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The civil township is in Charlevoix County, in the North Michigan portion of the state's Lower Peninsula. Most of the township includes the southern part of Lake Charlevoix, and the South Arm of the lake branches south from the main body of the lake, cutting through the township, extending into South Arm Township. There is no bridge joining the two portion of the township, but there is a ferry at Ironton, within the township. Township agendas and minutes are posted on the official site.
https://www.evelinetownship.org/
Located in the center-western portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township was separated from Big Prairie Township in 1856 and named for Everett Douglass, one of its first inspectors. The official township website introduces the township board, zoning and planning commissions, and officials, posts agendas and minutes, and provides access to various forms and reports. Tax information and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.everetttownship.com/
Evergreen Township (Montcalm County)
Not to be confused with the township of the same name in Sanilac County, the civil township is in the central Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1856, the township includes the unincorporated community of Fishville, as well as a portion of the City of Stanton and the Village of Sheridan. Township officials are introduced, along with its office location, hours, telephone and fax numbers, and an overview of township services and programs.
http://www.montcalm.us/government/local_governments/townships/evergreen_township.php
Situated in central Kalkaska County, in the North Michigan region of the state's Lower Peninsula, the civil township is east of Kalkaska. The official township site introduces the township board and township officials, posts office hours and telephone numbers, and gives access to board meetings and minutes, a calendar of events, ordinances, news, and public notices. Township departments and services are highlighted, and election information is provided.
http://www.excelsiortownship.org/
The southeastern Lower Peninsula civil township, in Monroe County, includes the incorporated village of Maybee, in the southwestern part of the township, and the unincorporated community of Scofield. The official township website features upcoming events, news, and official notices, as well as meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, boards, and commissions. A guide to community and business services and resources are included.
https://www.exetertwp.com/
The mostly rural township is in St. Joseph County, in the southwestern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established as Bucks Township in 1829, the civil township took its current name in 1840. The township history is told on its official website, along with a directory of elected officials, a calendar of events, and access to board agendas and minutes, as well as various documents and reports, election information, and general news.
https://www.fabiustownship.org/
Fairfield Township (Lenawee County)
Located in the southernmost portion of Lenawee County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township borders on Ohio to the south. Although largely rural, there are several large cities within an hour of the township. Another township by the same name exists in north Shiawassee County. The official township website posts township hours and contacts, election information, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and a guide to township services and policies.
http://www.fairfieldtownship.net/
Fairfield Township (Shiawassee County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Lenawee County, the central Lower Peninsula township is in the northwest corner of Shiawassee County, and includes the unincorporated communities of Carland, Hoovers Corners, and Olney Corners. The official township website features township schedules, a newsletter, public notices, meeting schedules, and a list of township officials, with addresses and telephone numbers, as well as telephone and fax numbers for the township offices.
http://www.fairfieldtwp.us/
Located in the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township is in Tuscola County, and includes the village of Fairgrove and the southern part of the village of Akron. The official township site features a directory of township officials, election information, meeting minutes, photo gallery, and access to various forms, reports, and other documents. Township meeting notices, agendas, and minutes are included, along with service schedules and the township cemetery.
https://fairgrovetwp.org/
A civil township of Huron County, and located in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Fairhaven Township includes the unincorporated communities of Bay Port, Kilmanagh, Rose Island, Valley Island, and Weale, as well as several uninhabited islands in Saginaw Bay. The official township website features a gallery of photographs, meeting notices, and a directory of township telephone numbers, and a map showing the location of township offices.
https://www.fairhaventownship.com/
Named for the Fawn River, the civil township is in St. Joseph County, in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordering on Ohio to the south. The City of Sturgis occupies what had once been the northwestern corner of the township. The official township website posts the mailing address, physical address, and telephone number for township offices, along with public notices, election information, and a calendar of events. Various applications, permit forms, and FOIA procedures and guidelines.
http://www.fawnrivertownship.org/
The Upper Peninsula township occupies the upper-central portion of Dickinson County, with a portion of the township extending to the northern boundaries of the county. Named for Alpheus Felch, the fifth governor of Michigan, the township includes the unincorporated communities of Felch, Theodore, and Felch Mountain. The official township site offers information on township finances, budgets, hall rental policies and costs, utilities, and services. Office hours and contacts are included.
http://www.felchtownship.com/
Originally part of Grand Blanc Township, then Argentine Township, the Genesee County township was organized in 1838 and chartered in 1980. It includes Lake Fenton, a census-designated place, as well as the unincorporated communities of Bayport Park and Lakeside. The cities of Fenton and Linden were formed from areas previously part of the township. The official township site features a calendar of events, maps, ordinances, and election information, as well as a citizen's guide.
http://www.fentontownship.org/
Situated in southeastern Grand Traverse County in the North Michigan region of the state's Lower Peninsula, and includes the village of Fife Lake and the unincorporated communities of Hodge, Holmes, McManus Corner, Walton, and Walton Junction. Township board members, the board of review, planning commission, zoning board of appeals, and assessors are introduced, with contacts. The township office location, hours, and telephone number are included. A guide to local services is presented.
http://www.fifelaketwp.com/
Founded by Delos L. Filer, who built a sawmill there in 1867, the charter township is situated on Lake Michigan in the southwestern corner of Manistee County. The official township website publishes notices of special meetings, meeting agendas and minutes, and other public notices, zoning ordinances, a guide to township services, and a directory of township officials. Various township documents, forms, and applications are available.
