Township Clerk
The Township Clerk keeps the records of the Township, issues licenses and certificates, posts public notices and records the proceedings of the Township Meeting.
| Township Clerk | Ruth Ellery |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Joan Whitcomb |
| Office | Ground floor, Township Offices |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office closes at noon on the day before a holiday. |
| Telephone | Ask the operator for the Township Clerk. |
| Correspondence | Correspondence may be left at the Clerk's counter. |
Licenses and Permits
| License or permit | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dog license (spayed or neutered) | $6.00 | Due by March 31 each year. Bring proof of rabies vaccination. |
| Dog license (other) | $10.00 | Late fee of $5.00 after March 31. |
| Open burning permit | No fee | Issued by the Fire Department, in person. October 1 to November 30. |
| Business certificate | $20.00 | Good for four years. |
| Raffle permit | $10.00 | For nonprofit organizations. |
| Transfer station sticker | $15.00 | Per vehicle, per calendar year. |
Records
Certified copies of birth, marriage and death records are issued at the counter for $10.00 each. Older Township records are kept in the Clerk's vault; please allow a week for requests. Records before 1900 are held by the Historical Society.
Property Taxes
Property tax bills are issued twice a year by the Treasurer. Payments are accepted by check or cash at the Treasurer's window or by check through the post. The Township does not accept payment online. The current tax rate is $14.20 per $1,000 of assessed value.
County Sheriff's Office
Blackgrove County Sheriff's Office. Civil process and county records. Inquiries at the Township Offices.
Forms Available at the Counter
- Dog license application
- Business certificate
- Raffle permit application
- Request for certified copy of a vital record
- Request to use the upstairs hall
- Abatement application (property tax)
Forms are not available online. They may be picked up at the counter.
Notices from the Clerk's Office
| Posted | Notice | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Notice of Regular Township Meeting, Tuesday, October 13 | Office of the Township Clerk |
| Sept. 28, 2026 | Second-Half Property Tax Bills Mailed | Office of the Treasurer |
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Open Burning Season: October 1 to November 30 | Blackgrove Fire Department |
| Sept. 2, 2026 | Notice of Regular Township Meeting, Tuesday, September 8 | Office of the Township Clerk |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | Labor Day: Township Offices Closed Monday, September 7 | Office of the Township Clerk |
| Aug. 5, 2026 | Notice of Regular Township Meeting, Tuesday, August 11 | Office of the Township Clerk |