October is #CommunityPlanningMonth! ✨ We’re celebrating Michigan’s townships & the dedicated officials, planners & staff who shape thriving, vibrant communities across our state. 🏡 We appreciate all you do!👏

This month’s Township Focus cover story includes “Supporting Michigan’s Fire Service” by MI's new State Fire Marshal, Tom Hughes, who shares his path, key initiatives & how townships & municipal leaders can strengthen firefighter readiness. 🧑‍🚒💡 michigantownships.org/wp-content/upl…

Join us in welcoming Tom Hickson as MTA’s new executive director! ✨ With nearly 30 years of public policy experience, we're excited for his leadership as we continue to support Michigan's 1,240 townships. 🔗 Read the full press release here: michigantownships.org/tom-hickson-jo…

FY 2026 constitutional rev sharing projections were revised this week to reflect a lower negative impact of $46.4M for 6 months of the FY, due to the lag in sales tax collections for const rev sharing payments. Find estimates & more in Township Insights. conta.cc/4n48N1j

Join us in celebrating #MILibraryMonth! 📚 Libraries are the heart of Michigan townships, with welcoming spaces to explore, learn & connect. 💡💭 This year’s theme, “Find Out!”, invites you to see what’s waiting at your local library. ✨📖 #LoveMILibraries Michigan Library Association

Fall is in full swing here in Michigan & there's no better time to celebrate #AgritourismMonth! 🍁 Visit local orchards, farmers markets & pumpkin patches in your township to support Michigan's rich agricultural heritage. 🍎🥧🎃 How do you plan to celebrate? 🍂

Michigan townships are unique, but they all share one thing in common: a story worth telling. ✨ Visit michigantownships.org/news/township-… to share your townships story & it could be featured in our Township Focus magazine, where we spotlight local updates from across Michigan. 💭📖

Welcome Heather Foster, MTA’s new membership services assistant! She’s the first voice members will hear when calling our office & plays a key role in maintaining our database, supporting all departments & more. With 12+ years in nonprofits, she brings great experience to MTA!✨

Have a township question? Find answers fast in MTA's member-only Answer Center! 🔍 Organized A-Z with sections on Ethics & Conduct, FOIA, Board Member roles & more. Get quick, reliable information whenever you need it. 💡💻 michigantownships.org/answer-center/

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the brave first responders serving townships across Michigan! 👏🚨 Your courage, quick action & unwavering commitment keep our communities safe each & every day. We are so grateful for all that you do! #NationalFirstRespondersDay 🚔🧑‍🚒🚑

This year marks the largest group of Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship recipients in recent memory! 🎓✨ Meet the four future leaders shaping township government in our October Township Focus: 🔗 michigantownships.org/wp-content/upl…