Richmond Township

08/19/2026

08/14/2026

The Richmond Township Planning Commission is still looking to fill two positions.
This would require very minimal time, and a great way to help out the community. If you're interested, please call the office at 906-475-4180 or stop by during business hours for more details.

08/06/2026

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2026/06/02/three-free-weekend

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend, coming up Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state park...

07/24/2026

This is a reminder to those that are on municipal sewer.

ONLY FLUSH THE THREE P’S.

Flushing used medical devices, places our Township Employees/Sewer Operator at an unnecessary risk

There are sharps containers for pickup at the Township Hall to properly dispose of your sharps.

Marquette County Health Department has a program to accept sharps.
Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority accepts sharps in sharps containers for drop off. (Please do not throw your sharps in the trash)

https://www.michigan.gov/egle/-/media/Project/Websites/egle/Documents/Programs/MMD/Medical-Waste/Recycling-and-Sharps-brochure-2018.pdf?rev=1750f385e589447794a7fc2bb0342201&hash=9EAF7D1FA860D4005BA171714A935FBF

07/02/2026

Just a quick PSA:
Garbage will be picked up before recycling tomorrow.

07/01/2026

Regarding M-35 closure starting July 27th for two weeks.

https://www.myupnow.com/news/3-6-million-culvert-replacement-to-detour-close-lanes-on-m-35-in-marquette-county/article_13f5aee8-1f5e-4bea-99b3-d498107f1b97.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcASyX0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-TMrzLEGwUS22VGet7Wl3GZCzCSw5HFRiRYZ5O0vvIr-CHH7lhwfPS1kT0s_aem_ZMVjK6LwrYaYjCaGLvoONw

PALMER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A $3.6 million project will replace a culvert on M-35 over Warner Creek north of Palmer in Marquette County, announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).