About Us

Just 12 miles from Lake Huron, Watertown Township encompasses picturesque farmlands in the Thumb of Michigan located adjacent to the Sanilac County seat of Sandusky. M-46 is the northern border running east and west M-19 runs north and south through the township. Township Board meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.


Announcements

  • PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

    Notice is hereby given that the Watertown Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Watertown Township Hall, 2630 South Sandusky Rd, Sandusky, MI 48471. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comment regarding the proposed Master Plan. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing to ask questions or to make comments. Written comments may be submitted to Tammy Ross, Township Clerk, at watertownclerk@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471. Oral comments will be accepted at the hearing. A copy of the draft Master Plan is available for public review during regular office hours at the Watertown Township Hall or by clicking on the link at the left side of the townships website home page. For further information on this matter, please contact James Hacker, Planning Commission Chair, at 810- 404-3252. Individuals needing assistance should contact the Township prior to the meeting.

  • WATERTOWN ZION CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP

    Watertown Zion Cemetery spring cemetery cleanup will begin on April 15, 2024. Arrangements, grave blankets and flowers must be removed before April 15, 2024. All remaining decorations on gravesites will be discarded.

  • 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

    The Township will host its 4th Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Dumpsters will be provided by Waste Management. No tires, chemicals, air conditioners, paint, freezers, refrigerators, ammunition or explosives will be accepted. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANYTHING UNTIL SATURDAY DURING THE STATED HOURS.

  • ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION

    Until further notice please contact James Hacker, Watertown Township Planning Commission Chairperson, regarding all Land Use Permits. Phone: 810-404-3252, Email: hfparlors@att.net.

  • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS

    The Planning Commission will be meeting the third Thursday of each month going forward, beginning with the April 20, 2023 meeting, ending with the June 20, 2024 meeting. Thereafter they will return to to the normal schedule of meeting every three months, unless deemed otherwise necessary at the June 20, 2024 meeting.

  • MISS DIG

    MISS DIG is a FREE service and it is the law that you contact MISS DIG BEFORE you start digging. Please call 811 from your cell phone or go to their website www.missdig811.org BEFORE digging on your property.

  • NOTICE:

    There is absolutely NO HUNTING allowed on Township Property!

  • MAIL

    Please be advised that NO MAIL is delivered to 2630 South Sandusky Road. Address any correspondence to: Watertown Township, PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471.

  • NEW PROPERTY OWNERS

    If you move into the township please send a letter with your name and address to the PO Box so township records reflect correct property owners.

  • SMART RURAL COMMUNITY - 2022

    Watertown Township has been designated as a SMART RURAL COMMUNITY. What does it mean to live, work and be part of a Smart Rural Community? It started with collaboration between Highline Internet and the Township Board to bring fiber optic internet to the Township. The SRC program promotes rural broadband networks and broadband-enabled applications that rural communities can utilize to foster innovative economic development, education and health care. (Click on the Pictures tab above to view signage.)



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