Comstock Fire and Rescue Department partners with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive.

Give the gift of a second chance at life this year! The Comstock Fire and Rescue Department will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 12 p.m. to …

On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Comstock Township Fire and Rescue Department hosted first responders and experts from around the country to discuss how drivers can keep law enforcement safe. Comstoc…

This morning at 9:00 a.m., Comstock Charter Township held its Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2023 election. During a Public Accuracy Test, we test all our tabulators to ensure they’re read…

The November Comstock Connect Newsletter is available online.

Update: The Kalamazoo Sherriff’s Office found an individual in connection to the theft at the Gull Road Meijer. Thank you to everyone who helped. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, on Frid…

Kalamazoo County Clerks Finalize Early Voting Agreement

Kalamazoo County voters gain nine days to cast ballots in person starting 2024 KALAMAZOO, Mich. – In an exciting development for voters, Kalamazoo County is set to implement a collaborative early vo…

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2023, Special Election has been scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the offi…

It’s getting spooky in Comstock again in 2023. “Haunt Your House” is returning to Comstock Charter Township for the second year. We welcome everyone in our community to decorate their home for H…

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Comstock Fire and Rescue is hosting an open house from 11 AM – 2 PM. Make sure to stop by! In this video, we talk to Comstock Township Fire Marshall …

We are seeking information about anyone who contributed to this vandalism in Comstock Cemetery. A vehicle appears to have driven through the new expansion. Please reach out to either the Township or K…

During National Fire Prevention Week, the Comstock Township Fire & Rescue encourages everyone to check every smoke detector they have in their home. It is important to have a smoke detector in e…

NOTICE COMSTOCK CENTER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS November 20, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. & November 22nd, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. The Comstock Center Downtown Development Authori…

10/9/2023 — The Comstock Charter Township and Comstock Township Fire and Rescue Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Pre…

Comstock Charter Township is honored to join the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in observing National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s National Fire Prevention Week theme is “…

We’re excited to announce that Haunt Your House is back for a second year! Bedeck your home with the spookiest decorations you have and sign up online for a chance to win a prize. Our panel of j…

We’re happy to announce that construction is wrapping up in Comstock Cemetery. By the end of Spring 2024, 1,200 new plots will be available in Comstock Cemetery For information on how to purchase a …

SAVE THE DATE: Next Saturday, October 14th, The Comstock Fire & Rescue Department is hosting a Fire Prevention Open House. We’re excited to be partnering with the National Fire Protection As…

The 2023 October edition of the Comstock Connect is available at the Township Office and online. You find a copy here.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 24th Annual Kalamazoo County Senior Expo returns to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on Oct. 3. The event features over…

The Southwest Michigan Regional Housing Partnership is seeking community feedback on the goals proposed for the region. This survey will be open until Monday, September 18th. The survey includes seven…

We’re so excited that the Maple Grove Cemetery Columbarium is beginning to take shape. Today our contractors laid cement for the foundation of the cremation wall. We still expect the columbarium…

Please share! Friday, September 15, 2023, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is providing free haircuts, lunch, and assistance with housing, employment, dental, and nur…

We are excited to announce that our new Township Facility will be open to the public on Monday, September 25, 2023. The Comstock Charter Township Offices will be closed Thursday, September 21, 2023, a…

From Consumers Energy: Starting Oct. 1, 2023: Residential customers who wish to use a credit or debit card will pay an additional $2.99/transaction, up to $1,000 per transaction. Small business custom…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo County launched the Opioid Community Needs Assessment (OCNA) today to deepen our understanding of the opioid crisis and empower us to make the best use of National Opioi…

There will be a Special Meeting of the Township Board on Friday, August 25th at 11:30 AM to discuss creating a Finance Director position and the duties of the Treasurer. The meeting will be held at th…

Our next Community CPR training session will be offered on Saturday, September 30th, at 9 AM. We are excited to continue this community outreach program and encourage all who are interested to conside…

The agendas for the August 22, 2023, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, the August 23, 2023, Downtown Development Authority Meeting, and the August 24, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting can be found on …

Attached is a map showing the City’s 2023 Fall Water System Flushing Schedule, which will begin on September 17, 2023. Flushing will take place during evening hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. a…

Construction will begin on Sprinkle Road on 8/21 just south of E. N Avenue. A single lane on the northbound side, as well as the shoulder, will be closed. Weather permitting the work is planned to be …

Our New Township Facility is very close to being complete. Take a virtual walkthrough with us and see the progress!

