Fitch Avenue will be closed to through traffic for a sewer lateral repair between Hawley Street and White Street on Friday, June 2 beginning at 7:00 a.m. This project is expected to be completed by the end of day on June 5.

On Thursday, June 1, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and continuing through 9:00 p.m. Ohio Street between Fourth Street and Third Street will be closed to through traffic for an event sponsored by the Marquette Arts and Culture Center.

No detour will be provided.

Residents will be able to access their homes from Fourth Street during the event.  Pedestrian traffic along Ohio Street will be maintained.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will be holding her first community office after-hours on Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Provisions located at 401 South Lakeshore Boulevard.  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 Thursday, June 1 meeting of the Marquette Board of Zoning Appeals is canceled due to lack of quorum. The next meeting will be held July 6.

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Furnace St. to the round-a-bout) will be tapered down to one lane heading north for the Marquette Beautification Committee’s annual planting of petunias. The lane is expected to be open to through traffic at 3:00 p.m. 

On Saturday, June 3, starting at 6:00 a.m. the southbound lane of S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Jackson to Furnace) will be tapered down to one lane heading south for the planting of petunias.  All lanes are expected to be open to through traffic at 2:00 p.m. the same day.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution while traveling in this area.

The Lakeshore Parking Lot will be closed all day Thursday, June 1 for cleaning and lining striping.

If you are seeking alternative parking recommendations or have questions, please contact the Marquette DDA office.

The offices of the Marquette Board of Light & Power will be closed, Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the upcoming regular meeting of the Marquette City Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 30. The meeting will take place in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

As a reminder, most City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

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 moving to summer hours beginning Monday, June 5, 2023. Summer hours will continue through Labor Day.

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

The City of Marquette’s Water Department will begin dead end fire hydrant flushing and checking valves throughout the city.

Residents may experience a brief period of discolored water or low pressure. If discoloration happens, please run cold water for 5 to 10 minutes or until it is clear.