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Welcome to

Foster Township

Foster Township (Clear Lake Area) is a popular year-round recreational area located in beautiful Ogemaw County in the State of Michigan. While it is very small with a population of 843, it's also very popular. People come here to enjoy the beautiful lakes and the many off-road trails. Foster Township was once a hidden secret, but over time more and more people come to visit.

Upcoming Events

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        ​​​2026 Meeting Schedule 

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Regular Board Meeting:September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.​

click here to view agenda​

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Join the meeting live via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4811559383?pwd=60uCD8nKLkzY7VFJpxxr9Nk09SLMnL.1&omn=82036734902 

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CANCELED

Workshop Meeting Notice

Foster Township Board

1968 Clear Lake Rd West Branch, MI 48661

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Date of Meeting: October 25, 2026 – Cancelled 10-21-26

Time of Meeting: 1:00 p.m.

Location of Meeting: Foster Township Hall

 

Purpose of Meeting: Review handbook draft & insurance

 

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.

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The Foster Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 10 days notice to the Foster Township Board.

 

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the

Foster Township Board by writing or calling the following: LeAnna Goodrich, Clerk, 1968 Clear Lake Rd West Branch, MI 48661,

989-345-2701(Hall) 989-915-3149(Clerk cell)

 

Posted on: October 15, 2026 – Cancelled 10-21-26

 

Signature of Township Clerk

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A copy of this notice is on file in the Clerk’s Office.

This notice must be posted at a prominent and conspicuous place at the township office, so that it is visible to the public for the entire time it is posted, at least 18 hours prior to the time of the meeting. If the township maintains a website that is updated at least monthly with meeting agendas or minutes, this notice must also be posted on that website at least 18 hours prior to the time of the meeting. (MCL 15.265) The information on access for persons with disabilities is recommended, not required.

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Election Notices

Public Accuracy Testing Notice For November 3, 2026 General Election

Date of Meeting: October 4, 2026

Time of Meeting: 12 Noon

Location of Meeting: Foster Township Hall, 1968 Clear Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661

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Election Commission Meeting Notice

Date of Meeting: October 4 2026

Time of Meeting: 1:30 PM/After PAT is finished

Location of Meeting: Foster Township Hall, 1968 Clear Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661

Purpose of Meeting: Appoint Election Inspectors and Chairperson

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Notice of Registration For The General Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Ogemaw County Michigan

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Tuesday November 3, 2026 Election Notification With Early Voting Details

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Become An Election Inspector

 

Foster Township will require Election Inspectors for the November 2026 General Election.  You can become an election inspector by attending training on October 16, 2026 from

9am - 11am at the courthouse in West Branch, 806 W Houghton Ave.  

 

If you have attended Election Inspector training the past 2 years, you need not attend to be eligible. Anyone wanting a refresher, is invited to attend.

 

At the training the Ogemaw County Clerk will instruct and demonstrate the manner in which the duties of election inspectors are required by law to be performed.

 

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Transfer Station Hours

  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • **Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm  (ONLY) between Memorial Day and End of September.

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FOSTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY

RECYCLING
City of West Branch

Recycling services has been contracted with GFL, which has new recycling canisters which will allow for drop offs at any time.  The Canisters allows for the mixing of materials, which will allow for people to drop off their recycling whenever is most convenient to them.  The Recycling Center will be staffed on Tuesdays from 12 - 4 pm and on Saturday 9 am - 12 pm for those that need assistance unloading stuff.  The canister will be dumped weekly.  Electronic recycling can be done on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

If new to the area, recycling center is located behind West Branch Greenhouse in the alley.  New users stop by City Hall to sign up and get a card.

Property Tax Information

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Pay Property Taxes online with credit or debit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

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Or Call 1-888-604-7888

  • You will need PLC:  a004fg

  • Property ID: 004-XXX-XXX-XX

  • Amount Paying $

A service fee is charged for the transaction.

Property Tax Information can now be found online powered by BS&A Online.

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PUBLIC INFO TO SEARCH:

Animal License

Current Tax

Delinquent Tax

MISS DIG 811
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Click on the button below for information to keep homeowners in the State of Michigan informed and safe while digging.
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Report A Street Light Outage, Flickering, or won't stay on.

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Prevent Forest Fires

Foster Township Hall

1968 Clear Lake Road

West Branch, MI  48661

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