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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.
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Norway Township will strive to serve its
constituents with dependable and efficient
service. The highest standards and lawfully
executed service is our goal.
Status Of County Rd 573 Repaving Project
The Dickinson County Road Commission has received funding from the state for resurfacing of County Road 573 beginning at
Norway City limit to US 2 in Loretto. Work will begin in the spring of 2025. The resurfacing will be done, in collaboration with
Michigan Tech University, using an overlay made with recycled tires as was done on County Rd 577 a few years ago. DCRC crews
have already begun shouldering work and culvert replacement.
This project is entirely funded by the $1,000,000 grant that was received from the state of Michigan and no township funds will be
used in this project.
Spring Rubbish Collection
Tuesday, May 20-Friday, May 23, 2025
10 AM-6 PM on TUES., WED., AND THURS.
8 AM-NOON on FRIDAY
Dumpsters will be located on township property located in the upper parking lot of the East Vulcan Recreational area ball field.
Norway Township residents only!
Must bring a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Before dumping you must sign in with the attendant.
Click here to read more information.
Norway Township Adoption Of Boundary Line Adjustment Ordinance, Ordinance No. #2025-1
Norway Township Board adopted Boundary Line Adjustment Ordinance, Ordinance #2025-1 at the regular board meeting on April
14, 2025 at the Norway Township Hall.
The purpose of Ordinance #2025-1 is to permit the Township Assessor the authority to approve boundary line adjustments in the
Township; to provide application and approval procedures; and to repeal inconsistent ordinance provisions. This ordinance shall
take effect 30 days after publication.
True copies of this ordinance is available for viewing at the Norway Township Hall, N1732 Mission St., Vulcan, Michigan, 906-563-
9100.
Norway Township Cemetery
Please remove winter decorations from the Norway Township Cemetery by April 15th for spring cleaning. All remaining decorations
will be disposed of by the sexton. Summer decorations may be placed after May 8th.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Norway Township Board
Click here for the 2025 cemetery rates.
Open Seat On Planning Commission
Norway Township is now accepting applications to fill a partial term on the Planning Commission expiring in December 2026.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest by June 1st by email
to: supervisor@norwaytwpmi.com or by regular mail to:
Supervisor
Norway Township
P. O. Box 495
Vulcan, MI 49892
