Welcome to
Ontwa Township, Michigan
With a population of over 6,600 citizens, the township includes the Village of Edwardsburg and the unincorporated area of Adamsville. The township encompasses 24 square miles in the southern part of Cass County, bordering St. Joseph County and Elkhart County, Indiana.
Announcements
December 2023 Board of Review Notice - see info
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Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement position - see job description
detailed list of essential functions and responsibilities - attached list
Edwardsburg Joint Fire Board Staffing Study - see info
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Snow Plowing bid - see attached
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Purchasing a Shed - see info
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Gravity Sewer Cleaning will take place in the spring each year. You will observe Clean Earth/Clean Environment Trucks in your Area. It is recommended that you put your toilet lids down and place wet rags or towels over any and all drains (sinks, tubs and floor drains). If you happen to notice any odors afterward it is further recommended to pour water down all drains.
Ambulance Position Opening: There is a opening on our Edwardsburg Ambulance team. If interested please contact Ontwa Township.
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Please fill out the 2020-2025 park and recreation survey found under
links.
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Please fill out the Cass County Conservation Survey - see attachment
Ontwa Township Landscaping Plan - see plan
The Village of Edwardsburg in collaboration with Ontwa Township has received a $25,000.00 grant from Canadian National Railways to clean up and improve the area on M-62 from the RR crossing at Rt 12 to the crossing at Elkhart Rd. The grant has a 100% match that means we have to raise $25,000.00. Ontwa Township as donated $10,000.00 towards the match amount. - read more and donation form
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Southwest Michigan Planning Commission's Storm Water Public Education Plan Clean Water Survey - see attachment
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Election Results- electionreporting.com
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http://maps.macog.com/traffic-count-site.html - instructions
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New State Fireworks law 2020 - see flyer
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New Rights for Michigan Voters - see more
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Covid Preparedness Plan - see attachment
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Miss Dig 811 Information - see more
Sewer Emergency Phone Number
1-269-445-1560 -
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The Township is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Please see announcements below. There is an opening for a Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement position (see job description below) and on the Ontwa Zoning Board of Appeal. If interested, please contact the Township office for an application or go to apps/forms for an appointment application.
HOURS & LOCATION
Location
26225 US 12
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 209
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Township Board of Trustee meetings are held at 7:00pm on the second Monday of each month at the township hall.
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Phone Number 269-663-2347
Questions? Call us: 269.663.2347
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor - Jerry Marchetti
supervisor@ontwatwp.org
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Treasurer - Sharee Leist
treasurer@ontwatwp.org
Clerk - Tina VanBelle
clerk@ontwatwp.org
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Trustee - Jeffrey Kozinski
Trustee - Dawn Bolock
Trustee - Dan Stutsman
Trustee - Meryl Christensen
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