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.

Drummond Island Township Golf Course 29901 E. Fairchild Lane - Drummond Island Open to the Public Memberships & Leagues Tee Times by phone: 906-493-5406 May Pro Shop Hours Sunday, Monday, Thursday 9am–5pm Tuesday and Wednesday 9am–9pm Friday and Saturday 9am–6pm June Pro Shop Hours Sunday, Monday, Thursday 9am–8pm Tuesday and Wednesday 9am–9pm Friday and Saturday 9am–9pm Follow Drummond Island Township Golf Course on Facebook & Instagram! Reserve Online Check out our gear in the pro shop Course Manager & Superintendent, Craig Hoffman Photo credit: Melissa Courville

Drummond Island Township Cemetery The Township Cemetery is located on Townline Road; just north of the Four Corners. The Sexton is Celia Bias . She can be reached at 906/493-5123.

Township Board Meetings Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Frank J. Sasso Township Hall 29935 E Pine Street Drummond Island, MI Monday - Friday 9AM to 2PM 906-493-5321 Follow

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Budget & Audit Documents 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Summary 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Budget Narrative Document 2025-2026 Budget Presentation from Mon, Mar 24, 2025 2025-2026 Proposed Budget 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Department Detail 2024 Township Budget 2023 Township Budget Fiscal Year 2023 Township Audit Articles of Incorporation for NEMSA NEMSA Cost Estimate Photo credit: Lisa MacDonald

Township Treasurer Jeanette Alguire serves as Drummond Township Treasurer. She was elected in November 2024. She can be reached at 906/493-5321 or treasurer@drummondislandtownship.org As Treasurer, some of her official duties include: Responsible for all revenues received by Drummond Township from bank and investment accounts and tax collection. Maintains Township receipt records in accordance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts as directed by the State Treasurer. Assists residents and property owners with the tax related issues. Collaborates with Township Board of Trustees to develop the annual Township budget. Tax Tips If your address changes or if you want your bill sent to a winter address, please let us know so we can update our database. Summer 2024 taxes are due September 16. Late interest and penalties began accruing September 17. Taxes may be paid to the township until the last day of February. Winter taxes are due the last day of February . Beginning March 1, all taxes are considered delinquent and must be paid to the Chippewa County Treasurer. Please check your winter bill to see if it says "Summer Taxes Owing". If that is the case, your summer bill still has a balance owed.

Announcements Online Reservations Available Make your Drummond Island Township Park Campground reservation here . Drummond Island Township Logo Design Contest now through August 1, 2026 Drummond Island Township is inviting designers, artists, and community members to help create the Township's official logo. The Township Board has opened a public logo design contest. The winning logo will become the official visual identity of Drummond Island Township and will appear on signage, documents, our website, and Township materials going forward. Submissions are open to anyone. You can enter as an individual or as a team. There are three things every entry has to include: A round (circular) design. A clear, recognizable representation of Drummond Island that a viewer familiar with the island would identify without explanation. The exact wording, Drummond Island Township. The full applicant packet, with submission requirements, file formats, and the design statement guidelines, is available at the Township Hall and on the Township website. Submissions are due August 1, 2026. Public voting opens August 18 and runs through September 1, and the winner will be announced at the September Board Meeting. Questions go to Krystal Truax, Township Supervisor, at supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org . If you know someone who would love this, please share this information with them. Logo Design Contest Packet Logo Design Contest Board Resolution Submit Designs HERE Road Paving Project May 2026 Cream City Point Road Paving Project Scheduled to Begin The Chippewa County Road Commission has announced that paving work on Cream City Point Road is scheduled to begin in mid-May. Project schedule: May 15: Grading equipment moved to Drummond Island May 18–19: Grading and shaping of the existing gravel surface May 20: Paving equipment moved to Drummond Island May 21: Paving begins May 22–25: No work scheduled due to the holiday weekend May 26–June 5: Paving work resumes on Cream City Point Road Additional skip patching work is planned on the final day near Papin’s Resort on Maxton Road and on Johnswood Road near Chuck’s Place. Traffic will be maintained at all times using flaggers. Residents will continue to have access to their homes, and essential services including mail delivery, garbage pickup, and emergency response will not be interrupted. Motorists should expect possible delays in the work zone and are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area. 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. 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. Nomination forms will be released in the fall. The selected recipient will be formally recognized at the December Township Board meeting. Residents are encouraged to watch for further details and begin considering deserving youth within the community. 4th of July 2026 Looking ahead to summer 2026, plans are already underway for a special Fourth of July on Drummond Island. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this year’s parade theme will be:
CELEBRATE! America’s 250th Semiquincentennial It’s a meaningful milestone, and a great opportunity for our community to come together and be part of something memorable. More details will be shared as plans continue to come together. 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. 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. 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. Drummond Island Community Days Established In February 2026, the Drummond Island Township Board formally established Drummond Island Community Days as recurring, Township-supported events. 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. 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. Visit the Community Days page on our website for details about how to get involved. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 Glass bottles and jars, any color, no lids Metal cans, aerosol cans, aluminum foil, and metal lids Newspapers, envelopes, magazines, and paper bags Plastic containers #1–7, clean only, no plastic bags or sheets Not accepted Garbage, syringes, or medical waste Plastic that is not a #1-7 labeled container (i.e. no plastic wrap) Styrofoam, vinyl siding, PVC, toys, furniture, or paper cups 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. 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 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