Enriching

Our Community

Hill Township is an area in northeastern Michigan that is 36.1 sq. miles with more than 20 lakes. Most of the lakes are known for their water activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. Our lakes grace us with the presence of Loons, Ducks, Blue Heron, Eagles, Osprey and more. The area is also known for its beautiful wooded areas with amazing wildlife such as Deer, Fox. Grouse, Racoons, Pheasant, Bear, Coyote, and more. People come here to enjoy many of the outdoor activities throughout the year.


If you would like to send pictures of Hill Township -Lakes, Sunsets, Sunrises, Wildlife or anything of beauty for our photo gallery please email them to: melissab.hilltwp@yahoo.com


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Upcoming Meetings


Date Time
1st Tuesday of Every Month 6:00 pm
Feb 3, 2026 6:00 pm
March 3, 2026 6:00 pm
April 7, 2026 6:00 pm
May 7, 2026 6:00 pm
June 2, 2026 6:00 pm
July 7, 2026 6:00 pm
August 5, 2026 6:00 pm
Sept 1, 2026 6:00 pm
Oct 6, 2026 6:00 pm
Nov 4, 2026 6:00 pm
Dec 1, 2026 6:00 pm

Hill Township Hall

Community Announcements

TOWNSHIP OF HILL

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING


The Hill Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at 4985 Townhall Road, Hale, on March 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., following will be a special meeting to adopt the budget at 5:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.  A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by appointment, call 989-889-6115.


This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).


The Hill Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 day's notice to the Hill Township Board.


Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hill Township Board by writing or calling the following:


Lorie Williams

Hill Township Clerk

2985 Shady Shores Rd

Lupton, MI 84635


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NOTICE OF HILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW

TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF HILL TOWNSHIP, OGEMAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN


Please take notice that the 2026 March Board of Review will meet at the HILL TOWNSHIP HALL 4985 TOWNHALL ROAD, HALE, MI to review the assessment roll for 2026.


Meeting Dates and Times:


MONDAY MARCH 9, 2026 9:00 AM - NOON, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Appointments:

Appointments are not necessary.


Protest Procedures:

Letters of protest must be received by 3/4/2026 to be heard by the Board of Review.

Property owners may appeal in person or by authorized representative.


Board of Review

Lorie Williams, Clerk Hill Township



IMPORTANT NOTICE


PLEASE EMAIL THE CORRECT PERSON YOU ARE TRYING TO CONTACT:

Supervisor Rob Reid -

 robreid.hilltwp@yahoo.com

989.889.6896

Clerk Lorie Williams -

lwilliams.hilltwp@yahoo.com

989.745.8312

Treasurer Ellen Scott -

989.473.2035

(Please call the hall first. 989.728.5131)

 elscott.hilltwp@yahoo.com


PLEASE DO NOT   SEND MAIL TO THE TOWNSHIP HALL ADDRESS!!!

WE DO NOT HAVE A MAILBOX HERE.

Please send to Clerk, Treasurer or Supervisors address.


FOR TAXES PLEASE MAIL TO:

 Ellen Scott

Hill Twp. Treas.

3412 Sage Lake Rd

Lupton, MI 48635


ATTENTION:

We accept credit cards  for taxes!

The link is below.



Please contact Ogemaw County

for information on late taxes at

989.345.0084


AllPaid

Unavailable Rental Dates

Date Time
To be Determined TBD

Our Staff


Our Rental Rates

50 People or Less

Without Alcohol: $75.00

With Alcohol: $125.00

100 People or Less

Without Alcohol: $150.00

With Alcohol: $200.00

Funeral Luncheon

Without Alcohol: Free

With Alcohol: Normal Rates Apply

Hill Township Lake
Assoc. Meetings

Free

Boater Safety Classes

Not available for 2025 season.

Contact Dale Bortle

or

Melissa Bortle 


Email:

melissab.hilltwp@yahoo.com


Phone:

Dale 810.836.2509

Melissa 810.397.0120

Trash/Recycling

H O U R S   O F   O P E R A T I O N

May thru October

Wednesday 4PM-7PM

Saturday 9AM-5PM

Sunday 9AM-4PM


Transfer Station:

The transfer station is for Household trash, recycle materials,  and Scrap metal only. Please make sure recyclables are cleaned before bringing in and all boxes are broke down!!

We DO NOT ACCEPT any building materials, paint materials, petroleum products or furniture.

Tires are allowed at the cost of $7.00 per tire!!


November thru April

Saturday 9AM-5PM

Wednesday 4PM-7PM

ATTENTION:


The Transfer Station has 2 cleanups per year - one in June and one in September most always on the 3rd Saturday of that month.

Items allowed:

Furniture, Appliances (NO FREON - must be certified freon free)

All materials must be boxed, bagged or contained so one person can handle it.


NO NO NO NO NO

NO - Hazardous waste will be accepted.

NO - Oil, paint, antifreeze, liquids

NO - Human or animal waste

NO - Tires


Hill Township Hall