Haunt your House participants

Want to take a sneak look at some of the houses on our haunt your house list? Judges will be venturing out on Monday, October 24th to look at all the houses!! We had 18 houses register to for contest.…

The Kalamazoo County interurban helped connect residents with cities like Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Augusta and Galesburg. This electric train was an important means of transportation before cars be…

There will be a special Meeting of the Township Board on Tuesday, October 25th @ 3:30 P.M. to hold a Public Hearing and Consider Approval of an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption (IFT) for CLM Vibete…

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at 4:00 P.M. has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Comstock Charter Township Fire Marshal Mike Kessler says that fires can spring up in an instant. He said, “Back in the olden days the materials that houses were made out of were much stronger and it…

The Comstock Post Office was established on February 28, 1832. It was originally housed in many different types of buildings, such as a grocery store, an old hotel, railroad stations, cleaners, the re…

10/13 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The October 13th, 2022 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled by the Planning Commission.

There’s time to register to vote.

You can register to vote and see what counts as proof of residency here.

Comstock Charter Township is hosting our first ever “Haunt Your House” event: Get creepy and creative for Halloween! Calling all houses that “Haunt Your House” for Halloween! R…

The Election Commission will be meting on Monday, October 3rd immediately following the Township Board meeting to appoint Election Inspectors for the November 8, 2022 General Election.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 27th at 4:00 P.M. has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

A Board of Determination will be meeting in the Comstock Township Hall on Tuesday, October 4 at 10:00 A.M.

Voter Registration October 24th– Last day to register online or anywhere other than in person at your clerk’s office to vote in this election. October 25th through 8:00 PM November 8th– …

A look back: Early Comstock

Comstock Township was first surveyed by Robert N. Clark, Jr. in 1827. It was settled two years later by William Tolland, who left Ypsilanti in September or August of 1827. William “took 18 acres…

The Township Board will hold a Special Meeting on September 26, 2022, to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing, consider 2022 Millage Rates, hear public input on usage of ARPA fund, Future Capital Improvem…

Very few mechanics settled in Comstock in it’s early days. The first machine in Comstock Charter Township was a thresher called an “English Beater.” The English Beater used wo…

The Township Board will hold a Special Meeting on September 26, 2022, to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing and consider 2022 Millage Rates. The meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room i…

The first school in the community was taught by Betsey Comings in 1831. Classes were held in a shanty originally built as a house. She had 6 students and was paid $1 for her work. Another schoo…

NOTICE: COMSTOCK CENTER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS September 19, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. & September 28, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. The Comstock Center Downtown Development Authority wil…

On August 16th, 2022, Comstock Township marked a historic milestone. “Today we’re excited to celebrate we’ve been certified as a Redevelopment Ready Community through the Michigan Economic Devel…

This is the 2022 Fall Water System Flushing Schedule. Flushing will begin on September 18 and will take place during the evening hours of 10:00 PM- 3:30 AM and daytime hours of 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM. If …

Please note that all DDA meetings will be moved to 5:30 PM.

Zoning Board of Appeals meeting canceled

The normally scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

On August 16, 2022, Comstock Township was formally recognized as a Redevelopment Ready Community by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation at an event in Merrill Park. We were honored to be joi…

As we wrap up the summer of 2022 and head into a new school year, we wanted to take time to remember the great times we had. We’re asking everyone to send us your favorite picture taken at one o…

Comstock Township will be joining officials from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and local legislators to celebrate the Township becoming certified as a Redevelopment Ready Commun…

Please note that the Zoning Board of Reviews meeting scheduled for July 26th has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

You have probably noticed the beautiful new signs erected by the Downtown Development Authority at the gateways of Comstock Center as part of the Beautify Comstock Center initiative. You may not know …

Comstock Charter Township held their Public Accuracy Test on July 21st, 2022. The Public Accuracy Test ensures that the tabulators are ready for the August 2nd primaries. 41 different ballots were pla…

Construction season is in full swing in west Michigan. But which road get worked on first? Sarah Phillips, the Communications Administrator for the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) says it&#…

Comstock Charter Township is thrilled to have Kim Gorenz Kim Gorenz was hired as an Administrative Assistant for the Comstock Department of Fire and Rescue this month. She grew up in Comstock and atte…

North 26th Street will be completely closed between E Main St. and E H Ave for a sanitary sewer connection for the Comstock High School Stadium Improvements project. Thru traffic will not be permitted…

