Author Archives: Cathy Smith
Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE – July 13, 2026 New York Street: Crews have finished laying gravel on New York and street is open to local traffic only. Bluff Street: Services have been connected and crews will likely finish … Continue reading
City Board and Commission Vacancies
July 8, 2026
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies: Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member, 3-year term Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members, 3-year term Planning Commission – One Vacancy, 3-year term Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy, … Continue reading
Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE (July 8, 2026) New York Street: Water service connections have been completed and crews will finish laying gravel this week. Bluff Street: Crews will continue connecting services and begin laying gravel midweek, likely finishing next week. … Continue reading
Short Term Rentals Notice
June 29, 2026
Notice: City of Ishpeming Residents Short Term Rentals Update: On April 1st 2026, at a Second Reading, the Ishpeming City Council adopted the Short Term Rentals Ordinance #7-700. Here are some main points: This ordinance became effective on April 10, … Continue reading
Ishpeming Water Project Update – June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE: New York Street: Crews will likely finish connecting services throughout this week and begin laying gravel throughout next week. Bluff Street: Crews will begin connecting water services on Bluff late this week or early next week … Continue reading
City Hall Independence Day Closure Notice & Utility Bill Payments
June 16, 2026
Notice of Master Plan Adoption
June 3, 2026
NOTICE OF ADOPTION On June 01, 2026, after a 42-day review period, the City Ishpeming Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2027-2031 Draft Master Plan/ Master Plan Update in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3801…125.3885). Major updates include: … Continue reading
Police Department Public Notice – Disposal of Listed Firearms
May 20, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to The Federal Firearms statues, The Michigan Compiled Laws Firearms Chapter, and the City of Ishpeming Code of Ordinances, The City of Ishpeming Police Department intends to dispose of the listed firearms. If an owner of a … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation
May 20, 2026
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation The City of Ishpeming invites you to attend upcoming open house meetings featuring the Fiscal State of the City presentation. This presentation will provide an overview of the City’s current … Continue reading
Construction Season in the City will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026
May 7, 2026
Construction season is starting for 2026. Similar to 2025, two different contractors will be working on three different water and sewer infrastructure projects throughout various areas of the City and leaving behind new roadways. Work will begin the week of … Continue reading
