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Brown Township

Brown Township is a civil township located in rural Manistee County, Michigan. The township was organized in 1855 and has a total area of 36.2 square miles. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Brown Township has a population of approximately 750 residents and a density of 18 people per square mile. The Big Manistee River runs through the heart of Brown Township which makes the area a sportsman’s paradise. In addition to the Big Manistee its tributaries Bear Creek and Chief Creek, Brown Township is positioned close to Lake Michigan fishing and beaches, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to the Manistee National Forest and Manistee River State Game Area.

• NOTICES •

SPECIAL NOTICE - Next Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Summer tax bills were mailed July 1st. Please contact the treasurer at 231-676-0431 if you have not received your bill. Last day to pay without interest is September 15th. Office hours to pay in person will be Friday, September 5th from 9 AM - 12 PM and Monday, September 15th from 9 AM - 5 PM at the Township Hall.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Manistee County Scrap Tire Recycling Events - There will be 3 dates this year for Tire Recycling. Thursday, September 11th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 17th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
This will be held at Bay Area Recycling for Community (BARC). For more information go to https://www.manisteecd2.org/tirerecycling

Regular Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Brown Township Hall (unless posted otherwise).
Household refuse is collected on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Brown Township Hall. More information Click Here.
Brown Township participates in the Manistee County Recycles program. For more information Click here.