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News & Notices Point and Pay. Click the link below to pay property taxes for Hamlin Township. The Hamlin Twp. Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27, 2019 (Memorial Day). The Hamlin Twp. Transfer Site will be OPEN on (Memorial Day) Monday, May 27, 2019 from 10 am to 6 pm. CodeRED is a FREE community notification system available to Mason County residents & visitors that will send you alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your area via phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media. (missing persons/children, evacuation notices, natural disasters, boil water advisories, inclement weather warnings, criminal activities, road closures/traffic alerts, shelter in place/lockdowns). MI DNR Burn Permits visit: The fireworks over Hamlin Lake are scheduled for July 6, 2019 at dusk. Postponement Date July 7, 2019. Thanks to the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society. MEETING NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS Mr. Sheldon Larson, owner of property located at 3641 N. Stearns Ave., Hamlin Twp., Mason County, MI. is seeking relief from a certain section of Hamlin Twp. Zoning Ordinance 45 now in effect. Mr. Larson is seeking permission to construct a four season sun room attached to his existing single family dwelling to within 9 ft. 6 inches of his south (side) property line. Zoning Ordinance No. 45 5.02, requires a side line setback of twelve (12) feet. Variance requested two feet six inches (2’6”). The Larson’s property is further identified as Hamlin Lake Resort Lots 3 thru 7 Block 23 S 50 ft of N 100 Ft. Block 24. P.A. 3645 N. Stearns Ave., a part of Section 22 & 27 T19N R18W. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, MCL 41.72a, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Hamlin Township Zoning Board of Appeals will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing-impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 10 days’ notice to the Hamlin Township Zoning Board of Appeals by writing or calling Nancy Vandervest at (231) 845-7801. Written comments may be submitted to Hamlin Township prior to the hearing and they will become part of the hearing record. Written comments should contain a reason for supporting or opposing views. If you have any questions, please contact Hamlin Township Zoning Administrator at 231-845-7801 Ext. 1 OR email at hamlintwp@hamlintownship.org. Hamlin Township Supervisor HAMLIN LAKE Level - On April 9th, 2019 the Ludington State Park began the process to raise Hamlin Lake. On April 29th, the lake is about half way to the summer level. Mason County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 8 am - 2 pm at the Mason County Road Commission Building in Scottville, MI. Be prepared to show ID. Free to Hamlin Twp. Residents. No voucher required.
Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2019 and will run from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, W. Dewey Road. 2019 - 2010 Hamlin Township Meeting Schedule April 11, 2019 All meetings listed above to begin at 6:00 PM March 26, 2020 – Settlement Day Meeting @ 4:30 PM All meetings will be held at: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2019 - 2020 RECYCLING DECALS. *Recycling Reminder: #1, #2, #5 Plastic Bottles Only (CRUSH). Rinse. Labels Ok. Discard Caps and Crush. Hamlin Township Fire Department received 255 calls for service in 2018 and 209 calls in 2017. Thank you to all the volunteer members! LEAF CORRAL: Leaves Only. Leave should be taken back as far as possible. Please respect this policy or leaf corral may need to be closed. (No concrete, lumber, large stumps, etc.) 2019 - 2020 Recycling Decals will be available February 25, 2019; Decals will run from April 1, 2019 thru March 31, 2020. $20.00 Annually for Hamlin Township residents and $100.00 for non-residents. MI DNR Fisheries is planning a fish survey on Hamlin Lake to determine the current status of the fishery. At the request of HLPS and other interested individuals, MDNR Fisheries has committed to a creel census survey to start 1-6-19. The goal is to conduct the survey for 9 months which would replicate the last survey that was completed in 2009. A MDNR Fisheries employee will travel around Hamlin Lake and