Last Call to Get Your Tickets for the 17th Annual Delta Township Community Impact Awards

2023 Delta Township

Community Impact Awards Reception

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Delta Township Community Impact Awards Reception will be held at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel located at 925 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917. Tickets for this event are available at the link below or may be purchased in person at the Parks and Recreation Counter in the Administration Building located at 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy or over the phone by calling 517-323-8555.  

Physical tickets will not be provided for this event. When you purchase a ticket, your name will be added to a list of attendees along with the number of tickets purchased. When you arrive at the event, you will need to check in at the main registration table to enter the event.

Early Voting Begins October 30

Early voting in Delta Township for the November 7th Special Election is set to begin on October 30 and will run for seven (7) consecutive days as part of the pilot program

Delta Township Early Voting Schedule:

• October 30 - 9 AM to 5 PM
• October 31 - 9 AM to 5 PM
• November 1 - 12 PM to 8 PM
• November 2 - 12 PM to 8 PM
• November 3 - 7 AM to 3 PM
• November 4 - 8 AM to 4 PM
• November 5 - 8 AM to 4 PM

Where can I vote early?

Early voting will take place at the Delta Township Administration Building, Conference Room A (West entrance, second floor) – 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48827.

St. Joe Highway Road Closure & Carrier Creek Interceptor Improvement Project Update

St. Joe highway is expected to remain closed through the end of November due to project delays for the Carrier Creek Interceptor Improvement Project. The project has faced several delays due to uncovering poor soils requiring the new sanitary pipe to be placed on special piers which slows the timeline for installing new pipe. In addition, there have been dewatering and weather delays in the work area. The Township has worked with the contractor to establish the new project timeline to ensure it is completed in a timely manner. While there have been delays, this critical infrastructure project is continuing to make progress. This week contractors installed the needed bypass pumping equipment which is necessary to continue sanitary flows safely while sections of pipe are replaced.  

Why do I not see workers at times?

This project replaces critical infrastructure that is buried underground. Additionally, this project was delayed due to the need for additional special piers that were ordered and needed to be galvanized off-site. All piers have been delivered this week and work has resumed. The new sanitary pipe, which services the industrial district, GM, and thousands of residents, must be placed on these piers to prevent the sinking and failure of the sewer line. The project is very complex, and contractors have had to deal with weather, groundwater, poor soils, beaver dams, and other challenges in addition to what was already known.

We assure you it is the first priority of this project to maintain safe and environmentally sound sewer repairs to this critical sanitary interceptor and to restore the roadway and reopen it to traffic as soon as possible. 

For updates or for more information on this project please visit our website at the link below. Thank you for your patience.

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office - Delta Patrol has moved to a new temporary location to accommodate the demolition of their old building and construction of a new Public Safety Facility. 

The Temporary location is closed to walk-in traffic for the duration of this project. For non-emergency services, please call 517-372-8217 and a deputy will come to you or will make arrangements to meet at the Delta Township Administration Building. 

For gun permit applications, please drop paperwork off in the blue drop box located on the north side of the Delta Township Administration Building at 7710 W. Saginaw Highway. 

For all other in-person transactions with the Sheriff’s Office, please visit the Charlotte Office at 1025 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI, 48813.

Trick or Treating

Trick-or-Treating in Delta Township is from 6 pm to 8 pm on October 31. Here are some tips for a safe and happy trick-or-treating event.

1. Stay Distraction Free - Put down your phone and pay attention to vehicle traffic
2. Light Up the Night – use reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights so you are seen
3. Save the candy for Later – Don’t consume candy until after you’ve completed trick-or-treating so it can be safely checked
4. Slow Down - slower traffic reduces the risk to pedestrians
5. Keep a Cool Head – Trick-or-treating can be fun for everyone if we are respectful of others

Winter Property Tax Information

2023 winter taxes can be paid starting December 1, 2023.

Heading out of Michigan for the winter?

Sign up now to have your winter tax payment automatically withdrawn from your bank account. The payment can be scheduled for withdrawal on December 29, 2023, or February 14, 2024. This is a free service and ensures your payment is received on time. Enrollment can be completed online at https://www.deltami.gov/residents/e-services/index.php (click on Autopay - Tax). Please note, that this is not an ongoing service, a new form must be submitted annually.  

Tax information is available 24/7 online at www.deltami.gov by clicking on Property Information on the homepage. Please call 517-323-8510 with any questions.

WRRF Project Update

Design work for the second phase of this project has commenced with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2025. These improvements will allow the facility to meet more stringent discharge limits that take effect in 2027. 

Recent Delta Township Events

Thank You for Your Participation

On October 11, Delta Township held its annual Trick-or-Treat Trail event presented by Consumer's Credit Union in Sharp Park, Over 1,000 children, along with their parents attended this event. Thank you to all of the sponsoring participants who attended this year's event.

Thank you, sponsors!

517 Magazine, Bretton Woods Lions Club, Brookdale Delta Assisted Living & Memory Care, Capital Area Community Services Head Start, Consumers Credit Union, Delta Presbyterian Church, LLC, Delta Township District Library, Delta Township Engineering Dept., Delta Township Fire Dept., Delta Township Kiwanis, Delta-Waverly Rotary Club, DFCU Financial, Eaton County MDHHS, Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept., Farmers Insurance – The Sarah Schafer Agency, Granger Waste Services, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, Impact Church, Kiki’s Gymnastics, Lally Group, PC, Lansing Mom, Lansing Urgent Care, L.O. Eye Care, Maurices, Michigan Education Trust, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, Michigan Plumbing, One North Kitchen & Bar/Culver's Eastwood, St. David’s Episcopal Church, St. Gerard Church, South Church, Wildcats Cheer Pride, and Zap-Zone Lansing

On Thursday, October 12 the Delta Township Fire Department held its annual Fire Prevention Open House. Nearly 500 people came out to the event where there were numerous activities to help teach about fire prevention measures. A special thank you goes to U of M Survival Flight for their special appearance. Thank you to everyone who attended this event.

Economic Development Update

• If you have driven down South Marketplace Boulevard lately you may have noticed a new development underway across from the Secretary of State's office. The Courtyard at Delta, a new senior housing project consisting of two new buildings with a total of 85 memory care and assisted living units, is now in the initial stages of construction, with work started on utilities and building foundations. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025

• The Americana Bistro by Guyton’s Heirloom Cuisine has re-opened in the Lansing Mall. The restaurant offers southern-styled comfort cuisine.

• New retailer Bricks and Minifigs will be opening in November at 731 Brookside Dr in the Brookside shopping center. The store is a local franchise of a national chain that specializes in buying, selling, and trading LEGO figures and components.

• Soldan’s Pet Supplies at 6201 W. Saginaw Hwy has rebranded as Feeders Pet Supply, so if you see a sign with the new name remember it is the same Soldan’s that you have known for many years.