Freedom Township, Michigan

Local Country Auction - Saturday May 19, 2012
Local resident Bob Miller will be holding a Country Auction at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning at 10:00 AM. The auction will feature many antique farm implements, tools, and household items. A complete brochure is available by clicking [more]
May 9, 2012 6:21 pm

Updated Freedom Township Community Profile Now Available
SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) has issued a new community profile for Freedom Township reflecting 2010 census data and other information. This is an interesting portrait of our township, and can be viewed and downloaded by clicking [more]
March 26, 2012 6:03 pm

Notice of 2012-2013 Budget Public Hearing - March 13, 2012
The Freedom Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM. The property [more]
February 25, 2012 3:52 pm

Board of Review Meetings - March 2012
The Freedom Township Board of Review will hold their annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, starting at 1:30 PM. No property assessment appeals will be heard at this meeting. The [more]
February 13, 2012 7:58 am

Public Hearing on January 10, 2012 Regarding MCJPC
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing in the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158, for the purpose of receiving comments on the withdrawal from [more]
January 4, 2012 5:48 pm

2011 Road Millage Update
Freedom Township will be improving Waters Road from Fletcher Road east to the bridge – berm, ditch and gravel. All our millage will be used (about $23,000), and we received a good price from Barrett on gravel. We have $13,800 in matching funds [more]
July 15, 2011 9:38 am

Township Residents Can Request Private Application of Dust Control on Unpaved Roads
The Washtenaw County Road Commission is making available to township residents the option of a private application of dust control chemical sprays on unpaved roads. The details and costs are contained in the document entitled "Private Order Dust [more]
March 10, 2011 3:56 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

AATA Issues 30 Year Master Transit Plan - Shared Community Visioning Report
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority has issued the first report concerning its 30-year Washtenaw County Transit Master Plan, entitled “Shared Community Visioning Report - Draft Report”, dated October 7, 2010. The complete report may be viewed and downloaded [more]
October 22, 2010 7:27 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

Summary of Emergency Phone Numbers for Pipeline Spills, Hazardous Spills, and MISS DIG Update
The following information is provided for residents concerning recent pipeline spills, and general hazardous materials spills, and to provide current information on MISS DIG. 1. To report problems with Wolverine Pipeline Co. facilities, please [more]
October 17, 2010 4:39 pm

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

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

Updated Freedom Township Master Plan Now Available On-Line
The current Freedom Township Master Plan, as approved by the Board of Trustees on October 13, 2009, is now available for viewing and download by clicking here. [more]
June 21, 2010 3:56 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

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

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

Freedom Township History Night Held on February 24
The Freedom Township History Night brought together about 30 township residents and other interested persons on Thursday night, February 24, at the township hall. Bob Miller, Township Historian, presented a talk on the 5-year old History Project effort, [more]
March 1, 2005 10:34 am



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