Delta Township Works to Clean Up After Storms Wreak Havoc Across Mid-Michigan

On Thursday, August 24, a massive storm system hit the mid-Michigan area causing extensive damage throughout Delta Township and the surrounding region. Throughout Thursday night and over the following days, Delta Township staff from nearly every department came in to help assess damages, aid in identifying blocked roads, continue critical emergency services, and maintain critical infrastructure such as water and sewer operations. Communicating with residents was also a top priority. Once power began to be restored, we started the slow process of cleanup. The Township has been in constant contact with the Lansing Board of Water and Light and Consumer's Energy who brought crews in from other states to assist with restoring power throughout the region.

We want to thank our residents for your patience and understanding throughout this process. Thank you to the numerous local businesses and organizations that reached out to offer assistance to the Township and to our residents. Thank you to LBWL and Consumer's Energy for working tirelessly to ensure our residents had their power restored as quickly as possible. Lastly, we would like to thank our Delta Township employees who, like the majority of our residents, were without power at home, but showed up for our residents, some working round the clock to ensure the continued operation of critical infrastructure and the safety of our residents.

We estimated that between LBWL and Consumers Energy, there were close to 20,000 residents without power. As of the end of the day Wednesday, power was restored to all residents with the exception of a few individual homes needing repair.

Brush and Limb Drop-Off Site

Due to the unprecedented number of downed trees and debris, Delta Township has opened a temporary drop-off site for RESIDENTS ONLY to drop off tree limbs and storm debris. 

Where is the drop-off location?

The drop-off site will be located in the Players Club parking lot located at 925 South Canal Road. 

When will the site be open?

• Monday, August 28 through Saturday, September 2 from 8 am to 7 pm
• Tuesday, September 5 through Saturday, September 9 from 8 am to 7 pm

Will I need Identification?

The Debris Drop-off site is open only to Delta Township Residents. Residents are required to provide one form of Identification and proof of residency which may include a water bill, tax bill or voter ID card.

Will there be people to assist with unloading?

No, you must be able to unload your own brush and debris and stack it neatly. 

Are there any restrictions on the size or type of debris?

The drop-off site is restricted to brush and tree limbs no larger than 6” inches in diameter. All lawn bags must be emptied at the site.

Fact:

As of Wednesday, the drop of site has already collected nearly 3,500 cubic yards of brush.

Delta Hosts MDLEO Round Table with Lt. Governor Gilchrist and other area officials and stakeholders

On Tuesday, August 22, Delta Township had the privilege of hosting a roundtable discussion organized by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (MDLEO) to discuss the recently passed state budget and the positive impacts the designated local funding will have on projects in Delta Township and the surrounding areas. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, State Senator Sarah Anthony, State Representative Angela Witwer, MDLEO Director Susan Corbin, Delta Twp. Supervisor Ken Fletcher, Trustee Andrea Cascarilla, and other local and regional partners were in attendance for this informational event.

Delta Welcomes New Deputy Township Manager Erin LaPere

Delta Township is happy to announce the selection of Erin LaPere as its new Deputy Township Manager. Erin was born and raised in southeast Michigan and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in English Language, graduating cum laude. She began her public service career in 2006 with the Village of Beverly Hills. During her 14 years with Beverly Hills, she held progressively responsible roles and responsibilities, including serving as the Planning and Zoning Administrator where she oversaw all construction and development activities. In April 2020, Erin completed her Master of Public Administration and Policy from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. In January 2021, Erin and her family relocated to the mid-Michigan area when she was appointed as City Manager for the City of Charlotte where she has served for the past 2.5 years. There she successfully addressed a number of pressing issues for the community including financial challenges and residential property maintenance concerns, in addition to receiving a number of grants for various projects. 

Erin and her husband have two children, a dog, laying chickens, and four pet fish. She enjoys reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and traveling with her family around lower Michigan and the UP on camping and fishing trips.

Delta Township is currently updating the Township's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and is seeking public input to help determine priorities for the community. The results of this survey will be used to inform the Non-Motorized Plan update which will prioritize development, improvements, and expansion of non-motorized facilities in Delta Township. This survey will take approx. 20 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and input. Tell us how you go!

Delta Township Opens First Public Cricket Field in Mid-Michigan

Delta Township held a ribbon cutting on August 23 to officially open the newly built Cricket Field at Delta Mills Park. This project is the first Public Cricket Field in mid-Michigan and was a collaboration between the Township, the Lansing Cricket League, and a dynamic group of individuals with a passion for the game. Delta is very proud to offer a permanent space for this increasingly popular sport.

Laura Boomer Named Deputy Clerk

Delta Township welcomes Laura Boomer as its new Deputy Clerk. Laura grew up in the Irish Hills area of Michigan and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She was appointed Deputy Clerk of Hamlin Township in 2006 and was elected Township Clerk in 2008 where she served until 2019. She spent the last four and half years as the Eaton Rapids City Clerk.

Laura and her husband Dave have three children and one very spoiled granddaughter! They are bonfire enthusiasts and enjoy spending time traveling up North.

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the summer for our Delta Rocks! All Summer Long series of events. Below are some of the highlights from this summer's events.