The Household Hazardous Waste Collection day at the French Canister Site in Side Lake will be Wednesday, August 7th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more information, or to see dates for other collection sites, you can view or download the document below:
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Introducing Your New Supervisor!
Last month, Allan Reini was elected as the new Supervisor for the Town of French Supervisory Board. Here’s a little about our newest Board Member: Allan Reini and his wife, Becky, have lived full-time in Side Lake since 2020, when they remodeled their cabin into their permanent home. Prior to that they spent every moment […]
Minutes of the March 11, 2024 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Sandberg, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the February meeting and the Special Meeting of February 14, 2024 were read and approved by a motion by Varichak, second by Sandberg. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. The […]
Latest Water Quality Summary
At the Town of French Board Meeting on February 13th, St. Louis and Itasca County Representatives were present to give The Sturgeon Chain of Lakes Water Quality Summary. Reports from these studies, including monitoring and assessments and strategy development for restoration, you can visit: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/little-fork-river.
Notice to the Public
The Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:00 AM, April 18. 2024 at the Town Hall to conduct theAnnual Township’s Road Review. Jeff Schanche, ClerkFrench Township
Minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Sandberg, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the January meeting and the Special Meeting of January 29, 2024 were read and approved by a motion by Varichak, second by Lucas. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read […]
A Note from the Fire Chief...
The fire danger is really high right now with the dry conditions and lack of snow. Please stay up-to-date on the current burning restrictions and be careful out there.
Also, the ice conditions are changing rapidly as the thermometer goes up and down. Keep an eye on your pets near the lakes, as we have already heard of a couple of dogs breaking through the ice!
-PJ Bjur, Fire Chief
Town of French Fire & EMS
If you would like more information on how you can become a member of our volunteer department, contact our Fire Chief, PJ Bjur at 218-969-3323 or our EMS Coordinator, Alyssa Jerulle, at frenchfirstresponders@gmail.com
For the latest info on the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association, visit their website by clicking here.
Town Board Meeting Dates
The French Township Board holds its regular meetings on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Side Lake Community Center, at 7PM. Time and dates may change, with proper notice.