Tax Deadline – Treasurer Availability

Friday, February 28, 2025 is the last day to pay any outstanding 2024 tax amount at the township office. Beginning March 1, 2025, all 2024 tax payments must be made directly to the Marquette County Treasurer’s office. The Sands Township Office will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 to…

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Winter Taxes Due

As a reminder, winter taxes must be received at the township office on or before Friday, February 14, 2025 to avoid interest/penalties. Beginning March 1, all payments must be made directly to the Marquette County Treasurer.

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Notice of Request for Bids – Sale of Sands Twp Garbage Truck

FOR SALE: 2011 International Truck with rear-load Loadmaster packer. Maxforce 7 engine Allison transmission Tandem axle with lockers Air brakes Good tires and brakes Mileage – 70,500 See photos. Bids shall be sealed and marked appropriately.  Bids shall be submitted to 987 S. State Hwy M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841 by 3:00 PM Tuesday, February 11,…

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Winter 2025 Newsletter Published

The Winter 2025 Newsletter is now available. pdf Winter 2025 Newsletter  

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Trash Pick-Up Change – Tuesday Route

Trash that is normally picked up on TUESDAY will be picked up on THURSDAY this week due to the extreme cold. Wednesday pick-up is unchanged. We anticipate that the township office, including the gym, will be OPEN on Tuesday, January 21. Updates will be posted here on our website and Facebook, if needed.

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Township Office Closed Monday, January 20

The Sands Township Office and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 20, due to the extreme temperatures.

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Date Change – January Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for January 21, 2025 has been rescheduled to January 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

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Treasurer Available to Accept Tax Payments

The Treasurer and/or Deputy Treasurer will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, to accept tax payments for those who wish to pay by the end of the calendar year. (MCL 211.44)

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Holiday Hours and Closings

The Sands Township office, including the gym, will: –Close early at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and –Be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day The landfill will close at 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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