Announcements!

Notice of Public Hearing
at West Branch Township
1016 Co. Rd. 545 N
Skandia, MI 49885

Notice is herby given that a public hearing will be help on November 9, 2023 at 6:30pm by the West Branch Zoning Board of Appeals on
parcel ID# 52-19-010-014-10 (190 Boyer Rd. Skandia, MI, 49885). The owners are seeking a setback variance for the
construction of a garage.

Questions and comments will be accepted in writing up to 24 hours prior to the meeting and delivered to West Branch Township office or contact Mike Beltz, West Branch Township’s Zoning Administrator, at 906-942-7775 (home) or 906-250-9458 (cell).


NOW HIRING

Job Description

Skandia-West Branch Joint Operations is looking for two Transfer Facility Attendants. 

Shifts will included:

Wednesday 3PM to 7PM.

Friday Noon to 5PM

Saturday 9AM to 1PM.

The Transfer Facility is located on Carlshend Rd just off of US 41 and M-94 East.

A list of duties is, but not limited to:

·         Must be able to work independently.

·         Monitor Transfer Station Cards. 

·         Must be able to work the scheduled hours above.

·         Make sure doors are opened on time.

·         Check the security camera’s.

·         Schedule Haulers.

·         Assist residents as needed.

·         Report maintenance issues to Supervisor.

·         Schedule substitute attendant as needed..

·         Must have own transportation.

 Safety boots and glasses a must, we provide the glasses.

Positions available Immediately.

Do not need to live in either Township. 

Equal opportunity employer.

Now Hiring:
West Branch Township is looking to fill 3 positions for the Board of Review. The position will call for attending 4 meetings a year. Pay is $11.00 and training will be provided. If interested, please come by the township hall and fill out an application Wednesday 2-7 and Friday 12-5.


West Branch Township had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Fire Chief Dave Gallion and EMT Michele Bahrman on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

The township board would like to thank them for their many years of service to our community. Their dedication will be missed in our township but, we are grateful for their years of service.

Our Team

The West Branch Township Board consists of five members:

  • Supervisor, Jack Heidtman
  • Clerk, Michelle Christal
  • Treasurer, Catherine Shaw
  • Trustee, Tim Overmyer
  • Trustee, Kris Shaw

County Commissioner for District 3:

  • Bill Nordeen

Services

Services offered to West Branch Township residents include:

  • West Branch Township Hall
  • West Branch Township Volunteer Fire Department
  • West Branch Township Transfer Station
  • West Branch Township Cemetery
  • West Branch Township Building and Zoning Permits

Connect with Us

Wednesday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Telephone:
906-942-7400

Email:
wbtwp@tds.net


VISIT US ON FACEBOOK:
Westbranchtwp Marquettecounty

For Your Information

 


All regular & annual meetings will be held at the Township Hall as scheduled.  Social distancing precautions will be followed.

To read the Q&A on Township Considerations for COVID-19 Planning per the Michigan Township Association click here.

Absent Voter Ballots

If you would like to receive an Absent Voter Ballot, send a request with your name and address to wbtwp@tds.net.  You will be sent an Absent Voter Application.  You may also fill out an Absent Voter Application through this document: Absent Voter Application and send it to the Clerk by mail (P.O. Box 56, Skandia, MI  49885) or email.  Remember, you must complete an application before we are able to mail your ballot.

It’s time to get REAL

Your Michigan driver’s license or identification card may not get you through airport security later this year.

Oct. 1 is when the federal government will fully enforce the post-9/11 REAL ID Act, and standard state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards will no longer be accepted to board domestic flights within the United States, or when entering certain federal facilities, such as military bases or nuclear power plants.

Many people already have a REAL ID document, such as a valid U.S. passport, a DHS Trusted Traveler Card or an Enhanced Driver’s License. A full list of acceptable REAL ID documents is available at TSA.gov. Those who don’t can make their Michigan license or identification REAL ID-compliant by visiting a Secretary of State branch office and presenting the required documents. 

Here’s what you need to do to get a REAL ID:​

  • Bring your driver’s license or state identification card to a Secretary of State office.
  • Bring your certified birth certificate, with a raised seal or stamp issued by a governmental agency; your valid, unexpired U.S. passport; or an approved citizenship or legal presence document. (Faxes and photocopies won’t be accepted.)
  • If your name differs from what is on your birth certificate, bring certified documents for every time your name has changed, such as marriage licenses or court orders.

There’s no additional fee to turn a license or state ID card into a standard REAL ID if it’s done during your normal renewal time; otherwise a duplicate card fee of $9 or $10 will be charged.

December, 2019

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The Secretary of State recently announced that Michiganders can now register to vote and update their voter registration address in Michigan online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter.  You must have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID card. If you don’t have one, find out how to register to vote by going to Registering To Vote.  Michigan has also implemented automatic voter registrations as part of driver’s license and state ID card transactions at all Michigan Secretary of State offices.

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