Hamilton Township – Hamilton Twp Clare County

Welcome to Hamilton Township

Located in Clare County, Michigan between the towns of Harrison and Gladwin, Hamilton Township has a balance of farmland, small communities, lakes, rivers, and beautiful rolling landscape. Of the 2,600 property owners, many are retirees and/or part time residents. Hamilton Township is a place to enjoy the peace, beauty, and natural resources of Northern Michigan.

Hamilton Township condemns the use of abusive or hurtful comments, foul language, hate speech, personal attacks, and defamatory statements toward employees, staff, and elected officials. This conduct will not be tolerated and may result in removal of the offender, refusal of service, and reporting to local law enforcement.

Is the Hall available to rent? Check the calendar tab at the top to see if it is available. Then call the Clerk to reserve the hall.

Hamilton Township has accepted the bid from MLR Engineering as the Prime Professional Manager for construction of the new Hamilton Township Park.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out the Calendar tab at the top of the Home Page, for upcoming events, meetings, rubbish, recycling, yard waste dates and more.

LIKE AND FOLLOW Hamilton Twp., Clare Co. on Facebook using the link below, to get the latest Township information.

Upcoming Election Testing

Public Logic and Accuracy Test (testing of election equipment) will be conducted on Tuesday, April 15th at 11:00 a.m.

Election Commission Meeting to Appoint Election Workers will meet on Tuesday, April 15th at 10:30 a.m.

The Clerk will be in the office on Saturday, May 3rd from 9am-5pm

TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

CLERK AND TREASURER – Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ASSESSOR – Tuesday 9 a.m. – NOON

Text or call the Assessor at 989-426-8854

ZONING/BLIGHT – By Appointment

**Absent Voter Drop Box is located on the sidewalk,

in front of the Township Hall**

Occasionally the office may be closed on Tuesdays.
If you are driving any distance, please call first; 989-539-7943.

Township Supervisor – Tom Vaughn 989-487-4164

Assessor – Tina Wright 989-426-8854

Clerk (Hall Rental, Elections/Voting, Cemeteries) –

Andrea Wallace 989-329-0116

Treasurer (Taxes and property info) -Denise Goodenow 989-387-5971

Trustee – Mike Conway 989-329-1353

Trustee – Mike Iutzi 989-429-0018

Zoning Administrator (Permits) – Melissa Townsend 989-429-9020

We are able to accept credit card payments FOR TAXES ONLY.

The siren for civil defense and severe weather warnings is currently disabled.

Township meetings are held on Thursdays at 6:30PM. Look at the calendar for the dates.

Please join us for our next township meeting

Road side trash and recycling pick up:

Hamilton Township has road side trash pick up and road side recycling pick up.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY TRASH OR RECYCLING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL!!

Republic Services picks up rubbish each Wednesday and Recycling every other Wednesday. It is best to put rubbish and recycling carts at the roadside, the night before to avoid being missed. One large item is allowed per week. No need to call, simply place the item next to the rubbish cart.

NEW! Republic Services offers an app so you can receive text alerts, check important dates, or order a replacement cart. Go to republicservices.com, Google Play or Apple store, to download the app. You can also call Republic Services at 800-438-0966.

2024 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~May 7 and May 21; June 4 and June 18~

Fall Pick Up ~ October 8 and October 22; November 5 and November 19~

F.O.I.A. DOCUMENTS:

~ Hamilton Township’s Policy regarding the Inspection of Public Records, Including Property Tax Records
~ Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Request for Public Records
~ Hamilton Township FOIA Request for Detailed Cost Itemization
~ FOIA Complete Forms Packets

Contacts :

DLPOA (Dodge Lake Property Owners Assoc.)
President: Bob Baker, 313-779-4532
Website www.dodgelake.info/

Birch Hills Sportsman’s Club, Inc:

PO Box 994, Harrison, MI 48625

Website www.birchhsc.com