https://www.filertownship.com/
Separated from Manlius Township in 1849, the civil township is in Allegan County in the lower western portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The City of Holland is in the northwestern corner of the township, although it is administered autonomously. Township officials are introduced on the official township website, which also includes meeting notices and minutes, tax information, and local services and programs. Various forms and documents may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.fillmoretownship.com/
The Charter Township of Flint is in central Genesee County in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The city of Flint is adjacent to the township in the northeast, and Swartz Creek is partially within the southern part of the township, although both are administered separately. The official township website introduces its boards and commissions, posts meeting agendas and meeting videos, as well as the history of the township, demographics, office hours, and telephone numbers.
https://www.flinttownship.org/
Organized in 1826, the civil township is in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Township meeting schedules and minutes are featured on the official township site, which includes zoning information, election notices, and contacts for the township clerk, treasurer, and assessor. A brief profile and history of the township are put forth, and contacts for local cemeteries are included, along with public notices and township news.
http://www.florencetownship.org/
In the northwestern corner of St. Joseph County, the township was settled in 1829 at what is now the village of Flowerfield. The official township website features a township calendar, an introduction to township officials, meeting notices and minutes, and local cemeteries. A directory includes telephone numbers for the township board of trustees, planning commission, zoning and inspectors, construction board of appeals, and the board of review.
https://www.flowerfieldtwp.net/
Split off from Flint Township in 1838, the Charter Township of Flushing is in Genesee County, in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It includes the unincorporated community of Brent Creek. The official township site includes agendas and minutes, a township calendar, and a citizen's guide to the community. Property taxes and water bills may be paid online, and owners of property within the township can access its property and tax lookup tool, and view budget information.
https://flushingtownship.com/
Established in 1869, the civil township is in southwestern Sanilac County, in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and includes the unincorporated communities of Omard. The official municipal website names township officials and staff, contacts for the township clerk, and a map showing the location of the township offices. Meeting notices and minutes are posted, along with ordinances, public announcements, election notices, and various forms and reports.
http://www.flynntownship.org/
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan township is in southwestern Delta County, in the lower part of the UP. It is bounded by Wells Township to the north, the City of Escanaba to the northeast, Bark River Township and Gourley Township to the west, Cedarville Township to the south, and Lake Michigan to the east. The official township website features a directory of officials and departmental heads, a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, access to reports and forms, and job opportunities.
https://fordriver.org/
Forest Township (Cheboygan County)
One of three townships by this name in Michigan, the civil township is in the southeastern corner of Cheboygan County in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, bordered by Presque Isle County to the east and Montmorency County to the south. The unincorporated community of Tower is situated within the township. Voting and election information are presented on the official township site, along with office contacts and hours, meeting agendas and minutes, and hall rental information.
https://foresttownship.org/
Forest Township (Genesee County)
Not to be confused with the townships by the same name in Cheboygan and Missaukee counties, the civil township is in the northeast corner of Genesee County and contains the village of Otisville and a portion of the village of Otter Lake. The official township site features a guide to township staff, ordinances, township meetings, the permit process, and local cemeteries, facilities, and programs, as well as official notices and a calendar of events.
http://www.foresttwp.com/
The Central Michigan township is in Mecosta County. It includes the village of Barryton, which is administered autonomously. Organized in 1867, the township remains largely rural, with countryside views, rivers, and Artesian wells. Board members are introduced on the official township site, which includes meeting notices and minutes, cemetery information, township road reports, news and schedules from its park and recreation department, and public notices.
https://forktownshipmichigan.com/
The Marquette County civil township is larger in land area than the City of Detroit and is one of the few townships in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with its own police department. It includes the unincorporated communities of Gwinn and Little Lake, as well as a portion of the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. Township office locations, hours, and contacts are posted on its official site, along with public notices, announcements, and schedules.
http://www.forsythtwpmi.org/
Named for Fort Gratiot, which was located there from 1814 to 1879, itself named for General Charles Gratiot, the charter township in St. Clair County was established in 1867. The township includes Gardendale, an unincorporated community near the center of the township. The City of Port Huron is adjacent to the township in the southeast. Its departments, boards, commissions, and services are highlighted on the official site, which includes minutes and agendas.
https://fortgratiot.us/
The largest township in Ogemaw County, the civil township is in its northwestern corner. With a population of fewer than a thousand, it is largely rural, with no incorporated villages or cities. The official township site features property tax information, upcoming events, transfer station hours, township hours and contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, and hall rental information. Contacts for township departments are posted to the site.
https://www.fostertownship.com/
Part of the Bay City Metropolitan region, the civil township is home to Delta College and four unincorporated communities: Amelith, Brooks, Frankenlust, and University Center. Settled in 1848, the township was originally part of Kochville Township, in Saginaw County, but separated and became part of Bay County in 1880. Maps and various reports, schedules, and other documents are available for download from the official township site, which also posts agendas and meeting minutes.
https://frankenlust.org/
Located in central-eastern Saginaw County, the civil township includes the City of Frankenmuth, although the city and township are independent of one another. The unincorporated community of Gera is within the township. A brief history and profile of the township are related on its official site, along with public notices, ordinances, its master plan, meeting agendas and minutes, office hours and contacts, and an introduction to its boards and commissions.
https://www.frankenmuthtwp.com/
Franklin Township (Clare County)
Not to be confused with townships by the same name in Houghton and Lenawee counties, the civil township is in the northeastern corner of Clare County, bordered by Gladwin County to the east and Roscommon County the north. It includes the unincorporated community of Meredith. The official township website features a directory of township officials, with contact data, as well as meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and a calendar of township events.
