- 3042 N Rodgers Rd. Harrison, MI 48625 ~ P:989-.539.7943 ~ F:989.539.3950
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.
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The township hall will be available for conversation and games (bring your own) every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community members are welcome to stop by. Note that this is dependent on a staff member being present in the office.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
There will be a Public Hearing at the Hamilton Township Hall, 3042 N Rodgers Ave., Harrison, MI 48625 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm in regard to amending the Master Plan. We will be adding amendments to 1-4, 4-4, and A-8. These amendments are in regard to the Hamilton Township Park. A copy of the proposed amendment changes will be available at the Township office on Tuesdays between 9AM and 3PM. The amendments are: In section 1-4 Adding “The Township operates a single park in Dodge City.” 4-4 and A-8 Recreation, adding: “Hamilton Township operates a single park site located in Dodge City-Hamilton Township Park. The park is approximately 15.5 acres in size, including two pavilions, an amphitheater, gravel parking, walking path, and playground.” Any comments for or against these amendments can be addressed by mail to the attention of Kelly Bennett, Planning Commission Chair or E-Mail to kelly.bennett8485@yahoo.com by July 1, 2026.
The Hamilton Township Private Road Committee will conduct their annual meeting on Tuesday, July 7th at 10:00am at the Hamilton township Hall.
The Election Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 14th at 10:45am to appoint election inspectors.
The Public Logic and Accuracy Test will be held Tuesday, July 14th at 11:00am.
The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 21st at 6:00pm at the Hamilton Township Hall.
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
BLIGHT – Call the Supervisor, Tom Vaughn, 989-487-4164
**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.
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.
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 1-800-858-0089.
NEW! If you need a trash receptacle or recycling receptacle, you need to call Republic Services at 1-800-858-0089. The Township no longer is able to call Republic Services to get one for you.
2026 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~May 5 and May 19; June 2 and June 16~
Fall Pick Up ~ October 6 and October 20; November 3 and November 17~
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, 989-906-1988
Website www.dodgelake.info/
• 2368 Homeowner’s Principle Residence Exemption
(formerly known as “Homestead Exemption”)
• 2766 Property Transfer Affidavit
• Real and Personal Property Statements
We are able to accept
credit card payments for taxes only.
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