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.  Link to headstone photos. 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.  Link to headstone photos. The following rate chart is for services associated with the Bennington Township Cemeteries:   Activity   Rate • Opening & Closing of grave   $400.00 • Opening & Closing of grave (Saturday, Sunday, Holiday)    & during Road Restrictions   $400.00 • Cremation burials Note:  There is a $100 cancellation fee with less than 24 hours notice.   $100.00 • Perpetual Care (Per Burial)   $100.00 • One space for Bennington Township residents  - No more than two (2) spaces per resident at this rate   $150.00      each • One space for non-township residents   $600.00 • Foundations for monuments are required and installed by the Township at the cost to the owner. Cost is based on size of monument.       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.
Floodplain Information	top
Flood Insurance Study - Shiawassee County 26155CV000A
Census Data	top
Population/Growth Summary   Year   Population   1980   1952   1990   2297   2000   3091   2006   3017   2010   3168 The following link is to the latest data from the 2010 Census. 2010 Census in the "state, county or place" box, type the following:  Bennington Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan This link will provide many reports on Bennington Township. For historic Census information follow the links below.  2006 Bennington Township Demographics Link to Bennington Township 2000 Census
2012 Master Plan	top
Link to the Bennington Township 2012 Master Plan   (This is the township's Land Use Plan)
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     Old Shiawassee County 48   337K
Local Links & Resources	top
• Shiawassee County • Shiawassee County Health Department • Shiawassee County Commissioner Meeting Minutes • Shiawassee County Road Commission • Shiawassee County Regional Chamber of Commerce • Shiawassee County Convention & Visitors Bureau • Michigan Townships Association • State of Michigan • Shiawassee District Library • Friends of the Shiawassee River • Shiawassee Conservation District • Perry Area Fire Rescue   Other Shiawassee County Township Web Sites • Caledonia Township • Sciota Township   • Middlebury Township • Woodhull Township   • Perry Township • Venice Township

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