... A place where one lives; a valued place considered to be a refuge or place of origin; The place, as a country or town, where one was born or resided for a long period...” These are just a few of Webster’s definitions of the word “home.”

Bates Township is “home” for many of our residents who have descended from the township’s earliest Settlers. Our “roots” run deep. For some this is the community that you have chosen for a variety of reasons to call “home.”

Our township is rich in history and our citizens are strong in spirit! However it is that you have made your way here at this moment in time…we would like to say:

The Bates Township Website was updated on December 18, 2008 with Zoning Board of Appeals Member Want Ad and newest Board appointments.

Zoning Board of Appeals Member Appointment - Bates Township will accept letters of application from qualified township residents to be appointed as a Township Zoning Board of Appeals Member. This appointment will fill a vacancy.  Individuals should have knowledge of township government and may apply by submitting a letter of interest to: Bates Township Clerk - Attn: Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment - 3070 E. Hwy US2 - Iron River, MI 49935.  Deadline is Tuesday January 13, 2009 @ 5:00PM. The Bates Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any application.