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Notice of Public Accuracy Test
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS of Laird Township, Houghton County, State of Michigan
Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 1 for the General Election on November 3, 2026, will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm at the Laird Township Hall.
Anyone interested in coming to view the testing of the equipment is encouraged to attend.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law.
The Laird Township Recreation Committee has been working on numerous activities to get involved in!
Town Hall Rental
Our Town Hall building is available to rent for meetings, family reunions, parties, etc. There is a fully equipped kitchen, tables and chairs, and a bathroom on the lower level. The upper level has a small basketball court, bathrooms and a stage.
For Residents
May 1 – Oct 31: One floor is $50 per day + $100 deposit. Both floors is $100 per day + $100 deposit.
Nov 1 – April 30: One floor is $100 per day + $100 deposit. Both floors is $150 per day + $100 deposit.
For Non-Residents
May 1 – Oct 31: $200 per day + $100 deposit for both floors.
Nov 1 – April 30: $325 per day + $100 deposit for both floors.
Nisula Church Building Rental
Nisula Church building is available for rental. It is not available during winter months as it is not plowed, nor does it have heat.
For Residents
$200 per day + $100 deposit
For Non-Residents
$300 per day + $100 deposit
Pavilion Rental
Pavilion Rental is a $60 deposit that will be returned if the area is cleaned up.
Cleaning prior to and after rental is required.
Transfer Station
Location: 23933 Alston Cemetery Road
Hours: Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00pm 12 months a year and Tuesdays 5:00pm to 7:00pm May-November. Cost is $3.00 (large bag) or $2.00 (small bag). Dumping/leaving trash outside these hours is strictly prohibited.
All Garbage is to be bagged in Township bags which are available for purchase at ALK Contracting or at the Transfer station while it is open.
Disposing of garbage that is in ”store bought” bags or not bagged is strictly prohibited.
Fire Department
Location: 12075 M-38
The Laird Township Fire Department has four pieces of equipment, three of which are equipped with four wheel drive to respond when road conditions require.
We are always looking for volunteer Firefighters.
If you are interested in helping your neighbor, please contact:
Chief Juntunen (North Laird Repair & Fabrication)
Phone: (906) 338-2446
Meeting Dates, Minutes, and Ordinances
Click below to view further details
Click on the button below to view policies, resolutions, and 2026 Land Value Determinations and 2026 ECF Determinations.
Please see below for instructions to create a web account for the BS&A program:
Laird Township Cemeteries
The Cemetery Committee has finished mapping and recording burial information for the Laird Township cemeteries. Please click the buttons below to access pages for each cemetery.
Laird Township is currently seeking bids for snow removal for the 2026/2027 winter season. Locations to be bid on are: the Fire Hall/Recreation Area located on M-38, the Township Hall located on Alston Ave., and the Transfer Station located on Cemetery Road. Bids must include, but not be limited to: clearing/shoveling out doorways, walkways, steps, etc. Bid must be by the hour and sealed.
Bids can be submitted to Laird Township, PO Box 9, Nisula, MI 49952 no later than October 31st at 6:30 pm. Laird Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids not presented in the proper format will be rejected. Questions can be direct to Pat Spencer at 906-338-2771.
Laird Township is accepting bids for ice care and maintenance of the Laird Township ice rink for the 2026/2027 season. The bids will be by hourly rate, and will include, but not be limited to: the preparation of the rink surface, the laying down of the ice surface, the removal/clearing of the snow from the rink, the doorways, the path to the warming shack, and the fire hall restrooms. Bids are due by November 11th at 6:30 pm. Bids must be sealed. Please call Pat Spencer at 906-338-2771 with any questions.
Laird Township is an Equal Opportunity employer.
