Martin Township
Established – 1839
Martin Township was organized in 1839 and named in honor of President Martin Van Buren. The first settlers were Mumford Eldred and his family. They were followed by other families who settled in the township from 1837 to 1850. Their names were – Walter, Monteith, Kimball, Shepherd, Shelman, Redpath, McVean, Patterson, Wheeler and Wylie. These families and their descendants have made Martin Township what it is today. We want to continue that legacy for all families living in our township today. Our vision is to provide a growing secure, hometown community.
The Village of Martin was incorporated in 1947. Visit the Martin Village Website.
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Township Meeting Schedule 2024
The Martin Township Board will meet on the following dates for the 2023-2024 year. All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at the Martin Township Hall, 998 Templeton, Martin MI.
§ Wednesday, January 10, 2024
§ Wednesday, February 14, 2024
§ Wednesday, March 13, 2024
§ Wednesday, April 10, 2024
§ Wednesday, May 8, 2024
§ Wednesday, June 12, 2024
§ Wednesday, July 10, 2024
§ Wednesday, August 14, 2024
§ Wednesday, September 11, 2024
§ Wednesday, October 9, 2024
§ Wednesday, November 13, 2024
§ Wednesday, December 11, 2024
This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72a (2) and (4), and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Martin Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 14 day notice to the Martin Township Board.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Martin Township Board by writing or calling the following:
Jennifer Wharton,
Martin Township Clerk,
PO Box 27, Martin MI 49070
269-823-2088.
Free Radon Test Kits for Residents
(Allegan, MI) – January is Radon Action Month, and the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) recommends residents to learn more about radon, test for radon levels within their homes, and reduce radon levels within their homes if found.
Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. When you breathe in radon, radioactive particles from the decay of radon gas can get trapped in your lungs. It takes many years for lung cancer to develop. Most people don’t have symptoms until lung cancer is advanced. All outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it. Radon can build up in the air in any home or building. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), one in four homes have high levels of radon. Testing is the only way to know if radon levels in your home are high.
Residents are recommended to learn more about radon and when to test their homes. More information can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Radon page and MDHHS’s Indoor Radon Program page.
Testing: ACHD has free radon test kits available year-round for pick up Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Select local libraries will be offering free radon test kits during January while supplies last:
• Dorr Township Library – (1804 Sunset Dr, Dorr, MI 49323)
• Fennville District Library – (400 W Main St, Fennville, MI 49408)
• Henika District Library – (149 S Main St, Wayland, MI 49348)
• Hopkins District Library – (118 E Main St, Hopkins, MI 49328)
• Leighton Township Library – (4451 12th St, Wayland, MI 49348)
• Salem Township Library – (3007 142nd Ave, Burnips, MI 49314)
• Saugatuck-Douglas Library – (174 Center St, Douglas, MI 49406)
• Ransom District Library – (180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080)
Radon Reduction: Consider contacting a licensed professional to install a radon reduction system (also called a radon mitigation system) in your home. If your radon level is at or above four picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air, EPA recommends installing a system. Learn tips on how to reduce radon levels without a radon reduction system.
Residents can find more information on reducing radon in their homes in the Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/radon & CDC radon information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jackson Braunz, CHES
Public Information Officer
(269) 673-5411 | jbraunz@allegancounty.org
Professional Code Inspection
Professional Code Inspection is Martin Township’s building / zoning code enforcer. You may contact PCI @ 616-877-2000