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One Lane Traffic on K Rd and L 15 Ln in September/October
Attention Ford River Residents
Our Township has recently received a grant of $ 189,000.00 from the Michigan Department of EGLE for sample testing our Township Water system for possible lead service connections to help us comply with EGLE requirements. The work will consist of digging and exposing water line connections at various sites throughout the water system.
Work is scheduled to start September 23, 2024 and be completed around October 11,2024.
During this period there may be one lane traffic on K Rd and L.15 Ln and shoulder closures on Hwy M35 with reduced speeds. Please drive carefully through these areas while work is being done for the safety of everyone. Thank you
Seeking Bids for Snow Plowing
Ford River Township is seeking bids for snow plowing our Township hall property and our water tower property for the 2024-2025 winter season.
Deadline is October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm
Visit our RFP notice for more information.
Public Hearing for Master Plan
Notice to residents and property owners of Ford River Township.
Please be advised there will be a public hearing of the Township Board on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 PM at the Ford River Township Hall at 3845 K Rd Bark River MI 49807 for open public hearing on the Draft Master Plan before being approved by the Township.
Anyone wishing to give testimony will be heard. Comments can be in person at the hearing, or by mail to:
Attn: Zoning Administrator
3845 K Rd
Bark River MI 49807
or email zoning@fordriver.org or call 906-399-0098.
All written and email comments must be received 24 hours before the hearing by Charles Detiege, Ford River Township Zoning Administrator
Updated Bid Opportunity for Playground Hardscape Project
New RFP for playground project. View the RFP and its accompanying documents on our Bid Opportunities page.
Upcoming Meetings
14 Oct
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About Ford River Township
Ford River is a rural community of 2,019 residents living in 906 households (as of the 2020 U.S. Census). The Township is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (“UP”), just south of the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone (approximately 20 minutes and 30 minutes away, respectively). Ford River’s residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle connected to nature with many recreational opportunities only a stone’s-throw away. Township Hall provides a central gathering space for community events.
The Ford River community is closely connected to water resources. One of the aspects residents like the most about living in Ford River is the proximity to Lake Michigan, the Ford River, and the Bark River. There are numerous smaller lakes and rivers in Ford River Township as well, including North Lake, South Lake, Henderson Lakes, Sevenmile Marsh, Ten Mile Creek, Finnlands Creek, Sunny Brook and No Seeum Creek.
