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FAQ - general info
ADDRESS SIGN - To obtain a green & white reflective address sign to help emergency personnel find your residence, contact the Cass County Treasurer's office at 445-4468 EXT 2 - The signs cost $15.
AMBULANCE SERVICE - First Quarter Report, Click here
CEMETARY INFORMATION
Allen Cemetary - Elm St. - Contact Ruth Ausra 269-591-1080
Dewey Lake Cemetary - Dixon St./Sister Lakes Rd. - Contact Roger Swisher 269-782-5051 or 269-783-6675
Indian Lake Cemetary - School St. - Contact Vicary Blackmond 269-782-5764
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CENSUS - Info Silver Creek Township - Click HERE
CLEAN UP DAYS - For Silver Creek Township Residents Only -
This is an opportunity to get rid of residential items that your trash service may not normally accept,
such as: dried paint cans, tires, TV’s, beds, appliances, furniture. This is not for: commercial or agriculture items, normal household trash, organic material or hazardous material.
You will be asked for ID to verify you are a property owner or resident of our township.
Memorial Day Weekend (Fri-Mon) - CANCELED FOR 2021 DUE TO LACK OF MANPOWER
Labor Day Weekend (Fri-Mon) - September 3, 4, 5, and 6, 2021. View flyer
COUNCIL ON AGING (CASS COUNTY) - Click Here
DOGS - for CASS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL-HOME PAGE, Click Here
for the CASS COUNTY DOG ORDINANCE, Click Here
DNR - for a DNR OFFICER, Click Here
ELECTION - for Information, Click Here.
FIRE DEPARTMENTS - Silver Creek Township contracts with two fire departments:
INDIAN LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - FACEBOOK (contract)
SISTER LAKES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK (contract)
Freedom of Information-
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act allows a person to request a record from a public body. A "Public record" means a writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a public body in the performance of an official function, from the time it is created. Public record does not include computer software. Public record does not include requiring the public body to create a new document to answer the request.
FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
FOIA Request for Public Records
Detailed Cost Itemization FOIA
FOIA Appeal Form (to appeal a Denial of Records)
FOIA Appeal Form (to appeal an Excess Fee)
Public Inspection of Records Policy
HOLIDAYS - Silver Creek Township is closed on the following days: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve.
ROADS - Per the Cass County Road Commission, signs installed without a traffic control order cannot be enforced by authorities and signage with no guidance in the MMUTCD shall not be installed or maintained; therefore both will be removed per their sign policy.
Click here to view the Spring 2021 Cass County Road Commission Newsletter
TOWNSHIP INFO & LINGO - click here
TRASH SERVICE & YARD WASTE COLLECTION - is not offered through the Township, but a quick check of the internet will show several providers that service our area. =-)
For composting information - click here
For composting FAQ - click here
For Silver Creek Township residents only - see Clean up days (above)
WANT TO JOIN A TOWNSHIP BOARD OR COMMISSION? - Click HERE for an application and return your completed application to Supervisor Bill Saunders, 32764 Dixon Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047.