About Norway Township
Norway Township is located in the south central portion of Dickinson County and consists of approximately 89 square miles. According to the 2010 census there are 1,489 people living in the township with the majority living in the southern portion which consists of rolling hills and farmland. The village of Vulcan is also located in the southern portion of the township. The northern two-thirds of the township is made up of rugged terrain including cliffs, swamps and many small lakes and streams. State owned land in the township includes over 29,000 acres of the Copper Country State Forest.
GROVELAND MINE SOLAR Conditional Use Permit Application
Circle Power Renewables has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for Groveland Mine Solar, a 120-megawatt transmission-connected solar facility that would be sited on public and private lands in Norway, Felch and Sagola Townships. The project would repurpose the former mine’s abandoned plant area, tailings basins, and waste rock piles, which have been unused for over 40 years.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SOLAR PROJECT
A special meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 30th, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a conditional use permit for the Groveland Mine Solar Project.
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS
Tuesday, May 16th thru Friday, May 19th until NOON
Dumpsters will be located on township property located on the corner of Main Street and Cedar Street in East Vulcan just past the East Vulcan baseball field.
This is for items not collected during normal garbage collection. The following is a list of items acceptable and unacceptable for drop-off.
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Grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, and brush WILL NOT be accepted.. They must be brought to the compost site located on the south side of Oak Crest Drive, near the golf cart sheds.
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Building materials from small remodeling projects. Contractors’ materials WILL NOT be accepted.
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Furniture (chairs, tables, sofas, beds, mattresses, etc.) will be accepted. Please deposit them in the dumpsters.
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Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or any items containing freon WILL NOT be accepted even if it has a freon removed tag. Other large appliances are acceptable.
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The Township WILL NOT accept any tires.
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The Township WILL NOT accept hazardous waste (gasoline, oil paint, chemicals, etc.). These items can be taken to the county waste disposal facility for recycling.
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The Township WILL NOT accept waste oil or batteries. These items can be taken to the county waste disposal facility for recycling.
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The Township WILL NOT accept e-waste, however old televisions are permitted.
The Dickinson County Solid Waste Processing Facility is located in Quinnesec on Baler Drive next to the Thomas Theater building. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Phone number is 774-5680.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO APPOINT NEW TREASURER AND ESTABISH ESCROW ACCOUNT
There will be a special board meeting on Wednesday, May 17th, at 5:30 P.m. to appoint a new Treasurer for the township and to establish an escrow account for the Groveland Mine Solar Project.
TREASURER POSITION OPEN
Norway Township is seeking applications from interested residents to fulfill the remainder of the Treasurer’s position on the Norway Township Board. Position will run from June 1st through mid November 2024.
If you are interested please send a letter, stating your qualifications for this position to the Norway Township Board by Monday, May 15th. Appointment will be made at a Special Board Meeting to be held on May 17th.
For more information, please contact the Norway Township Hall at 906-563-9100.
BOARD MEETINGS
Regular Township Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, with the exception of March when it is held on the second Tuesday. All meetings start at 5;30 p.m.
Planning Commission meetings are held on the fourth Monday of January, April, July and October. All meetings start at 5:30 p.m.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE IN NORWAY TOWNSHIP
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Norway Township Hall
PO Box 495, N1732 Mission St.
Vulcan, MI 49892