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

  • SUPERVISOR VACANCY

    Watertown Township is currently seeking a township resident to fill the Supervisor vacancy on the Board of Trustees. If you are interested in the Supervisor position, please fill out an APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT and submit it to the township Clerk Tammy Ross at PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471. For further information contact township Clerk Tammy Ross at 810-648-4053 or email at watertownclerk@yahoo.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 31, 2025. Perspective candidates will be asked to attend the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to be interviewed by the board. TO PRINT APPLICATION: Click on the link on the left side of the page under "Township" or copy and paste into your browser: https://watertowntownship.net/media/uploads/docs/APPLICATION_FOR_APPOINTMENT.pdf

  • PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY

    Watertown Township is currently seeking a township resident to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. If you are interested in this position, please fill out an APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT and submit it to the township Clerk Tammy Ross at PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471. For further information contact township Clerk Tammy Ross at 810-648-4053 or email at watertownclerk@yahoo.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 31, 2025. Perspective candidates will be asked to attend the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to be interviewed by the board. TO PRINT APPLICATION: Click on the link on the left side of the page under "Township" or copy and paste into your browser: https://watertowntownship.net/media/uploads/docs/APPLICATION_FOR_APPOINTMENT.pdf

  • ZBA 10/23/25 MEETING CANCELLED

    THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AT THE REQUEST OF LINEA ENERGY.

  • PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETINGS

    Watertown Township Planning Commission has scheduled two special meetings on October 16, 2025 and November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. The purpose of these meetings is to work on the Township ordinances.

  • 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: Township Clerk, PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471 so township records reflect correct property owners.



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