The Morenci Fire Department is restocked with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, available free of charge to all Morenci area residents. These detectors come with 10-year lithium batteries for long-lasting safety. To reserve a smoke detector and/or carbon monoxide detector, please call City Hall at (517)458-6828.
In recent days, there have been incidents of theft from unlocked vehicles during the night. So far, this has been occurring in the west end of the city. The Morenci Police Department advises all residents to take precautions by locking vehicles and refraining from leaving valuables inside. If you notice any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please report it by calling 911. To view the notice from Police Chief Michael Creswell, please click here: https://5il.co/2sjzc
Due to a water line repair, S. East St. between Whitney Ave. and Oak St. will be reduced to one lane tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19, starting at 6:30 AM. The work is expected to be completed by 3:00 PM.
E. Congress St. between Maple Dr. and N. Summit St. will be closed through tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15.
The Department of Public Works is currently spraying weeds at Wakefield Park. Areas of impact will be marked with appropriate signage.
The Wakefield Park tennis courts are closed until further notice for resurfacing.
An update from DPW Supervisor, Ted Hutchison: W. Walnut St. and W. Chestnut St. at Salisbury St. will remain closed through tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8.
A message from DPW Supervisor, Ted Hutchison: W. Walnut St. and W. Chestnut St. at Salisbury St. are closed through tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, while paving continues.
An message from DPW Supervisor, Ted Hutchison:
Attention Residents of E. Locust and N. Summit Streets,
Please be advised that the DPW will pick up missed garbage tomorrow, Thursday, February 8, for residents on E. Locust Street between N. Summit Street and N. East Street, as well as residents on N. Summit Street at the intersection of E. Locust Street. Please contact DPW Supervisor Ted Hutchison at (517)306-0023 with any questions.
An update from DPW Supervisor, Ted Hutchison: W. Coomer St. and Salisbury St. between Clark St. and W. Walnut St. will continue to be closed through tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, for construction.
Road Closure Notice: W. Coomer St. and Salisbury St. between Clark St. and W. Walnut St. will be closed through tomorrow for construction.
A message from DPW Supervisor, Ted Hutchison: A water force main has been compromised. The DPW is aware of the issue and is currently working on the repair. During this time, residents on the west end may experience water discoloration similar to when hydrants are flushed. The water is safe for drinking and use.
The last day of curbside brush pick-up is next Tuesday, October 24. Brush must be placed to the curb by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Residents may discard brush anytime at the compost pile behind the Department of Public Works Facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St. For more information on brush pick-up, please visit our website: https://www.cityofmorenci.org/o/city-of-morenci/article/1092013
W. Main St. between Mill St. and North St. will be closed Saturday, October 7th, from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The detour will utilize Mill St. and W. Congress St. The Morenci Fall Fest will take place on this section of W. Main St. this afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Click here for more Fall Fest event details: https://www.cityofmorenci.org/o/city-of-morenci/article/1262569
Due to the weather, tonight's Morenci Chamber of Commerce Cruise Night is canceled. It has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 5, from 5-7 p.m.
As of today, August 22, half of the water meters in the City of Morenci have been replaced with updated digital meters. If you have not yet scheduled your water meter for replacement with VEPO Metering, please call 1-877-860-8376 or visit https://utilityscheduler.com/scheduler/morenci with your account number on hand. There is no cost for the replacement, but water meter replacement is required.
For more information, visit our website https://www.cityofmorenci.org/article/1153477
Stephenson St. between Orchard St. and S. Summit St. will be closed to through traffic today for sewer main repairs.
The bulky item dumpster has been filled to capacity. Residents will be notified when a future date is scheduled.
Police Chief Donald Thompson is declaring a snow emergency from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 3.
During a snow emergency, parking on city streets is prohibited. Vehicles must be parked on private property or in a municipal parking lot.
Phone and internet lines are temporarily out of service at City Hall due to maintenance. Estimated time of restoration is by 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 11th. If you need to contact City Hall, you may send us a message on Facebook Messenger or email cityofmorenci@gmail.com during this time.