Township Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm, in the township hall.
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Hatton Township Hall
3988 E Ashard Rd
Harrison, MI 48625
989-386-8123
Hatton Township
2020 South Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Property Taxes
Hatton Township Treasurer
1682 S Bluegill Rd
Clare, MI 48617
Assessor
Jim VanWormer
1149 Eagle Dr
St Helen, MI 48656
Clerk
Linda McClain
989-424-0808
hattonclerk@yahoo.com
Freedom of Information Act
Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines: PDF
Hatton Township FOIA Procedures and Guidelines: PDF
FOIA Request for Public Documents Form: PDF
FOIA Request for Cost Itemization Form: PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ as of 12/16/25
Q: Is the hall available to rent?
A: No, we do not rent the hall at this time.
Q: Do we have township trash pick-up services? Can I be exempt from the service?
A: Hatton Township has contracted with GFL Environmental (previously American Waste) to provide trash removal services for the township at a fixed rate starting November 2020 of $167.40/year which is collected as a special assessment on the winter taxes. There is NO exemption from this assessment. ALL livable dwellings will be assessed regardless of occupancy. With the new contract, the 2nd week of each month one large item can be placed out with your weekly trash for no additional charge. Tires and items containing freeon are prohibited to put out. The phone number to reach GFL Environmental (American Waste) regarding large items, curb carts, verification of pick-up days, or other matters is 989-588-6000.
Trash is picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays, depending on the location in the township.
Tuesdays
Barbara Ln
Clare Ave
Duffy
Gladwin Rd
E Monroe
Morningside Lane
Timberlane
Fridays
E Ashard Rd
All other township roads
Q: Who do I contact with questions about my taxes?
A: Molly Humphrey, Treasurer at 989-386-7012
Q: Who do I contact to obtain a zoning permit?
A: Terry Acton 616-606-5176 or email actont@clareco.net
Q: Who do I contact about blight issues? A: Terry Acton 616-606-5176 or email actont@clareco.net
Q: How do I contact the township assessor?
A: Jim VanWormer, phone 989-389-0841 or email jamesvanwormer@gmail.com
Q: Who do I contact with election questions or township billing question?
A: Linda McClain, Clerk phone 989-424-0808 or email hattonclerk@yahoo.com
Q: Where can I register to vote?
A: You can go to your local Secretary of State office or go to https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8726_47669-175878–,00.html to fill out and submit the online form.
Q: Where can I find out if I am already a registered voter and what township I am registered to vote in?
A: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Clerk