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

  • PUBLIC HEARING 4/18/24 POSTPONED

    The Public Hearing to consider approving a site plan and special approval (special land use) application submitted by Watertown Solar, LLC, for a large solar energy system proposed to be constructed east of South Sandusky Road on parcels south of Sanilac Road and north of East Frenchline Road has been postponed until further notice.

  • 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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