Washington Township Board Meeting | October 2025

The Washington Township Board meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, was marked by the sudden resignation of Trustee Teresa Peterson, who submitted her letter during the meeting. In other significant business, the board acted on a recommendation from Supervisor Mike Stanula to immediately expand the township office hours to five days a week to better serve residents. The board also received positive financial news, learning it would be reimbursed nearly $15,000 for its mental health program. For more detailed information, please refer to the full standalone articles on these topics.

Routine business included reports from township officials and the approval of September bills. The board also learned that previously discussed furnace issues at the township center have been resolved without the need for costly replacement.

News Briefs

Township Road Work Completed for the Season:
Road Commissioner Mike Smith reported that tar and chip work for the year is complete, with 13 miles of road treated, including two miles of new work. Brush removal and mowing will continue, and stone roads will be a focus during the winter months. A new flagpole and mailbox are also planned for the township building.

Township Furnaces Deemed Safe:
Supervisor Mike Stanula reported that a second opinion on the Township Center furnaces determined they are in good working order and do not need replacement. An inspection and cleaning were performed by the vendor ACS, resolving a previous concern.

September Bills Paid:
The board unanimously approved the payment of September bills. Following review, trustees authorized payments totaling $14,725.21 from the Town Account and $162,867.01 from the Road & Bridge Account.

Dial-a-Ride Provided 40 Trips in September:
The township’s Dial-a-Ride service provided 40 trips for residents in September at a total cost of $1,231.70. It was also announced that Melanie Brenenstall will be the driver on Mondays and Thursdays.

Senior Paint Party Scheduled:
A Senior Paint Night will be held on Thursday, October 23, at 6 p.m. According to Clerk Joe Burgess’s report, the event was well-attended last year.

Assessor’s Office Reports on Appeals:
Assessor Pat Peters reported that of two recent property tax appeals, one has been settled and the other is going to the board of review. Peters also noted she attended the Beecher Youth Commission’s glow bike ride and will have a table at the Beecher Fire Department’s open house on October 10.