Marquette Art Tour returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the local 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 a day of art exploration, live demonstrations, guest artist displays, and more.

Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, 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 City of Marquette has made available public education materials with information about lead and drinking water. These materials are displayed in City Hall and are also available online at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025.

This notice is being issued in compliance with state requirements, following water sampling conducted earlier this year. The City regularly tests residential tap water for lead and copper as part of its standard water quality monitoring program. During this summer’s sampling, 6 of 32 homes tested showed lead levels above the state’s Action Level.

Marquette has no known lead in the city’s water mains or service lines. In some homes, however, lead may be present in interior plumbing, fixtures, or solder. The City’s water supply is treated with corrosion control measures designed to minimize lead leaching.

The public education materials, which provide guidance on reducing potential exposure to lead, are available at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025. Additional information about Marquette’s water system and water quality testing can be found online at www.marquettemi.gov/departments/public-works/water-distribution.

Walking hours for the seasonal portion of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be extended on Thursday, October 9 until 6:00 p.m. for a Marquette Area Public Schools Cross Country meet. The gate for vehicular traffic on the loop will open at 6:00 p.m.

The public is advised of expected congestion at the park during this event.

The Marquette City Commission will hold their first regular meeting in October on Tuesday, October 14. The meeting will be held in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Presque Isle Pavillion and Founders Landing restrooms will be closed beginning Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Marquette City Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, including Firetruck Static Display on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. (with a rain date of October 11) with a parade at 12:30 p.m.

The Static Display will take place at Harlow Park on Bluff Street with the parade on Washington Street from Seventh Street to McClellan Ave.

The event will feature fire trucks, rescue vehicles and Sparky the dog.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting on October 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 103 at the Municipal Service Center located at 1100 Wright Street to hear the following request:

• 04-VAR-10-25 – 401 W. Washington St. (PIN: 0220130): 401 W. Washington St, LLC is seeking a 25-ft curb cut and driveway separation variance and a 4.49-ftrear yard variance from the City of Marquette Land Development Code to allow a driveway that does not have a separation between the adjacent curb cut and driveway and a three-story building with a lower-level parking garage that is proposed to not meet the 5-ft setback from the rear lot line requirement at 401 W. Washington St

The beach and new playground area of Tourist Park Campground will be closed until construction of the day-use area is complete. The area will be closed to vehicular, bicycle and foot traffic, with no exception for thru walkers or bikers.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side).  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.

The theme for Fire Prevention Week™, October 5–11, 2025, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

From phones to power tools Marquette City Fire Department urges residents to know the risks of lithium-ion batteries. October 1, 2025 the Marquette City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association^® (NFPA^®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most everything that’s rechargeable uses this type of battery.

If not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. To reduce these risks, look around your home — it’s important to know which devices are powered by them. “Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere.” This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign helps people understand the importance of using these batteries correctly to prevent fires in the home and to follow the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely approach.”

Buy only listed products.

• When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, take time to research it. Look for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and product, which means that it meets important safety standards.
• Many products sold online and in stores may not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fire.

Charge devices safely.

• Always use the cords that came with the product to charge it. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
• If you need a new charger, buy one from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved.
• Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t charge it under a pillow, on a bed, or on a couch. This could cause a fire.
• Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.

Recycle batteries responsibly.

• Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could catch fire.
• Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.

The Marquette City Fire department encourages all residents to be aware of their devices, follow the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely approach, and support this year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™.”

The Marquette City Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s FPW campaign, including Firetruck Static Display on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. (with a rain date of October 11) with a parade at 12:30 p.m.

To find out more about FPW programs and activities in Marquette, please contact the Marquette City Fire Department at 906-225-8936. For more information about Fire Prevention Week and lithium-ion battery safety, visit fpw.org.