https://www.franklin-twp.com/
Franklin Township (Lenawee County)
Situated in the southern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township is in northern Lenawee County, and includes Tipton, an unincorporated town that was originally known as Franklin Center. The cities of Adrian and Tecumseh are to the south and east of the township, respectively. News and public notices are posted to the official township website, along with election information, meeting minutes, agendas, a calendar of events, ordinances, and office contacts.
http://www.franklintownship.net/
On the western shore of Saginaw Bay, in Lake Huron, the civil township is just north of the center of Bay County. Once controlled by the French and English, and known as the Indian Reserve in the late 1700s, the township was organized in 1875. Public notices, township hours, hall rental information, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with a newsletter, a directory of township officials, meeting agendas, and minutes.
http://www.frasertownship.org/
The civil township is in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, in the northwest corner of Crawford County, bounded by Otsego County to the north and Kalkaska County to the west. The Au Sable River and the Manistee River flow through the township. Township hours are posted to its official website, along with contact information, election results, property tax information, and a calendar of events. Township boards and officials, meeting agendas and minutes are included.
https://www.frederictownship.org/
Organized in 1838, the civil township is in Calhoun County, southwest of the City of Mashall, which extends into the northeastern corner of the township. Wrights Corner, an unincorporated community, is within the township. Township officials and boards are listed on the official township site, and a guide to cemeteries, township facilities, services, and programs is included. Office hours, meeting schedules, minutes and agendas, zoning ordinances, and a township fee schedule are included.
https://www.fredoniatownship.com/
Located in the southeastern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the Washtenaw County township was created in 1834, when it split off from what was then Dexter Township. The history of the township is told on its official website, along with township government contacts and hours, meeting agendas and minutes, election notices, and a guide to township programs and services. Business resources and news of significant businesses operating within the township are included.
http://www.twp-freedom.org/
Bordered by Osceola County to the west, the civil township is in western Clare County, in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Its board of trustees is introduced on its official website, which includes meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes, a list of organizations and associations within the township, election information, and a calendar of events. Other resources include township ordinances, a newsletter, and a guide to township facilities and services.
http://www.freemantwp.com/
Fremont Township (Isabella County)
One of four townships by the same name in Michigan, the civil township is in southern Isabella County, near the center of the the state's Lower Peninsula. It contains the unincorporated communities of Bristol and Winn. Board meeting notices are posted to the official township site, along with agendas and minutes, resolutions, ordinances, election information, and a brief history of the township. Office hours, telephone numbers, and other contacts are included.
http://www.fremonttwnshp.com/
Fremont Township (Saginaw County)
Located in Saginaw County, the civil townships one of four townships by the same name, all in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the others being in Isabella, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties. Included in the township are the unincorporated communities of Nelson and Roosevelt. Headquartered in nearby Hemlock, Michigan, the township office location, hours, and contacts are posted, along with a brief history, demographics, and a list of board members and other contacts.
https://www.fremonttwp-saginawcounty.com/
Fremont Township (Tuscola County)
Not to be confused with townships by the same name in Isabella, Saginaw, and Sanilac counties, the civil township is in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and includes the village of Mayville, in the southeastern corner of the township. A calendar of township events is posted on its official site, along with agendas and minutes, ordinances, election information, budget data, contact information, and a guide to local businesses.
http://www.fremonttownship.org/
Bordered on the south by the City of Monroe and to the east by Lake Erie, the township includes Sterling State Park and the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station, as well as the unincorporated communities of Detroit Beach, Newport, Stony Point, and Woodland Beach. Township parks and recreational facilities, libraries, departments, and services are highlighted on the official township site, which also posts meeting schedules and a list of board members.
https://frenchtowntownship.org/
Situated in the north-central region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township is in northern Clare County. It includes the unincorporated community of Long Lake Heights, on the north shores of Long Lake. The City of Harrison is north of the township. The official township website features official notices and news, contact information, meeting minutes, ordinances, and a calendar of events. Township services and utilities are featured.
http://www.frosttownship.com/
Located in the central-west part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Fruitland Township is a civil township in Muskegon County. The official website offers a range of information about township zoning ordinances, local news, public notices, and downloadable applications, as well as meeting notices, agendas, and minutes. Township boards and commissions are acknowledged, and the White River Light Station is highlighted. Office hours and telephone numbers are included.
http://www.fruitlandtwp.org/
Consisting of about thirty square miles, the charter township is in southern Muskegon County in Western Michigan. The official township site posts township events and provides community updates and bulletins, building code and zoning information, board and planning commission agendas and minutes, voter information, office hours, and telephone numbers. An overview of the township is provided, including parks, local utilities, and township services. Utility and tax payments may be made online.
https://fruitporttownship-mi.gov/
The civil township is in Central Michigan, in Gratiot County, and includes the village of Perrinton and the unincorporated communities of Middleton and Pompeii, as well as a part of the Maple River State Game Area. Township hours, telephone numbers, and a calendar of events are published to the official township website, which includes various forms and reports, maps, and a guide to the township government, local businesses, and other community resources.
http://www.fultontwp.com/
Gaines Charter Township (Kent County)
The charter township is about thirteen miles south of downtown Grand Rapids, and directly south of Kentwood, with the village of Caledonia to the east. Established in 1848, it includes the unincorporated communities of Cutlerville, Corinth, and Dutton. The official township site features a guide for residents, businesses, and visitors to the township, as well as meeting agendas and notices, a township calendar, office hours, and telephone numbers.
