The October Board Meeting of the Marquette Board of Light and Power has been rescheduled to October 29, 2024 at 4:30. The meeting will be held 2200 Wright Street.

Radisson Street will be closed to through traffic for a water main repair between Bruel Road and School Craft Road on Wednesday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m. until completion. Disruption of water in that area will begin approximately at 10:00 a.m. and will be restored as soon as possible.  

Dog and cat licenses and permits for the City’s off-leash area will be unavailable for purchase in the
City Clerk’s Office from October 28 until November 6.
During this time, resources and office space will be dedicated to preparation for the November
Presidential Election, and specifically to absentee voters.
Dog licenses will still be available for purchase from several local vet’s offices and at the Marquette
County Treasurer’s Office. Beginning Wednesday, November 6, licenses and permits will be
available as normal.

DDA TRICK OR TREATING WEST WASHINGTON STREET CLOSURE

On Saturday October 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Washington Street will be closed between Fourth Street and Front Street for the Marquette Downtown Development Authority’s annual downtown trick or treating event. The “Social District” will be shut down during the closure. A detour will be provided around the closure. Motorists are asked to take caution when travelling in the area.

On Saturday October 26, at 9:30 a.m. Spring Street between Third Street and Lakeshore Boulevard, and Lakeshore Boulevard between Spring Street and Baraga Avenue will be closed for Queen City Running Company’s “Trick or Trot”. Spring Street will reopen at approximately 10:15am, after the start of the race, and Lakeshore Boulevard will remain closed until 12:00 p.m. The course will utilize the city multi-use path/Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Mattson Park south to the city limits. No other streets will be closed. Motorists are asked to take caution when travelling in the area.

The Winter Parking Ban will be in effect November 1, 2024 through April 1, 2025. The Winter Parking Ban requires owners of vehicles to find off street parking between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. each night.

The fine for violating the parking ban is $75.00

Halloween Trick-or-Treating in the City of Marquette is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024. The recommended hours to be observed for Trick-or-Treating are from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Motorists, please anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic during this time; be extra cautious when entering and exiting driveways. We recommend turning on headlights earlier in the day and driving slowly through neighborhoods.

For the children's safety, parents are encouraged to accompany them while trick-or treating and share the following tips:

• Never approach someone in a car who is offering candy

• Trick-or-treat only at houses with porch lights on and never enter a stranger’s home

• Inspect all treats before allowing children to eat them

• Consider placing reflective tape on costumes to be more visible to others

• Walk, don’t run from house-to-house

• Be sure children can see through mask eye-openings, and check for trip hazards

• Always stay on sidewalks and look both ways before crossing streets

On Tuesday, October 22 starting at 7:00 a.m., Smith Construction will be closing Division Street between Mesnard Street and Hampton Street for a water main extension project. The street is expected to be reopened by the end of the day on Friday. The work will be occurring within the intersection of Division Street and Craig Street. Access to homes and businesses within the closure will be maintained and a detour route via Mesnard Street, Adams Street, and Hampton Street will be provided. No utility disruptions are anticipated. The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signage

Art Tour returns on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Explore the vibrant art scene within the city of Marquette by exploring participating galleries and studios showcasing work from more than 150 local and regional artists. This self-guided tour offers an exciting day of art exploration, live demonstrations, pop-up artist appearances, workshops, entertainment, and much more. 

Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Office, the Peter White Public Library, and local galleries. For a digital map and specific event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/mqtarttour. Follow @MqtArtTour on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture is a proud partner in making this event possible. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by the participating galleries and studios. The 2024 Art Tour is sponsored by Travel Marquette and Edge Partnerships.

The Marquette City Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of business.  The next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is November 12, 2024.