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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


  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    The Watertown Township Board will conduct a public hearing before the regular board meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 2630 S. Sandusky Road, Sandusky, Michigan 48471. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a sewer rate increase due to increased treatment and sewer systems maintenance costs. This rate increase will be effective March 1, 2026 and will appear on the May billing cycle. If you are unable to attend the meeting written comments can be mailed to the Township Clerk. This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Ace and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services who are planning to attend the meeting should contact the Township Clerk, Tammy Ross, at 810-404-1835 or email at watertownclerk@yahoo.com, within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting.

  • PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEEETING

    Watertown Township Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on February 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting 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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