4th of July Holiday Hours and Firework Safety Reminders

City of Mt. Pleasant offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

As residents and visitors prepare to celebrate, the City encourages everyone to prioritize safety. Thoughtful preparation can help make the holiday safe and enjoyable for all.

Consumer fireworks may only be used on private property from June 29 through July 4 between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.

Consumer fireworks, homemade fireworks, pyrotechnics or display fireworks are not permitted on public property, school property, church property, or another person’s property without permission. Violations shall be punishable with fines of $500 up to $1,000.

For those planning to use fireworks, remember these simple safety tips:

Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
Keep children a safe distance away and never allow them to handle fireworks.
Wear protective clothing, including eyewear.
Light fireworks outdoors on a flat, open surface away from buildings, dry leaves or grass, and other flammable materials.
Always keep a hose or bucket of water nearby in case of malfunction.
Never attempt to relight a firework that did not fully function properly.

Additionally, community members are also reminded that minors may not possess or use consumer fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used while a person is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or during times when a burning ban has been established by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI. For a list of burning restrictions by county, visit http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

The best way to protect your family is to avoid the use of fireworks at home entirely.

Park Closures Due to Flooding

UPDATE 4/6/2026 – Chipp-A-Waters Park and Island Park have reopened following recent flooding. However, for safety reasons, sections of the trails remain closed and are clearly marked.

Visitors are asked to follow all posted closures and avoid entering restricted areas, as conditions may still be unstable in certain locations.

City staff will continue to monitor conditions as park trails become safe to reopen.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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4/4/2026 – Due to flooding and safety concerns, Chipp-A-Waters Park and Island Park are closed until further notice. All park trails are closed and should not be used at this time. Please avoid entering these areas.

City staff are monitoring conditions and will provide updates as they become available.

Water Main Repair at Pickard St. and N. Adams St.

UPDATE 2/13/2026 10:30 a.m. – Crews are continuing water main repairs on West Pickard Street this morning.

The water main will be shut down briefly to complete the work. The southernmost eastbound lane of West Pickard Street, from North Henry Street to North Adams Street, will remain closed through the weekend.

Additional updates will be provided as work continues.

The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Water Distribution and Streets departments are repairing a water main at the intersection of Pickard St. and N. Adams St. Crews are currently on-site completing the work.

At this time, the outside eastbound lane of Pickard St. is closed, along with N. Adams St. from Arthur St. to Pickard St.

Updates will be provided if additional traffic impacts or service interruptions occur.

Materials Recovery Facility to Close for Repairs; Week of December 13, 2021

The Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will be closed for repairs during the week of December 13. No inbound material will be accepted, and there will be no curbside recycling collection during this time. Operations and curbside collection are slated to resume the week of December 20.

Once curbside recycling resumes, there will be an increased amount of materials due to the MRF closure and holiday celebrations. If you have extra recyclables, please place a small amount out for collection over the next several weeks, or consider dropping them off for free at the MRF. This will allow the collection crews to service each address on the route.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. Questions? Call (989) 779-5401.