Township News

 ROAD RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING CURBSIDE GARBAGE PICK-UP

Effective Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 winter road restrictions will be enforced on Baraga County roads which will affect curbside garbage collection in Spurr Township. 

Starting Friday March 6th, 2026 there will be a garbage dumpster centrally located at Spurr Township Hall at 29257 US Hwy 41 Michigamme, MI for disposal of all household waste.  Please no tires, paints, building materials and anything else that wouldn't be accepted during curbside pickup.  

Note: Curbside pickup will still occur for properties/residences along the US HWY 41. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS of the Township of Spurr will hold a public hearing on April 21st, 2026 At 6 P.M In the Spurr Township Hall located at 29257 US Hwy 41 PO Box 228 Michigamme, MI, regarding the following variance application: Application of: Sidney R. Bray Property Address: 21498 Beaufort Rd. w Parcel Number 07-005-067-041-00. Nature of request: The applicant is requesting a Variance from section 401 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a 7-Foot setback instead of a 10-Foot setback to  extend an enclosed porch. 

All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present comments. Written comments may be submitted to the Spurr Township Zoning Board of Appeals 29257 US 41 PO Box 228 Michigamme, MI 49861 prior to the meeting. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the Spurr Township Hall

Mom's Meals- Home Delivered Meals

Mom's Meals, which is managed by DISCA (Dickinson Iron Community Service Agency), is for homebound seniors that can receive refrigerator ready meals delivered directly to your home.  Residents in Spurr Township do qualify for delivered meals if homebound.  

To receive Home Delivered Meals, please call. If there is no waiting list, meals will begin immediately, however an in-depth assessment must be completed in the participant's home to determine eligibility and develop a service plan.

Who Qualifies: Seniors ages 60+ 

Please call the DICSA Main Office to register at: (906) 774-2256

Cost: Suggested donation of $5

RECYCLING 

Recycling keys have arrived and can be picked up by residents during office hours.  One key issued per property and if you lose your key its a $25. replacement fee.  

Spurr Township Office: 

29257 US Hwy 41

Michigamme, MI  49861

(906) 323-6166

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED: 

1. Flattened Cardboard:   Remove any shipping materials, break down and flatten boxes. 

2. Metal Containers: Clean and empty aluminum & metal food and beverage containers. 

3. Mixed Paper: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, cereal and food boxes. 

4. Plastic Containers: Clean and empty food and beverage containers, soap bottles and jugs, empty pill bottles.

NON -RECYCLING ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ARE LISTED BELOW: 

1. No Glass of any kind.

2. Plastic Bags

3. Garbage, Food Waste

4. Food-tainted items such as used paper plates or boxes, paper towels or paper napkins

5. Ceramics and Kitchenware

6. Windows and Mirrors

7. Plastic Wrap, Packing Peanuts and Bubble Wrap

8. Wax Boxes

9. Photographs

10. Medical Waste

11. Polystyrene or Styrofoam

12. Hazardous chemicals and chemical containers

13. Plastic toys or sporting goods equipment

14. Foam egg containers

15. Wood

16. Light Bulbs

17. Yard waste or garden tools

18. Paint

High Speed Internet

We have been in contact with Connect Michigan and Western U.P. Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) regarding high speed internet in our area.

In order to facilitate earlier access to high-speed internet we are encouraging all Spurr Township taxpayers to complete the sign up form at https://highlinefast.com/internet.

For those of you who do not have internet access or need assistance please call the Spurr Township Hall at 906-323-6166 to schedule a time where we can assist you with completing the form. 

We will be happy to assist you in completing the form because we are eager to have high-speed internet in our Township as well.