Back to School
The first day of school will be Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (half day). Drivers should allow for extra travel time due to increased vehicle, bus and pedestrian traffic in and around the City. Please be courteous by stopping to allow pedestrians to cross the street and by not blocking intersections while stopped in traffic.
School hours are as follows:
– Creekside/High School – 8:00 a.m. to 2:53 p.m. (11:25 a.m. on half days)
– All other schools – 8:14 a.m. to 3:07 p.m. (11:40 a.m. on half days)
Crossing Guard Locations
Starting on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, crossing guards will be stationed at the two following locations approximately 30 minutes before school starts in the morning, and for 30 minutes after school ends:
– The pedestrian island on Baker Rd., near Creekside Intermediate School
– At the intersection of Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd. and Meadow View Dr., near the Mill Creek Middle School entry drive.
Job Opening – Farmers Market and Community Garden Manager
The City of Dexter is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and self-motivated Farmers Market and Community Garden Manager. The Farmers Market and Community Garden Manager is a seasonal part-time position, and will work approximately 25 hours per week, April – October (fewer hours November – March). Hours are flexible, but candidates must be able to be present during Farmers Market hours (Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons, May – October). Specific duties include: event planning, managing registration, programming, and recruitment for both the Farmers Market and Community Garden.
Starting wage is $17 per hour. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more detailed information about the position, visit: https://dextermi.gov/government/job_and_committee_openings.php.
To apply, please submit a resume and City employment application form via email, to the attention of Justin Breyer, City Manager at JBreyer@DexterMI.gov or deliver in-person to City Hall, 3515 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48130. The City’s Employment Application Form is available on the City’s website at: https://www.dextermi.gov/Permits_and_Forms/General_Permits/Employment_Application_2020-02.pdf. The first review of applications will occur on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00pm. The position is open until filled.
Community Park Temporary Playground Closures
On Tuesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 4th, the smaller play structure at Community Park will be closed for grounds maintenance. The bigger play structure will be closed Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th.
Summer Taxes Due Date
Property taxes are due on September 16, 2024 (because of the weekend). Payments must be received at the City Hall by 5 pm.
To ensure receipt by September 16, 2024 at 5 pm, payments can be dropped off to City Hall, 3515 Broad St. on weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm, or placed into the drop box located in front of City Hall. After the deadline, a 1% per month penalty is applied. Tax information can be found at – https://bsaonline.com/?uid=386&sitetransition=true.
