The 2nd Annual Morenci Fall Fest, hosted by the Morenci Downtown Development Authority, is coming to Main Street on Saturday, October 7th! This free event features live music performances, engaging family activities, and opportunities to shop seasonal vendors. Local restaurants and food trucks will have festive menus for your dinner plans. Vendor booths will be open 4:00-7:00 p.m. and will feature goods from local merchants, festive activities with community organizations, and attractions for visitors of all ages. Live music will take place at 4 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. in the downtown area. The Morenci DDA offers the opportunity for partnership with businesses and organizations whether by sponsoring a band performance or attraction booth, or through a monetary donation to cover budgeted expenses. Sponsors are offered a booth at the Fall Fest and will be recognized on displays, as well as in the Morenci monthly newsletter, social media, and during announcements at the event.​ Click here for more information on sponsorship. Local clubs and organizations can reserve a booth space—free of charge—with an activity for guests to enjoy and to pass out information about the organization. Businesses, artisans, bakers, and farmers are invited to sell their goods with a small fee for booth space reservation or included with a sponsorship. Morenci DDA reserves the right to accept or reject applicants based on the appropriate mixture and number of booths available.​ Click here for the vendor application. Follow along on our Facebook event for all announcements and updates.

2023 Morenci Fall Fest

August 31, 2023
The 2nd Annual Morenci Fall Fest, hosted by the Morenci Downtown Development Authority, is coming to Main Street on Saturday, October 7th! This free event features live music perf...
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In observance of Labor Day, the City of Morenci offices will be closed on Monday, September 4. Modern Waste Systems refuse pick-up is delayed to Thursday, September 7, due to the holiday.

Labor Day Holiday

August 31, 2023
In observance of Labor Day, the City of Morenci offices will be closed on Monday, September 4. Modern Waste Systems refuse pick-up is delayed to Thursday, September 7, due to the ...
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City of Morenci Accepting Sealed Bids for Routing & Crack Filling

August 30, 2023
The City of Morenci will receive sealed bids for Routing & Crack Filling until 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 2023. A copy of the bid specifications can be downloaded here . Th...
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​The Department of Public Works will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 30, beginning at 10:00 PM. If you would like spraying halted when the truck drives by your residence, please contact City Hall at (517)458-6828.

Mosquito Spraying

August 29, 2023
The Department of Public Works will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 30, beginning at 10:00 PM. If you would like spraying halted when the truck drives by your residence,...
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The 911 system is currently down in the Morenci area. In the event of an emergency, please call Morenci EMS (517)458-7098, Morenci Fire Department (517)458-2301, or Lenawee County Dispatch (517)263-0524 ext. 0​​

911 System Down - Frontier Service Only

August 26, 2023
If your phone is serviced through Frontier, the 911 system is currently down in the Morenci area. In the event of an emergency, please call Morenci EMS (517)458-7098, Morenci Fire...
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Planning Commission Special Meeting 9/11/2023

Planning Commission Special Meeting 9/11/2023

August 24, 2023
The Morenci City Council will hold a special Planning Commission meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci,...
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Building Standards Ordinance The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2023 at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256, at 7:00pm, local time, to consider an amendment to Chapter 22 of the Morenci Code of Ordinances as it pertains to building standards within the C-2 zoning district.

Public Hearing Notice

August 24, 2023
Public Hearing Notice Building Standards Ordinance The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 11, 2023 at the City of Morenci Offic...
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​Morenci City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.

City Council Special Meeting 8/28/2023

August 24, 2023
Morenci City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256. Meeting Agenda & Cou...
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The recount for the nomination for Morenci City Mayor Candidates will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The recound will take place at the Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI.

Notice of Recount

August 24, 2023
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The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular business items for the month of August 2023.

Planning Commission Meeting 8/24/2023

August 21, 2023
The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular ...
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​The Department of Public Works will be spraying for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 22, beginning at 10:00 PM. If you would like spraying halted when the truck drives by your residence, please contact City Hall at (517)458-6828.

