Oakfield Township, Kent County
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Scrap Tire Cleanup & Recycle Event
Oakfield Township has been invited to participate in a scrap tire and recycle event that Courtland Township is hosting.
Saturday, October 4
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Courtland Township
7450 14 Mile Road
Rockford, MI 49341
Click here for more information.
Oakfield Township Board Meeting
The Oakfield Township Board will hold a meeting on
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Fire Danger Level
Today's fire danger is LOW
Regardless of the fire danger level, you MUST obtain a burn permit.
Burn Permits
To obtain a burn permit, do one of the following:
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Call the fire department at 616-754-5122. If no one answers, leave your name, phone number, address, and what/when you're burning.
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Text the fire chief at 616-318-3405 with your name, phone number, address, and what/when you're burning.
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Click here to fill out the online form.
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M-57 paving project begins August 25 near Greenville
UPDATED
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $4 million to resurface 5.5 miles of M-57 (14 Mile Road) from just west of Ramsdell Road to Morgan Mills Avenue. The project also includes wider shoulders with mumble strips.
County:
Kent
Highway:
M-57 (14 Mile Road)
Closest community:
Greenville
Start date:
Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Times:
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. weekdays
Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures will be in effect throughout the project. Both directions of traffic will share one lane and alternate via traffic regulators. Short-term intersection closures will be in place during paving.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $4 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 38 jobs.
Safety Benefits:
This project will improve the ride, extend the service life of the roadway, and help with safety by widening the shoulders and adding mumble strips.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED
(WILL TRAIN)
The Township Fire Department is in need
of people to become volunteer Paid-on-Call firefighters.
Click here for an application, which can be submitted in person or emailed to firechief@oakfieldtwp.org
Call Fire Chief Sam Peterson at 616-754-5122
with any questions.
Question of the Month:
When are the summer taxes due?
As Michigan law states that summer property taxes for townships are due on September 14, which is a Sunday, the last day to pay taxes without fees or penalties is Monday, September 15 by 5:00 p.m.
The treasurer's office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that Monday. Any tax payments received after 5:00 p.m. will be assessed fees and penalties.
If you have not received your tax bill or have any questions, please contact the treasurer's office
at 616-754-5679.
Current Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
Clerk's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Occasionally the clerk is out of the office during hours due to meetings. Please call ahead to confirm.
Treasurer's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Or call for an appointment
Assessor's Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Building Inspector's Hours
PCI will be at the new Rockford office
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
starting on Monday, March 3, 2025.
6581 Belding Rd, Suite 101
Rockford, MI 49341
616-407-4980
Meeting Schedule:
6:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday each month
Planning Commission
7:00 pm, 3rd Tuesday (as called)
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00 pm, 4th Tuesday (as called)
10:00 am, 3rd Thursday (April, June, August, October)
*at Oakfield Township Museum, 11009 Podunk Rd.