https://www.gainestownship.org/
Gaines Township (Genesee County)
Not to be confused with the charter township by the same name in Kent County, the civil township was separated from Mundy Township in 1842, and named for General Gaines, an acquaintance of Joshua Dart, who was the oldest resident at the time. It includes the village of Gaines, as well as the unincorporated community of Duffield. Township information, election notices, and various forms and other documents are available on the official township site, along with a community calendar.
http://www.gainestownship.net/
The civil township is in south-central Berrien County, in the southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordering on Indiana to the south. Established in 1844, the township was named for the Galien River. The official township site features a history of the township, plat maps, and links to various local resources, as well as ordinances, property tax data, board and commission agendas and minutes, township hours and contacts, and township departments and services.
https://www.galientownship.org/
Situated in the southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the Allegan County township includes the unincorporated communities of Belknap, Ganges, Glenn, Grange Corners, Pier Cove, Plummerville, and Shorecrest. Established in 1847, the township was settled by Harrison Hutchins in 1837. Its official website features information on township elections, departments, and services, as well as naming township boards and commissions, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and access to various forms.
http://www.gangestownship.org/
The civil township is in east Delta County, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is in the northern portion of the Garden Peninsula and includes the village of Garden and the unincorporated communities of Garden Corners and Isabella. Township contacts are posted to the official township website, along with election news, ordinances and easements, policy information, agendas and meeting minutes, a township newsletter, and reports on township projects and agreements.
https://www.gardentwp.com/
Garfield Charter Township (Grand Traverse County)
The charter township, one of six townships by that name in Michigan, is the most populated municipality in the North Michigan section of the Lower Peninsula. Adjacent to Traverse City on the southwest, much of the township is considered part of the city's urban area. Organized in 1882 as Traverse Township, it includes the unincorporated neighborhoods of Brookside and Ransom. Its boards, commissions, services, departments, and recreational programs are outlined on its official site.
http://www.garfield-twp.com/
Garfield Township (Bay County)
Not to be confused with the five other Michigan townships by that name, the civil township was created from the western half of Fraser Township in 1886. The official township website presents a brief history and profile of the township, as well as meeting schedules, agendas, announcements, and minutes, a township master plan, ordinances, and newsletters. Officials and staff are introduced, with contacts and hours, and a guide to local services and facilities is included.
https://www.garfieldtownship-bc.com/
Garfield Township (Clare County)
One of six townships by that name in Michigan, the civil township is in the southwestern corner of Clare County, in the Central Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. The unincorporated community of Lake Is within the township. On the official website, township hours, contacts, meeting schedules, and agendas are put forth, along with official announcements, a calendar of events, ordinances, budgets and policy information, tax data, and a guide to local services..
http://www.garfieldtownship.net/
Garfield Township (Kalkaska County)
The largest township, by area, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township is one of six townships by that name, the others being in Bay, Clare, Grand Traverse, Mackinac, and Newaygo counties. Although large, the township is largely rural, with a population of under a thousand. The official township website features a calendar of meetings and other events, meeting agendas and minutes, tax and assessment data, ordinances, and information about its cemetery, departments, and programs.
https://www.garfieldtwsp.com/
The Charter Township of Genesee Previously part of Grand Blanc Township, then Flint Township, the township was split off in 1838. Bordered by the cities of Burton, Flint, and Mt. Morris, it includes the unincorporated communities of Beecher and Genesee The official township website features a profile, demographics, office hours, and contacts, as well as a township directory, schedule of events, and information about available business properties and other resources for businesses.
https://www.geneseetwp.com/
Geneva Township (Midland County)
The civil township is in the Central Michigan part of the Lower Peninsula. There is also a Geneva Township in Van Buren County. North Bradley is an unincorporated community in the township. The official township website introduces township officials, with contacts and hours, a history of the township, meeting dates and agendas, a calendar of events, tax information, and a guide to local parks, trails, and services. Links to other online resources and are included.
https://genevatwpmidlandcounty.com/
Organized in 1837, the township is southeast of central Livingston County, in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordered by the City of Howell to the northeast, and by Brighton to the southeast. The unincorporated community of Chilson is in the township. Township boards, commissions, office hours, and contacts are featured, along with board meeting agendas and minutes, election information, ordinances, and employment opportunities. A township history and profile are included.
https://www.genoa.org/
Adjacent to the City of Hudsonville, the charter township is in Ottawa County, in the lower west part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It includes the unincorporated community of Jenison, which is the primary population center. Office locations, hours, telephone and fax numbers, and an email address are posted. A profile and history of the township are included, along with a calendar of events, election data, a township map, and a guide to local facilities, utilities, and services.
https://www.georgetown-mi.gov/
Situated in north Roscommon County, the civil township has a long shoreline along Higgins Lake and the smaller Marl Lake and includes most of South Higgins Lake State Park. The official township site features board meeting minutes, agendas, a calendar of events, reports, and access to various forms and other documents, office hours, and contacts. Police services, fire and emergency medical services, the Community Park Marina, and township departments and services are included.
https://gerrishtownship.org/
Located in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township is in northwestern Tuscola County and includes the unincorporated community of Gilford in the southeast. The villages of Fairgrove and Reese are nearby. Township board, planning commission, and zoning board of appeals meeting dates, agendas, and minutes are published to the site, along with township news, tax information and fees, and access to various documents, forms, and reports.
