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

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Drummond Island, Michigan is the seventh largest lake island in the world. It offers abundant activities for residents and visitors, including boating, hunting, fishing, off-roading, golf and more. The township government helps to steward the island's resources and provides a variety of services. Drummond Island, Michigan Located at the northern boundary of Lake Huron, Drummond Island is the seventh largest lake island in the world, with a total area of 249 square miles. Its 87,000 acres are edged by 150 miles of shoreline. Approximately 2/3 of the island is owned by the State of Michigan.

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Assessing & Land Division Brooke Milbrandt is the Drummond Township Assessor. January 2025 Township Assessor Report She can be reached at: assessor@drummondislandtownship.org Phone: (906) 322-6625 Katie Chipman-Bergsma is the Assessor Assistant. She can be reached at: assessor@drummondislandtownship.org Phone: (906) 440-2257 The assessor holds office hours at the township hall on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She is also available by appointment. January through March by appointment only. 906-322-6625 Responsibilities and Forms Assessing The Assessor is responsible for identifying and valuing all taxable real and personal property within Drummond Township in accordance with Michigan’s General Property Tax Laws. The Assessor maintains property record information for every parcel of property within Drummond Township including legal descriptions and physical improvements to parcels including commercial, industrial and residential buildings, and accessory structures. The Assessor also maintains taxpayer record information, received in various forms, such as Deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption Affidavits and other related documents. Frequently Asked Questions Assessor Accessibility Policy Address Application Property Protest: Form 4031 July December Board of Review Affidavit.pdf MI Qualified Forest Program Frequently Asked Questions EXEMPTION FORMS Disabled Veterans: Disabled Veterans Exemption FAQ 5107-State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption Personal Property: 5076-Affidavit to Claim Small Business Tax Exemption STC Poverty Forms: https://www.michigan.gov/treasury/local/stc/poverty-exemption-forms-and-policy-related-to-pa-253-of-2020 Form 5739 - Affirmation of Ownership & Occupancy Form 5737, Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption (michigan.gov) Drummond Island Poverty Exemption Guidelines and Asset Test Principal Residence: 2856-Principal Residence Exemption Guidelines 2368-Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit 2602-Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) 4640-Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Township Land Division Policy The Assessor also performs the function of Land Division Administrator. The Land Division Administrator is charged with the review and approval of unplatted splits in accordance with the Land Division Act (Public Act 591 of 1996, MCL 560.101 et seq]. The Township must approve or disapprove the proposed division with 45 days after the filing of a complete application for division with the Assessor/Administrator. Application for Land Division Divisions Table 3278 - Transfer Divison Rights Request to Combine Parcels 2024 ECF Study 2024 Land Value Study Land Value Study Continued Drummond Island Twp Land Division Policy

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Recreation Want to know about upcoming recreation plans? Click here to see the current DNR Recreation Plan . Want to volunteer or stay updated? Join the Drummond Island Recreation Plan Facebook page. Township Park Campground & Nature Trails The Drummond Island Township Park is located just off M-134, approximately 5 miles east of the ferry dock. The park features a 47-site campground that accommodates both tents and RVs up to 31 feet, with each site including a picnic table and fire pit. About half of the sites offer electric hookups, and shared amenities include outhouses and two drinking water spigots. The park is open year-round, with camping available May 1 through October 31. Online reservations are now available. ➡️ [Click here for more details about the campground, site amenities, and how to reserve your stay.] Golf Course The Drummond Island Golf Course is located on Fairchild Lane, off Townline Road, and just north of the Four Corners. It is a 9-hole, par 36 course with affordable rates. It offers a unique feature: an airport runway that runs along the side of the par 3 No. 4. The course also offers fling golf, a driving range, practice putting green , tennis & pickle ball and a pro shop. There are carts available to rent as well. Call (906) 493-5406 to schedule a tee time or reserve a court. Find more information about the golf course here. Historical Museum The Drummond Island Historical Museum is located at 33492 S. Water Street on the north side of the island. The museum is open from late May through mid-October. The museum features island history and includes artifacts from Native Americans, Finnish Farmers and Yankee Settlers. Museum hours are 1 to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Big Shoal Beach Big Shoal Beach is located on the southeast part of the island off of Johnswood Road. Take Johnswood approximately 6.5 miles from the 4 corners, then make a right on Big Shoal Bay Road. This sandy beach is approximately a mile down on the right. There is parking and a public toilet. The water is shallow and the lake bottom here is relatively sandy making it a popular spot for families with small children.