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Welcome to the Morton Township Website!

We are located at:

Morton Township Hall
290 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 2
Mecosta, MI 49332

Phone: (231) 972-7138
Toll Free: (877) 221-5881
Fax: (231) 972-2002
Email: mortwp@centurytel.net


Bulletin Board


MORTON TOWNSHIP BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE! click here

MESSAGES FROM SUPERVISOR JIM QUINLAN
Letter to Director of Public Safety - Big Rapids Firefighters Union (6/21/2010)
State of Morton Township. (6/16/2009)
Strategic Planning Special Meeting. (3/9/2009)

First 45 Days In Office. (1/5/2009)

Vision For Morton Township. (11/26/2008)

MORTON TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PROGRAM
Morton Township recycling program is held on the third Saturday of each month at the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 - 100th Avenue, Stanwood, from 9 am until 12 (noon). For information identifying acceptable items and how to prepare them for recycling. click here

CALL 2-1-1: Mecosta, Lake, Newaygo and Osceola County residents can call toll free 1-877-211-5253, 24 hours a day, to receive information on health and human services and how to access them such as: counseling, food pantry, housing assistance, senior citizens services, utility assistance, youth services, and much more.

VOLUNTEER MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS NEEDED!
The Morton Township volunteer unit needs a few more dedicated people. For more information and employment application - click here.

PROPERTY TAXES: 2010 Summer Property Taxes were mailed on June 23, 2010.  Taxes are billed July 1, 2010, and are due without penalties, on or before September 14, 2010, payable at the Morton Township Treasurer's office. 

All Personal Property Taxes (current & delinquent) are to be paid at the Morton Township office!

BURN PERMITS: The DNR now offers a new website and toll-free number to obtain Burn Permits. Go to www.michigan.gov/burnpermit to obtain a permit online or call the toll free number at 866-922-2876.

FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE AVAILABLE Morton Township residents are now able to purchase flood insurance. Details are available here.

VIDEO/CABLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: If you are unable to resolve your complaints with your video/cable company, you may contact the Michigan Public Service Commission for assistance: Telephone: (866) 552-7725; Fax: (517) 241-2400; Mail: Michigan Public Service Commission, Attn: Video Franchising, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, MI 48909. The MPSC also has a user-friendly website dedicated to providing information on video/cable issues at www.michigan.gov/mpsc.

Want to know where your township is located within Mecosta County?
Look here!Mecosta County Townships

Look on EVENTS & CALENDARS for Important Dates to Remember!

JUST FOR FUN!
View a 1918 Plat Map of Morton Township





Morton Township is located in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Mecosta County and is one of the fastest growing townships in the County. It lies within the bound of 12 Mile to the north, 6 Mile to the south, 60th Avenue to the east and 120th Avenue to the west.

Morton Township is home to three resort and recreational areas, targeting retirees and recreational enthusiasts alike. These include the Canadian Lakes development, School Section Lake area, and the Tri-Lakes (Blue, Mecosta & Round Lakes) area. These natural and recreation areas (including the associated residential developments) dominate the western half of the Township.

The Village of Mecosta is located in section 11 and 12 (northeast corner) of Morton Township where Michigan state highway M-20 crosses the east branch of the Little Muskegon River


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Web page last updated: 4/23/05