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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,” and sowed wheat on them. Sometime after that he built a log cabin. He left Comstock in […]

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Special Township Board Meeting Notice

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 Improvement Projects, and Early fire station pay-off requests. The meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M.  in […]

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A look back: Manufacturing

  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 wooden crossbars to separate grain from wheat sheaves. Without the English Beater, famers would have to drive their oxen over wheat […]

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A look back: Comstock Schools

  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 school near Galesburg had 12 students and was housed in a log cabin […]

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Comstock makes it’s mark, our Redevelopment Ready Community Certificate Ceremony

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 Development Corporation,” Randy Thompson, Township Supervisor said, “I’ve seen Comstock grow while keeping its charm.” Redevelopment Ready Communities is a free program through […]

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