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

November 2011 Board of Trustees Meeting Rescheduled to November 3

Due to the school election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, at the Freedom Township Hall, the November Board of Trustees meeting is rescheduled to Thursday, November 3, 2011, beginning at 8:00 PM. [more]
October 12, 2011 8:17 pm

Washtenaw County Hosts Cleanup Day - October 8

The Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program is hosting a county clean-up day on Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Eastern Michigan University. Full details are available by clicking here. [more]
August 16, 2011 4:18 pm

Freedom Township Board Calls Special Meeting for Friday July 22, 2011

The Freedom Township Board has called a Special Meeting for Friday, July 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM at the Township Hall. Please see the meeting notice for details. [more]
July 19, 2011 7:20 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

May 3 2011 Special Education Millage Renewal

There will be a Washtenaw County special education millage renewal on the ballot for Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The Freedom Township Hall will be open for voters from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For information regarding this millage renewal, click here to view or [more]
April 19, 2011 9:11 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

Proposed 2011-2012 Township Budget Issued

The proposed operating budget for Freedom Township for fiscal year 2011-2012 can be viewed by clicking here. [more]
February 16, 2011 8:42 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

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

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

Information Meeting on Proposed Road Millage - Tuesday, July 13, 7:30 PM

The Freedom Township Board will hold an informational meeting on the proposed road improvement millage Tuesday, July 13, at 7:30 PM. This meeting will take place just before the regularly scheduled township Board meeting. See the information [more]
June 15, 2010 7:11 pm

Horning Farms Hosts Breakfast on the Farm - June 26

Breakfast on the Farm is a family-oriented program that welcomes neighbors and area residents to enjoy a complimentary breakfast along with a self-guided tour of a family-owned farm. Attendees will be able to visit various educational stations and have [more]
June 7, 2010 8:43 pm

2010 Township Newsletter Issued

The 2010 Freedom Township newsletter has been issued. It may be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. We thank Jan Neukom for editing and publishing this newsletter. [more]
June 17, 2010 8:55 pm

Board of Trustees Approves Road Millage Proposal for August 3 2010 Election

The Freedom Township Board of Trustees has approved a millage proposal for the August 3, 2010 election, for road improvement funding within the township. This millage will be set at $ 0.25 per $ 1000.00 of taxable value, for a period of five years (2010-2014). [more]
May 29, 2010 8:49 pm

CROW Will Conduct Annual Garage Sale June 25-26 at Freedom Township Hall

CROW is now accepting items for our 4th Annual CROW Yard Sale June 25-26, 2010 at the Freedom Township Hall. Contact Beth at 428-8040 if you need a place to store your donation until the sale. Otherwise, donation drop-off begins Thursday June 24, [more]
May 29, 2010 8:59 pm

Board Adopts New Town Hall Rental Fee Schedule

At its March 9, 2010 regular meeting, the Freedom Township Board of Trustees adopted a revised Town Hall Rental Fee Schedule, effective March 10, 2010. The revised fee schedule may be viewed by clicking here. The complete updated Town Hall Rental and [more]
March 10, 2010 1:27 pm

Freedom Township Holds Budget Hearing March 9, 2010

The Freedom Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed 2010-2011 township budget on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Freedom Township Hall. The full budget hearing notice may be viewed by clicking here. The proposed [more]
March 10, 2010 1:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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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