Winter Newsletter Available

The Winter 2024 edition of the Comstock Township newsletter is now available. In this issue, you will find important information regarding our cemeteries, property tax updates, parks & recreatio…

The Township Office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th. The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and will be open regular hours on S…

Comstock Township is looking for residents to serve on various board and commissions starting January 1, 2025. At that time, there will be one available seat on the Planning Commission and three ava…

The regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024, has been moved to Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

A draft of the Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan 2025-2029 is available for public review and comment November 15 – December 20, 2024. A hard copy of the plan is available for vi…

The Township Office will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. In the United States, Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love o…

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a public hearing for their proposed 2025 budget on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Comstock Township Hall located at 5858 King Hwy. 2025 …

The Kalamazoo County Early Voting Receiving Board for the November 5th, 2024, General Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the Kalamazoo County Administration Bui…

The Kalamazoo County Board of Determination will meet at Comstock Charter Township Hall on November 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm to determine whether the location, establishment and construction of the propose…

At their October 21 board meeting, the Downtown Development Authority unveiled an updated riverfront redevelopment plan. Click below to view the slides as presented at the board meeting. Riverfront …

As a reminder, the Transfer Station will be switching to winter hours starting Saturday, November 2: Tuedsays – CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 1st Thursdays – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays –…

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, has been canceled. ZBA Posting

The regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority Board, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, has been cancelled. The DDA Board will instead meet jointly with the Township Board on Monday, O…

The Election Commission will meet on Monday, October 7, 2024, immediately following the regular Township Board meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint election inspectors for the November …

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, has been canceled. ZBA Posting

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, has been canceled. Planning Commission Posting

The Township Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. In the United States, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American work…

The Fall 2024 edition of the Comstock Township newsletter is now available. In this issue, you will find important information regarding the upcoming election, property tax updates, parks & recr…

Beginning on or after Sept. 3, Celery St. and Moline St. in Comstock Township will undergo road closures due to gas main installation. Alternate route signage will be posted. Click HERE to read the …

The City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Utilities has released the fall hydrant flushing schedule. Click HERE to view the map and schedule. Click HERE to visit the City of Kalamazoo website for mor…

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, has been canceled. Zoning Board of Appeals Posting

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD CHANGE OF LOCATION MEETING NOTICE The Parks & Recreation Board will be meeting at Green Meadow Park at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 9th …

A Must Attend Kalamazoo River Riverside Summer Celebration! Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Event Site: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Avenue You won’t want to miss Kal…

(The survey period has closed, thank you for your input) Comstock Charter Township is in the process of updating its Parks and Recreation Plan, a policy document that will guide township decision make…

The Kalamazoo Conservation District is providing scrap tire collections at no cost to Kalamazoo County residents. Only unpainted passenger tires with rims removed will be collected and no business…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Kalamazoo County Early Voting Receiving Board for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., at the Kalamazoo County…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 26, 2024, Kalamazoo County has filed its NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN and has become the COUNTY APPROVAL AGENCY as required per Part 115, …

The regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, has been canceled.

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, has been canceled.

A Must Attend Kalamazoo River Riverside Summer Celebration! Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Event Site: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Avenue You won’t want to miss Kal…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Absentee Voter Counting Board (AVCB) will being processing and tabulating ballots for the August 6th primary election on Monday, August 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The…

The Hired Hands Band The Hired Hands Band is a six-member band from the Kalamazoo area. Members include (left to right) Willy T. Rose, Bill Hughes, Laura Allison, Bob Allison, Tim Cooper and Dale…

The Parks & Recreation Commission will be meeting at Fleetwood Park, 9950 Shadowlane Ave. at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 12th @ 6:00 pm Parks & Recreation Location…

The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

The Township Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. In the United States, Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration o…

A Must Attend Kalamazoo River Riverside Summer Celebration! Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Event Site: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Avenue You won’t want to miss Kal…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Comstock Township Board of Review will convene at 10:30 a.m. on July 18, 2024, at the Township Office located at 5858 King Highway. The purpose of the July Board of Revie…

The Township Office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in honor of Juneteenth. In the United States, Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on our history, learn from it, and foster an envir…

The Election Commission will meet on Monday, July 1, 2024, immediately following the regular Township Board meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the early processing of absent voter bal…

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2024, will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. ZBA meeting date change notice 6.17.24

The Parks & Recreation Commission will be meeting at Robert Morris Park, 8415 E. H Ave. at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 8th @ 6:00 pm Parks & Recreation Location Chan…

A Must Attend Kalamazoo River Riverside Summer Celebration! Date: Friday, August 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Event Site: Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Avenue You won’t want to miss Kal…

The Parks & Recreation Commission will be meeting at Merrill Park, 5845 Comstock Avenue at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 10th @ 6:00 pm Parks & Recreation Location Cha…

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING COMSTOCK CHARTER TOWNSHIP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:00 p.m. Comstock Township Hall 5858 King Highway Kalamazoo MI 49048 269-381-2360 &nb…

The Comstock Center Downtown Development Authority is honored to participate in two clean-up events on Saturday, April 20, 2024 We’re proud to join the Michigan Waterway Stewards in the Kalamazoo Ar…

Metro to Introduce On-Demand Pilot Project There’s a new service in town aimed at helping people get where they want to go, and it promises to do so quickly, easily, and affordably. Metro Link, a se…

The VFW Post 6252 is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The hunt will be held at Merrill Park located at 5845 Comstock Ave. A Flag Ceremony will im…

Spring Curbside Pickup Begins Monday, April 29th! Everything you want to be removed needs to be brought to your curb on either Saturday, April 27th, or Sunday, April 28th. Please take time …

Big and exciting changes are coming to Merrill Park this summer. Comstock Charter Township is planning to host our first Farmers Market. Comstock Charter Township Farmers Market Manager Katie B…

Comstock Charter Township, The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on March 6, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The Blood Drive will be located at Comstock Fire Station 9-1. You can schedule an …

The March 2024 edition of the Comstock Connect Newsletter is out. Grab your copy at the Township Hall or online.

