Due to an abundance of caution and Covid-19, city hall will be closed until further notice. You can check back here for reopening information. Bills can still be dropped off in the drop box or mailed to city hall. If you have a water, sewer, road, or similar concern, please call the city garage at 906-667-0453. If you have another concern that needs immediate attention, please call the city manager at 906-663-4311 ext 4 and leave a voicemail. She is checking her email for voicemails. You can also email her at charly.loper@bessemermi.org. The library is still open and plowing will not be impacted. Thanks for your understanding.
The City of Bessemer is serious about preventing the spread of COVID-19 caused by the Coronavirus. You can find the latest news from the city and various resources regarding the pandemic here or on our Facebook Page.
Local healthcare provider, Aspirus, has established a call center for COVID-19 Questions.
- Call Center Number: 1-844-568-0701
- Hours of Operation:
7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday – Sunday
Resources
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Michigan.gov Coronavirus Information
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Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus Information
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World Health Organization Coronavirus Information
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CDC Information for High Risk Individuals
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Western UP Health Department Coronavirus Information
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Aspirus Coronavirus Information
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Michigan Department of Education Coronavirus Communications
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All Michigan bars, restaurants ordered to close dine-in services Monday (Upper Michigan's Source)
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MDHHS Recommendations to Slow the Transmission of COVID-19
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Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband for Student Households
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Xcel Energy Will Not Disconnect Service During Pandemic
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Unemployment Benefits Expanded for Michigan Workers
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Bessemer Area Schools Providing Breakfast and Lunch Pickup
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MI Executive Order - Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life
Follow the City of Bessemer on Facebook for more up to date information regarding the city and the Coronavirus pandemic.
CITY NEWS & ANNOUCEMENTS
New Covid Plans Effective 6.01.21
Covid Plan for City Hall Public and Employees: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reopen-Plan-for-Public-and-employees-grids-6.1.21.pdf Covid Plan for DPW Employees and Public: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reopen-Plan-for-Public-and-employees-grids-DPW-05.10.21.pdf Remote Work Plan: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Remote-Work-Plan-6.1.21.pdf
Read More >>City Council meeting to be held remotely
The City Council meeting on December 21st, 2020 at 6:00 will be held remotely. To see the agenda and how to login, click here.
Read More >>Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority meeting to be held virtually.
Due to the coronavirus the Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority will have a virtual meeting. If you have any issues with attending the meeting virtually due to ADA difficulties, please contact the clerk 48 hours before the meeting. Individuals can call 711 for relay support. You have the right to participate in a meeting of a […]
Read More >>December 7th, 2020 City Council Remote Meeting
The December 7th City Council will be held remotely. Visit: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/meetings/december-7th-2020/ for more information
Read More >>Update to Coronavirus Plan
Due to the new orders from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Bessemer has updated our coronavirus response plan. There should be very change to the way residents have been interacting with the city. We do have one worker still in the office to take cash payments and frequently check […]
Read More >>November 16th, 2020 city council meeting to be held electronically
Due to the coronavirus, the November 16th, 2020 city council meeting will be held electronically. To access the agenda click here
Read More >>A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting to be held remotely
A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Central Time. To join the Zoom Meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505564055?pwd=QWorTzNSa0tLVWcyNXlMQnROSUYrUT09 Meeting ID: 845 0556 4055 Passcode: 258098 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdPj6wCo4y
Read More >>November 12th, 2020 DDA meeting to be held remotely
Visit https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11.12.20-agenda-packet.pdf to view the packet.
Read More >>November 2nd, 2020 City Council meeting will be held remotely
To view the information about the meeting click: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/meetings/november-2nd-2020/
Read More >>Bessemer Plywood Corp Variance Request
Notice of Public Hearing Bessemer Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Bessemer Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, November 16th, beginning at 6:00 P.M., 411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI. The meeting will be held remotely. The purpose of the hearing is […]
Read More >>ATV Detour Route
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Bessemer City Council on Monday, November 2nd, beginning at 6:00 P.M., 411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI. The meeting will be held remotely. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comment on the proposed ATV detour route. View the route here: […]
Read More >>MWGTA Meeting
A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Central Time. To join the Zoom Meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2751868381?pwd=THpMdkh2aTRJVVhEVDg0WTJ0UW10QT09#s Meeting ID: 275 186 8381 Passcode: 843467 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVQOwUJLa
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