Bennington Township  

General Information and Township Highlights

  

General Contact Information	top
For a list of township officials and personnel please click here.   Physical Address: 5849 S. M-52 Owosso, MI Mailing Address: 5849 S. M-52  Owosso, MI   48867-9280 Phone: (989) 723-5555 Fax: (989) 725-2372
General Township Information	top
Minor Civil Division Name: Bennington Township Jurisdiction Type: General Law Township County Name: Shiawassee County Watershed Area: 95.293 square miles Land Area: 36.4731 square miles Water Area: 0.3168 square miles     Type of Fire Service: Contract for fire protection with the Southwest Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance (operating as Perry Area Fire Rescue), the Owosso Township fire department, and the Laingsburg fire department (sections 17-20, 29 & 31). Type of Police Protection: Shiawassee County Sherriff and Michigan State police. Type of Ambulance Service: Contract for ambulance service with Southwest Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance (operating as Perry Area Fire Rescue) for residents south of Garrison Road and Owosso Township who has engaged Mobil Medical Response to service residents north of Garrison Road.
Burning Permits	top
Burning permits are intended to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the persons and property within Bennington Township by regulating the burning of leaves, trash and any other combustible materials within the township.   Click here for more information on who to contact for a burning permit.
Law Enforcement	top
Bennington Township does not operate it's own police department.  We are supported by the Shiawassee County Sherriff's department and the Michigan State police. Any emergency situation should be reported to the county-wide 911 service to request assistance.
Cemeteries	top
Bennington Township has three (3) cemeteries. ALTON CEMETERY: Active.  Located in section 23, on W. Grand River Road.  It is township owned and is recorded at the State of Michigan Library in Lansing. HOWARD CEMETERY: Active. Located in section 36, on W. Tyrell Road.  It is township owned and recorded at the State of Michigan Library. OAKWOOD CEMETERY: Active. Located in section 3, at Bennington and M-52 Roads.  It is township owned and recorded at the State of Michigan Library. The following rate chart is for services associated with the Bennington Township Cemeteries:   Activity   Rate • Opening & Closing of Adult graves (Mon - Fri)   $350.00 • Opening & Closing of Adult graves (Sat, Sun, Holiday)    & during Road Restrictions   $400.00 • Cremation burials   $  50.00 • Baby burials   $  75.00 • Perpetual Care (Adults, Babies, & Cremations)   $  45.00 • One space for township residents   $  50.00 • One space for non-township residents   $400.00      (Rates are effective as of 03/03/2008)    The township is responsible for all opening and closing of burials.  All terms and conditions are governed under the Bennington Township Cemetery Ordinance For further information contact the Township Clerk.
Library	top
The Shiawassee District Library serves as the library for Bennington Township residents.  The library access fees are included in the Township resident's tax bill which entitles the Bennington Township residents to use all the same library services as is available to a resident of Owosso. The main library is located at the corner of M-52 (Shiawassee) and M-21 (Main St.) in Owosso, phone (989) 725-5134. The Durand Memorial Branch is located at 700 N. Saginaw Street, Durand, MI 48429, phone (989) 288-3743.
Parks	top
Development of a Township park is being considered.  The Board is reviewing the need, cost, and risk of being responsible for and managing this type of community resource. Township residents can take advantage of the play area and outdoor pavilion located on the grounds of the Bennington Township hall.  These resources are available for Township resident's use at no charge on a first come, first served basis. Click the picture for a better view of the playground and click here for a close-up view of the pavilion.
Census Data	top
Population/Growth Summary   Year   Population   1980   1952   1990   2297   2000   3091   2006   3017 The following reports are per the latest data from the 2000 Census.  To view them you will need Adobe Reader which you can download at the bottom of this page.   Bennington Twp. Population Profile   Bennington Twp. Demographic Characteristics   Shiawassee Co. Demographic Characteristics        2006 Bennington Township Demographics
Maps & Aerial Views	top
The following maps are for reference only and they each open in a new window.   If you are using a dial-up connection, some of these pictures could take 40 seconds to download, so please be patient.     Download time @56K (Seconds)   File Size     Bennington Township Location 9   57k     Aerial View with Roads 36   241K     Road Map 7   46K     Existing Land Use Map 31   195K     Future Land Use Map 38   254K     Wetlands Map 32   204K     Prime Farmland Map 30   183K     Zoning Districts 33   218K     1875 Bennington Township Map 41   283K
Local Links & Resources	top
• Shiawassee County • Shiawassee County Commissioner Meeting Minutes • Shiawassee County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau • Michigan Townships Association • State of Michigan • Shiawassee District Library • Shiawassee Road Commission   Other Shiawassee County Township Web Sites • Caledonia Township • Sciota Township   • Middlebury Township • Woodhull Township   • Perry Township • Venice Township

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