Comstock Charter Township is partnering with the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission to provide showers and laundry to residents in need.

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…

We hope you have a wonderful Presidents Day!

Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2023 in observance of Presidents Day. Our offices will reopen Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.

Public meetings are an integral part of our democratic system. They are an important channel for folks to communicate with their local government and see how decisions are made. Comstock Charter Towns…

Happy Valentine’s Day from Comstock Charter Township! We hope your day is filled with special moments from the ones you love.

The Parks and Recreation Board will be meeting on February 13, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The board will meet at Fire Station 9-1 at 1960 River St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Take a look at the agenda and consider …

During a public meeting, the Board may go into closed session for several different reasons. A simple majority vote is needed for a closed session if the Board is discussing issues involving a Townshi…

According to the Comstock Bicentennial Commemorative Book, the South Comstock Ladies Library Association is the oldest women’s organization in Comstock. The association was founded on September …

Looking for a great way to make friends and stay active this summer? Registration is open for our 2023 Adult Softball leagues! The Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Department has two leagues …

The Township Board, Planning Commission, and Downtown Development Authority will all be meeting for a Joint Meeting on Monday, February 13th at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Township Hall …

Need a place to stretch your green thumb? The Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Department has the perfect place for you! Reserve your plot now in our community garden. The garden is located to t…

The Comstock Fire and Rescue Department is thrilled to offer another Free Community CPR training session on Saturday, February 25th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Comstock Fire Station 9-1 (1960 River S…

We encourage the public to attend our meetings and speak during the public comment sections. Following the direction of the Open Meeting Acts, we limit each comment to three minutes. The Township impo…

Here is a small sample from the collection of photos the Comstock Township Library has online. You can find all the pictures online here.

The February Comstock Connect has been released. Don’t miss out on all the wonderful activities and announcements from Comstock Charter Township!

The land for Celery Street Park was obtained in September of 1955. Development of the park began on October 4, 1955, with general land cleanup and removal of debris. The following spring, the grass…

The Planning Commission is meeting on January 26, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. Take a look at the agenda and agenda pack and consider stopping by.

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting on January 25th, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. Take a look at the agenda and the agenda packet and consider stopping by.

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 19, 2023 – Consumers Energy today is announcing it will provide $25 million to homes and businesses, a meaningful effort to help customers who are facing challenges with their e…

Please see the following information regarding our upcoming spring curbside pickup. Dates and Policies: Spring Curbside Pickup begins May 8th. Clean-up is for residents that live within Comstock Towns…

The Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

The Planning Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 12th has been canceled.

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The board will meet at Fire Station 9-1 at 1960 River St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. You can find the agenda here.

Please see the updated Fee Schedule.

Take a look at this picture of a group of people gathered around a snowmobile built in 1916. This picture was taken on Michigan Ave. in Comstock. According to the website Extreme Weather Watch, the c…

The Downtown Development Authority Meeting scheduled for December 28, 2022 has been canceled. The next Downtown Development Authority Meeting will be scheduled for January 25, 2023.

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 – Consumers Energy today is providing $7.25 million to help customers pay heating bills, providing a lifeline to thousands of families just before the start of another c…

Comstock Charter Township wants to wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope your season has been full of friends, family, and joy.

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for December 22, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. has been canceled due to the inclement weather.

Township Special Board Meeting

The Township Board is holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 28th at 3:00 pm to discuss bid submissions for remodeling work on the new Township Hall.

The US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan says that conditions will deteriorate rapidly tomorrow afternoon and we could see blizzard-like conditions on Friday. Please take this into consid…

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for 12/27 has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

We’re looking for a new member of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Must be a resident living in the DDA boundary, shown in light pink on the map below. If interested, please complete the ap…

Happy Hanukkah from Comstock Charter Township. We hope everyone celebrating has a wonderful and joyous time.

Check out these tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) on staying safe during the holidays.

Take a look at some funny and interesting news headlines from Comstock Charter Township’s past.

Please note the below dates. Times for all board and commission meetings are listed on the calendar on the front page of our website.

Comstock Township is the administering and enforcing agency for the State Construction Code and is a zoned community. The Township has identified certain health, safety and welfare issues regarding th…

Baseball was the force behind creating the present parks in Comstock. Working through the Parks Commission, Larry Pickett served as the first Parks Recreation Director. Later, under the direction of L…

Do you have a passion for Parks and Recreation? Looking to be involved in the Township? Then this is for you! We have a vacant seat on our Parks Board. If you are interested, apply here. We are accept…

The Township Office will be closed Thursday November 24 and Friday November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transfer Station will also be closed Thursday November 24 and will reopen …

Take a look at some photographs of homes in Comstock! Source: The Comstock Bicentennial Commemorative Book, published in 1976

Robert Morris Park Passes for 2023 are available for purchase at the Township Hall. Passes are $20 per vehicle or $10 for folks 60 and over.

The first ferry across the Kalamazoo River, which is in Comstock, by the bridge where King Highway meets Michigan Avenue. The toll charges were: 25 cents for two horses and a wagon 6.5 cents (yes-r…

Above are pictures of the newly repaired Cooper Park Waterfall. On Saturday, November 4th, the Township learned that the boards that create the waterfall were removed, causing Cooper Pond to drain. Be…

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