Fork Township Community Center

05/07/2026

Don't miss this great event! Tomorrow from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fork Township Community Center.

04/13/2026

We look forward to showcasing our local businesses, organizations, and churches! Please plan to attend!

10/06/2025

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Fork Township will accept sealed bids for:

Roof repair on Fork Township/Barryton Community Fire Department Station, located at 3098 Oak Road, Barryton, MI 49305. Project includes: removal of all existing metal from East roof (front and back sides); repair/replacement of all damaged sheeting (OSB); installation of ice shield; purlins on all sheeting; new pole barn steel on roof with proper overlap including new cap and trim; and interior water damage repair including 128 square feet of R30 batt insulation and 128 square feet of 26 gauge corrugated ceiling panels. Project specifications and the scheduling of a site visit/walk-through can be obtained by contacting Terry Vogel, Fire Chief, at [email protected] or by calling (989) 289-7383.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 pm Local Time, Friday, October 17, 2025, in the drop box at the Fork Township Community Center, 3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305 or by US mail to Fork Township Clerk, PO Box 203, Barryton, MI 49305. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED FIRE STATION ROOF PROJECT. Bid opening will be scheduled at 6:00 pm on Monday,
October 20, 2025 at the Fork Township Office, 3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305.

Must be licensed, insured, and must provide documentation to the Fork Township Board with the sealed bid.

The Fork Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject all or any bids or to waive informalities, and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the township.

Lori Helmer
Fork Township Supervisor
[email protected]
(231) 349-2803

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09/23/2025

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Fork Township will accept sealed bids for:

Roof repair on Fork Township/Barryton Community Fire Department Station, located at 3098 Oak Road, Barryton, MI 49305. Project includes: removal of all existing metal from East roof (front and back sides); repair/replacement of all damaged sheeting (OSB); installation of ice shield; purlins on all sheeting; and new pole barn steel on roof with proper overlap including new cap and trim. Project specifications and the scheduling of a site visit/walk-through can be obtained by contacting Terry Vogel, Fire Chief, at [email protected] or by calling (989) 289-7383.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 pm Local Time, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the drop box at the Fork Township Community Center, 3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305 or by US mail to Fork Township Clerk, PO Box 203, Barryton, MI 49305. All proposals must be clearly marked Fire Station Roof Project. Bid opening will be scheduled at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Fork Township Office, 3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305.

Must be licensed, insured, and must provide documentation to the Fork Township Board with the sealed bid.

The Fork Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject all or any bids or to waive informalities, and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the township.

Lori Helmer
Fork Township Supervisor
[email protected]
(231) 349-2803

Posted on 09/16/2025

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07/24/2025

06/16/2025

Barryton Area Historical museum is looking for 2 new board members to join our organization. If you have an interest in history and the Barryton, area please contact us for more information.
Christine Conley - 989-620-4345
Lori Helmer - 231-349-2803.

01/21/2025

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01/21/2025

NOTICE OF VACANCY – TOWNSHIP TREASURER

The Fork Township Board is seeking qualified applicants for the appointment of Fork Township Treasurer for the remainder of the current partial term (February 2025 through November 2026).

The statutory duties for Township Treasurer include:

• Collects real and personal property taxes
• Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and expenditures
• Prepares some financial reports
• Issues township checks
• Receives and deposits all township revenues and payments in approved depositories
• Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles
• Maintains records of treasurer’s office
• Collects delinquent personal property tax
• Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting personal property tax
• Collects mobile home specific tax
• Must appoint a deputy
• Must post a surety bond

Other duties include (but are not limited to) attending regular monthly township meetings, attending special meetings as scheduled, working closely with Township Clerk and Assessor regularly; assisting with the annual budget development, maintaining statutory treasurer hours for tax collection, mailing tax statements to taxpayers, remitting tax collections to the entitled taxing authorities as required, and keeping an accurate accounting for each township fund so that he/she can accurately report monthly on the status of those funds.

Candidate must be registered to vote and be a qualified Fork Township elector (18 years of age or older; a US citizen and a resident of Michigan for at least six months; a resident of Fork Township for at least 30 days). Desired qualifications include skill in maintaining complex recordkeeping systems, strong communication skills, knowledge of general office equipment and technology, high degree of computer literacy, proficiency with a variety of software applications including QuickBooks knowledge, dependability, trustworthiness, and a genuine desire to serve our community.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Fork Township Board
PO Box 203
Barryton, MI 49305

Deadline for submission is Tuesday, February 18, 2025. For questions, contact Lori Helmer, Fork Township Supervisor at (231) 349-2803 or by email at [email protected].

Fork Township Board
3265 20 Mile Road Northern Avenue
Barryton, MI 49305
[email protected]
(989) 382-7816

POSTED ON 01/21/2025

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