Announcements
​TOWNSHIP CHANGES
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The Board of Trustees welcomes Val Locke as the new clerk. Clerk Locke will set appointments as requested.
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Beginning on February 1, 2026, the township will no longer have regular office hours at the building.
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Please check the website or township building for postings on any other changes regarding office hours.​
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Appointments may be made with any township officials.
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To contact township officials, click here to find their email addresses or call 269-445-3941 to be directed to your party.
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Contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total, for her office hours or to request an appointment. See contact information below under Property Tax Payments.
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PUBLIC NOTICES​​
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Planning and Zoning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Jefferson Township Planning and Zoning Commission, Cass County, Michigan will be held on:
Date: February18, 2026
7:00 P.M.
for the purpose of holding a PUBLIC HEARING for the below named petitioner at Jefferson Township, 24725 Jefferson Center Street, Cassopolis, Michigan.
Applicant is applying for a Special Land Use pursuant to Article 13 section 13.28 of the Zoning Ordinance to erect a Self-Support Telecommunication tower on owner’s property.
APPLICANT FOR APPEAL:
Vertical Bridge
22 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 310
Delray Beach, FL 33444
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PROPERTY INVOLVED:
65684 Mullen Rd.
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
PARCEL I.D.:
14-030-021-280-10
Neighboring property owners and other interested parties desiring to present their views on these matters will be given the opportunities to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. The applicant for appeal must be present, and/or represented at said PUBLIC HEARING and have available plan, details, etc., regarding their application/s.
Written comments will be received concerning matters of the Planning and Zoning Commission by the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary via first class mail to PO Box 188, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or by email at jenjayrayme2@gmail.com and may further be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne Hardin, Zoning Inspector
Cc: Planning and Zoning Commission
Jefferson Township Building Inspector
Jefferson Township Supervisor
Applicant for Appeal
Property Owner and Neighboring Property Owners
Jefferson Township Planning and Zoning Commission will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon receipt of notice at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary jenjayrayme2@gmail.com.
Gerry Bundle
Chair, Planning and Zoning Commission
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Board of Review
The Organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2:30 pm at the Jefferson Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center Street, Cassopolis. No appeals of the 2026 assessments will be heard at this time.
The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals of 2026 assessments on Monday, March 9, 3:00 pm-9:00 pm and Monday, March 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Resident and non-resident property owners may protest by letter if received by noon on Monday, March 16, 2026. Estimated multipliers for each class of property for 2026 are as follows:
Agricultural…...... 1.0755
Commercial…..... 1.0996
Industrial…......... 1.0460
Residential…........ 1.0524
The tentative ratio for each class is 50%. The inflation rate multiplier for use in calculating 2026 capped value is 1.027
The Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to those with disabilities planning to attend upon three (3) days’ notice to the Township Clerk. If you require such aids or services and plan to appeal in person, please call the Township.
Shalice Northrop, Jefferson Township Assessor
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Cass County Used Passenger Tire and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Sponsored by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the Cass County Used Passenger Tire and Household Hazardous Waste Collection event return to the Cass County Road Commission, 340 N. O’Keefe St., Cassopolis, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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With proof of residence in Cass County, people may drop off used tires from cars and pickup trucks and solid waste materials ranging from chemicals to electronics.
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There is no cost to drop off tires. The road commission will continue to accept tires until 6 p.m., or until two trailers are loaded. No semi- or tractor tires will be accepted.
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Those wishing to get rid of hazardous waste may drop off up to 300 pounds per vehicle. After 300 pounds, there will be a charge of $1.74 per pound. Electronics, small appliances, metal items and anything steel will be accepted at no charge.
See below for a full list of accepted items:
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PERMITTED ITEMS
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Aerosols
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Ammonia
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Batteries (all types)
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Carpet Cleaners
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CFL & LED Bulbs
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Chlorine Bleach
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Drain Cleaners
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Dyes
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Explosives
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Floor Care & Wax
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Furniture Polish
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Lamp Oils
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Moth Balls & Flakes
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Oven Cleaners
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Scouring Powders
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Smoke Detectors
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Spot & Stain Removers
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Spray Dust Cleaners
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Upholstery Cleaners
GARAGE
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2-cycle Gas Mixes
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Antifreeze
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Brake Fluid
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Car Wax
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Compressed Gas Cylinders
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Degreasers
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Diesel Fuel
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Engine Cleaners
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Fiberglass Epoxy
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Gas/Diesel Additives
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Gasoline
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Metal Polishes
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Passenger Tires
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Radiator Flushes
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Rubbing Compounds
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Starting Fluid
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Transmission Fluid
WORKSHOP
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Adhesives & Cements
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Alcohols
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Artist Paints
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Creosote
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Cutting Oil
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Mineral Spirits
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Model Paints
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Muriatic Acid
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Naphtha
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Oil Based Paints
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Polyurethane Coatings
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Rust Remover
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Strippers
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Sulfuric Acid
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Thinners
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Varnishes
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Wood Preservatives
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Wood Stain
GARDEN
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Algaecides
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Ant & Roach Powder
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Bug Sprays
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Fertilizers
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Fly Strips
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Fungicides
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Garden Dusts & Sprays
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Insecticides
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Rat & Rodent Poison
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Round Up
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Misc. Chemicals
MISCELLANEOUS
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Disposable Propane
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Cylinders (less than 20# tanks)
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Dry Cleaning Solvent
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Hobby Chemistry Sets
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Hot Tub Chemicals
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Lighter Fluid
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Mercury
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Photographic Chemicals
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Radioactive Materials
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Swimming Pool Chlorine
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Thermostats
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Thermometers
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Items that will not be accepted include major appliances like refrigerators and washing machines, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, fireworks, used motor oil, fire extinguishers, ammunition, biohazards and propane tanks larger than 20 pounds.
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Flags will be distributed to a local VFW to be disposed of properly.
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Organizers also note that latex paint is not hazardous and may be discarded with ordinary refuse. Before discarding, people are encouraged to let the paint dry out.
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No appointment is necessary for either event.
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Contact the Cass County Administrator’s Office at (269) 445-4420 with any questions.
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Township Opportunities! ​​​
The Jefferson Township Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a new member for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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Township Hall rental for events​
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The Board of Trustees voted to no longer offer the hall for rental in 2025. The decision was based in part on township officials not being immediately available to inspect the building after events and in part because some past renters did not responsibly close our facilities after events.
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If this decision changes, a posting will be found here on the website.​
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Township Clean-up Day
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Our Annual Township Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Please check back here prior to the event for a list of accepted and/or prohibited items for disposal. No tires will be accepted this year.
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Special bin will be provided for scrap metal during township clean-up day.
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The following items are NOT accepted at the cleanup day:
· Air Conditioners
· Dehumidifiers
· Electronics
· Hazardous Chemicals
· Motor oils
· Paint
· Propane tanks
· Refrigerators
· Televisions
· Yard Waste – wood, brush, leaves, dirt
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This service is free of charge for township residents. Proof of residence may be requested.
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Please plan for the Cass County Used Passenger Tire and Household Hazardous Waste Collection where tires will be accepted free of charge.
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Sponsored by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the event will be held at the Cass County Road Commission, 340 N. O’Keefe St., Cassopolis, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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2025 Township Newsletter
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​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS
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Open for collection Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. through the end of February 2026. Also, open last day of collection Monday, March 2, 2026.
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Click here to pay online:​
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​​​​Treasurer Karla Mendenhall does not have an office at the township building. She serves residents at her office:
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CONTACTS:
email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org
call: 269-876-2254
visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112​​
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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