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 MEMBER VACANCY

    Watertown Township is currently seeking a township resident to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. If you are interested in joining the Planning Commission team 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 details please contact township Supervisor Scott Kenny at 810-404-2701 or email at watertownsupervisor@outlook.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 30, 2025. Perspective candidates will be asked to attend the regular Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm 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

  • SPRING COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

    The Township will host a Spring Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Dumpsters will be provided by GFL Environmental Recycling. Unacceptable materials include, but are not limited to: Grass, Sand, Flammable Waste, Dirt, Batteries, Paint & Paint Cans, Propane Tanks, Tree Trunks (or Stumps), Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Tires, Yard Waste, Leaves, Hazardous Waste, Asbestos, Medical Waste, Batteries, Oil, Volatile Chemicals, White Goods, Tires, Chemicals, Ammunition and Explosives. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANYTHING UNTIL SATURDAY DURING THE STATED HOURS.

  • FALL COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

    The Township will host a Spring Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Dumpsters will be provided by GFL Environmental Recycling. Unacceptable materials include, but are not limited to: Grass, Sand, Flammable Waste, Dirt, Batteries, Paint & Paint Cans, Propane Tanks, Tree Trunks (or Stumps), Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Tires, Yard Waste, Leaves, Hazardous Waste, Asbestos, Medical Waste, Batteries, Oil, Volatile Chemicals, White Goods, Tires, Chemicals, Ammunition and Explosives. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANYTHING UNTIL SATURDAY DURING THE STATED HOURS.

  • 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.



Upcoming Events