Do you know a Delta Township Resident, Business, or current High School Senior that is giving back to the community in big ways? How about someone who has gone above and beyond to help others?

Here is your opportunity to help shine a light on these outstanding individuals or groups for all they do for Delta Township.

The Delta Township Community Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 15^th Annual Community Awards Program. Nominations are being sought in the following categories:

The Citizen of the Year Award will honor selected individual citizens whose extraordinary contributions go "above and beyond" to enhance the quality of life and general reputation of the township.

The Young Person of the Year Award is limited to high school seniors 2019-2020 (whether traditional high school or home-schooled) who have made a positive contribution to the community, is an example to their friends, may have excelled in academics, music, arts, athletics, etc., or has successfully faced personal challenges. A scholarship will be awarded to the selected individual.

The Business of the Year Award will honor selected Delta Township businesses or businesspersons who have been responsible for exceptional outcomes between and among businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations; OR, have served as a role model for other businesses; OR, have gone above and beyond the scope of business to support and promote Delta Township. The goal is to promote shared community interests and encourage business harmony within the township and among entities of the Greater Lansing Region.

All nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, October 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Nominations may be submitted online (a printable PDF version is also available). If you choose to fill out a hard copy nomination form, please return it via email to awards@deltami.gov, by mail to the Manager's Office, 7710 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917, or via fax to 517-327-1703. For more information about the Community Awards please visit www.deltami.gov/CommunityAwards.

On Wednesday, September 29, the Delta Township Fire Department welcomed the newest edition to their fleet of fire apparatus. A “Push-in” ceremony was held at station 3 for the new Engine 433. This fire engine is licensed as an Advanced Life Support unit with the State of Michigan allowing our firefighter/paramedics the ability to provide acute patient care prior to the arrival of one of our ambulances. This new engine replaces a recently retired fire engine that was over 20 years old. Thank you to all who attended the ceremony.

If the answer is yes to any of these questions then we encourage you to join us for this FREE in-person event to meet with representatives from various local, state, and federal business resource organizations. All of these resources will be available at a one-stop location and we encourage all Delta businesses to attend.

To register for the event visit: https://bit.ly/DeltaBROoct21

For questions please contact cmays@deltami.gov or call 517-763-7723

is Delta's September Business of the Month

Congratulations to Mobil Gas Station, our September 2021 Business of the Month! Mobil is owned and operated by Talel Saleh. Mr. Saleh opened his gas station late last year during the height of the pandemic. We are excited to have him here in Delta Township. Located at 700 S Waverly, please stop by and welcome Talel to Delta!

The Waverly Pathway Project was one of four finalists for the statewide Michigan Municipal League's 2021 Community Excellence Award. Members of the Delta Township Board along with several staff, represented the Township during the 2021 Annual MML Conference in Grand Rapids.

The Waverly Pathway collaborative project with Lansing Township was hailed by communities across the state as a remarkable example of regional cooperation at its best. This year's competition for the Community Excellence Award was very close, and Delta Township put forth a great effort. In the end, however, our project narrowly lost out to the City of Rochester Hills. Delta Township wishes to extend our congratulations to Rochester Hills on their award and to all of the finalists for this year's competition, which also included the cities of East Lansing and Sterling Heights. We are honored to be among this great group of Municipal projects making our communities great places to live, work, and play. We thank all our partners in this project including Lansing Township, MDOT, Ingham County, Eaton County, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.

Thank you to our over 30 vendors for participating in the inaugural Pop-Up Saturday, Shop Delta event. Delta Township's inaugural pop-up shop took place on Saturday, September 18^th. Hundreds of Lansing regional residents participated by visiting the Lansing Mall and shopping with local small businesses. This event proved to be a great way to support small businesses and utilize the Lansing mall. Delta Township plans to organize another pop-up shop at the Lansing Mall in the near future.

Tuesdays, Library Lobby

5-7 p.m.

DTDL is partnering with the Greater Lansing Food Bank to offer supplemental meal kits for youth up to 18 years old. The bags of non-perishable food will be available for pickup in the library’s lobby every Tuesday evening from September 14-November 16. No registration is necessary.

DTDL offers free monthly Take It & Make It kits for kids and adults, available to pick up in the library or with carside pickup. We offer four types of kits, with activities appropriate for different ages and skill levels (5 & under, 5-8, 9-18, and 18+). Kits may include arts & crafts, STEM, and/or literacy activities. Each kit contains instructions and supplies for one or more projects. New kits are available each month while supplies last. Kits may be picked up at the library’s Youth Desk. Visit dtdl.org/make-it for more information or to request kits for carside pickup.

Ages 13-18. Teen Lit Kits have a theme and include 1-2 library books and activities, plus some extra fun stuff. Books will be checked out to you and must be returned to the library but the rest is yours to keep! Themes include Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Social Justice, and Graphic Novels/Manga. Visit dtdl.org/make-it to request kits.

Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday                 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday              10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday                   12 – 4 p.m.

Tues. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wed. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Yard Waste Collection

Open Wednesdays until 8:00pm

Electronics Recycling 9:00am – 12:00pm

Tuesday, October 12

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sharp Park

Come and “trick or treat” around the pond at Sharp Park at the displays set up by local businesses and groups while candy supplies last. We encourage everyone to wear costumes.

$1 per child - CASH ONLY (while candy supplies last)

Kids must provide their own trick-or-treat bag.

Susan Porrett is our I Am Delta Community Spotlight!

Hello, my name is Susan Porrett. I moved to Delta Township 7 and half years ago from the Thumb of Michigan for a career move. I rented for the first three years and decided that I wanted to stay in Delta Twp. and purchased a home four years ago. I really like the area that I live in. It is convenient for shopping, etc. but it has the feel of being out in the country. It is also a close commute to Lansing for work. I love to walk and hike at the various parks within Delta Twp. with my yellow lab. An interesting fact about myself is, I grew up on a family farm and have a passion for gardening. #iamdelta

Paramedic/Firefighter (full-time) – The Delta Township Fire Department is currently accepting applications for full-time paramedic/ firefighters. We have several positions to be filled immediately. If you are looking for a positive team approach in a progressive fire department and stable community, we want to hear from you.  

Plumbing &/or Mechanical Inspector

YARD WASTE RECYCLING 

(Yard waste will not be accepted until April 2021)

12-8 p.m in Oct.

12-6 p.m in Nov. & Dec.

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Free to *Delta Township residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Yard waste fees will apply on Tuesdays.

*Delta Township residents must provide a photo I.D. and voter I.D. card, property tax notice, or a township water/sewer bill to participate in the Fall Yard Waste Recycling Program.

Reminders: Paper bags, cardboard boxes, or plastic tubs may be used. NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED! Tree limbs must not exceed four feet in length or four inches in diameter. For a listing of acceptable materials taken at the Recycling Center visit here.