http://www.gilfordtownship.com/
Gilmore Township (Isabella County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Benzie County, the civil township is in north Isabella County, in the Central Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. Organized in 1870, the township was named for Civil War General Quincy Adams Gilmore. The history, a profile, and demographics are posted on the official township website, along with board meeting minutes, tax and assessment data, election information, a calendar of events, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.gilmoretwp.com/
The civil township is in northern Branch County, in the south-central portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. An area in the southern part of the township has been annexed to the City of Coldwater, although it is noncontiguous with the remainder of the city. The township was formed in 1834 from Coldwater and Prairie River townships. An introduction to the township is posted on the official township website, along with meeting agendas and minutes, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.girardtownship.net/
Bordered by Glen Lake to the east and Lake Michigan to the west, the civil township is located along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake is a popular destination for summer tourism, and the Crystal River, which passes through several points of the township, attracts fly fishermen and kayakers. South Manitou Island is also located within the township. The official township website features meeting agendas and minutes, property tax data, election information, and staff contacts.
https://glenarbortownship.com/
Established in 1864, the civil township is part of Oceana County, in the central-western portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It is bordered by Lake Michigan to the west. The unincorporated community of Mears is in the eastern part of the township. Township hours, contacts, meeting schedules, and agendas are featured on its official website, along with ordinances, tax data, a township history, and a guide to township parks, services, and departments.
https://www.goldentownship.org/
The civil township is in Ogemaw County, in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. South Branch is an unincorporated village in the eastern part of the county. The official township site tells the history of the township, including the ghost towns of Maltby and Robinson's Mill, and includes township hours and contacts, a community guide, calendar of events, a list of elected officials, meeting agendas and minutes, voter information, and hall rental policies.
http://goodartwp.com/
Situated in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township is in Lapeer County, north of Imlay City and southwest of Brown City. Goodland is an incorporated village within the township. Board meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are featured on the official township site, along with its hall rental policies and fees, tax information, ordinances, access to various reports, applications, and forms, and a guide to local services and utilities.
http://www.goodlandtownship.org/
Formed from Big Prairie Township in 1882, the civil township is located in central-eastern Newaygo County, in Michigan's central-western Lower Peninsula. The rural township has never had a town, village, or city, although there was a post office from 1895 to 1905, a store, library, and some schools. Board members are introduced on the official township site, which includes meeting agendas and minutes, zoning and election information, budget reports, and maps.
http://www.goodwelltownship.com/
Established in 1920, Gourley Township is in eastern Menominee County, in the southern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Big Cedar River winds through the rural township. Its official website features a photo gallery, meeting schedules and minutes, assessment and permit information, office hours and contacts, and access to downloadable township hall lease agreements, FOIA cost worksheets, policies, and guidelines, and its medical and recreational marijuana ordinances.
https://www.gourleytownship.org/
Originally settled by the Chippewa people, French traders arrived prior to 1800, giving the place its name, which is French for "great white." The first European-American to settle the area was Jacob Stevens in 1823, and the township was formed in 1833, although it was much larger then. The unincorporated community of Whigville, also known as Gibsonville, is within the township. The official township website posts meeting notices and minutes, office hours, and contacts.
https://www.twp.grand-blanc.mi.us/
The charter township of Ottawa County, in the western part of the Lower Peninsula, is just south of the City of Grand Haven. The unincorporated village of Agnew is near the intersection of US-31 and M-45. The official township website features a calendar of events, meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, and an overview of township services. Township boards, commissions, and departments are highlighted, with contact information. Various forms and ordinances may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.ght.org/
Consisting entirely of Grand Island, in Lake Superior, just north of Munising, as well as a small portion of the mainland near the island, known as Williams Landing, which is where most of its residents reside, the civil township in Alger County has no official website, as of this writing, as there are fewer than fifty permanent residents. The Grand Island Ferry Service offers a profile of the island, including its history, attractions, a map, and a visitor guide.
http://www.grandislandup.com/
The Kent County township is bordered by the cities of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids to the west, Kentwood to the south, Ada Township to the east, and Plainfield Charter Township to the north. Established as Kent Township in 1834, its name was changed to Grand Rapids Township in 1842, and it became a charter township in 1979. The township history is told, and a guide to local schools, parks, utilities, and neighboring communities is included. Public notices and fee schedules are included.
https://www.grandrapidstwp.org/
Grant Township (Cheboygan County)
Not to be confused with the other ten townships in Michigan that use the same name, the civil township is in eastern Cheboygan County, in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, bordered by Presque Isle County to the east. Black Lake is in the southeastern corner of the township. The official township site posts notices and minutes of board meetings, tax data, election information, contacts, and a guide to local services, facilities, programs, and events.
http://www.granttwp.com/
The civil township is one of eleven Michigan townships with the same name, the others being in Cheboygan, Grand Traverse, Huron, Iosco, Keweenaw, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and St. Clair counties. The City of Clare is in the southern part of the county, although administered autonomously. The official township website features township notices, meeting agendas, and minutes, as well as a guide to township services and programs, policies, ordinances, tax data, and budget reports.
http://grant-township.org/
Grant Township (Grand Traverse County)
One of eleven Michigan townships with the same name, the civil township is in the southwestern corner of Grand Traverse County. Unincorporated communities within the township include Karlin, Pavlovic Corner, and Twin Mountain. The geography and demographics of the township are featured on the official township website, along with an introduction to elected officials, commissions, and boards, meeting agendas and minutes, and access to various reports, forms, and other documents.
http://www.grant-grdtraverse.com/
Located in Iosco County, the civil township is one of eleven Michigan townships named Grant, the others being in Cheboygan, Clare, Grand Traverse, Huron, Keweenaw, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and St. Clair counties. The northern half of the township is within the Huron National Forest in the northern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Its official website introduces board members, as well as members of the planning commission, and elected officials. Official notices are posted to the site.
