Over the years the Township has continued to expand funding to maintain our local roads. The Road Committee has diligently worked on policy recommendations to the Board along with recommendations on which roads to address over the next year. The Board recently adopted a new policy to address funding and will be looking at ways to increase funds dedicated to our roads during the current budget review for the 2018-19 budget.
The breakdown of the roads within the Township include
The Township receives $30,000 a year from the County as a match towards maintaining our local through roads. The County does not provide any match for Neighborhood roads/streets as this work is contracted out by the County. With the average cost of maintenance or reconstruction running from $40,000 to $200,000 a mile (depending on work needed), you can see the difficulty in meeting the funding needs for Township Roads as the Township collects less than $200,000 in property taxes a year.
The Township will be creating a portion of the website to be dedicated to our roads so that you can have a better understanding of what type of work is being done, which roads are involved, and estimated time for completion, as well as the policies that have been adopted by the Board regarding prioritization and funding.
Ingham County Road Department is responsible for maintenance on Township roads. Please call the Road Department with maintenance issues such as potholes. 517-676-9722.
~ Wanda Bloomquist,
Township Supervisor
Please be aware that plastic collection has changed. Acceptable items include: Bottles ~ Jugs ~ Tubs ~ Containers ~ Empty Clean Dry and Loose.
No longer allowed: Trash bags ~ plastic bags ~ plastic toys ~ Furniture ~ Buckets ~ Oil Containers ~ baskets.
Please help the Township as we continue to find ways to recycle your unneeded items.
The Township Board will be meeting Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm for the Public Hearing on the proposed 19-20 Township Budget and the 2019 Police Assessment Roll. The Board will also be presented with the Compensation Commissions recommendations for the 2019-20 budget as well as the 2020-21 budget.
The Board of Review will have the Organization meeting at 6:00 on Tuesday, March 5th to approve the assessment roll and is scheduling appointments for Monday, March 11th from 9-12, 1-4 and 6-9 and Tuesday from 6-9. Property owners may also appeal in writing. You may schedule your appointment by calling the office during business hours at 517-655-3193. To aid in your preparation please review " Appealing your Assessment"
Williamstown Township is looking for amateur photographers to participate in its first photo contest! Participants will compete for prizes in three age categories: 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and older. The contest ends on October 22, 2019. Please see the rules , permission form, and on how to submit your photos to enter. No cost to participate!
Just a reminder that the last day to pay your property tax bill at the Township Office is February 28th. The office will be open from 9am – 5pm for tax payments on Thursday the 28th. Payments must be received in the office or paid online by 5pm. On March 1, all unpaid tax bills will be turned over to Ingham County for collection. Click here for additional information on how you can pay your taxes.
Were you aware that 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need? They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also visit the website at www.211.org. The range of services includes help with crisis and emergency, disaster assistance, food, health, housing and utilities, jobs and support, reentry, veterans and human trafficking. All calls are private and confidential.
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