Township Hosts Candidates Night – Tuesday July 22, 7:30 PM

Freedom Township is hosting a candidates night on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, beginning at 7:30 PM at the township hall. You are invited to come and meet the candidates running for township offices in the August primary and subsequent November general [more]
June 22, 2008 5:56 pm

Updated Text Version of Freedom Township Zoning Ordinance

The amended Freedom Township Zoning Ordinance (text only), as amended and approved by the Township Board on May 2, 2007, can be viewed by clicking here. This is a full text version of the Zoning Ordinance, but does not include any of the illustrations. [more]
June 22, 2008 5:57 pm

Candidates for 2008 Elections Now Set

Candidate petitions have now been filed for the 2008 elections. To view the registered candidates for Freedom Township positions and other local offices, and to get general information on the upcoming elections, click on this link: [more]
May 17, 2008 2:51 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

Freedom Township Planning Commission Public Hearings – April 3, 2008

At a regular meeting to be held Thursday, April 3, 2008 commencing at 7:00 p.m., the Freedom Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing in the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester, MI for the purpose of receiving [more]
March 21, 2008 7:07 pm

Freedom Township Notice of Budget Public Hearing – March 11, 2008

The Freedom Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2008-09 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM, just prior to the [more]
March 4, 2008 7:49 am

Status Report on Freedom Township 2007-2008 Budget vs. Expenditures

The current status of budget vs. expenditures for the Freedom Township 2007-2008 budget may be viewed by clicking here. [more]
January 11, 2008 5:15 pm

February 20, 2008 MDOT Open House on M-52 Reconstruction Project Through Manchester

On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an “open house” for community information and input on the M-52 reconstruction project through Manchester, now likely scheduled to begin [more]
March 21, 2008 9:00 am

Freedom Township Property Taxes Now Payable at United Bank & Trust – Manchester

Freedom Township has arranged with United Bank & Trust to allow payment of property taxes at the UB&T branch at 111 E. Main in Manchester. This program continues with the Winter 2007 tax bills. Only full payment of the taxes [more]
January 31, 2008 8:23 pm

Dale Weidmayer Appointed New Supervisor, Dan Schaible as New Trustee

At the regular December 2007 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board appointed current trustee Dale Weidmayer to the position of Supervisor, to serve out the remainder of Bob Little's term through the November 2008 election. [more]
January 11, 2008 10:14 am

Planning Commission Preparing New Wireless Communications Ordinance

The Freedom Township Planning Commission is currently developing a Wireless Communications Ordinance to amend the current Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance may be viewed by clicking here, and citizen input is sought. (Note: updated ordinance [more]
January 4, 2008 9:46 am

Freedom Township Adopts New Private Community Wastewater Systems Ordinance

The Freedom Township Planning Commission forwarded on to the Township Board for approval a Private Community Wastewater Systems Ordinance. It is the Township’s intent in passing this Ordinance to regulate all private community [more]
January 19, 2008 2:25 pm

Freedom Township Mourns the Passing of Bob Little, Township Supervisor

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Bob Little, Township Supervisor, on Sunday, December 9. He was a friend to all, and a long-time champion for the township's interests. Please send condolences to Jean at 6200 Ernst Road, [more]
December 10, 2007 3:42 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

Freedom Township Board Adopts 2007-2008 Budget

At its March 13, 2007 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees passed authorizing resolutions, and adopted the 2007-2008 township budget. The complete budget, with authorizing resolutions, may be viewed by clicking here. [more]
March 20, 2007 7:02 pm

Freedom Township Joins the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission

Freedom Township has agreed to join the Manchester Community Joint Planning Commission, per resolution at the September 11, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting. The Joint Planning Commission was formed to consider and develop a joint master [more]
October 8, 2007 12:56 pm

TLC/for The Love of Cats Programs

The Zimmer Foundation announces the availability of free spay/neuter vouchers for (1) managed outdoor cats (yard or barn) regardless of caregiver income and (2) pet cats in lower income families, under the TLC/for The Love of Cats Programs. Services [more]
February 9, 2007 7:48 pm

Barrett Pit Update - February 9, 2007

Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. previously submitted a revised permit application with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in June 2006, to expand the currently permitted 58 acre lake on the Pleasant Lake Road site and to engage in extraction [more]
February 11, 2007 12:54 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

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

Barrett Gravel Pit Permit Application and Public Hearing

Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. has filed a permit application with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, to expand the currently permitted 58 acre lake on the Pleasant Lake Road site by up to an additional 125 acres, to utilize a drag line [more]
August 25, 2005 8:20 am

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

Western Washtenaw Construction Authority Forms Now On-Line

The forms, applications and guideline documents associated with the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority (also known as the "Building Authority") are now available on-line, either by going to the Forms/Ordinances page, or directly through this [more]
May 31, 2005 10:00 am

Freedom Township "One-Stop" Permitting Resource Now Complete

We have accomplished our goal of providing complete information on this web site for permitted and regulated activities within Freedom Township. This includes providing explanatory text, downloadable forms and applications, and relevant links where [more]
May 31, 2005 10:02 am

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