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Welcome to the Chocolay Township Web Site.


Township Board Meeting

There will be a Township Board Meeting on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Township at 249-1448.

Posted on 14 Jun 2013
Zoning Board of Appeals Applications

Notice is hereby given that the Chocolay Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at the Chocolay Township Complex at 5010 US 41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855, beginning at 7:00 PM, to receive public comment on the following applications:

 

Posted on 11 Jun 2013
Take the farm incubator survey
We need your help in planning for the Chocolay Township Farm Incubator project. If you missed the meeting, please take the online survey. The survey link can also be found on the Home page and Planning Department page.
Posted on 29 May 2013
Farm Incubator Project meeting
Chocolay Township held the first community meeting to gain input on the proposed Farm Incubator project. The group discussed key factors for success relating to the site, production of organic vegetables, marketing and distribution, management, education & training, and potential participants....
Posted on 29 May 2013
Partial Lifting Seasonal Weight Restrictions
Beginning 8:00 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, weight restrictions will be lifted on all roads south of US 41 and M-28 and east of M-95, including all of Chocolay and Marquette Townships.  Weight restrictions will continue to apply and will be enforced on all other county roads and streets until further notice.
Posted on 24 May 2013
Summer Office Hours

The Chocolay Township office will begin summer hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

Summer hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Summer hours run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Posted on 24 May 2013
MSU Extension Firewise Program

Brad Neumann, Michigan State University Extension, gave a presentation at the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May 6, on the Firewise Program.  This program is through Michigan State University and provides practices and resources available to help reduce losses caused by wildfires.    Click Firewise to view their website.

Posted on 08 May 2013
Gentz Sod Farm Now Open

The Gentz Sod Farm, which provides a site at no cost for Chocolay Township residents to dispose of grass clippings, leaves and pine needles, is now open.

The site is located at 264 Old Little Lake Road. It is the first driveway on the right after County Road 480. The site is marked with signs. It is open during daylight hours.

If you have questions, please call the Township at 249-1448.

Posted on 01 May 2013
Brush Collection

Due to the new fire station construction, we will not be holding brush collection at the Township Hall.  Residents will be able to drop off brush and leaves at the Marquette County Landfill free of charge from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Please call the Township at 249-1448 if you have any questions.

Posted on 29 Apr 2013
Fire Station Progress Report
Click Fire Station Progress Report for the April 15th update.
Posted on 15 Apr 2013
Garbage Pickup Reminder

As a reminder from our garbage contractor, please remember that garbage bags cannot weigh over 30 lbs. If the contractor determines that the bag is overweight, it will be tagged with a notice and will be left at the curb.

If you have questions, please contact the Township at 249-1448.

Posted on 11 Apr 2013
Cardboard Recycling at the Township is closed

Due to the new fire station construction, the cardboard recycling at the Township Hall is closed until further notice for safety reasons. Residents can still use the curbside recycling program every other week (please see the recycling schedule). Commercial users can haul their cardboard to the Marquette County Landfill free of charge.

Please call the Township at 249.1448 if you have questions.

Posted on 10 Apr 2013
Curbside recycle pickup during road weight restrictions

Recycling will still be picked up at curbside during the road weight restrictions that are now in effect. A second collection truck will pick up the recycled materials that remain after your trash has been collected.

Regular collection procedures will resume after weight restrictions are lifted. 

Posted on 27 Mar 2013
Chocolay Community Garden Registration
Chocolay Community Garden registration is now open to the public.
Posted on 12 Mar 2013
2013 TRASH/RECYCLE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Chocolay Township

Holiday Schedule 2013 for Trash/Recycle Pick-Up

Thursday, July 4th will be Tuesday July 2nd

Thursday, November 28th will be Tuesday, November 26

Wednesday, December 25th will be Thursday, December 26

Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 will be Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

Posted on 07 Mar 2013
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On our site you will find current news and announcements, meeting agendas and minutes, forms related to township government, and links to the various departments in the township. We are here to be a service to our residents and others looking to visit our friendly community.

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