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.

The Planning Commission meeting for Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30pm has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30p.m.

Special Meeting Notice

Hamilton Township Board

Address: 3042 N Rodgers Road, Harrison, MI 48625

Phone: 989-539-7943

Meeting Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Meeting Time: 6:30pm

Meeting Location: Hamilton Township Hall, 3042 N Rodgers Road, Harrison, MI 48625

Purpose(s) of Meeting: To discuss the budget

This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)).

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE

The Hamilton Township Board of Trustees Budget Public Hearing will be held during a Special Meeting of the Hamilton Township Board on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm at 3042 N. Rodgers Ave., Harrison, MI 48625. The Public Hearing is on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection during regular office hours (Tuesdays from 9am-3pm) at the Township Hall: 3042 N. Rodgers Ave., Harrison, MI 48625 or by calling the Clerk at (989) 329-0116.

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72a, MCL 211.24e, and MCL 141.412.

TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

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

ASSESSOR – Tuesday 9 a.m. – NOON

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.

2025 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~May 6 and May 20; June 3 and June 17~

Fall Pick Up ~ October 7 and October 21; November 4 and November 18~

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