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

  • WATERTOWN ZION CEMETERY SPRING CLEANUP

    Watertown Zion Cemetery spring cemetery cleanup will begin on April 15, 2026. Arrangements, grave blankets and flowers must be removed before April 16, 2026. All remaining decorations on gravesites will be discarded. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING NEW ON GRAVESITES UNTIL AFTER APRIL 15, 2026.

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Watertown Township will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Watertown Township Hall, 2630 South Sandusky Rd. Sandusky, MI 48471, to consider a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding special land uses that allows the Township Board to enact a moratorium on specific special or new or emerging land uses under specific circumstances. The proposed amendment is available for inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Copies may be obtained for a reasonable charge. This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services who are planning to attend the meeting should notify the Clerk, Tammy Ross, at (810) 404-1835 within a reasonable time in advance of the 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: Township Clerk, PO Box 47, Sandusky, MI 48471 so township records reflect correct property owners.



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