Take a look at these pictures we took on Monday, August 14, 2013, and Wednesday, August 91 2023. They show the hard work being done to add an additional 1,200 graves to the cemetery. We still expect t…

“I’m thinking Family Worship Center has been in Comstock, I think for around 50 years,” Eric Rogers, Lead Pastor at Family Worship Center, as he stood in his sanctuary, tracing back h…

The Comstock Center Downtown Development Authority restored a mural at the intersection of River St. and King Hwy. in Downtown Comstock. DDA Director Steve Deisler said they had around 50 people stop …

The railroad crossing at E N Avenue is expected to be closed from Monday, August 14th through Saturday, August 19th. See the attached map for more details about the detour route.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair & Family Festival is back again, better than ever for 2023, to highlight 4-H programs and youth education while providing agricultural educatio…

It was a beautiful Tuesday evening and families were gathering in Merrill Park Hots dogs were sizzling on the grill. And there were tons of police cars in the parking lot Plus, a couple of fire engine…

Comstock Township, MI- Comstock Charter Township began two major projects to expand and improve our two cemeteries in the Township on Monday, July 31, 2023. We are adding 1,200 more plots to Comstock …

Comstock Township, MI- Comstock Charter Township is again partnering with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office to make our community safer. Comstock Township is thrilled and honored to join the…

We’re looking for information on this person dumping trash on Township property. If you have information on the person or vehicle in these pictures please contact us privately. You can reach out…

Construction will begin on Sprinkle Road on July 24th just south of E. N Avenue. A single lane on the northbound side, as well as the shoulder, will be closed. Weather permitting the work is planned t…

As we plan out the rest of our year and start planning for next year, Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Department need your input! Please take a few minutes to fill out our 5-question survey: ht…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair & Family Festival is offering open class still exhibit entries for 2023. The public can enter everything from hand-drawn pictures to photograph…

The KABA Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 at 2:00 pm has been canceled.

On July 12, 2023 26th Street will be closed between E. N Ave and E. Mn Ave. Crews will be installing sanitary sewer on 26th Street, starting at E. N Ave and going north to E. Mn Ave. Once the sewer is…

The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission’s outreach trailer will be coming to Comstock Charter Township on July 10, 2023. The trailer will be housed at 5852 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI, The trailer offers two s…

From the MDHHS: Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. These levels are…

Our next Community CPR training session will be offered on Saturday, July 22nd, at 9 AM. We are excited to continue this community outreach program and encourage all who are interested to consider sig…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking public input on the proposed plans for the Woollam Preserve at an open house workshop on Thursday, June 22, from 4:…

IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION FOR PRECINCT VOTERS: •Gull Lake Community Schools will have an item on the ballot for the August 8th election. •Precinct 4 is the only precinct in Comstock that is v…

2023 Fall Curbside Pickup will begin on September 11th! Dates and Policies Fall Curbside Pickup begins September 11th. Clean-up is for residents that live within Comstock Township’s limits only.…

These are the projects that the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County is planning for the upcoming week: Road: Parcom Street ‐ 280′ south of M‐96 to M‐96 Current Status: Tree trimming and re…

Calling all Superheroes and their pets, we’re screening Super Pets on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Merrill Park. There will be a costume contest with prizes for kids, families, and dogs. Concessio…

We have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo for our first 3 v 3 basketball tournament. The tournament will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Merrill Park for ages 10-18. Play times …

According to the US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Station, “Michigan has declared an Air Quality Action Day through Thursday, June 8, 2023 for parts of Southern Michigan due to smoke par…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides tick identification at no charge to Michigan residents. Remove the tick and find a well-lit area. Aim the camera as close to the tick as p…

Reinstating weekend hours, Kalamazoo County Animal Services & Enforcement will once again be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 10 to offer greater convenience and accessibility…

The June 8, 2023, Planning Commission meeting has been canceled The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. All meetings are normally scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.…

The City of Kalamazoo, Water Resources Division, will be making some changes to McLinden Trail starting Friday, June 2. They are working diligently on protecting the groundwater and municipal wells on…

Here are some pictures from our 2023 annual Memorial Day Parade hosted by Comstock VFW Post 6252. Supervisor Randy Thompson said, “I was thrilled at how many people turned out to see the parade.…

Does anyone recognize this vehicle or people? If you have any information, send us a private message or reach out to the township office at (269) 381-2360.