Polls open at 7:00 am, and you must be in line by 8:00 pm to vote. Need to know where to vote? Unsure if you’re registered to vote? Go to https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index to see where to…

We would like to invite you to attend the open house for the RCKC new complex on: Thursday, March 21, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm 4400 South 26th Street A welcome ceremony will be held at 4:30pm, followed by g…

Our next Community CPR training session will be offered on Saturday, March 23rd, at 9 AM. We are excited to continue this community outreach program and encourage all who are interested to consider si…

Interested in being a market vendor but have never been a vendor at ANY market? The Comstock Township Farmers Market is offering two informational meetings at the Township Hall located at 5858 King Hi…

The Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm to assist voters in any way.

Comstock Township, along with the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), is proud to announce that Market Manager, Katie Bush recently completed the MIFMA Market Manager Certificate Program on W…

PUBLIC NOTICE: Kalamazoo County Early Voting Receiving Board scheduled for Presidential Primary Election

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kalamazoo County Early Voting Receiving Board for the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. a…

Early in-person voting for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary started on Saturday, February 17, 2024, and will continue until Sunday, February 25, 2024. What is early in-person voting? Early v…

The Comstock Charter Township Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. Office will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Comstock Charter Township is pleased to announce we are now selling niches in Maple Grove’s New 64-niche columbarium. Township residents can purchase a niche for nine hundred dollars and non-res…

NEW! Coming to a park near you! Comstock Township Farmers Market opens Monday, June 3rd! If you are interested in being a vendor or for more information, contact the Market Manager, Katie Bush- farmer…

The Absent Voter Counting Board (AVCB), consisting of seven (7) members, will begin processing absent voter ballots on Monday, February 26th for the February 27th Presidential Primary from 10:00 am &#…

Want to access the latest edition of the Comstock Connect Township Newsletter? You can find it online here or at the Township Hall at 5858 King Highway.

Charter Township of Comstock 2024 Notice of Board of Review

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5858 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, to examine and review the 2024 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following …

We have 3 elections in 2024 and some big changes to Michigan Election Law have occurred. In this video, we go over some of those changes and talk about how to stay on top of the February 27th Pres…

Reminder: If you’re on the Permanent Ballot List, you are required to complete a Ballot Selection Form to receive a ballot for the February 27th Presidential Primary Election. Voters are not req…

We have a little over a month before the February 27th Presidential Primary. Proposal 2022-2 requires of 9-days of early voting before State and Federal elections. Early voting for the Presidential Pr…

The Comstock Charter Township’s Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, January 13, 2024, due to inclement weather.

What to Expect: The National Weather Service- Grand Rapids expects heavy snow and strong winds in Kalamazoo County starting Friday, January 12, 2024, into Saturday, January 13, 2024. They say their ma…

We’re happy to announce that Maple Grove’s 64-Niche columbarium (cremation wall) was delivered this morning. The columbarium provides a more cost-effective way to lay loved ones to rest. You can p…

Spring Curbside Pickup begins April 29th. Clean-up is for residents who live within Comstock Township’s limits only. All items must be put out on April 28th or April 27th. Any items not put out …

From Kalamazoo County- Kalamazoo County is now accepting applications for the newly formed Opioid Settlement Fund Task Force through Jan. 27. Established as an ad-hoc committee of the Board of Commiss…

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMSTOCK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Charter Township of Comstock Downtown Development Authority will hold a public hearing on the propose…

Congratulations to our 2023 Deck Your House holiday lights winners! Best Decorated: 1052 N. 30th St. Most Lights: 985 N 26th St. Most Creative: 141 New St. Honorable Mention: 930 N. 26th St. Th…

We have several elections coming up in 2024 and we need your help! We’re seeking Election Workers for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Being an Election Worker is a great way…

Are you struggling to give the perfect gift this year? Let us help give the gift that keeps on giving. Carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms save lives and give you early warning so you can get outs…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo County residents are reminded that dog licensing season is officially underway now through March 1, and dog owners are encouraged to renew their licenses promptly, with …

Video: The Development of the new Township Hall

In case you missed it, here is a video showing the progress of our new facility. We know a new Township Hall is a big step for the Comstock Community and we want to touch on why we made the dec…

Check out the lights of the houses that are currently registered for the Deck Your House lights contest. Judges will be out between December 18-20! Winners will be announced on Thursday, December 21! …

We’re excited about the holiday season in Comstock Charter Township, and we hope you have a safe and happy season. The Comstock Fire & Rescue Department has some great tips for keeping you a…

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Comstock Charter Township held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the new Township Hall. We had a wonderful turnout and we’re grateful folks stopped by to see …

Our next Community CPR training session will be offered on Saturday, January 6th 2024, at 9 AM. We are excited to continue this community outreach program and encourage all who are interested to con…

The deadline to register your home for the 2023 Deck Your House Holiday Lights Contest is Saturday, December 16th. For rules and registration, go here: https://comstockmi.gov/parks-recreation/program-…

Supervisor Randy Thompson is looking forward to showing you the New Township Hall on Wednesday, December 13th. In this video, we talk to Supervisor Thompson about why the township government moved int…

The Comstock Charter Township Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll see you at 8 a.m. on Monday, November …

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…

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