtg 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 Annual Budget Hearing 2024 Special Meeting March 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 Budget Hearing 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 J uly 2022

Announcements Online Reservations Available Make your Drummond Island Township Park Campground reservation here . 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. 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) 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 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. 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. Chippewa County Board Vacancies – Islanders Encouraged to Apply The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill several upcoming board and committee vacancies beginning in 2026. These volunteer positions play an important role in shaping services that impact residents throughout the county, from veterans’ affairs and public health to transportation and regional development. Openings include: Building Code Board of Appeals Department of Health & Human Services Board Department of Veterans Affairs (2 openings) Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning & Development (Township-level appointment) EUP Transportation Authority Hiawatha Behavioral Health Authority Substance Use Disorder Policy Board Residents of Drummond Island are encouraged to apply. Find the original notice from Chippewa County here. Serving on a county board is a great way to make a difference and represent the island’s perspective in county decision making. Applications are due by Monday, November 10, 2025, before 12:00 noon. Application forms can be downloaded at www.chippewacountymi.gov or picked up at the Chippewa County Administrator’s Office, Courthouse 1st Floor, 319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie. For questions, call (906) 635-6330. Appointments will be made at the County Board’s Organizational Meeting in January. 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. Blue Recycling Trailer The blue recycling trailer is located next to the ice rink off of Pine St near the intersection of Townline Rd. No plastic bags of any kind are accepted in the recycling trailer. 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 . 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 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 Summer Tax Due Date Just a friendly reminder that tax bills are due on Monday, September 15, 2025. The township treasurer, Jeanette Alguire, will have extended hours that day from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Frank J. Sasso Township Hall, 29935 E Pine St, Drummond, MI. On other weekdays, taxes can be paid during regular office hours from 9 AM to 2 PM. You can also use the secure drop box on the front porch of Township Hall any time, or pay online here: https://bsaonline.com/OnlinePayment/OnlinePaymentSearch... (Please note: a small portal fee is charged for online payments, none of which is collected by the township.) 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 due September 15. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM (extended to 5 PM on Monday, September 15). Phone: (906) 493-5321 Photo Credit: Charles Dawley

Township Meeting Agendas Agendas for upcoming meetings are available on our website ahead of each meeting and are subject to change if needed at the township supervisor's discretion. If you would like to request an agenda item to be added to a future agenda, please contact one of our township board members . Meeting Agendas November 4, 2025 October 7, 2025 Special Meeting Notice Sept 15, 2025 September 2, 2025 August 5, 2025 Special Meeting July 7, 2025 July 1, 2025 June 3, 2025 May 6, 2025 April 1, 2025 March 4, 2025 February 4, 2025 January 7, 2025 Dec 23, 2024 Special Meeting December 3, 2024 November 4, 2024 October 1, 2024 September 3, 2024 August 19, 2024 (special mtg) August 8, 2024 July 2, 2024 June 4, 2024 May 7, 2024 April 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 February 6, 2024 January 2, 2024 December 5, 2023 November 2, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 5, 2023 August 1, 2023 July 6, 2023 June 6, 2023

Drummond Township offers a variety of recreational, emergency and municipal services that are available for island residents and visitors. Emergency Services Airport Recreation Recycling & Trash Cemetery

News, Events, Announcements Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald Township Calendar Click the image to view the Township Calendar. Events scheduled at Drummond Island Township Hall and the Township Golf Course are listed here. To request an event or meeting to be added, please visit our scheduling page for details and submission instructions. Announcements Click the image to view township announcements. Find out what's happening right now! Island events, programs, announcements, and news are listed here. Also, please follow our Facebook page or Instagram for up-to-date announcements. Photo credit: David Bardsley Moving Forward Together Click the image to view the newsletters. Each month, Supervisor Truax shares updates, board activity, policy highlights, and priorities for the township. The newsletter provides residents with clear, timely information on local government work and decisions. Missed the Township Meeting? Click the image to view information about township meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes. Township meetings take place at 6:30 PM on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise announced. Drummond Island Digest Click the image to view their website. The Drummond Island Digest is a locally published newspaper that regularly features township updates, community news, and island stories. While privately operated, it serves as a valuable source of information for residents and visitors alike. View their Facebook page here .

