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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, May 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Spring Cleanup Garbage day is scheduled for May 4, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Township Hall.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Next Election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If you would like to request an Absentee Ballot for the upcoming Election, please contact the Clerk, Deborah Knutson at 231-510-4732.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Open Positions for Board of Appeals. Also, more Election Inspectors are needed. Please contact Deborah Knutson, Clerk if you are interested in serving your community.

Regular Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Brown Township Hall.
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.