survey fishermen about their catch and hours fished. The cost of the survey will be $5,000 - $6,000 per month. MDNR Fisheries has some of the costs budgeted but not enough for 9 months. Mason County Fin & Feather Club recently donated $3,000 to the HLPS Fish Fund to be dedicated to the fish survey. HLPS will donate to the Fish Survey contributed by the HLPS Members. At the November 6, 2018 General Election, Hamlin Township had a 65% voter turn out between both precincts. There are currently 3,232 registered voters in the Township. Hamlin Township Planning Commission Meeting Notice The Hamlin Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, MCL 41.72a, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hamlin Twp. will provide necessary reasonable aids and services such as signers for the hearing-impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 10 days’ notice to Hamlin Twp or by writing or calling Nancy Vandervest, Twp. Supervisor at 231-845-7801 Ext 2. Hamlin Township Survey of 2018 The Land Use Plan of Hamlin Township is used to guide the creation of zoning ordinances by the Planning Commission. It is revised on a ten year basis to reflect changes that occur in the Township. Opinions collected by this survey will make it possible for the revisions in the Land Use Plan to more accurately reflect the views and concerns of the residents of the township. Please return the survey by mail or drop it off at the town hall by 2-28-19. Hamlin Township Recreation Survey; Hamlin Township will be mailing a Recreation Survey out. The survey can also be found here on the website. Hamlin Twp. will be working over the next few months updating the 5-year Recreation Plan to submit to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for their approval. An approved plan is required before MDNR Trust Fund grant applications can be submitted. Please complete the short survey on the back. Responses should be returned by March 29, 2019. A public forum will be held on April 25, 2019 at the township hall at 6 pm to gather public input on recreation opportunities in the township. After the information is compiled an updated plan will be completed and made available to the public for a 30-day review period. PLEASE NOTE: On the Recreation Survey, the Long Skinny Park was omitted. If you have any comments for the Long Skinny Park please note. We apologize for this error. Thank You. Thank you for your input. Click here to view and download a copy. Hamlin Township garbage bags may be purchased at the Y County Store on 1860 N. Lakeshore Drive (CASH OR CHECK ONLY). Credit Cards are not accepted as there are fees associated with accepting credit cards. Please respect this policy. Oak Wilt – Please Be Aware! Oak wilt, a non-native invasive fungus, is causing the widespread death of our precious oak resource in Michigan. As many of you know, oaks provide shade, acorns for wildlife, and are a valuable wood product in our forests! These trees are worth saving! So what can you do? DO NOT cut or prune your oak trees from April to August as these wounds can attract the sap-feeding beetles that spread oak wilt. ALSO, DO NOT move infected oak firewood! If you would like more information about this disease, contact Josh Shields, Forestry Assistance Program forester with the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, at 231-889-9666 (Office Phone), 989-220-9236 (Mobile Phone), or via email at joshua.shields@macd.org. Also contact the Manistee or Mason-Lake Conservation Districts about an informational meeting on oak wilt and how to slow the spread of it, on April 4th, 2018, 7:00pm, at Hamlin Township Hall! PLEASE NOTE: Western Mason County Fire District Authority 2019 meeting dates are as follows: 2019 Organizational Meeting - January 7, 2019 April 15, 2019;
Hamlin Township received a $2,500.00 grant from the Great Lakes Energy Peoples Fund. The grant money was used towards the parking lot on Duneview Drive. Members of Great Lakes Energy support the People Fund by voluntarily rounding up their bills to the next highest dollar. The rounded up amount is distributed to non-profit organizations and charitable activities that benefit people in communities served by the cooperative. Contact Great Lakes Energy at 888-GT-LAKES or visit gtlakes.com for more information.