Drummond Island Township Campground Open Season: May 1 – October 31 Online Reservations Now Available Reserve a Campsite → HERE The Drummond Island Township Campground is located about 5 miles east of the ferry dock on M-134. Look for the Township Park sign on the left to turn down the gravel road to the campground. The park features 47 campsites, accommodating both RVs and tents, with: Picnic tables & fire pits at every site Electric hook-ups at half of the sites Outhouses & two fresh water spigots Access to hiking trails and a public beach Please note: The campground is located in a residential area. Drive carefully, watch for wildlife and pedestrians, and respect all posted rules and quiet hours. Make Reservations Click here to make your campground reservation Drummond Island Township Terms & Conditions Minimum Stay - A 3-night minimum stay is required for holidays: Memorial Day 5/24 - 5/26, Fourth of July 7/4 - 7/6, Labor Day 8/30 - 9/1. Cancellation Policy Reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of arrival time - there is a $15 cancellation fee as well as 100% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled with 7 days of arrival time - 100% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled between 7-14 days of arrival time - 50% of payment made is forfeited Reservation is cancelled between 14-21 days of arrival time- 25% of payment made is forfeited Campground Manager Rob Anderson: 906-440-0032 Campground On-Site Host Jeff Henning: 989-309-0908 Manage Reservations To cancel your reservation, simply log in to your reservation 🔗 Click here to manage your reservation Once you're logged in, click the red “Cancel Res” button (shown above) to begin the cancellation process. Cancellation Policy Summary: Within 24 hours of arrival – $15 cancellation fee + 100% of payment is forfeited Within 7 days of arrival – 100% of payment is forfeited Between 7–14 days of arrival – 50% of payment is forfeited Between 14–21 days of arrival – 25% of payment is forfeited Location Drummond Island Township Campground 27405 East Township Park Road Drummond, MI 49726 📞 (906) 440-0032 📧 drummondislandtwp@gmail.com The campground is located approximately 5 miles east of the ferry dock on M-134. Look for the Township Park sign on the left, which marks the entrance to a gravel road leading to the park. Please note that cell phone service is usually accessible from the ferry, but not everywhere on the island, including on the route to the campground. Please make a note of directions and contact information before arriving. Amenities Drummond Island Township Campground offers a quiet and scenic retreat surrounded by natural beauty, perfect for a relaxing escape into the outdoors. The 43-site campground accommodates both tents and RVs up to 31 feet, with about half of the sites offering electric hookups. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a private fire pit, and the park also offers the following shared amenities for all campers: Pit toilets Two freshwater spigots for drinking water A small covered pavilion, great for group gatherings or shelter on rainy days Rocky shoreline areas ideal for wading, rock hunting, or simply taking in the lake viewsA sandy beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing A sandy beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing A boat launch (without dock) to launch fishing boats, canoes, kayaks , & paddleboards For larger boats, a DNR State Boat Launch is available in Maxton Bay on State Park Road off of Maxton. Private boat launches are also available for a fee at several locations on the island. There are several grocery stores and restaurants within a couple of miles of the campground. Additional options can be found in other areas around the island, making it easy to grab supplies or enjoy a meal out during your stay. Nature Trails at Township Park One of the campground’s standout features is its direct access to the Drummond Island Heritage Trail , a peaceful, wooded path system ideal for walking, hiking, and enjoying the island’s natural beauty. Along the trail, you'll find interpretive signs installed through a local grant program. These signs share insights about the island’s wildlife, ecology, and cultural history, adding an educational layer to your outdoor experience. The trail is part of a broader network supported and maintained by Drummond Island Silent Sports, a dedicated volunteer group that promotes non-motorized recreation across the island. For more information, updates, and events, visit their Facebook page. Trail Map Map of Drummond Island Township Park Trail System Drummond Island Township Campground Beach View Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Township Supervisor Krystal Truax was elected Township Supervisor in November 2024. She can be reached at 906/322-0609 or supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org The Drummond Township Supervisor moderates all meetings of the Township Board of Trustees. Working with other Board members, the Supervisor develops the annual budget, including capital improvement and maintenance projects.

Township Trustees Kevin Kruzel and Justin Bailey serve as township trustees. Elected trustees share the responsibility with the administration to help set policy and oversee the fiscal health of the Township. Trustees serve a term of four years. The trustees are voting members of the Board, like the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer, and participate in all Township decisions and deliberations. As elected members of the public at large, they also serve to insure the Township is being administered appropriately.