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City of Gaastra

Gaastra is located in Iron County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We are 10 minutes away from Ski Brule and multiple recreational lakes, including Chicaugon Lake and Stanley Lake.

NEWS

NOTICE: The regular October monthly board meeting will be held on October 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Gaastra City Hall.

ROUTINE HYDRANT FLUSHING

Routine Hydrant Flushing will be conducted October 6th-10th. Residents may notice some discoloration in their water as a result of this activity. If this occurs, let the water run until it clears. Check water clarity before washing laundry!

RECREATION COMMITTEE
will meet immediately following the regular 4:30 PM board meeting on October 2, 2025. All interested parties are encouraged to attend at the GAASTRA CITY HALL 4 Valley, Gaastra.

Come out and support the Iron County Minor League Baseball at Swede Anderson Field.

Blight and Unlicensed Vehicles

April 8, 2025 Attention Gaastra City Residents:
Now that the snow is starting to melt, please check & clean yards of blight issues and unlicensed vehicles.
Blight cannot be visible from the road & all unlicensed vehicles must be covered completely to the ground. In the next few weeks, blight & unlicensed vehicle warnings will be issued where necessary. There will be a 10 day period to rectify the complaints, after that fines will start to be imposed. Thank you in advance for making Gaastra look beautiful.
Debbie Tusa, Gaastra City Manager/Clerk

City Commissioner Vacancies

The city of Gaastra will have one mayor vacancy and two city commissioner vacancies in the upcoming August primary. Click here to read more.

Board Meetings

Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM.

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