November 12, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board and Project Centennial minutes are now available.
Click here for the West Traverse Township Board October 14, 2025 meeting minutes.
Click here for the Project Centennial Committee October 10, 2025 meeting minutes. 

November 12, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board has approved the distribution of a DRAFT 2026-2031 Master Plan for West Traverse Township. The draft is available on the Township website for your review and comment.  Please send your review comments to: West Traverse Township, c/o Ken Lane, P.O. Box 528. 8001 M-119. Harbor Springs, MI 49740-or-klane@bria2.com. 
Click here to review the Master Plan

November 4, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board mtg agenda is now available.
Click here for details

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October 31, 2025
Project Centennial November 11, 2025, Meeting Agenda is now available.
Click here for details.

October 27, 2025
The November 12, 2025, Planning Commission has been cancelled.  The Planning Commission will meet again on December 10, 2025 at the regularly scheduled time of 5:30 p.m.

October 24, 2025
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission draft meeting minutes of October 8, 2025, are available for viewing only at the Township Hall.
The West Traverse Township Board draft meeting minutes of Oct 14, 2025, are available for viewing only at the Township Hall.

October 22, 2025
Attention West Traverse Township residents: there is NO election on November 4, 2025.

October 14, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board and Planning Commission minutes are now available.
Click here for the West Traverse Township Board September 9, 2025 meeting minutes.
Click here for the Planning Commission September 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

October 9, 2025
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission September 10, 2025 approved minutes are now available.
Click here for details. 

October 6, 2025
The Project Centennial Architect Interview Agenda for Friday, October 10, 2025, is available.
Click here for details.

October 2, 2025
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission October 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda & Packet is now available.
Click here for details

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September 30, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board draft meeting minutes of September 9, 2025 are available for viewing only at the Township Hall.
The West Traverse Township Project Centennial draft meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, are available for viewing only at the Township Hall.
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission draft meeting minutes of September 10, 2025 are available for viewing only at the Township Hall.

September 12, 2025
Project Centennial Presentation Overview is now available. Click here to view. 
Lakeview Cemetery Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery Office, 7577 Cemetery Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. This meeting is open to the public.

September 11, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board, Planning Commission and Project Centennial (New Township Hall) minutes are now available.
Click here for the Project Centennial August 12, 2025 meeting minutes.
Click here for the West Traverse Township Board August 12, 2025 meeting minutes.
Click here for the Planning Commission August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. 

September 5, 2025
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission September 10, 2025 Meeting Packet & Agenda is now available.
Click here for details
The West Traverse Township Board Meeting Agenda is now available.
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The West Traverse Township New Hall Committee Agenda is now available.
Click here for details

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August 29, 2025
The West Traverse Township Office will be closed on Monday September 1, 2025 for Labor Day Observance.  The office will reopen on Tuesday September 2, 2025.

August 28, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board draft meeting minutes of August 12, 2025 are available for viewing at the Township Hall.
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission draft meeting minutes of August 13, 2025 are available for viewing at the Township Hall.

August 18, 2025
West Traverse Recreation Committee is holding a meeting on Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.  Information is available at the Township office.
West Traverse Board Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  Information is available at the Township office.

August 14, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board, Planning Commission and New Township Hall meeting minutes are now available.
Click here for the New Township Hall May 14, 2025 minutes.
Click here for West Traverse Township July 8, 2025 minutes.
Click here for the Planning Commission July 9, 2025 minutes.

August 11, 2025
On August 13, 2025, the West Traverse Township Planning Commission is holding an Open House to receive input from Township residents on the Townships Master Plan Update. The Open House is being held at the Township Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 with the Planning Commission meeting to follow.
Click here for details. 

August 6, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board August 12, 2025, meeting agenda is now available.
Click here for details.

August 4, 2025
The West Traverse Township Planning Commission August 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda and Packet is now available.
Click here for details.

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July 24, 2025
West Traverse Township July 8, 2025, Board draft minutes are available for inspection at the Township Hall.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.

July 16, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board of Review will be held on Thursday July 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

July 10, 2025
Effective July 1, 2025 West Traverse Township will no longer participate in the Alanson Public Library program.

July 9, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board and Planning Commission June minutes are now available.
Click here for West Traverse Township Board.
Click here for Planning Commission.  

July 8, 2025 - REMINDER
The West Traverse Township Board meeting is tonight, July 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
On July 9, 2025, the West Traverse Township Planning Commission is holding an Open House to receive input from Township residents on the Townships Master Plan Update. The Open House is being held at the Township Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 with the Planning Commission meeting to follow.

July 3, 2025
The July 9, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting agenda & Packet are now available. Click here for details.

July 2, 2025
The West Traverse Township Board July 8, 2025, meeting agenda is now available.  Click here for details.

July 1, 2025
The West Traverse Township Office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.  We will be back in the office on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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June 25, 2025
The West Traverse Township Master Plan Initial Draft is now available.
Click here for details. 

June 23, 2025
The West Traverse Township 2024 Water Quality Report is now available.
Click here for details.

June 12, 2025
The recently approved West Traverse Township Board and Planning Commission May minutes are now available.
Click here for West Traverse Township Board.
Click here for Planning Commission.

June 11, 2025
The West Traverse  New Township Hall June 19 mtg has been canceled.  Click here for details.

June 5, 2025
The 2025 Thorne Swift Newsletter and Schedule of Events is now available.  Click here for details

June 2, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting agenda & Packet are now available. Click here for details

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May 30, 2025
At this time, West Traverse Township is NOT picking up the Ice Storm Debris. The following drop sites with closing dates are as follows:
* Emmet County -  2101 E. Hathaway Dr: closes June 15, 2025
* Bear Creek - Flynns Gravel Pit on Click Rd: closes June 15, 2025
* Emmet County Rd Comm. Property - Pleasantview & Munger Rd: closes June 15, 2025
Please follow signs and guidelines when transporting and unloading debris for the safety of yourselves and others.

May 29, 2025
The Township now has a limited quantity of "Adopt A Highway" collection bags available.  Feel free to stop by the Township if you need one.  Our hours are Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

May 16, 2025
Planning Commission, Board and New Township Hall March meeting minutes are now available on their respective pages.

May 14, 2025
West Traverse Monthly Planning Commission mtg– 5:30 p.m. Township Hall Click here for details

May 13, 2025
New Township Hall Mtg 10:00 a.m. at Township Hall. Click here for details
West Traverse Monthly Board mtg – 6:00 p.m. Township Hall Click here for details

May 9, 2025
West Traverse Township implement Resident information platform TextMyGov Click here for details

May 8, 2025
Planning Commission Agenda has been revised.  Click here for details