Marilla Township

Community Clean Up Day

Keep in mind that Guthrie’s from Mesick will help us again this year on June 13th, 2026. 8am- 12pm. We will have 2 dumpsters, a scrap metal dumpster and a truck to fill. Please come with waste bagged or boxed. No hazardous waste, wet paint, or tires. 
Loads will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. NO DUMPING BEFORE 8AM. No maximum number of loads; if possible, we hope to encourage residents and property owners to help their neighbors. 
Sign in will be required along with proof of property ownership as this is a service for Marilla taxpayers.  Donations can be accepted to expand this service. It does cost about $3000 for each clean-up day and the people who are here to help are all volunteers. 
If you would like to see more of this in the community, contact the clerk to see how you can be a part of this and other upcoming events.

HELP WANTED

The Township is looking for help filling many supporting positions. If you have an interest in building up and strengthening our small community by volunteering when needed, please contact the township clerk for more information: Misty Cudney at 231-362-3555 or by email at mcudney@marillatownshipmi.gov.

Current positions include;

Election Inspectors (training and certification is required prior to elections),

Cemetery Committee members,

and Zoning Board of Appeals member.

*Please note that some positions are volunteer, and some are offered a small compensation. All positions offer online educational resources if interested.

PLANNING UPDATES

The original Township Ordinance was created in 1984. Over the years there have been some updates but possibly not enough to keep with the changing times and lifestyles. We would like to encourage community members to participate in these potential changes in person or by email.

  In the past year there has been progress on the ORV/ATV ordinance, Land Division Ordinance, the Solar Personal Use Ordinance and updates on the Zoning Map and Master Plan. Work on updates to the Zoning Ordinance will continue throughout 2025 and 2026.

  Quarterly Planning Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesdays in March, May, August and October. Meetings are being held at the township hall at 6:30 pm. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

  Questions or concerns about the ordinance or zoning permits can be directed to Randy Wiltshire the Zoning Administrator via phone at 810-417-3425 or email him at zoning@marillatownshipmi.gov.