Chikaming Township

Upcoming Meetings‍ ‍

2026 MEETING CALENDAR

**denotes time/date change**
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME

• ZBA Meeting - Tuesday, August 18th @ 1:00 P.M. Agenda info 2082 & info 2083

• GRSD Meeting - Wednesday, August 26th @ 10:00 A.M.

• Planning Commission Meeting: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 6:30 P.M.

• Planning Commission Final Master Plan Public Hearing: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 6:30 P.M. Info

• Township Board Meeting - Thursday, September 10th @ 6:30 P.M. Agenda

• Utility Board Meeting - Thursday, August 13th following the board meeting Agenda

Township News

• Berrien County Transportation Surveys - https://www.swmpc.org/resources/public-surveys/

  The Twin Cities Area Transportation Study (TwinCATS) is updating its Long Range Transportation Plan, which will guide transportation improvements and investments over the next 25 years. This plan is essential for securing state and federal funding for future transportation projects in our community.

  Your feedback will help identify transportation needs, prioritize future improvements, and ensure our transportation system works better for everyone

• Cherry Beach Passes are Now on sale for $20! Please bring in your most recent copy of your Tax bill and/or vehicle registration to the front desk and purchase yours today! Parking Fees will go into effect Memorial Day weekend. Passes are non-transferrable, limited two (2) per household and must be adhered to the lower passenger corner passenger side of the windshield. They cannot be taped or laminated.

• The cap on Short Term Rentals has been reached.
  No additional applications will be accepted. Applicants may need to wait until the next permit cycle in 2027. No waiting list will be established. The number of available permits will be announced after the renewal period ends on February 1, 2027.

  • Construction Notice: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2481

• From The County Of Berrien County Office of the Drain Commissioner:

  • Drain Maintenance Notice

• Public Notice: Streed Drain Construction Update – Chikaming Township, Michigan

  5/18/2026 Streed Drain Project Update - Information

  If you have any questions, please email Ehrland.Bosworth@spicergroup.com.

  Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the Streed Drain system.”

• Safe Street and Roads for All Safety Action Plan- Attached

• Burn permits are now available via this online form - our previous voicemail system is being phased out and will no longer be accepted.

• Sawyer Streetscape Preliminary Rendering

• Park Donation Program

• Pier Street Beach Access - Abonmarche Site Evaluation

Upcoming Events

• Berrien County Land Bank Authority has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant to assist 12 - 15 homeowners with a maximum of $40,000 for homeowner repairs. Contact https://www.berriencounty.org/317/Housing

• 2026 Berrien County Recycling Events :

  • Chikaming Township will be hosting on June 2nd, for more information please see flyer:

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