https://granttwpmi.com/
Grant Township (Keweenaw County)
Situated in the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, in the northern Upper Peninsula, Grant Township is Michigan's northernmost township. One of eleven townships by that name in the state, it is the only Grant Township in the UP. It includes Copper Harbor, Lac La Belle, Betsy, Bete Grise, Delaware, part of Lake Medora and Manitou Island. Township officers, boards, and commissions are introduced, demographics are stated, and a guide to community events, facilities, and services are included.
http://granttownshipmi.org/
Formed in 1867, the civil township was named for General Ulysses S. Grant, who soon afterward became the 18th President of the United States. Located in the northwest corner of Mason County, the township borders on Lake Michigan to the west. Its official website relates the history of the township, displays official notices, meeting agendas and minutes, and introduces elected officials, boards, and commissions. Hall rental policies and fees are listed, and office contacts are posted.
https://granttwpmi.org/
Grant Township (Newaygo County)
Adjacent to the City of Grant, to the west, Grant Township is in southern Newaygo County. The official township site offers information and contacts for township departments and offices, as well as for Hillside Cemetery. Members of township boards and commissions are introduced, and meeting agendas and minutes are displayed. Zoning forms and documents may be accessed through the site, along with other forms, and notices and announcements are included, as well as office hours.
https://www.granttownship.org/
Grant Township (Oceana County)
Including the Village of Rothbury and a portion of New Era, the township is in southern Oceana County and one of eleven Michigan townships by that name. News and announcements are posted to the official township site, along with a guide to building and zoning regulations, policies, and documents, fire and rescue services, taxes and land divisions within the township, and its elected officials, boards, and commissions. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the site.
http://www.granttownshipoceana.com/
Grant Township (St. Clair County)
Organized in 1866, the civil township is in northeastern St. Clair County, in the lower eastern Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The unincorporated communities of Blaine and Jeddo are situated within the township. A description, brief history, and demographics for the township are posted on its official website, along with an overview of its administrative structure, recreational services, office hours, telephone and fax numbers, and a contact form.
https://granttownship.com/
Named for the body of water in its center, the charter township in east Jackson County, Michigan includes the village of Grass Lake. Office hours, telephone and fax numbers are listed on the official township website, which also includes a calendar of events, an overview of area parks and recreational opportunities, ordinances, meeting agendas and minutes, and access to various reports, forms, and applications. Township bids and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.grasslakect.com/
Established in 1846, and named for Henry Grattan, an Irish politician, there are two unincorporated communities in the Kent County civil township: Grattan Center and Parnell. The official township site features a calendar of events, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes, and a guide to local utilities, departments, cemeteries, senior programs, parks, and recreational opportunities. Elected officials, boards, and commission members are introduced, and office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.grattantownship.org/
Named for the grayling fish that lived in the Au Sable River, which runs through it, the township surrounds the City of Grayling, although both are administered autonomously. The township board, board of review, planning commission, and zoning board of appeals are introduced on the official township site, along with meeting agendas and minutes, information about township projects, departments, industries, businesses, and recreational opportunities. Office hours and contacts are included.
https://twp.grayling.mi.us/
Named for one of its two large lakes, the civil township was organized in 1883. Situated in western Grand Traverse County, the township includes the unincorporated community of Interlochen, the commercial and population center of the township, as well as Diamond Park, Duck Lake Park, Duck Lake Peninsula, and Tonawanda. The history of the township is summarized on its official site, along with notices, meeting agenda, minutes, demographics, and a guide to local parks and recreational facilities.
https://www.gogreenlake.org/
Green Oak became a charter township in 2005. Situated in the southeastern corner of Livingston County, it includes the unincorporated communities of Green Oak, Island Lake, Rushton, and Whitmore, the latter of which is also a census-designated place. Public notices, news, announcements, and information about property taxes, development projects, and job opportunities are posted to the official township site, along with office hours and contacts, meeting agendas, and minutes.
https://www.greenoaktwp.com/
Located in west Alpena County, in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, the civil township includes unincorporated communities of Flanders and Spratt, as well as a portion of the village of Hillman. The township board is acknowledged on its official website, along with meeting notices and minutes, a guide to township departments, cemeteries, and services. The history of the township includes the settlements of its communities. Announcements and news is published to the site.
http://www.greentownshipmi.org/
Greenbush Township (Alcona County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Clinton County, the civil township is part of the eastern edge of the Huron National Forest, and it includes shoreline on Lake Huron, as well as the unincorporated community of Greenbush. Township officials are named on its official website, along with phone numbers and email addresses. Meeting schedules and minutes are published to the site, along with treasurer reports, budget summaries and audit reports, newsletters, and office hours.
http://www.greenbushtownship.com/
Greenbush Township (Clinton County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Alcona County, the civil township is in the Central part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. US-127 connects the township with Mount Pleasant to the north and Lansing to the south. The unincorporated community of Eureka is in the northeastern part of the township. Official notices are posted to the official township site, elected officials are acknowledged, and meeting schedules and minutes are published to the site, along with budget reports.
https://www.greenbushtwp.org/
Formed in 1882, the civil township is in west Midland County, and was formed out of Jasper Township. The history of the township is told on its official website, which includes a guide to local programs and services, businesses, and churches. Ordinances, permit and zoning data, and township cemeteries are posted, and township meeting schedules and minutes are included. Hall rental information and contacts are included, along with announcements and news.
https://greendaletwpmidcomi.org/
Situated in Sanilac County, in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The township includes the unincorporated communities of New Greenleaf and Wickware. Township officials are listed, with addresses and telephone numbers, as well as polling places, meeting places, board meeting dates and times, planning commission dates, minutes, and access to various forms and ordinances. A guide to township programs and services is included, and a map of the township is displayed.
