Welcome to Norwich Township

Location: 7213 N Cypress Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 at the corner of Cypress and 9 Mile Rd

in the northeastern area of Newaygo County

Future events:

11/12/25 Twp Board Meeting 7 p.m.

12/3/25 Planning Board Meeting 7p.m.

Mission Statement:

Norwich Twp recognizes its responsibilities to each of its constituents. Township officials make this pledge as a statement of the Township's values and purpose as we conduct township business.

We will always strive to utilize ethical prac

Future events:

11/12/25 Twp Board Meeting 7 p.m.

12/3/25 Planning Board Meeting 7p.m.

Mission Statement:

Norwich Twp recognizes its responsibilities to each of its constituents. Township officials make this pledge as a statement of the Township's values and purpose as we conduct township business.

We will always strive to utilize ethical practices and compassion for the needs of those around us and to reflect those ideals in our Township decisions.

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Board members

SUPERVISOR

DAN WANINK

6297 N Hickory Drive

Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-287-8080

waninkd@ferris.edu

Meetings/Agenda

CLERK

SUPERVISOR

STACIE LANGWORTHY

6735 N Cottonwood

Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-629-1882

norwichclerk@gmail.com

Minutes

TREASURER

SUPERVISOR

TREASURER

PHYLLIS CARLSON

6858 E 8 Mile Rd

Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-796-2107; 231-250-8636

norwichtreasurer@gmail.com

Forms (Tax Purposes only)

TRUSTEE

TREASURER

JENNIFER KAILING

8350 E 7 Mile Rd

Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-349-1033

jakailing5@aol.com

TRUSTEE

STEPHANIE MORGAN

6854 Polk St

Big Rapids, MI 49307

616-403-8246

daveandstephmorgan@att.net

DEPARTMENTS

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

NICK VAWTER

616-403-6900

nickvawter@gmail.com

ZONING

ASSESSOR

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

BRIAN STORY, MCAO, MCPPE

8910 North Branch Rd

Watervliet, MI 49098

269-266-2424

brianvstory@yahoo.com

ASSESSOR

CEMETERY

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

CEMETERY

The Hungerford Cemetery is located at the corner of Cypress and Hungerford Lake Drive, one mile north of the Norwich Township Hall.

The Norwich Township Cemetery Manager is

Dan Wanink 231-287-8080

Cemetery

GENERAL INFORMATION

TOWNSHIP HALL RENTAL

Internet is now available at the town hall. The hall can be rented by Norwich Township residents for a fee of $75.00 and a refundable deposit of $50.00. Non-residents may rent it for a fee of $ 150.00 and a refundable deposit of $50.00. Contact Jill Gregory. Text or leave a message at 231-287-3344 for availability.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

TOWNSHIP HALL RENTAL

If you are interested in a position on the Election Board or are a resident and are interested in a position on one of the appointed Boards, contact Supervisor Dan Wanink 231-287-8080

ELECTION INFORMATION

TOWNSHIP HALL RENTAL

NEWAYGO COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

Contact Stacie Langworthy, Clerk to receive an

Absentee Voter Ballot Application at norwichclerk@gmail.com

If you will not be in the area during elections, please provide the Clerk with your temporary address.

NEWAYGO COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

NORWICH TWP CLEAN-UP

NEWAYGO COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

The Newaygo County Household Hazardous Annual Waste Collection will be held on (date to be determined) from 8-Noon at the Road Commission Building.

Location: 935 E 1 Mile Rd, White Cloud

Tires WILL NOT be accepted. For details go to

Board of Public Works at:

https://www.newaygocountymi.gov/departments/drain-commission/board-of-public-works/

NORWICH TWP CLEAN-UP

The Norwich Township Annual Clean-up

second Saturday of June
8 a.m. to noon
for residents only

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: paints, oil, chemicals, appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, etc.), batteries, yard waste and tree limbs, and tires

Compliance

ACCESSIBILITY/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

The Township has designed and intends for this website to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Township is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and strives to continually improve the user experience for everyone.

For any questions, concerns or feedback regarding the accessibility of this website, please contact the Township Clerk at norwichclerk@gmail.com

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

ACCESSIBILITY/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

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