Freedom Township Adopts New Fee Schedule Effective January 12, 2010

At its January 12, 2010 meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted a new Freedom Township Fee Schedule, effective January 12, 2010. [more]
January 15, 2010 7:23 pm

Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Book Index Available On-Line

We have created an index to the Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Book. For those who obtained the first printing of this book at the September 2009 picnic or shortly thereafter, this index was not part of the original volume. You can download the index [more]
January 15, 2010 7:16 pm

Freedom Township 175th Anniversary History Book - Second Printing Now Available

After selling out the original printing of the Freedom Township 175th Anniversary History Book, we have completed a second printing. An additional 100 copies were printed. If you are interested in a copy of our book, "Freedom Township - [more]
January 10, 2010 5:35 pm

2010 Census Information and Job Opportunities

The U. S. Government is preparing for the 2010 Federal Census. There are job openings for local census takers, crew leaders, recruiting assistants, and census clerks in the Manchester area. A complete information brochure is available by clicking here. [more]
January 10, 2010 5:18 pm

Board Adopts New Town Hall Rental Fee Schedule

The Freedom Township Board of Trustees has adopted a new set of fees and requirements for rental of the township hall. See the new fee schedule and descriptive document which becomes effective January 1, 2010. [more]
December 11, 2009 8:54 am

Change in Procedure for Dog Licenses

Washtenaw County has modified the procedure for obtaining a dog license. They are no longer available through Freedom Township directly. You can obtain a dog license by contacting the Washtenaw County Treasurer’s Office at 734-222-6600, or by mail, or [more]
November 22, 2009 4:36 pm

Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Picnic and History Day a Big Success

The Organizing Committee is pleased to report on a very successful 175th anniversary picnic and related history events on September 26 and 27. We were blessed with a miraculous change in weather, and a turnout approaching 300 township residents and other [more]
October 5, 2009 7:39 pm

Freedom Township Newsletter - May 2009

A Freedom Township newsletter containing current information on township activities, plans and contact information has been published covering Spring-Summer 2009. We thank Jan Neukom for assembling and publishing this newsletter for the benefit of township [more]
June 3, 2009 7:27 pm

Township Board Adopts Riparian Access Change to Zoning Ordinance

At the May 12, 2009 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board adopted a new Section 10.21 to the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Riparian Access". The text of the new Section 10.21 may be viewed by clicking here. The correponding Summary Notice may [more]
May 22, 2009 7:24 pm

Road Improvements within Freedom Township - 2009

The Washtenaw County Road Commission has released a map showing planned road improvements for 2009, utilizing both Federal stimulus funds and local funding. Various improvements in Freedom Township are planned, including a complete sealcoating of Schneider [more]
May 15, 2009 9:11 pm

Earliest Freedom Township History Manuscript Discovered

The Freedom Township 175th Anniversary Planning Committee is pleased to announce the discovery of a lost 1876 document, which represents the first written summary of Freedom Township history to that date. In April 1876, Jacob Preston, an 1832 settler [more]
May 13, 2009 12:59 pm

Recent Updates to General Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance and the Growth Master Plan

This news item summarizes recent updates to several regulatory documents in Freedom Township. 1. The Freedom Township Growth Master Plan is currently under review by the Planning Commission. The most recent draft dated November 22, 2008 may [more]
May 13, 2009 8:39 am

Freedom Township Board Adopts Revised 2009-2010 Budget

At its April 14, 2009 meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees adopted a revised 2009-2010 budget. The corresponding budget adoption resolution dated April 14, 2009 may also be viewed. [more]
April 14, 2009 6:12 pm

Tax, Zoning and Assessing Information for Freedom Township Properties

We receive many requests from mortgage companies, title companies, banks and other related entities for property tax information, assessing data and zoning status for properties in Freedom Township. Taxes - For information on current and prior years’ [more]
March 2, 2009 8:24 pm

Freedom Township Plans 175th Anniversary Celebration - September 26, 2009

The year 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of the formation of Freedom Township. The township was formed by a legislative act of the Territory of Michigan on March 7, 1834, and the first township meeting was held April 7, 1834 at the home of Henry [more]
March 2, 2009 8:09 pm

Freedom Township Continues Participation in the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission

The Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission (MCJPC) is approximately 50% complete with the development of a joint regional master plan. The full scope, proceedings and results of the MCJPC are available on the MCJPC web page. Dale [more]
March 2, 2009 8:33 pm

Public Notice of 2009 Township Meetings

Freedom Township has issued a public notice of 2009 township meetings. Please click here to view the notice. [more]
December 11, 2008 9:35 pm

Increase in Cost of Fire and Emergency Medical Support Fees - Effective June 1, 2008

At the April 8, 2008 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees approved an increase to $ 750 for the reimbursement fee applied to both fire and emergency medical runs initiated within the township. This increase is [more]
April 13, 2008 8:22 pm

Supplemental Information on HB 4780 Which Threatens Authority of Local Townships

The State House is currently considering House Bill 4780, which would significantly reduce the authority of local townships by transferring certain functions to county government. The Freedom Township Board of Trustees has gone on record as opposing [more]
October 23, 2007 3:19 pm

Draft Conceptual Road Right-of-Way Map for Freedom Township Released

Washtenaw County is seeking to update the county’s Right of Way Master Plan and map, which are used to indicate existing/desired road right-of-way widths, classifications of roads, and future road needs. The current approved map is dated 1973. The County [more]
September 22, 2005 2:46 pm

Summary of Freedom Township Property Taxes Allocated to the Washtenaw County General Fund

At a recent meeting of the Southwest Washtenaw Council of Governments, County Commissioner Steven Solowczuk provided a financial summary of how Freedom Township property taxes are utilized to support various county departments and agencies. Freedom Township [more]
April 15, 2006 9:01 am

Historic Zion Lutheran Church Renovation Program and Availability for Weddings

The Historic Zion Lutheran Church Preservation Board is pleased to announce the completion of initial restoration efforts on this historic structure located at the intersection of Fletcher Road and Waters Road in the northwest part of Freedom Township, [more]
April 2, 2006 4:39 pm

History Project Begins Oral History and Transcribing Process

The Freedom Township History Project has begun its program of gathering oral histories from long-time township residents. At a May 10, 2005 meeting, Township Historian Bob Miller, assisted by Ray Berg, met with volunteers to organize the planned interviews [more]
May 31, 2005 10:45 am

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