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018 Green garbage bags will be $13.00 for a sleeve of ten 30 gallon bags. Purple garbage bags will be $ 7.00 for a sleeve of ten 15 gallon bags. Recycling Stickers run from April 1st to March 31st Bags along with Recycling Stickers may be purchased at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site and Hamlin Township Office. EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2017 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING PERMIT FEE Effective June 1, 2017, Hamlin Township Zoning Permit Fee will be $40.00 PLEASE NOTE FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA has recently updated their FEMA Flood Plain Maps in Hamlin Township. Visit FEMA.gov | Federal Emergency Management Agency or Susan A. Conradson at 231-876-4443 or conradsons2michigan.gov for additional information. PLEASE NOTE: Call before your dig. Miss Dig System, Inc - Michigan - Miss Dig System, Inc - Michigan  Miss Dig System, Inc - Michigan - Miss Dig System, Inc -... One toll free call to 800-482-7171 or 811 reaches the MISS DIG System who serves as a message handling notification service for underground facility owners. MISS DI... Hamlin Township Transfer Site Hours: Hamlin Township Fire Department has received a $1,799.99 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant will be used to purchase a Honda 5,000 Watt Generator. The generator will be located in Hamlin Township’s Command Rehabilitation Trailer/Center. The Command Rehabilitation will house the Department’s ice rescue equipment, search and rescue packs, radios/pagers for inter communication with department personnel and other agencies. The on-scene Command Rehabilitation Trailer is designed to provide firefighters and other emergency personnel with a safe, clean and reliable rehabilitation facility. Members of the Great Lakes Energy support the People Fund by voluntarily rounding up their bills to the next highest dollar. The rounded up amount is distributed to non-profit organizations and charitable activities that benefit people in communities served by the cooperative. Visit gtlakes.com for details. Thanks to the Great Lakes Energy People Fund New Law Bans Certain Open Burning Michigan is the last great Lakes state that allows rural residents to incinerate household waste in burn barrels. However, a new law rules out burning some materials. In April, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed HB 4207, banning the uncontrolled burning of plastic, rubber, foam, chemically treated wood, textiles, electronics, chemicals and hazardous materials. The bill became Public Act 102 of 2012. Rural residents still can burn yard waste such as brush and leaves, and household waste such as cardboard and paper products. LAKESHORE SILENT OBSERVER
NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM for Christmas Trees If you are working within the road right-of-way, please remember that a permit from the Mason County Road Commission is needed. Mason County Road Commission is located in Scottville. # 231-757-2882.
LEAF CORRAL FOR HAMLIN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
VOUCHER REQUIRED
BURNING PERMITS:
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3775 North Jebavy Drive Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: (231) 845-7801Fax: (231) 843-1471 E-Mail: hamlintwp@hamlintownship.org
Today, Hamlin Township is the largest Residential Township in Mason County with a population of 3408 per the 2010 US Census. Hamlin Township provides some of the very best summer and winter recreational activities, with new and older homes blending for a delightful community with very little industry. Hamlin Township can truly boast "one-of-a-kind" status and is home to beautiful Hamlin Lake. Hamlin Lake, a man-made lake, is more than 12 miles long and 5,000 acres large that originated during the logging hey-day when lumbermen dammed the Big Sable River to make an enormous holding pond for trees that were felled upstream. Thank you for visiting our new website. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Office Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday
Population 3,408 Number of Commercial Parcels - 57 Total (6 Vacant AND 51 Improved)
2012 Clean-Up Day
Hamlin Township Celebrating the past, present and future. February 28, 2011 Anniversary Open House Photos
August 6, 2011 and August 7, 2011 (Boat Regetta)
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HAMLIN TOWNSHIP MISSION STATEMENT Hamlin Township recognizes its responsibilities to each of its constituents and Township officials make this pledge as a statement of the Township’s values and purpose as we conduct Township business. *Hamlin Township will strive to conduct its affairs in a socially responsible, lawful manner while maintaining a kind and courteous workplace.
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Hamlin Township was established on February 28, 1861 by the Michigan State Legislatures. It is named after Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President from 1860 to 1864 under President Abraham Lincoln. The first settlement in Hamlin Township was made by Charley Mears, in 1858 in Section Two. The next settlers were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sladick in Section 12. A railroad traveled from Ludington to the North Bayou, it was called the Dummy Line. When the first people settled in the Township, there were woods all around. As years went past and the population grew, more timber was cut and now there are very little woods standing. At one point, there were 84 farms in Hamlin Township. Hamlin Lake hotels and large resorts added much interest to Hamlin Township.
