City of Bangor, Michigan

09/09/2026

🏛️ CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP | SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

Here’s a quick look at some of the business conducted by the Bangor City Council at its Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026:

4 Present (McCrumb, Rivers, Murphy, Martinez-Serratos) (Quorum)
3 Absent (Garcia, Wall, Doroh)

Approved the September 8 meeting agenda

📋 The Consent Agenda was approved, including the August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes and the City’s accounts payable and payroll. (4 yes; 3 absent)

🗑️ Best Way Disposal Rate Adjustment
Council approved Best Way Disposal’s requested annual rate adjustment. A representative from Best Way explained that increased fuel costs have contributed to the adjustment. The residential rate will increase by $0.92 per month, a 4.7% increase. The adjustment applies to the two carts originally provided and does not apply to additional carts. (4 yes; 3 absent)

📄 METRO Act Permit Agreement
Council approved the METRO Act Permit Agreement presented by the City Manager. (4 yes; 3 absent)

🏛️ City Hall Roof Replacement
Following discussion regarding the condition of the City Hall roof and the bids received, Council approved moving forward with Lakeshore for the roof replacement project. (4 yes; 3 absent)

🌿 Recreational Ma*****na Ordinance No. 290
Council discussed a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 290 that would reduce the number of authorized recreational ma*****na retailer licenses within the City from three (3) to one (1). Council voted to move forward with the amendment process. The proposed amendment is scheduled for its first reading/introduction at the September 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. (4 yes; 3 absent)

🎃 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours
Council established City trick-or-treating hours for Saturday, October 31, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with public safety considerations discussed. (unanimous)

🌳 Forestry Management & Potential Timber Sale
Council discussed forestry management and a potential timber sale. Council agreed to move forward with Mark P Janke, Consulting Forester, LLC (unanimous)

🛡️ Liability & Property Insurance
Council received the Michigan Municipal League Liability & Property Insurance renewal information for review and filing.

🔒 Closed Session
Council entered into closed session to consider a written attorney-client privileged legal opinion. Council returned to open session. No action was taken following the closed session. (4 yes; 3 absent)

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the meeting. City Council meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to stay informed and engaged in their local government.

Full council packets can be reviewed at https://www.cityofbangormi.org/boards/city-council

09/09/2026

THANK YOU, SCOTT GRAHAM LLC!

The City of Bangor is incredibly grateful to recognize Scott Graham LLC for their generous $800 donation to the Honor a Hero Campaign!

This tremendous contribution will help support the new memorial fence and continued improvements at Veterans Memorial Park, creating a place that honors the men and women who have served our country for generations to come.

The support this campaign has received from our local businesses, residents, families, and organizations has been truly remarkable. What began with a goal of installing a new memorial fence has grown into a community-wide effort to invest in and enhance Veterans Memorial Park.

Thank you, Scott Graham LLC, for your incredible generosity. We are extremely grateful to have you as part of this project!

09/09/2026

THANK YOU, BANGOR COMMUNITY FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION!

The City of Bangor would like to extend a heartfelt thank you
to the Bangor Community Firefighter Association for their generous $500 donation to the Honor a Hero Campaign!

Our firefighters dedicate themselves to serving and protecting our community, and we are incredibly grateful to see the Bangor Community Firefighter Association also step forward to support this effort to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Their contribution as a Veterans Honor Post Sponsor will help support the new memorial fence and continued improvements at Veterans Memorial Park.

The response to this campaign has been incredible, and the support from our residents, local businesses, families, and community organizations continues to demonstrate what can be accomplished when Bangor comes together for a common purpose.

Thank you, Bangor Community Firefighter Association,
for your generosity, your service to our community,
and your support of our veterans! 🚒

09/04/2026

📢 UPCOMING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City of Bangor Regular City Council Meeting will be held:

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Bangor City Hall
257 W. Monroe St.
Bangor, MI 49013

⚠️ Please Note: This meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 8, because Monday, September 7 is Labor Day and City Hall will be closed in observance of the holiday.

📄 Council Meeting Packets
Residents are encouraged to review the Council packet prior to the meeting. Meeting packets are available on the City of Bangor website:

🔗 https://www.cityofbangormi.org/boards/city-council

We encourage residents to stay informed and engaged with your local government. 🏛️

09/03/2026

City Hall will be closed Monday, 09/07/26 in observance of Labor Day.

Normal Hours of Operation will resume, Tuesday, 09/08/26 @ 9AM.

09/03/2026

Pancake Breakfast at the Bangor Community Fire Department

Kick off your Labor Day weekend with the best breakfast around! 🥞🚒
Come join us Saturday, September 5th from 7:00–10:00 AM at the Bangor Community Fire Department for our Pancake Breakfast.
Bring the family, come hungry, and start your holiday weekend with a great breakfast while supporting your local fire department!

09/03/2026

Hydrant Flushing

The City of Bangor Department of Public Works will be performing hydrant flushing September 8th - 10th throughout the City.

Hydrant flushing can cause temporary discoloration in water. If you experience this, please run your water on cold until the water runs clear.

09/02/2026

🐾 FOUND DOG🐾

This dog was found on Bangor Street around noon today (Wednesday, 09/02/26) and has been picked up by Animal Control.

If you recognize this dog or know who the owner may be, please help us get the word out by sharing this post.

🐶 Thank you for helping us reunite this pup with its family!

09/02/2026

The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026 @ 7PM has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 7PM.

The meeting date has been changed due to fact that Monday, September 7, 2026 is Labor Day and City Hall is closed.

08/28/2026

THANK YOU, TREE BUSTERS AND MORE LLC!

The City of Bangor would like to recognize Tree Busters and More LLC for their work helping prepare Veterans Memorial Park for the upcoming installation of our new memorial fence.

Tree Busters recently removed a large tree from the area where the new fence will be installed. Their work helped clear the way for the project and is another important step toward the improvements planned for the park.

Community projects like this involve a lot of work behind the scenes, and we appreciate the local businesses and individuals who help us along the way.

Thank you, Tree Busters and More LLC, for your work at Veterans Memorial Park and for helping us move this project forward!