Brush Pickup in the Village

During the tie in of the Woodland Apartments to the new water main, the construction crew had to temporarily turn off water on East Woodland, East Elm St, South Street,  Worden and the Bluegill Estates.  Crews are working to complete this project as quickly as possible.  We apologize for the short notice & inconvenience and anticipate it will be back on around 1:00 pm.  

The Village of Marcellus High Water Project, “Mitigation of Lake Marcellus North” is out for bids. Bids are due by 3:00 pm on March 27, 2024 to the Marcellus Village Hall, 177 E Main Street, Marcellus, MI 49067.

For more information, you may find project details, specifications and documents at https://bids.gowightman.com – scroll down to Bid Information, Village of Marcellus, Mitigation of Lake Marcellus North. 

Thank you for your interest in our project!

The Village of Marcellus Council accepted the bid by Borden Waste Away for Residential garbage and recycling collection in their December 28, 2023 Council meeting.  LRS won the bid for the Commercial & residential dumpster service for this new 5 year contract, that came in at lower rates.  All occupied residential properties in the Village of Marcellus will be added to this new provider, Borden, starting 2/9/2024.  Recycling is included in all Cart service but will be picked up every other week starting Friday 2/9.  LRS residential & business garbage roll carts will be removed January 30-31 to be swapped out with new Borden carts on Saturday February 3rd.  The new rates for single carts was lowered by this switch, however if you have multiple carts, there will be a slight increase.  Borden’s garbage roll cart & recycling pick-up will switch to Fridays but dumpster pick-up will remain the same on Tuesdays & Fridays ( for the second pick-up).  Borden’s bid also included optional spring & fall cleanup services which replaces the bulk-item service previously included in residential garbage pick-up.

Here are some tips to help keep your water running smoothly.  Cold Weather Tips

The Village of Marcellus Council will hold a Special meeting on Feb. 6, 2024 at 7:00pm for a public hearing on the MSHDA Community Development Block Grant Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. 

The Village of Marcellus proposes to request $483,000 in CDBG funds to pay for homeowner rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve the affordable housing stock in Marcellus.  The entire amount is intended to benefit low & moderate income residents and no resident will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities.

For more information, please contact Sarah Ayers at marcellusdda@gmail.com or call the Village of Marcellus. 

Interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing with questions or comments. 

Construction began in April 2023 on the west side of town with water main replacements.   Then on West Dibble and West Arbor new service lines were put in and are hooked up to the new or existing water main.  Crews are working on Woodland and Dibble on the east side of town while at the same time replacing service lines on West Main from Adams to Jones.  The plumbers, SWT  or BT Piping & Plumbing, are scheduling the appointments with residents directly for water hook-up to the new service lines.  Restoration of lawns and sidewalks dug up in the Water project are underway with many complete. If you have any issues on your property related to the water project, contact the Village and the contractors will address issues as quickly as possible. New water lines have a one year warranty from installation.  After replacement the property owner is responsible for the water service line maintenance from the shut-off box to their home, just as they were before this state mandated service line replacement project.  See the map for proposed construction dates on your street at this link. Construction Dates  Please note the weather and other construction issues have delayed this schedule. .  To learn more about the State-mandated Lead Service line Project, go here: Lead Service Line Replacement

There are currently TWO openings for part-time Crossing Guard employment with the Village of Marcellus. You are welcome to fill out and submit an application for future consideration. Thank you.

Part-Time Employment:

Crossing Guard

The Village of Marcellus is seeking applicants for two part-time crossing guard positions. The position requires two shifts per day on regular school days: 7:15 am to 8:15 am and 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm. On half days, the second shift is from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Applications may be picked up and mailed, delivered at the Marcellus Village Hall, 177 E. Main St., Marcellus, MI 49067, or emailed to clerk@villageofmarcellus.org. Applications are due by July 26, 2024.

Employment Application

Cass County residents may be eligible for financial assistance to improve their homes.  Read about the MI-HOPE program directly through the State Michigan Housing Development Authority MSHDA or at the Cass county website here: Cass County Repair Program

In an effort to reduce unnecessary travel, fuel & labor expenses, LRS (formerly Michiana Recycling & Disposal) has changed the Bulk-Item pick-up process.  Residents in Marcellus are asked to schedule bulk-items to pick-up by calling 269-684-0900 or visit their website at:

lrsrecycles.com/michiana-modern/ to schedule your pickup.

Save this flyer as a reminder Bulk Item Pick-up

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1234

Poverty Exemption MCL 211.7u

Form 5737 Application for Exemption

Request for Approval of Percentage Reduction in Taxable Value for Property Exemptions Under MCL 211.7u

Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty

Since the addition of the online Village of Marcellus utility bills program through BS&A Software, 192 businesses & residents have signed up for paperless billing. You can view, make a one time payment or schedule your auto payment via credit card, debit card, your bank account, google or apple pay.  The best online deal is to pay your bill is via EFT from your bank account with a modest fee of $1.95 per payment. (Credit/debit fees are 3.5% of the amount paid) Residents & businesses that pay online, your due date time is extended to 11:59 pm on the 20th. Follow the link when you click on the “Pay Utilities Bill” icon to access the payment portal.  

If you are behind on utility payments, you are urged to seek assistance from one of the programs listed below if eligible and to contact the Village Hall to set up a payment plan.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency –  Low Income Household Water Assistance Program. (LIHWAP)

MIHAF- Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund – For homeowners with financial hardship due to Covid-19 pandemic. They can help with utilities, property taxes, mortgages, land contract and more.

Grants are available and Marcellus residents can apply directly to the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund at 844-756-4423 or visit michigan.gov/MIHAF.