PLEASE NOTE

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, public notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Board of Windsor Charter Township will be present for a visit of the Public Service Building, located at 5520 N Canal Road, on April 22 at 6:00pm.   The Windsor Charter Township board will be on-site to visually inspect and evaluate the proposed addition to the Public Service Department Building. No formal action will be taken, and no deliberations will occur during this visit.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: of Windsor Charter Township.

Please take notice that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

For the purpose of voting on the following proposals:

  • Eaton County Public Safety Millage Proposition

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the Windsor Charter Township, County of Eaton, Michigan, who is not already registered, may register to vote online at www.mi.gov/vote, at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day for registering online, at the County Clerk’s office or at a Secretary of State office will be Monday, April 21, 2025After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency (MCL 168.492):

Municipality Address Regular Business Hours Hours on

Saturday, May 3 &Sunday, May 4

Hours on

Tuesday, May 6

Windsor Charter

Township

405 W. Jefferson

Dimondale, MI 48821

Monday – Friday

9 am – 4 pm

Saturday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

7:00 am – 8:00 pm

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot:

COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE PROPOSITION

For the purposes of maintaining and enhancing the Public Safety functions for the citizens of Eaton County in the areas of staffing and resources for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s road patrol services, and staffing, facilities and services for Animal Control, shall the limitation on the amount of taxes that may be imposed on taxable property in Eaton County, be increased at the rate of up to 2.0000 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, being 2025 through 2034, inclusive.

It is estimated that 2.000 mills would raise approximately $10,058,494.00 in the first year of levy.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or at your local clerk’s office.

ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS
Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot.  No reason required. The township clerk’s office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter Ballot, unless already on the permanent ballot list. Applications are available at the locations referenced in the above table or by visiting https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/.

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, May 5, 2025 may be requested in person at the township or city office, locations referenced in the above table.

Those registering to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the township or city clerk’s office, locations referenced in the above table.

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION OTHER THAN IN-PERSON

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office, or call the Michigan Relay Center TDD # 1-800-649-3777

MEREDITH BARNHART-SMITH
WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK


M-99 Road Construction
April – November 2025

Starting this Spring, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be completing road improvements and rebuilding on M-99 from Holt Highway to Edgewood Blvd.  Traffic will be maintained via single-lane closures.  Intersection approaches to M-99 will need to be closed during rebuilding.   For more information, please click here for MDOT flyer (PDF).


DID YOU KNOW?

Beginning January 1, 2025 you can obtain your Building Permits through Windsor Charter Township.

Click on the BUILDING DEPARTMENT tab at the top of the website page for more information.


Recycling & Recovery Events

Eaton County residents have the opportunity to dispose and/or recycle the hard to dispose of materials and in turn reduce household clutter and revitalize their property. Electronics, household hazardous waste, and scrap metal are accepted. Please check flyers for complete list of items being accepted.

Spring Clean-Up, Saturday, May 10 2025 (link)

Spring Clean Up Flier 2025 (PDF)

Recycle Palooza, Saturday, August 9 2025 (link)

Recycle-Palooza Flier 2025 (PDF)

Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is always looking for volunteers to help make events and other recycling programs happen! There are only two restrictions: volunteers must be at least 16 years old and must have a volunteer application form on file (can be filled out the day of the event).  For additional information about volunteering please contact their office.


COMING SOON

Beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States and enter certa
in federal facilities to comply with federal law. REAL ID requirements ensure the secure production and issuance of licenses and IDs to prevent copying or altering.  Schedule an appointment and see details about the REAL ID at the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office here: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/real-id

What is a REAL ID?
REAL ID can be any of the following:
• Your driver’s license or ID card but only if it includes the REAL ID star in a gold circle or as part of an image of Michigan.
• Your enhanced driver’s license or enhanced ID card
• A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or other document listed at TSA.go


REMINDER

Property tax payments must be received in the Treasurer/Clerk’s Township Office (405 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI  48821) by the the end of business day on the due date stated on the tax bill.  Postmarks are not accepted as date of payment.  This also includes late payments.

Summer Tax Bill Deferment/ Delayed Payment

Summer taxes can be deferred on your principal residence until February 14, 2025. To qualify, household income cannot exceed $40,000 for the preceding calendar year, and one of the following must be met:

  • 62 years or older
  • Paraplegic
  • Eligible Service Person, Eligible Veteran, or their Eligible Widow/Widower
  • Totally and permanently disabled

A form must be completed and filed by September 16, 2024.  If you defer your winter taxes, they will be due and payable on February 14, 2025. To request a form contact Lisa Rumsey, Windsor Charter Township Treasurer, at 405 W. Jefferson, Dimondale, MI, phone 517-646-0772, or email [email protected].


Election Commission Resolution 23-03 – Early Voting Plan for Windsor Charter Township Residents

If you wish to open a business in Windsor Township and would like to know where to start, click HERE.

The Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission will be holding meetings on the township’s Capital Improvement Plan on the following dates:  Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm.  They will be held in the township meeting room at 300 W. Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821.  Please come to the meetings and give us your input.  Your township government wants to hear from you – your suggestions, your opinions, your concerns and your vision of the township’s future.  Our citizens are the township’s most valuable resource.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

  OFFICES  

SUPERVISOR
Beth Shaw

Office Hours:
by appointment

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 648-3528

Email:
[email protected]

ASSESSOR
Peter Preston

Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00 &
Other Hours by appt.

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0040

Email:
[email protected]

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Peter Preston

Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 919-1566 Option #5

Email:
[email protected]

TREASURER
Lisa Rumsey

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm

Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0772

Email:
[email protected]

CLERK
Meredith Barnhart-Smith

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm

Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0772

Email:
[email protected]

Emergency Services

Address:
Building 300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0893