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.
SUMMER TAX COLLECTION HOURS
The treasurer will be in the office on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning on July 1 and going thru September 9th. On Monday, September 14th, office hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14th is the last date to pay taxes without a penalty. For more information, contact Kristen LaValley at 906-282-1082 or by e-mail at treasuer@norwaytwpmi.com
CLERK'S OFFICE HOURS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING
Beginning Monday, June 22, 2020 my office hours will be as follows:
Mondays, 9 a.m. – Noon
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday evenings – 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday August 1 – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
I can also be reach by phone at 715-927-0423 or by e-mail at clerk@norwaytwpmi.com
AUGUST 4, 2020 - PRIMARY ELECTION
The next election in Norway Township is the primary election on 8/4/2020. All registered voters have been sent an application to apply for an absentee ballot. Applications must be received by July 31 if you want to receive a ballot by mail. Voters are encouraged to send them in much sooner if possible to avoid delays. Ballots will be sent out to voters who have returned their applications beginning the week of June 22nd. For more information contact Joyce Giuliani, Clerk at 715-927-0423 or by e-mail at clerk@norwaytwpmi.com
NORWAY AREA COMPOST SITE
The Norway Area compost site is now open. The site is currently open on a 24/7 basis for the benefit and convenience of our residents provided the following rules are followed:
Follow signs and deposit in designated areas.
Grass clippings and leaves only NO BAGS!!!
Brush must be under 2″ diameter NO STUMPS!!!
UNAPPROVED USES:
No contractors (residential only – this includes contractors hired by residents to remove trees and brush
No construction material or household trash
NORWAY AREA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING - July 6, 6:00 p.m.
The Norway Area Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variation petition filed by Shawn and Donna Staples, property owners of parcel number 22-004-015-038-00. The property is located at W5387 WPA Road. The petitioner is seeking relief from Article IV Section 01 of the Norway Area Zoning Ordinance governing the minimum lot size. The property in question is located within an AP zoning classification. The petitioner is requesting a variance to allow an existing house to remain on a parcel smaller than five acres. The public is invoice to submit written or oral comments on or before a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, July, 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Norway Township Hall.
SCRAP TIRE GRANT
Beginning May 1st thru November 30th residents can drop off loose passenger tires at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located near the movie theater in Quinnesec. A property tax receipt and picture ID are needed to verify residency. Facility hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8:00 am to Noon on Saturdays.
Norway Township will strive to serve its constituents with dependable and efficient
service. The highest standards and lawfully executed service is our goal.
Norway Township Hall
Address
Norway Township Hall
PO Box 495, N1732 Mission St.
Vulcan, MI 49892
Phone
906-563-9100
Fax
906-563-9154