If you receive election mail – such as an absent voter ballot application or a notice of a change in polling place – for a resident who no longer lives at the address to which the mail was sen…

JACKSON, Mich., May 9, 2022 – Consumers Energy today announced it wants to work with landowners and communities to identify locations for utility-scale solar power plants that will provide clean, re…

From the Kalamazoo County Government. Here is a link to the press release. KALAMAZOO, MI — This year from May through September the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department Enviro…

Who do you call? We at Comstock Township are always happy to hear from you and love to help you solve your issues. However, there are times that we aren’t best suited to help you out. So we have…

Crews spent time clearing the site of 42 future homes in Galesburg on Thursday, May 12. The new subdivision will be built right next to the already existing Castle Creek Ridge subdivision The two comm…

If you have scrap tires on your hand, it might be time to think about getting rid of them. The Kalamazoo Conservation District is going to provide free scrap tire collection to Kalamazoo County Reside…

Dorrance Ford Owner Bill Dorrance says his business is one of the last small, family-owned dealerships in the Kalamazoo County area. He said that “Pretty much everyone is an auto group….Between Ka…

The Comstock Township Clerk’s Department will be open Saturday, April 30th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for voter registration and issuance of absentee voter ballots for the May 3rd election.

Our friends at the Kalamazoo County Road Commission are hiring! Currently they have opens for a Seasonal Traffic Regulator, Heavy Duty Mechanic, and a Road Maintenance Operator. For more information o…

We’re proud to announce that we have been certified as a 4-star Honored Community (out of 5 total stars), as part of the eCtities project run by the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Bu…

According to Sean McBride, the Executive Director of Kalamazoo Metro, masks are no longer required on Metro buses, Metro Connect and in Metro facilities. Wearing a mask on public transportation in Kal…

Here is the Water System Flushing Schedule from the city of Kalamazoo.

(Subject: Enforcement of Cemetery Ordinance 03/21/2022) March 21, 2022, Comstock Charter Township’s Ordinance Agents will begin enforcing the Comstock Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance #524, which…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Comstock Charter Township continuing to contact with the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

The Charter Township of Comstock is excited to announce we are continuing to contract with the Road Commission of Kalamazoo to pave township roads in 2022: Saginaw Drive from 28th Street to Bailey Str…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Enforcement of License Plate Ordinance

Make sure your car has a license plate. Our Ordinance Enforcement Officers will begin strictly enforcing license plates ordinance starting On Tuesday, March 15th. You can read the entire Ordinance her…

Comstock Charter Township Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement Policy

Comstock Charter Township’s Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement Policy can be found here. The Application for Industrial Facilities Tax Exception Certification can be found here.

(Subject: High River/Stream Levels 02/22/2022) The Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management and other local authorities have been closely monitoring river and stream levels in anticipation of p…

Office Closed Presidents Day- February 21, 2022 Comstock Township will be CLOSED Monday February 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents Day. We will reopen Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM.

Spring 2022 Curbside Pickup- April 4th- April 8th Items to be disposed of as part of the 2022 spring curbside pickup may be placed by the street starting Saturday, April 2nd and must be in place by Su…

Due to severe weather, the Township offices will be closed at noon (12:00 P.M.) today, we plan on reopening tomorrow, February 3rd, 2022.

Free Adult KN95 Masks Available to Public in Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo, MI – Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department (HCS) has provided community partners with adult KN95 masks …

Township Board Approves the Purchase of Niko’s Landing https://www.woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo-county/comstock-township-purchases-popular-banquet-center-to-move-township-hall/ Comstock Township…

Closed Monday January 17, 2022 Our Office will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at 8:00 am.

The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular winter hours will resume on Thursday, December 30. The Transfer Station will be closed on…

Exciting News!! Streetlight Outage Reporting Tool Consumers Energy has made additional updates to the Streetlight Outage Reporting Tool. These new features will give our schedulers and service workers…

The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular winter hours will resume on Saturday, November 27. Location and Operating Hours The Ch…

Kalamazoo County COVID19 Update- November 5, 2021 For Immediate Release November 3, 2021 Health Department sets vaccination clinic dates for the 5-11 year old Age Group and sets date for Kalamazoo Cou…

KATS Public Engagement for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan There will be several opportunities for public comment on the draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Access to the full dra…

Fall 2021 Water System Flushing Schedule September 19-28 Beginning on September 19 through September 28 the City of Kalamazoo will begin flushing the hydrant system. If you have any questions please c…

