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November 2, 2023
The General Election is scheduled Tuesday, November 7, and will determine Morenci's next mayor and the city councilor to fill the 2-year city council seat. The candidates in the m...
![Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_6d98e276-b4d0-47d4-aa4f-884e3aca3044.png)
November 1, 2023
CITY OF MORENCI
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test
Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2023, General Election ...
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November 1, 2023
Morenci Monthly Newsletters are being mailed out in water bills this week. Our digital version, which contains additional updates and helpful links, was emailed to subscribers tod...
![VEPO Metering has opened appointments for water meter replacement on November 3 and 4. Please call 1-877-860-8376 or click this link to schedule your appointment. Once all appointments on 11/3 and 11/4 are reserved, additional dates will become available and released at a future date.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_e4188d52-1cef-4525-a3d7-e391edb1b7ea.png)
October 26, 2023
VEPO Metering has opened appointments for water meter replacement on November 3 and 4. Please call 1-877-860-8376 or click this link to schedule your appointment. Once all appo...
![Morenci resident, Traci Bovee, is organizing a Community Thanksgiving meal for Morenci and surrounding communities for the eleventh year in a row this year. The dinner will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, from noon until 3 p.m. (or when food runs out). Dine-in or carry-out is available at the Morenci Sportsman’s Club and the Lyons Friendship Hall. Delivery is available for homebound residents. There is no charge, but a freewill donation will be accepted from those able to help offset costs.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_3b654c9f-0abf-47e0-a745-90b8abefdfbd.png)
October 23, 2023
Morenci resident, Traci Bovee, is organizing a Community Thanksgiving meal for Morenci and surrounding communities for the eleventh year in a row. The dinner will take place on Th...
![The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_2244e917-90ee-4b4e-bc6f-283dc4219491.png)
October 19, 2023
The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Or...
![Notice of Public Hearing for 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d95aea70-9249-4b9a-8fbc-269b2d3ded91.png)
October 18, 2023
The Morenci City Council will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2023 at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256, at 7:30pm, local time, to consider ...
![Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_06a62f3e-c170-4a68-a328-62aff0022202.png)
October 12, 2023
Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.
Meeting Agenda & C...
![Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Morenci is Monday, October 31st 6-8pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_c1b261dd-cf86-422a-b3aa-c916324c08df.png)
October 10, 2023
Trick-or-treating is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Halloween night in the City of Morenci. Children are welcome to trick-or-treat at City Hall during office hours 8:00 a.m.-6:00...
![Sen. Joe Bellino Visit October 16](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_5ecafca1-87e8-4832-96cc-fd521df61bf8.png)
October 10, 2023
Senator Joseph Bellino Jr. is scheduled to host City Hall office hours in Morenci on Monday, October 16, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and offers a v...
![The leaves are falling early this year, so the Department of Public works has scheduled pick-up to begin in October. Leaf pick-up will start on Tuesday, October 17, and run weekly Tuesday through Thursday, ending December 14. The route will be as follows: Main St., S. East St., North St. South of Main St. North of Main St. West of Bean Creek Please follow these guidelines for leaf collection: Bagging of leaves is strongly discouraged. Leaves should be placed next to the curb, but not in the street. Leaves should be placed as close to the street curb as possible without interfering with traffic patterns. Leaves should be free of chunks of wood and foreign objects. If such are found in leaf piles, leaves will be left with the homeowner responsible for disposing them. Brush pick-up continues every second and fourth Tuesday through October 24. Please keep brush and leaf piles separate. Residents may discard leaves and brush any time at the compost pile behind the Morenci Department of Public Works Facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_61850987-3e0e-4149-8d9a-6ab00b65369e.png)
October 2, 2023
The leaves are falling early this year, so the Department of Public works has scheduled pick-up to begin in October. Leaf pick-up will start on Tuesday, October 17, and run weekly...
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October 2, 2023
Morenci Monthly Newsletters are being mailed out in water bills this week. Our digital version, which contains additional updates and helpful links, was emailed to subscribers tod...
![Morenci Fall Fest](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_1589f979-8fa0-4dba-85f2-e826400176b4.png)
September 28, 2023
The Morenci Fall Fest will take place Saturday, October 7, from 4 to 11 p.m. in downtown Morenci. This free event features live music performances, engaging family activities, and...
![The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f286ab52-e5c2-4082-b219-807bd4b783e6.png)
September 20, 2023
The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 ...
![CDBG Water-Related Infrastructure Grant Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_17bf807a-4ed6-4571-8266-f432448457eb.png)
September 18, 2023
At the September 11, 2023, Morenci City Council meeting, the Morenci City Council approved the construction contract for the 2021 CDBG Water-Related Infrastructure Grant that was ...
![Morenci Homecoming](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d06c69b2-3820-4cf8-9dad-82b3bb5e507b.png)
September 15, 2023
Morenci’s Homecoming festivities will begin with a parade through town starting from Wakefield Park at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15. The parade route will travel east on W. M...
![Due to personnel matters that are subject to confidentiality, Morenci City Council voted at their special meeting on September 14 to remove Officer Don Thompson from his position as Chief of Police. With the presence of legal counsel, City Council deliberated for nearly three hours during the closed session that Officer Thompson requested. Following closed session, a motion was made and supported to demote Officer Thompson to road patrol, maintain his seniority with the City of Morenci, and complete human resource and communication training. The motion was amended to include Officer Thompson releasing the City of Morenci from any liability per the advice of both parties’ legal counsel. The amended motion passed 6-1. Meeting minutes will be posted to the website when they are completed. Deputy Chief Michael Creswell has been appointed to serve as interim Chief of Police moving forward.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_1a579e12-60c2-46cd-9af5-7e70bc3e527f.png)
September 15, 2023
Due to personnel matters that are subject to confidentiality, Morenci City Council voted at their special meeting on September 14 to remove Officer Don Thompson from his position ...
![Morenci City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b78045b4-6cdb-469a-9805-3a400972437f.png)
September 12, 2023
Morenci City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.
![Mill St. will be closed on Wednesday, September 13, and potentially Thursday, September 14, while the Morenci Fire Department conducts their yearly hose testing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/morenci_area_school_district_ar/article/image/large_fd55f70d-83a9-422e-a5eb-f088367c84ab.jpg)
September 12, 2023
Mill St. will be closed on Wednesday, September 13, and potentially Thursday, September 14, while the Morenci Fire Department conducts their yearly hose testing.