https://www.greenleaftownship.org/
Greenwood Township (Clare County)
Not to be confused with the other four Michigan townships with the same name, the civil township was established in central Clare County in 1884. Elected officials are listed on the official township site, along with addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Meeting minutes, ordinances, and other documents may be viewed through the site and use policies for the township hall and pavilion are stated, with an overview of its services, upcoming events, and history.
https://www.greenwoodtownship.org/
Greenwood Township (Oceana County)
Established in 1856, the civil township is in the southeastern corner of Oceana County. Not to be confused with the townships by the same name in Clare, Oscoda, St, Claire, and Wexford counties, it includes the unincorporated community of Forest City. Township addresses are posted on the official site, along with a calendar of events, public notices, and community links, as well as contacts for elected officials, office hours, ordinances, tax data, and voter information.
http://greenwood-township.com/
Greenwood Township (Oscoda County)
Situated in the northwestern corner of Oscoda County, in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, Greenwood Township is rural in nature, featuring several inland lakes, such as Moon Lake and Tee Lake. The official township website posts a history of the township, email addresses for its elected officials and staff, office hours and locations, and access to meeting minutes, public notices and announcements, ordinances, tax data, and other documents and forms.
http://www.greenwoodtwp.com/
Greenwood Township (St. Clair County)
One of five Michigan townships with the same name, the others being in Clare, Oceana, Oscoda, and Wexford counties, the civil township is situated in the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula and includes the unincorporated village of Fargo and the historical community of Greenwood Centre. Access to township documents, reports, and applications, as well as meeting minutes, agendas, and election data are posted on the official township website, along with a guide to community programs.
https://greenwoodtownship.com/
Greenwood Township (Wexford County)
Located in northeastern Wexford County, the Michigan township is rural, with a high elevation, consisting largely of wooded areas and streams, and including a portion of the Pere Marquette State Forest. A profile of the township is presented on its official website, which includes hall rental information, volunteer opportunities, public notices, and a directory of township officials. Meeting agendas, schedules, and minutes are included, and office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.gwtownship.org/
Inhabited by Native Americans until after the Revolutionary War, the civil township includes several islands in The Detroit River, the largest named Grosse Ile. The official township site includes a meeting portal, online bill pay, and a guide to area schools, services, and events, as well as the library, churches, clubs, businesses, and organizations. Meeting schedules, minutes, and election data are included, and an introduction to township trustees, commissions, and officials is included.
https://www.grosseile.com/
The Allegan County charter township is in the southwestern quadrant of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The City of Plainwell is in the southwestern portion of the township, although it is administered autonomously. Kalamazoo is about twelve miles to the south. The official township website features information and contacts for the township cemetery, fire department, services, and events. Board meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are featured, and its office hours and contacts are included.
http://www.gunplain.org/
Situated in the North Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, the civil township is in Alcona County, on the Eastern fringe of the Huron National Forest. It includes the unincorporated communities of Gustin and Killmaster, while the village of Lincoln is on its boundary with Hawes Township. The history of the township is told on its official website, along with its trustees, boards, and commissions, meeting minutes, a photo gallery, public notices and news, office hours, and contacts.
http://gustintwp.com/
Including the unincorporated communities of Cadyville, Farmers Creek, and Hadley, the civil township is in the southwestern corner of Lapeer County, Michigan. Organized in 1836, the township offices are in the village of Hadley. The official township website highlights the town offices, the Old Town Hall, which is used by various organizations and for small events, its library, cemetery, public services, parks, and recreational programs, and schools. Office hours and contacts are featured.
http://hadleytownship.org/
Located in northern Berrien County, the township borders Lake Michigan on the northwest, Covert Township to the north, Coloma Charter Township to the east, Bainbridge Township to the southeast, and Benton Charter Township to the south. Although there are no incorporated villages within the township, it does include the unincorporated communities of Riverside and Lake Michigan Beach, which is sometimes known as Hagar Shores. Township hours and meeting minutes are included on its official site.
http://hagartownship.org/
Hamilton Township (Clare County)
One of three Michigan townships with that name, the civil township in Clare County is bordered by Gladwin County to the east. The township was organized in 1835 by a division of Hayes Township. The official township website publishes a township calendar, meeting agendas and minutes, and an overview of township cemeteries, services, roads, and rubbish pickup schedules. Township office hours and contacts are included, and taxes may be paid online.
https://hamiltontwp.us/
Hamilton Township (Gratiot County)
Not to be confused with the Michigan townships by the same name in Clare County and in Van Buren County, the civil township in Gratiot County includes the unincorporated community of Sickles. Township meeting dates are posted to the official township site, including agendas and minutes, contacts for the township hall, elected boards, and departments, as well as a contact form. The township's FOIA procedures and guidelines are posted, along with news and announcements.
https://hamiltontownshipmi.wixsite.com/home
Hamilton Township (Van Buren County)
The township government meets at its facilities on Territorial Road West, within the township. Hosted on the official Van Buren County website, the site posts the physical and mailing address for the township, the office phone number, and a fax number, as well as township hall rental information, zoning ordinances, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and a directory of township elected officials and staff, as well as projects or concerns. News and announcements are posted to the site.
https://www.vbco.org/hamilton.asp
Hamlin Township (Eaton County)
The Hamlin Township in Eaton County, Michigan includes the unincorporated community of Charlesworth. The township board is listed, with telephone numbers and email addresses, and the township mailing address, phone, and fax numbers, and email address are included, and office hours are displayed. Township board meetings are posted on the site, and an archive of meeting minutes is included. Other resources include information and contacts for the township fire department and parks system.