Kalamazoo Conservation District- Well Water Screening- August 32- 26, 2021 The Kalamazoo Conservation District We will be screening well water samples between August 23- 26, 2021 (9am-4:30pm). The scr…

Public Notice- Township July Board of Review- July 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Comstock Township July Board of Review will convene at the Township Office located at 6138 King Hig…

Donate Blood In Memory Of Ed Switalski On June 14, 2017, Comstock Township Fire Chief Ed Switalski was killed in the line of duty. Ed dedicated his life to the fire service and helping others and was …

The Comstock Township Offices will be closed July 5, 2021, in observance of Independence Day. The 4th of July is fast approaching. Comstock Township follows the State of Michigan firewor…

Metro Bus Schedule Effective June 14, 2021 Bus Schedule Effective June 14, 2021

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jun 14, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Parks Board Meeting 6/14/2021 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-training-for-small-developers-tickets-156264474249 You’re invited to a Free Small Developer Training in conjunction with Kalamazoo County and local municipali…

Expanded Amtrak MidwestSM accelerated Michigan service and additional Wolverine round trip given the green light- May 18, 2021 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDOT/bulletins/2d98c81

The Parks Board will be holding their meeting at Robert Morris Park at 6:30pm Monday, May 10th. We will be located under the West pavilion.

May 4 SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION Saturday May 1, 2021 Our Office will be open Saturday May 1 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist Comstock residents with their Absentee Ballot Applications, Ballots and…

Spring 2021 Water System Flushing Schedule- April 18-27, 2021 Beginning April 18th though April 27th The City of Kalamazoo will begin flushing the water system. To view the water flushing map click H…

Comstock Township Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice- May 13, 2021 COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF C…

Comstock Cemetery Post Card- April 22, 2021 If you received this post card in the mail and have any questions please contact the Clerk’s Department at 269-381-2360 or email us at clerk@comstockm…

STS Hydropower Completes Sediment Removal Project at South Wenke Park- April 20, 2021 To view the notice click HERE

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 12, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Parks Board Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.u…

American Red Cross: Give Blood. Help save lives. To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor code: Comstock) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual Regular Meeting- March 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM Click HERE to view Web Agenda Packet Zoom Login Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Ple…

Kalamazoo Area Building Authority- Virtual Regular Meeting March 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM Click HERE to view Meeting Agenda

Virtual Board Regular Meeting- March 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM Click HERE to view Web Agenda Packet Zoom Login Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join…

Planning Commission Virtual Regular Meeting- Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Click HERE to view Agenda and Agenda Packet Zoom Login Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android dev…

Media Release- Commencement of Targeted Sediment Removal- February 26, 2021 For more information regarding the Media Release, click the link below https://comstockmi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/New…

Water and Wastewater Rate Schedules Click HERE to view Rate Schedule

Virtual Board Workshop and Regular Meetings- March 1, 2021 beginning at 5:30 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Township Board Virtual Workshop Meeting- March 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Click HERE to view Web Agenda Pa…

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Seasonal weight restrictions will be in effect Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. For more information please visit https://www.kalamazoocountyroads.com/userfiles/k…

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 8, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Parks Board Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us…

Special Meeting Notice Election Commission- Feb. 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM Click HERE to view Special Meeting Posting The Election Commission will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1…

Downtown Development Authority Virtual Board Meeting- Feb 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM Rescheduled to April 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM DDA 2.24.21 Meeting Notice Zoom Login Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iP…

Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual Regular Meeting- Feb 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM Click HERE to view Agenda and Agenda Packet Zoom Login Information: TO ACCESS THE MEETING: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone o…

Planning Commission Virtual Regular Meeting- Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM Click HERE to view Agenda and Agenda Packet Zoom Login Information: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:…

Virtual Cemetery Committee Meeting Notice- Feb 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM Click HERE to view Posting (Posting Update- 12:00 PM) Zoom Login Information: https://zoom.us/j/97937836622?pwd=VVQrRTk2MXBtclJ Ed3o…

Virtual Special Board Meeting- Feb 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM Special Board Meeting 2.22.21 Zoom Login Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86840244736?pwd=ODFxOWl1bm56Z mtHYmtsSmZKNmc5QT09 Passcode: 6056…

We’ve received questions about our Recycling Ticket and realize there’s some confusion. To clarify, the pass is to be used for one free trip to the compactor, located at 6604 East Main Street. It�…

Regular Virtual Meeting via Zoom – February 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Click HERE to view Agenda

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