Essex Township Clinton County, Michigan

A slice of country paradise, right here in Mid-Michigan

Welcome to Essex Township

Nestled into the quiet countryside, Essex Township is located Northwest of St. Johns, and East of Fowler. The Township boasts the village of Maple Rapids, the Maple River, and many beautiful homes.

Burning permits:

Burning permits are issued by the Maple Rapids DPW. Please request a permit prior to burning by contacting DPW @ 989-682-4569.

 

Essex Township Fire and Rescue Run Fees

Township meetings:

Next meeting – October 14th

Regularly scheduled meetings are held at the Maple Rapids Community Center on the second Thursday of February, March, April, June, August, October, and December at 7:30p.m.  The public is always welcome.

Election Information:

The Clinton County web site has the most up-to-date information. To access, click on the link below

 

Clinton-County Election and Voter Information

Waste Management & Recycling Info

Environmental Info Dates

Upcoming 2010 Elections

November 2nd            General Election

Candidates seeking political office in Essex Township have been asked if they would like to post a short informational resume. Here are the resumes received to date.

Trustee Candidate Aurelio “Hank” Zamarron

 

All elections are held at the Maple Rapids Community Center located at 209 West Union Street. Absent voter ballots are available for all elections. If you will need an absent voter ballot, please fill out an application using the Essex Township instructions in the following link:

Essex Township Absent Ballot Application Instructions

 

To obtain an application form, please contact  Flo Benson @ 989-224-4503 or download it from the following link:

Application for Absent Voter Ballot