Van Buren Charter Township - Government

31/10/2026

Wishing all of you a Safe and Happy Halloween!

From all of us at the Van Buren Township Police Department, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

27/10/2026

We want to hear from you! Help protect Downriver water by completing a 15 minute survey sponsored by the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds and other member communities. Participants will have a chance to win 1 of 6 $50 gift cards.

We are asking your opinion on issues that affect the quality of life in the Downriver area. Answers are anonymous and the survey results will help the ADW conduct future public outreach efforts.

Fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/78MTJC8

27/10/2026

McKinstry Drain Improvement Project Update

Work continues on the McKinstry Drain Improvement Project in Van Buren and Canton Townships, with several important milestones recently reached.

Crews have completed open-channel excavation to Morton Taylor Road and poured concrete for road restoration at the Van Born Road crossing.

Next steps include asphalt and guardrail restoration, along with additional erosion control measures.

Please note: Van Born Road remains closed just west of the Republic Services Landfill.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as work continues and will share additional updates as the project progresses.

23/10/2026

Here are the latest schedule updates. Phase 3 will begin on 10/26 to allow additional time for the concrete to cure.

Phase 2 Road Closure (I-94 Service Dr): 10/5 – 10/26

* Week of 10/19: Complete roadway concrete restoration
* Week of 10/26: Remove traffic control signage (closure reopened 10/26)

Phase 3 Road Closure (I-94 Service Dr): 10/26 – 11/9

* Week of 10/19: N/A
* Week of 10/26: Install traffic control signage (closure begins 10/26), install duct bank
* Week of 11/2: Install duct bank, begin roadway restoration

Phase 5A Road Closure (Independence Ln): 9/28 – 10/23

* Week of 10/19: Backfill and temporarily restore roadway (closure reopened 10/23)

Thank you for your time and patience.

If you have questions about the work being performed in the area, please contact ITC by phone at 248-365-4272 or by email at [email protected].

22/10/2026

Early voting for the November 3 General Election begins Saturday, October 24, and continues through Monday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All Van Buren Township voters can cast early ballots at Van Buren Township Hall.

Voters insert ballots directly into a tabulator, just as on Election Day.

Your vote. Your schedule. Choose the day that works best for you.

21/10/2026

It's almost time to celebrate the Ribbon-Cutting of the new Denton Road Bridge!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ Ribbon-Cutting at 9:30 AM
📍 Denton Road Bridge, near Belleville Road

Light refreshments will be available beginning at 9:00 AM.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our residents for your patience, understanding, and grace throughout this long journey, and to the dedicated crews, staff, and community partners who worked to make this day possible.

And while the bridge was closed, the fun on Belleville Lake never stopped.

We look forward to celebrating this long-awaited milestone with our community.

17/10/2026

15/10/2026

We are pleased to welcome Medline, a global leader in medical-surgical supplies and healthcare solutions, to our growing business community.

Medline has announced plans for a new 800,000-square-foot distribution center, expected to begin operations in late 2028.

This significant investment reflects continued confidence in Van Buren Township, brings the potential for new jobs and economic growth, and will help strengthen the supply of essential medical products to healthcare providers throughout Michigan and the Midwest.

We look forward to welcoming Medline and seeing this exciting project take shape.

State-of-the-art facility planned to reinforce Medline's supply chain resilience in Michigan.

13/10/2026

No more taking the long way around

We know it’s been a long wait, and we truly appreciate the patience of our residents and everyone affected by the Denton Road Bridge closure.

Now it’s finally time to celebrate being reconnected!

Join us on Thursday, October 22 at 9:30 AM for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek of the bridge lit up at night.

We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you.