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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, October 9, at 7:00 p.m.   

SPECIAL NOTICE - Summer Property Taxes:  If you have not yet paid your summer property taxes please call or email Melissa Hughey, township treasurer, for current amount due as summer property taxes are now accruing monthly interest.  231-676-0431 or treasurerbrowntownship@yahoo.com


SPECIAL NOTICE - Next Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  If you would like to request an Absentee Ballot for the upcoming Election, please contact the Clerk, Deborah Knutson at 231-510-4732.  Early Voting will start October 26, 2024 at Maple Grove Community Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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 (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.

Township Hall Information

Hall Location: 8233 Coates Hwy., Manistee, Michigan

Board Members

Supervisor

Paul Adamski

(231) 510-7887

 

Clerk

Deborah Knutson

8025 Coates Hwy.

Manistee, MI 49660

(231) 510-4732

clerkbrowntownship@yahoo.com

 

Treasurer

Melissa Hughey

(231) 676-0431

treasurerbrowntownship@yahoo.com

 

Trustee

Tim Joseph

(231) 477-5381

 

Trustee

Paul Wondolowski

(231) 233-6781

Assessor

Jared Litwiller

3710 West Hawley Rd.

Ludington, MI 49431

(888) 714-9288

jared_litwiller@hotmail.com

Planning Commission

Sylvester Wood - Chair

Sandra Nelson - Secretary

Scott Hughey

Tim Joseph

Tony Lamb

 

Board of Review

Robert Kenny

Jonathan Millsap

Dean Schalow

Joel Bowman

 

Board of Appeals

Robert Kenny - Chair

Tim Joseph

Tax Info

For tax info please contact Melissa Hughey at (231) 676-0431 or email.

Hall Rental

For the hall rental please contact Jon Millsap at 231-357-2573.

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