Annoucements
Updated Mar 30, 2023
Tools to access Township services:
- Permit forms, Assessing information forms, Tax information and much more can be accessed from this website under Departments. Also, check out this main page of the website for current general information.
- You may email the Township at info@sjct.org.
- Secured, camera monitored, and frequently checked drop boxes, both curbside and at the building to the left of the main entrance door are available to drop off payments and other documents.
- You may send information via postal mail to St. Joseph Charter Township, P.O. Box 147, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Our mail is collected M-F.
- You may phone the Township on the main line at (269) 429-7703. Building Inspector (269) 930-2453. The main phone line is answered M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- TextMyGov is a new smartphone texting application that allows you to text in a number to look up Township information. You may also text in a number that will allow you to receive notifications from the Township.
- The Township also sends information to its Facebook page at St. Joseph Charter Township.
Napier Ave Non-motorized Path Project -
Construction for the Napier Avenue non-motorized path project will begin on the south side of Napier Ave., Monday, April 3rd, causing a lane closure for the duration of the project. The south side is expected to take one month to complete and the north side will follow immediately after.
Kedzie Park Playground Rehab. Project –
Kedzie park is currently closed for the playground rehabilitation project. Weather pending, the project is expected to be completed by the first of May.
2023 Recycling Events for Berrien County Residents -
Click here to view schedule of events
Update on Planning Commission and Board of Trustees Meetings RE: Nye PUD Submittal at 3151 Niles Road. -
Click here for further information
Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance Adopted –
The following ordinance was approved and adopted at the October 3rd Board of Trustees meeting and will become effective January 1, 2023.
Click here to view the ordinance as adopted.
Dog License -
Due to procedure changes, dog licenses are no longer available at St. Joseph Charter Township Hall and may now be purchased through Berrien County Animal Control. Licenses may be purchased in person at 1400 S. Euclid Ave., Benton Harbor or on-line at berriencounty.org click on departments then animal control. If you have any questions regarding dog licenses you may reach Berrien County Animal Control at 269-927-5648.
Electronic Meeting Notices -
April 3, 2023 Board of Trustees Noon Workshop Meeting – Click here to view
April 3, 2023 Board of Trustees Regular 6:00 p.m. Meeting – Click here to view
March 21, 2023 Planning Commission 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting - Click here to view
Click here to view Nye's Revised Proposed Development
Click here to view Nye's PUD Site Plan - Click here to view Architectural Renderings - Click here to view Niles Rd. Cost Opinion
Click here to view Nye's Apple Barn Project Letter
Assessing Information Is Now Available Online -
Click here to to access assessing information, such as assessor cards, at no cost to users.
Check out our Facebook page!
It's St. Joseph Charter Township with a picture of the hall. Click https://www.facebook.com/St-Jo...to go directly. If you "like" and "follow" you can be up on the latest happenings in the township. You can also get information at https://www.facebook.com/SJTwp..., the St. Joseph Township Police Department. Also check out our fire departments pages, https://www.facebook.com/Sjctf..., https://www.facebook.com/sjctf....
FOIA
For Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) please click on the following:
FOIA- Public Summary Of Procedures And Guidelines
FOIA- Procedures And Guidelines
FOIA-Request-Detailed-Cost-Itemization
FOIA-Request-for-Public-Records
FOIA-Public-Inspection-of-Records-Policy
Master Plan
Updated Mar 30, 2023
Special Meetings
Township Meetings
Township Board of Trustees 1st Monday of the Month 12 pm - Workshop 6 pm - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission 6:30 pm - 2nd Tuesday Monthly
Zoning Board of Appeals 7 pm - 2nd Wednesday (As Requested)
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the Public.
2023 Dates the Office will be Closed
Monday, January 2nd - New Year's Holiday
Friday, April 7th- Spring Holiday
Friday, May 26th & Monday, May 29th - Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, July 3rd & Tuesday, July 4th - Fourth of July Weekend
Friday, September 1st & Monday, September 4th - Labor Day Weekend
Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving
Monday, December 25th & Tuesday, December 26th - Christmas