The Marquette Board of Light and Power offices will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

In the case of an emergency, residents can call 911 or the BLP’s 24-hour emergency line at 228-0300.

Marquette City Manager Mike Angeli will hold his next community office hours on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon in the main floor conference room of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

Properties paying the “Solid Waste” fee on their monthly bills are eligible to use the Christmas tree drop-off sites.  Owners and tenants of properties not paying the fee should contact their regular waste hauler for service.  These sites are supported by fees, not taxes.

Beginning December 26, 2019 through January 13, 2020 there will be two (2) drop-off sites available for Christmas tree disposal.

Site one is located at the west end of Lakeview Arena parking lot, 401 E Fair Ave. Place tree inside orange fencing.

Site two is located at Hurley Field, 240 Mesnard St. Place tree inside orange fencing.

Residents are to remove all decorations and stands before disposing of their tree.

Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. and continuing until 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020, West Washington Street will be closed between Front Street and Third Street, to accommodate for the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

The motoring public is advised to use caution when traveling near this area and be aware of all pedestrians crossing the streets.

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; the Arts and Culture Center, 217 N. Front St. (in the Peter White Public Library); and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays on the following days:

• Tuesday, Dec. 24
• Wednesday, Dec. 25
• Tuesday, Dec. 31
• Wednesday, Jan. 1

Marquette Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities will remain operational during this time. There will be no change in garbage pickup for City residents.

The Marquette Public Art Commission’s meeting set for Dec. 11 has been rescheduled for Wednesday Dec. 18, 2019. All meetings take place in the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library.

Please call 228-0472 or email arts-culture@marquettemi.gov for more information.

Due to wind chill temperatures, Division Street maintenance work will now be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 12. Division Street will be closed to through traffic between Genesee Street and Mesnard Street beginning at 7 a.m. for water lateral maintenance. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. The Special Meeting is to review the 2020 Annual Art Award nominations and select recipients. All meetings take place in the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library.

Please call 228-0472 or email arts-culture@marquettemi.gov for more information.

Due to water lateral maintenance, Division Street will be closed to through traffic between Genesee and Mesnard streets, beginning Dec. 11 at 7 a.m. This project is expected to be completed by end of day.