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 – June 14

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

A letter from the Essex Board regarding efficient use of your tax dollars through sharing services and other cost savings.

Essex Twp Shared Services

Essex Township Clerk Flo Benson announced her retirement from the position at the December Township meeting. Flo served as our clerk  for 29 years. She is looking forward to spending more time with her family and having the opportunity to vacation in the south for a few weeks in the winter. The Township is very grateful to Flo for all the work she put in as our Clerk. Angela Bunn has been appointed to fill the Clerk position for the remainder of the term. Angi is a lifelong resident of the township and has served as the Deputy Clerk in Essex Township for the past three years. Angi’s contact information can be found on the Elected Officials page of this website.    

Flo Benson along with past and present officials.