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Public Notices

Lakefield Township provides public notices to comply with requirements mandated by state law. Legal notices advise residents of upcoming meeting dates, public hearings, minutes postings, and proposed ordinance changes.

Special Meeting

Election Committee – Special Meeting

Lakefield Township
Special Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Lakefield Township Election Committee on Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Lakefield Township Hall located at 21050 Lakefield Rd, Merrill, MI, 48637.

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss options and information regarding the 2024 election cycle and changes due to the passing of Proposal 22-2.

This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Lakefield Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio recordings of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon two-day notice to the Lakefield Township Board.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board by writing or calling the following: Mike Slodowski, Lakefield Township Clerk, (989) 220-9302

Mike Slodowski
Lakefield Township, Clerk

Posted on 5/9/2023.

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Special Meeting

Lakefield Township – Roads & Bridges / Budget Meeting

Lakefield Township
Special Meeting Notice

The Lakefield Township Board will be holding a meeting on the following dates:

Budget Workshop – Saturday, March 11th, 10 AM

This meeting will be held to allow the Lakefield Township Board to discuss the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

Roads and Bridges – Monday, March 20th, 6:30 PM

This meeting will be held to allow the Lakefield Township Board to discuss road and bridge projects for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Budget Meeting – Monday, March 20th, 7:30 PM

This meeting will be held to allow the Lakefield Township Board to vote on the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Address: 21050 Lakefield Rd, Merrill, MI, 48637

This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Lakefield Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio recordings of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon two-day notice to the Lakefield Township Board.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board by writing or calling the following: Mike Slodowski, Lakefield Township Clerk, (989) 220-9302

Mike Slodowski
Lakefield Township, Clerk

Posted on 2/19/2023.

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Board of ReviewSpecial Meeting

Board of Review – Special Meeting Notice

The Lakefield Township Board of Review will be holding a meeting on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 7th – 3 PM (Organizational Meeting)
Monday, March 13th – 3 PM to 9 PM (Property Appeals)
Tuesday, March 14th – 9 AM to 3 PM (Property Appeals)

Address: 21050 Lakefield Rd, Merrill, MI, 48637

The 7th will be an organizational meeting, while the 13th and 14th will be for the Board of Review to hear appeals related to property assessments.

These meetings are open to the public. Any Lakefield Township property owner who wishes to appeal their property assessment may appear before the Board of Review.

This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans With Disabilities Act.

The Lakefield Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio recordings of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon two-day notice to the Lakefield Township Board.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board by writing or calling the following: Mike Slodowski, Lakefield Township Clerk, (989) 220-9302

Mike Slodowski
Lakefield Township, Clerk

Posted on 2/19/2023.

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Tax Collection

Winter Tax Information

I will be collecting 2022 Winter Taxes on the following dates at the Lakefield Township Hall:

December 27th, 9 AM to 5 PM

February 28th, 9 AM to 5 PM

If you cannot pay your taxes on one of these days, please place your tax bill with your check in an envelope and deposit it in our Drop Box. The Drop Box is located on the door on the north side of the hall. You may also mail it to Lakefield Township Treasurer, PO Box 397, Merrill, MI, 48637.

Make Checks payable to: Lakefield Township Treasurer ** NO CASH**

If payment is made after February 28th, 2023, the penalty is 1% per month.

Mortgage Escrows are sent to the lending institution if they request it. 

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call: 989.643.5165 or 989.737.6959

Thank you,
Beth Foye, Treasurer

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Tax Collection

Summer Tax Information

I will be collecting 2022 Summer Taxes on the following dates at the Lakefield Township Hall:

August 8th, 6 pm to 8 pm

September 14th, 9 am to 5 pm

If you cannot pay your taxes on one of these days, please place your tax bill, with your check, in an envelope and deposit it in our Drop Box. The Drop Box is located on the door on the North side of the hall. You may also mail it to Lakefield Township Treasurer, PO Box 397, Merrill, MI, 48637.

Make Checks payable to: Lakefield Township Treasurer **NO CASH**

After September 14th, 1% interest per month will accrue.

If you qualify for deferment, they must be in my possession by September 14th, 2022.

Mortgage Escrows are sent to the lending institution if they request it. If requested, you will see a smiley face on your tax statement.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call: (989) 643-5165 or (989) 737-6959.

Beth Foye
Lakefield Township, Treasurer​

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