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

  • BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING

    The Watertown Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint two (2) Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Members.

  • ALTERNATE MEMBERS FOR BOARD OF REVIEW

    Watertown Township is seeking township residents to fill two (2) vacancies as Alternate Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) members. Alternate members are called to sit and vote in place of regular ZBA members during an absence at ZBA meetings. If you are interested in the Alternate ZBA member 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 810-404-1835 or email at watertownclerk@yahoo.com. The deadline for applications is August 17, 2026. Perspective candidates will be asked to attend a Special Board of Trustees meeting to be interviewed by the board on August 18, 2026.

  • 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 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. 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

  • 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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