HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE 
Christmas Eve- No Change
Christmas Day- No Change
New Year's Eve- No Change
2023 New Years Day January 1st- No Change

LEAF & YARD WASTE SCHEDULE
Last day for pick up was Saturday November 26, 2022
First day for pick up is Friday April 7, 2023

New Contact for Missed Trash/Recycle/Compost
If anything is missed on our service day please contact Don Barretta at GFL phone number is 586.933.3812 or email [email protected] or contact John Monnette at [email protected] 

We've moved back!!! 
We have moved back and are open for business at our original location 205 N John St. If you would like there is an indoor drop box just inside the first set of doors (available 24 hrs). The drop box can be used for many Township transactions. A new outside drop box will be installed soon. You can also do business with us using remote options https://bit.ly/3gNfjuS

Holiday Office Hours and Trash Info
The Township offices are closed for the holidays. Friday December 23 and Monday December 26. And Friday December 30.

There will be no change to Trash service for any of the Christmas or New Years holidays.

If anything is missed on our service day please contact Don Barretta at GFL phone number is 586.933.3812 or email [email protected] or contact John Monnette at [email protected] 

Family Movie Night at the  Highland Twp. Library- Friday December 16
Bright your sleeping bags, bean bag chairs, blankets, camp chairs, etc. Come in PJs!
Cozy up in our big room and watch a festive movie on our BIG SCREEN. Snacks will be provided and we'll even have a hot-cocoa bar!
We'll be showing: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G, 1992)
Families, please check in by 4:45pm!
Snacks and settle, then we'll begin the movie right after closing!
https://highlandtpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails...

Holiday Photo Spots in the Highland DDA
We've created Holiday Photo Spots around town to bring your families, sweethearts or friends to snap some selfies or photos to celebrate the season.
"It's a Wonderful Life in Highland!"
Tag your photo with #highlandholidayphotospot and you might be featured.
Photo Spots are located and have been sponsored by the following:
The Highland Downtown Development Authority
-Veterans Park
-Gateway Park (corner of 59 and Milford Rd)
Maher Feed and Pet Supply
Colasanti's Market 

FESTIVAL OF TREES 
Now's your chance to join in the fun in Downtown Highland Station. All the trees have been sponsored.
Vote for your favorite tree on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HighlandDDA/ by "liking the photo" Winner announced Early January!

The Szott Auto Group is proud to support the Downtown Highland Festival of Trees event this year.
This year...all trees were offered for $35.00 thanks to the generous donation from Szott Auto Group.

Winter Tax Bills have been mailed
The winter tax bills were mailed out the end of November. If you haven't received your bill please contact the Treasurer's office at 248-887-3791 ext. 4 or email [email protected] . Winter taxes are due on February 14, 2023. 

Compost/Yard Waste  
The first day for compost/yard waste pick up is Friday April 7, 2023. Last day for compost/yard waste pick up is Saturday November 25, 2023. Instead of raking and bagging Mulch leaves into turf for a Smart Lawn, Click this link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/resources/pdfs/mulch_fallen_leavesrs.pdf  to read the article by Rebecca Finneran, Michigan State Extension Click this link" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os-EFAPLcP0  for Smart Gardening: Leaf Mulching to see how to have a beautiful lawn by NOT bagging your leaves!

Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan
Unfortunately, Rebuilding Together, is not currently accepting new applications for repair services due to the large volume of current eligible applicants. 

Assessing and Tax Records ONLINE! 

Highland Township now provides Assessing and Tax Records online. Visit our website at www.highlandtwp.net and on the home page you will find the navigation buttons click on the Assessing and Tax Records button. Or by clicking on this link https://bit.ly/3rDKTi9

Oak Wilt  Pruning 

Oak Wilt Risk 
Greatest Risk is April 15 through July 15
Lower Risk is March 15 through April 14 and July 16 through October 31
Safest Period is November 1 through March 14

Sap beetles which commonly spread the pathogen to fresh wounds (e.g. pruning cuts) are becoming active so now is the time to stop pruning oaks or, if you must prune, cover wounds immediately with tree-wound or latex-based paints. Likewise, avoid moving firewood as it could potentially spread oak wilt fungal spores. For the latest research, information and resources to check out: Michigan Oak Wilt Coalition http://www.michiganoakwilt.org/ 
MSU Extension https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/worried_about_oak_wilt
Michigan DNR https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/2867bf2 
Michigan DNR’s Oak Wilt Viewer https://midnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=aa4075c218ad4b968f15f14f84b37387

Now Hiring for a Substitute Crossing Guard
Highland Township is seeking to hire a school crossing guard for Spring Mills Elementary School. Start date is no later than Tuesday September 7th for 1 hour training. School starts on Wednesday September 8th. Crossing guard schedule: 8:50 am to 9:20 am and 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm. We are looking to hire for the position of substitute, to work when the full-time crossing guard cannot.
Pay will be $25 dollars per day worked, no holiday pay or vacation offered.
Duties/Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age high school diploma or equivalent.
Physical demands are: Periods of standing and walking outdoors in all types of weather conditions wearing appropriate safety gear, stopping traffic by holding a stop sign over head, watching and listening for traffic, directing and stopping traffic at school crosswalk area, assist children in safely crossing the street in crosswalk area. Must be able to communicate effectively. Other duties as assigned.
Interested and qualified candidates must complete the application https://bit.ly/2UgaI8L and return to Highland Township at 205 N John St, Highland MI or by email to [email protected]. Job posting will remain open until the job is filled. If you have any questions, please call 248-887-3791 x. 6. EOE

Trash/Recycle/Compost 
If the trash company missed something or if you have any questions contact the Township Offices at 248-887-3791 ext. 3. If the office is closed or it's the weekend leave a message so we can take care of any issues when we return to the office or email mailto: [email protected]. The Township website highlandtwp.net provides information on Trash under the Services tab and also under the Current News button on the home page. You can also call GFL at 844-464-3587 

Get Social With Us
You can now view past Board meetings on our YouTube channel by going to  Charter Township of Highland, Michigan.