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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


Absent Voter Ballot Application form available here!

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: 2008 Winter Tax bills will be mailed on November 26, 2008, and are due without penalties, on or before February 28, 2009. Treasurer will hold office hours on Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:00 AM - Noon to accept payments.

All Personal Property Taxes 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.

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