Township engineers will be conducting sewer line smoke testing this Thursday, May 25th at the intersection of Lyon Ave. and E. H Ave, just east of Comstock Middle School. You may see smoke rising from…

We here at Comstock Township are always happy to hear from you and help you address your issues. However, there are some problems that other institutions are better equipped to handle. The Comstock Fi…

Join us at Noon on May 29th, 2023 for the Memorial Day Parade hosted by VFW Post 6252. The parade will begin at Forest Academy at Noon and end at Peer Park. After the parade, come by Merrill Park for …

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin 1GNFK13029R172228 Minimum Bid $8,000 Comstock Charter Township Bid Release Date: May 18, 2023 Bid Due Date: June 18, 2023– 9:00 am, local time. Return to: Scott Hess…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging has established the Senior Veteran Support Program in partnership with the Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office (VSO). This program u…

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2023, regarding amendments and updates to the Vision 2025 Master Plan.

The Election Commission will be meeting on Monday, May 15th immediately following the Township Board meeting to discuss: Temporary location change of a precinct for the August 8, 2023 election only. P…

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) offers the following update to the construction on South Sprinkle Road between I-94 and N Avenue/Kilgore Road. The project includes asp…

The Kalamazoo Conservation District is hosting 3 more passenger scrap tire recycling events this summer. each event will be open to all Kalamazoo County residents. June 14, 2023: 1:00 pm – 7:00…

Wondering what happens if you see a tree in the road? The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County says to call them at (269) 381-3171 (Call 911 after hours.) When the RCKC removes fallen branches from the…

Consumers Energy is scheduled to inspect their 12” Transmission Pipeline that goes into Galesburg City Gate between May 8th and May 11th. The city gate is located near the Morrow Dam site. The inspe…

Curbside Pickup begins this Monday, May 8th. Please bring every you want to be removed to your curb today and tomorrow. Anything not brought to your curb this weekend will not be taken away by …

The first quarter HHW Reporter is out from the Kalamazoo Household Hazardous Center. You can find it here.

The Comstock Fire and Rescue Department is now accepting applications for Part-time and Paid-On-Call Firefighters. No prior experience is required if you live within 2 miles of the township. We will…

We’re happy to report our tabulators are ready for this Tuesday! Today Comstock Charter Township conducted our Public Accuracy test for the May 2nd election. A series of test ballots were throug…

The Planning Commission is meeting tonight, April 23rd, at 7:00 pm. Take a look at the agenda and consider stopping by the Township Hall.

Please see the updated Fee List for 2022 below:

Our next Community CPR training session will be offered Saturday, May 20th, at 9 AM. We are excited to continue this community outreach program and encourage all who are interested to consider signing…

The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of repairing water infrastructure. The work will result in a temporary loss of pressure and consequently, a precautionary boil water advisory is being issued …

Looking for some fun, family events for this summer? Take a look at our Parks and Recreation Departments’ 2023 Programs, Events, and Rentals Brochure! It lists all the great opportunities that a…

Playing ball is an old tradition in Comstock. According to some accounts in the Comstock Bicentennial Book, boys in the township would play baseball when they brought their family’s cows out to past…

Update: Since this story has been posted, the Township Offices have moved to 5858 King Highway. Comstock Charter Township has a lot of documents. “We had an issue when builders or …

The Comstock Bicentennial Commemorative Book described the General Motor’s Fisher Body Plant as “the most modern metal fabricating plant in the world.” The plant was located on a 400…

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) will be performing construction on South Sprinkle Road between I-94 and N Avenue/Kilgore Road. The project will include asphalt milling…

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is planning to make road improvements on Sprinkle Road from N Avenue to 1-94 during the construction season of 2023. We invite you to attend the project …

March 13, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI – Construction on 33rd Street between M96 and G Avenue resumes in Comstock Township for the 2023 Construction season. There will be ongoing intermittent impacts to the …

Starting on May 1st 2023, all properties located in the Charter Township of Comstock will be subject to enforcement of the “Comstock Township Noxious Weed and Uncontrolled Plant Growth Ordinance�…

The Comstock Charter Township Board of Appeals will hold 5 meetings in March 2023. All meetings will be held in the Township Hall at 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The board will meet to exam…

The Township Board is holding their regular board meeting on Monday, March 6th at 6:00 pm. The Board will be joined by the Parks Board in a Joint Meeting to discuss budget/capital improvement project …

2023 March Newsletter

Our March Newsletter is out! You can find it here.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, is the last day you can purchase dog licenses from the Comstock Charter Township Offices. Starting Thursday, March 2, 2023, you will need to purchase them from Kalamazoo Coun…

To help you clean up after the severe winter storm, we are offering residents with a valid compactor card free brush drop-off at the Comstock Charter Township Transfer Station through next Saturday, M…

The Downtown Development Authority will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Township Hall at 6138 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for February 23rd has been canceled due to inclement weather.

The Comstock Charter Township Offices will be Wednesday, February 22, 2o23 at noon due to inclement weather. We’ll reopen on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. The National Weather Servic…

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