STANWOOD CEMETERY CLEAN UP
Morley Stanwood students will clean the cemetery on April 19, 2024. Rain date will be April 22, 2024. All flowers will be removed at that time.
Welcome to Austin Township
Primarily undeveloped, Austin Township within Mecosta County is a township made up of about 1,500 in population. Austin Township is located approximately
five (5) miles southeast of the City of Big Rapids in the southwestern quarter of the County, and two (2) miles east of US 131.
Substantially wooded, the township is home to portions of the Chippewa River State Forest, several Amish districts and many farms, natural gas storage fields, and adjacent to
Canadian Lakes development. You can find many farm markets and a produce auction center within our Township. Come enjoy the quietness of a quaint area.
Featured News
2024 TOWNSHIP UPCOMING ELECTION
Every four years residents of Austin Township can run for Township elective offices.
2024 is the year for candidates to run for these offices. The offices are Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and (2) Trustees. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact one of the current officials and they can provide more information on what the position entails and how to be on the 2024 Ballot.
MAY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on May 14, 2024 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.
HALL RENTALSYou must submit a signed Hall Rental Agreement with $100.00 to save a date. The Hall Rental Agreement can be found under Resident Resources. See calendar for available dates. Call (231) 823-9704 x3.
NOTHING IS TO BE PUT ON WALLS OR HUNG FROM CEILING. This action causes damages.
COMMUNITY CONNECT
Morton Township Fire and Rescue has implemented software that could help you and your family during an emergency. Community Connect is a secure site that allows you to enter information such as the number of people in the home, if you have any pets, your emergency contact information, and if you have special requirements such as difficulty hearing or mobility needs. Please click the link to Community Connect and fill out your information so that the Morton Township Fire and Rescue Team can respond quickly if there is an emergency in your home.
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR REAL I D
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers may be impacted by the need for more security-compliant ID. This new federal standard, “REAL ID”, is a security measure that sets a higher standard for identification. Without the proper ID, an individual might not be able to board an airplane or enter some federal facilities. For some, this might mean getting a new driver’s license or state ID. A "REAL ID" is considered a passport or an enhanced driver’s license.
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2024 TOWNSHIP UPCOMING ELECTION
Every four years residents of Austin Township can run for Township elective offices.
2024 is the year for candidates to run for these offices. The offices are Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and (2) Trustees. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact one of the current officials and they can provide more information on what the position entails and how to be on the 2024 Ballot.
MAY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on May 14, 2024 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.
HALL RENTALSYou must submit a signed Hall Rental Agreement with $100.00 to save a date. The Hall Rental Agreement can be found under Resident Resources. See calendar for available dates. Call (231) 823-9704 x3.
NOTHING IS TO BE PUT ON WALLS OR HUNG FROM CEILING. This action causes damages.
COMMUNITY CONNECT
Morton Township Fire and Rescue has implemented software that could help you and your family during an emergency. Community Connect is a secure site that allows you to enter information such as the number of people in the home, if you have any pets, your emergency contact information, and if you have special requirements such as difficulty hearing or mobility needs. Please click the link to Community Connect and fill out your information so that the Morton Township Fire and Rescue Team can respond quickly if there is an emergency in your home.
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR REAL I D
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers may be impacted by the need for more security-compliant ID. This new federal standard, “REAL ID”, is a security measure that sets a higher standard for identification. Without the proper ID, an individual might not be able to board an airplane or enter some federal facilities. For some, this might mean getting a new driver’s license or state ID. A "REAL ID" is considered a passport or an enhanced driver’s license.
