Lovells Township
8405 Twin Bridge Road Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-348-9215 Office: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9A-3P
Webpage: www.lovellsmi.org
Request for Snowplowing Bids…
Lovells Township will accept hand delivered or USPS mailed sealed bids for the snowplowing of
the Township Hall, Fire Barn and two Transfer Stations for the 2026/2027 plowing season until
3pm on Thursday October 8, 2026, at the Township Hall. Snowplowing specifications are
available at the Township (info above). Evidence of insurance must accompany all bids. Bids
will be opened on October 13, 2026. The Township Board reserves the right to reject all bids or
to award the bid in any manner deemed by the board to be in the best interests of Lovells
Township.

Lovells Township
8405 Twin Bridge Road Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-348-9215 Office: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9A-3P
Webpage: www.lovellsmi.org
NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON PLANNING COMMISSION
Lovells Township will accept hand delivered, emailed (supervisor@lovellsmi.org), or USPS
mailed applications for one of two vacancies on the Planning Commission (3-year term) until
3pm on Thursday October 8, 2026, at the Township Hall. Appointments will be announced at
the October 13, 2026, Board Meeting.

Note 1 is the relationship between the various “Fund Balances” that appear in the budget.   

Restricted Funds – Can only be used for the purpose they were collected.  For Example, voters approved the Fire millage thus any money paid on that portion of the property tax bills can only be used for fire related expenses.   This holds true for the Landfill fund as well.  The liquor Fund is a little different in that money in the fund comes from shared revenue from liquor sales or licensing (not enough to cover the expense so we supplement from General Fund) 

The General Fund is funded by our operating millage.  We also receive payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) from the Military and State instead of paying property taxes on the land they own in Lovells.  Michigan also shares a portion of sales taxes. The General fund is the only fund whose balance requires only Board approval to be transferred to another fund (unrestricted). 

Only voters can approve a transfer of money out of a “restricted fund”.  This occurred in 2013 when Lovells Township voted to use money from the Landfill Fund for the purchase of a Fire truck.   

This is why we can’t just “use the money in the bank for any one project”.

Lovells Township and Crawford County are seeking your input on the Recreation Plan that will be in effect for the next 4 years. Please take a moment to pass along your thoughts. Printable Version, Website, Survey Flyer

The Zoning Ordinance and (new) Non-zoning Ordinance links of the FORMS AND DOCUMENTS menu have been update to the current versions of each.

The 2025 Lovells Bridge Walk was a great success once again. This event is an opportunity for the Community to directly support our Fire & EMS Services. We wish to Thank the many partners, sponsors, volunteers, and citizens for coming together to help support this essential Township service. It is because of everyone’s support and participation that this Community Event was once again a great success.

You may view photos from the 2025 Lovells Bride Walk by following this link:

Bridge Walk Photos