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Editor’s Note: Peninsula Township Supervisor Maura Sanders updates us on Local Yokels Green Market, new Parks signage and more. Big thanks to Maura for these weekly updates that keep us tuned into what’s happening at the Township offices. Read on for this week’s note. -jb
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December 18, 2025
The lobby was hopping this week! Thank you to all the residents that stopped in with holiday wishes and sugary treats. We appreciate the joy you bring to the daily grind of local municipal government.
Just a reminder: Peninsula Township offices are closed* December 19, 2025 – January 4, 2026, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Staff will be working from home on December 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025. You may find their email addresses by looking at the staff directory.
The Town Board met this week to enter into closed session to discuss the WOMP litigation and settlement strategy. This is an ongoing and extensive process. It requires discussions amongst the board with legal counsel regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body.
We are legally bound by the Michigan Open Meetings Act. OMA requires public bodies to give advance notice of public meetings, to make all decisions at meetings open to the public, and to keep minutes of each meeting, which are public records open to public inspection.
The Parks Committee met this week and had a full agenda. In addition to approving a new bench at Haserot Beach near the playground, committee members discussed items on their “parks’ wish list” and continued work on new signage for Archie Park, as well as a new “Welcome” sign at Pelizzari Natural Area.
The Zoning Board of Appeals met this week. Follow along via the YouTube video. They had a full agenda that included:
- Continuation of Variance Request 927 compliance with approvals.
- Continuation of a Public Hearing, Request 923, to demo/rebuild a home in the R1-C (coastal) zoning district.
- Public Hearing for Request 928 to install rip rap in the floodplain.
Updates From Down the Hall
Treasurer’s Update: Winter tax bills have been sent out. They are payable without penalty through February 17, 2026. If you haven’t received your bill, please call the treasurer’s office (231) 223-4484.
The treasurer’s office will be open Monday, December 22, and Tuesday, December 23, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Monday, December 29, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to accept property tax payments. Alternatively, you may put your payments in the gray pedestal drop box outside the front door.
Looking Ahead to Next Week – and Beyond
I had an opportunity for a sneak peek of Local Yokels Farm Green Market. They will be officially open on Saturday! I know there’s been a lot of intrigue and questions swirling while we all watched from afar. Congratulations to Jen and Ben Bramer! Stop by Saturday at 10 a.m. when they open the doors and welcome everyone inside!
Congratulations to township trustee, Reserve Deputy Dave Sanger, on his retirement from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office after 25 years. Your leadership and service before self core values are an asset to our community.
Peninsula Community Library: Just a reminder – PCL will be closed from December 24 to 26 for Christmas, and December 31 to January 1 for New Year’s Day.
Old Mission Peninsula School: Holiday Break is December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026. Have a great break, Panthers, and we’ll see you in 2026!!
Please keep an eye on all upcoming meetings via the township website and our live streamed meetings (saved for 30 days) on our YouTube Channel.
Have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends! Safe travels to those going near and far. May the New Year bring us peace and shared celebrations to bring our community together.
Maura Sanders, Peninsula Township Supervisor
Phone: (231) 223-7323
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays – Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday and Holidays. If TCAPS is closed due to weather, Peninsula Township offices are closed at least until 10 a.m. Please check the website homepage for any updates.
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