Mosquito Spraying

August 21, 2023
The Department of Public Works will be spraying for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 22, beginning at 10:00 PM. If you would like spraying halted when the truck drives by your reside...
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​Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.

City Council Meeting 8/14/2023

August 11, 2023
Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI. Meeting Agenda & Co...
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Unofficial results from the Primary Election held August 8, 2023: https://5il.co/21heb www.electionlenawee.com

Unofficial Primary Election Results

August 9, 2023
Click here for the unofficial results from the Primary Election held August 8, 2023. www.electionlenawee.com
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Earlier this year, the City of Morenci partnered with Lenawee Now and Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to complete a retail market study with funding received from a Federal Economic Development Administration Grant. The final report was submitted to city staff in July and will be presented to Morenci City Council at their meeting on August 14. The project team conducted analyses on area demographics, socioeconomics, commuting patterns, industry capture and leakage, and retail opportunities. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the analysis shows that the most significant retail gap for the city is supermarkets and other grocery stores. The project team further analyzed the current grocery industry market, looking more closely at market value, forecasts, segmentation, competition, site selection considerations, and ownership models. The process of retail business attraction can take months or even years. To assist the city with next steps, the study provides best practices and recommendations for how the city can leverage assets and begin to address challenges and barriers. The community is invited to TPMA's presentation at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. This will allow residents to learn more about the retail market study findings and next steps. Following the meeting, the study will be available to the public on the city's website and a physical copy will be available at City Hall.

Market Research Analysis Complete

August 7, 2023
Earlier this year, the City of Morenci partnered with Lenawee Now and Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to complete a retail market study with funding received from a Federal...
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Public Notice

EGLE Reporting Requirements

August 3, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Reporting Requirements Not Met for Morenci We are required to report the results of your drinking water f...
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​A primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at Morenci City Hall to narrow down the mayoral and 2-year city council seat races from three candidates to two. The candidates who filed a petition to fill the mayoral post are current council member Jeff Lampson, former mayor Bill Foster, and former councilor Tracy Schell. The three candidates running for the single 2-year term for city council are Perry Cox, Gary Pfund, and incumbent council member Kori Christle, who was appointed to fill a vacancy in February. Residents may register to vote at City Hall during open hours including primary election day. City Hall will also be open on Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m. until noon to register to vote and to turn in absentee ballots. City of Morenci voting polls are open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8.

Primary Election Day

August 1, 2023
A primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at Morenci City Hall to narrow down the mayoral and 2-year city council seat races from three candidates to two. The candi...
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​The City of Morenci is updating its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan. As part of this process, the City is required to provide a 30-day period for public comment on the draft plan. Comments will be accepted from August 1 to August 31. The Parks and Recreation Plan draft and feedback survey are linked below. A physical copy of the plan and comment forms are also available at City Hall. As the Parks and Recreation Plan reaches its final phase of completion, the city appreciates the input given thus far and further feedback to compete the project.

5-year Parks and Rec Plan Review Period

August 1, 2023
CITY OF MORENCI PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Morenci is updating its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan. As part of this process, the City is required to provide a 30-day period for ...
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Morenci Monthly Newsletters

Morenci Monthly Digital Newsletter

August 1, 2023
Morenci Monthly Newsletters are being mailed out in water bills this week. Our digital version, which contains additional updates, photos, and helpful links, was emailed to subscr...
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Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 8, 2023, Primary Election has been scheduled for Thursday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law.

Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test

July 31, 2023
CITY OF MORENCI PUBLIC NOTICE Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 8, 2023, Primary Election has been sche...
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S. East St. between Whitney Ave. and Oak St. will be closed today (7/31) and tomorrow (8/1) for road repair. The detour is E. Main St. to Hammontree Dr. to Skyline Industrial Dr. to S. East St

Road Closure Notice

July 31, 2023
S. East St. between Whitney Ave. and Oak St. will be closed today (7/31) and tomorrow (8/1) for road repair. The detour is E. Main St. to Hammontree Dr. to Skyline Industrial Dr. ...
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