Townships · Kewadin and Eastport, west and north shore

Torch Lake Township

By Observer Staff · Checked Nov. 1, 2026

Before the board, and recent decisions

Discussed
Sept. 15, 2026 · Township Board
Residents spoke against the Flock cameras; board member Cook stated his “continued support.” A Master Plan open house was set for Sept. 21.
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Approved
May 18, 2026 · Planning Commission
Approved the site plan for a 12-seat deli and three boutique hotel rooms at 3910 US-31 S, 5–0 (decks excluded).
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Info
March 5, 2026 · Township Board
The township’s new zoning ordinance took effect.
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Approved
Nov. 18, 2025 · Township Board
Approved an MDOT performance resolution “related to Flock installation,” 4–0.
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Approved
Sept. 16, 2025 · Township Board
Approved two Flock license-plate readers “at locations based on Flock Research,” 5–0.
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Projects in this township

Deli and boutique hotel at 3910 US-31Site plan approved; other permits not checked

When it meets

Township Board	Usually the third Tuesday (not yet confirmed from a posted agenda; check the township’s site)
Planning Commission	Usually the third Monday, Community Services Building (not yet confirmed from a posted agenda; check the township’s site)

Where to find the records

Official website: torchlaketownship.org

Take part

Township meetings are open to the public and start with public comment. Written comments go to the township clerk or, for zoning matters, the zoning administrator. Know something we should look at here? tips@torchlakeobserver.com. A correction: corrections@torchlakeobserver.com.