https://www.hamlintownshipmi.com/
Hamlin Township (Mason County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Eaton County, the civil township is in western Mason County, with frontage on Lake Michigan. Organized in 1860, it was named for Hannibal Hamlin, the 15th Vice President of the United States. The official township website posts meeting notices and minutes, a list of elected officials and staff, zoning and tax data, and an overview of township services and facilities. Office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.hamlintownship.org/
The charter township was organized in 1857, along with Williams Township, at the time that Bay County was formed from part of the old Saginaw County. The township administrative office location is posted on its official website, along with office hours, holiday closings, and contacts. Zoning, budget, and election information are posted, and a guide to township departments, boards, and services are included. Employment applications may be downloaded.
https://hamptontownship.org/
The Livingston County, Michigan township includes the village of Fowlerville. Settled in 1836, the township was organized in 1838, and the village was platted in 1849 and incorporated in 1871. The official township site features a brief history of the township, Contacts for the township clerk, treasurer, assessor, supervisor, and boards and commissions are presented, along with a calendar of events, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes. Public notices are posted to the site.
https://www.handytownship.org/
Hanover Township (Jackson County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Wexford County, the civil township is in southern Jackson County, in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The village of Hanover and the unincorporated communities of Farwell Lake and Horton are within the township. Township officials are introduced on the official township website, which posts a calendar of upcoming events, notices, meeting agendas and minutes, election data, contacts, and other resources.
https://hanover-twp.org/
Hanover Township (Wexford County)
Headquartered on North Second Street in Buckley, Michigan, the civil township includes the village of Buckley, as well as the unincorporated community of Sherman. Situated in the northwestern Lower Peninsula, the Manistee River crosses the township from east to southwest. The official township website lists board members, contacts for building permits, zoning questions, animal concerns, property tax information, property tax payments, and questions about Lake Gitchegumee.
https://hanovertsp.com/
The Charter Township of Haring borders on the City of Cadillac to the south and includes the unincorporated community of Haring. The township's official website features meeting agendas and minutes, press releases, tax information, property tax information, and contacts, and other information relating to township officials and staff, the township fire department, public utilities, and planning and zoning data, as well as office hours and contacts. A map of the township is included.
http://twpofharing.org/
Situated in eastern Menominee County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Harris Township includes the unincorporated communities of Harris and Perronville, as well as most of the Hannahville Indian Community Indian reservation. The locations and hours of the Harris Town Hall and Harris Township Fire Hall are posted on its official site, which includes contacts for elected board members, and information about hall rentals, township cemeteries, and services.
http://harristownship.com/
The charter township is located in southeastern Macomb County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It includes the unincorporated communities of Lakeside and Saint Clair Haven, as well as shoreline on Lake St. Clair and the Lake St. Clair Metropark. Board members, board meeting schedules and agendas, a calendar of events, public notices, office hours, and contacts for the township are posted on its official website, as well as a guide to township services and programs.
http://www.harrison-township.org/
Surrounding the City of Harrisville, the civil township is administered autonomously. The unincorporated community of Springport is about two miles from downtown Harrisville, and within the township, which is in Alcona County. The official township website introduces the township board members and posts board agendas and minutes, zoning information and contacts, budget data, office hours and a telephone number, public notices, announcements, and township pictures.
https://harrisvilletownship.com/
Situated in the central Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Hart Township is a civil township of Oceana County. Located within the township, the City of Hart is administered autonomously. The unincorporated community of Corbin's Mill, within the township, was the county seat for a short time in early 1865. The official township site lists and provides contacts for the township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, trustees, assessor, and administrative assistant, as well as board meeting agendas and minutes.
https://www.harttownship.org/
In the southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township of Van Buren County surrounds the City of Hartford, although both are administered autonomously. The official township site posts a calendar of events, supervisor, treasurer, and clerk hours, office contacts, meeting notices, and a Master Plan brochure, as well as the full text of the adopted Master Plan, in downloadable PDF format. Ordinances, tax data, election information, and public notices are included.
http://www.hartfordtownship.org/
Bordered to the east by Oakland County, the Livingston County civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Hartland, near the center of the township, as well as Hallers Corners and Parshallville. Meeting agendas and minutes, live streaming of meetings, election and voting information, tax and assessing data, office hours, and contacts are posted on the official township website, along with a guide to township departments, services, and business resources.
https://www.hartlandtwp.com/
Located in Barry County, the township borders the city of Hastings on the north, east, and south. The official township website includes a profile of the township, and contacts for the township assessor, clerk, supervisor, and treasurer, as well as information about the township cemetery. Township meeting agendas and minutes, public notices, the township hall address, a map showing its location, phone, and fax numbers, office hours, and board meeting schedules.
http://hastingstownship.com/
The civil township includes the unincorporated community of Hatton, in the southwestern portion of the township. Upcoming meetings and events are announced on the site, along with. The physical and mailing addresses of the township hall, telephone numbers, and board meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are included, along with the names of the township board members, planning and zoning commissions, and board of review. A calendar of events is included.
http://www.hattontownship.com/
Including the village of Lincoln and the unincorporated communities of Backus Beach, Barton City, and Hubbard Lake, the civil township is in Alcona County, Michigan. The township hall address is provided, along with meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and a calendar of events. Contacts for the board of trustees, planning commission, zoning board of appeals, board of review, and employed staff are included, along with property tax data, and access to various forms and documents.
https://hawestwp.com/
