Foster Township
Ogemaw County, Michigan
Welcome to
Foster Township
Foster Township (Clear Lake Area) is a popular year-round recreational area located in beautiful Ogemaw County in the State of Michigan. While it is very small with a population of 843, it's also very popular. People come here to enjoy the beautiful lakes and the many off-road trails. Foster Township was once a hidden secret, but over time more and more people come to visit.
Upcoming Events
Regular Board Meeting:September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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Join the meeting live via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4811559383?pwd=60uCD8nKLkzY7VFJpxxr9Nk09SLMnL.1&omn=82036734902
Election Notices
Public Accuracy Testing Notice For November 3, 2026 General Election
Date of Meeting: October 4, 2026
Time of Meeting: 12 Noon
Location of Meeting: Foster Township Hall, 1968 Clear Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661
Election Commission Meeting Notice
Date of Meeting: October 4 2026
Time of Meeting: 1:30 PM/After PAT is finished
Location of Meeting: Foster Township Hall, 1968 Clear Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661
Purpose of Meeting: Appoint Election Inspectors and Chairperson
Tuesday November 3, 2026 Election Notification With Early Voting Details
Become An Election Inspector
Foster Township will require Election Inspectors for the November 2026 General Election. You can become an election inspector by attending training on October 16, 2026 from
9am - 11am at the courthouse in West Branch, 806 W Houghton Ave.
If you have attended Election Inspector training the past 2 years, you need not attend to be eligible. Anyone wanting a refresher, is invited to attend.
At the training the Ogemaw County Clerk will instruct and demonstrate the manner in which the duties of election inspectors are required by law to be performed.
Snowplowing Bids for 2026-2027 Season
Transfer Station Hours
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Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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**Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (ONLY) between Memorial Day and End of September.
FOSTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY
RECYCLING
City of West Branch
Recycling services has been contracted with GFL, which has new recycling canisters which will allow for drop offs at any time. The Canisters allows for the mixing of materials, which will allow for people to drop off their recycling whenever is most convenient to them. The Recycling Center will be staffed on Tuesdays from 12 - 4 pm and on Saturday 9 am - 12 pm for those that need assistance unloading stuff. The canister will be dumped weekly. Electronic recycling can be done on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
If new to the area, recycling center is located behind West Branch Greenhouse in the alley. New users stop by City Hall to sign up and get a card.
Property Tax Information
Or Call 1-888-604-7888
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You will need PLC: a004fg
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Property ID: 004-XXX-XXX-XX
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Amount Paying $
A service fee is charged for the transaction.
Property Tax Information can now be found online powered by BS&A Online.
PUBLIC INFO TO SEARCH:
Foster Township is currently seeking bids for 2026-2027 snow removal services. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2026. Click the link for full details in the Request For Bids.
Foster Township Request For Proposals (RFP) 2026-2027
