In the wake of yesterday's unimaginable tragedy, Fairgrove Township and Gilford Township Board of Trustees would like to take a moment to send our condolences to the families impacted by yesterday's accident. The impact of a loss of this magnitude is immeasurable.
The Township Boards recognize that being a small community means the impact goes beyond just the families. Those that are struggling with this incident and need immediate mental health support can contact the Tuscola Behavorial Health Systems 24/7 at 1-800-462-6814. An individual can also present themselves to the ER at McLaren Caro or Hills and Dales in Cass City. For non-emergent needs individuals can call the Tuscola County Health Department at 1-800-448-5498.
We would also like to take a moment to thank the first responders and volunteers who responded to the scene. Tuscola County Sheriff's, Fairgrove Fire, Akron Fire, Reese Fire, Munger Fire, Flight Care, MMR, Medstar, Caro PD, Akron PD, The Tuscola County Road Commission, DTE, D&J Towing, Ransford Collon Funeral Home, and many other volunteers that stopped to assist.
While the Townships are not currently providing incident details, we are available for questions or concerns. Do not hesitate to reach out.
Fairgrove Township
Clerk - clerk@fairgrovetwp.org
Supervisor - supervisor@fairgrovetwp.org
Gilford Township
Gilfordtwp@airadvantage.net
Our hearts go out to all impacted by this tragedy.
Fairgrove Township and Gilford Township Boards of Trustees
Fairgrove Township Planning Commission will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, 8/12/25 at 8:30 AM. The Township Planning Commission will be meeting in person at Fairgrove Township Hall.
TOWNSHIP OF FAIRGROVE
TUSCOLA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To: The residents and property owners of the Township of Fairgrove, Tuscola County, Michigan, and any other interested persons:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Township of Fairgrove will hold a public hearing and special meeting on Friday, August 22, 2025, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Township Hall, 5002 Center Street, Fairgrove, Michigan 48733, to consider the following:
1. The request of Tuscola II Energy Storage Project (“Applicant”), on an unaddressed parcel of land, within the Township, on W. Fairgrove Road (M-138) west of Kirk Road and north of the railroad tracks, being Parcel No. 010-019-000-0600-01; and, is legally described as FRG-19-102 SEC 19 T13N R8E W 1/2 OF NE 1/4 EX COM AT A PT THAT IS S 01 DEG 29' 56" E 2365.57 FT & S 01 DEG 29' 56" E 100.92 FT & S 50 DEG 56' 28" W 266.03 FT & S 88 DEG 53' 17" W 1105.38 FT FROM NE COR OF SEC, TH S 88 DEG 53' 17" W 116.17 FT, TH N 01 DEG 06' 40" W 474.20 FT, TH N 88 DEG 53' 12" E 116.17 FT, TH S 01 DEG 06' 40" E 474.20 FT TO POB. 78.07 A. PA 116.SPLIT ON 01/01/2014 INTO 010-019-000-0600-01; 010-019-000-0100-02; and, on property it owns addressed as 1765 N. Kirk Rd., being Parcel No. 010-019-000-0100-02 and legally described as FRG-19-101 SEC 19 T13N R8E COM AT A PT THAT IS S 01 DEG 29' 56" E 2365.57 FT FROM NE COR OF SEC, TH S 01 DEG 29' 56" E 100.92 FT, TH S 50 DEG 56' 28" W 266.03 FT, TH S 88 DEG 53' 17" W 1221.55 FT, TH N 01 DEG 06' 40" W 474.20 FT, TH N 88 DEG 53' 12" E 250 FT, TH S 01 DEG 06' 40" E 394.21 FT, TH N 88 DEG 53' 17" E 944.05 FT, TH N 50 DEG 56' 28" E 300.05 FT TO POB. 5 A.SPLIT ON 01/01/2014 FROM 010-019-000-0100-00; 010-019-000-0600-00; for an approximate 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System project pursuant to the standards of review contained in Chapter 7 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, titled, “Special Land Use Permits,” sub-section 7.28, titled “Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS.” The subject properties are located in the Township’s A-1 District Zoning Classification and is approximately 32 acres in size.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that anyone interested in reviewing Tuscola II Energy Storage Project’s application may request to examine a copy of the same at the Fairgrove Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days, or by appointment. The application is also posted on the Township’s website at https://fairgrovetwp.org/.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be received at the office of the Township Clerk, Katie Gebhardt, 5002 Center Street, within the Township at any time during regular business hours of regular business days until 8:00 a.m. on the date of said hearing, and will further be received by the Planning Commission at the time of the said hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Fairgrove Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon three (3) days’ notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk by writing or by calling the Clerk at the Township Hall at the phone number and/or email address contained within this notice.
All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion on the above.
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Fairgrove Township Board will have a regular monthly meeting on Monday, 8/18/25 at 7:30 PM. The Township Board will be meeting in person at Fairgrove Township Hall.
Fairgrove Township is excited to announce that Thumbody Express is available to all Fairgrove Township residents. Fairgrove Township Board of Trustees has voted to show our support for this service by covering 50% of all fees through this fiscal year. Fairgrove Township falls into two zones for service fees, shown on the map below. East of Ringle Road is Zone 1, West of Ringle Rd is Zone 2. See fee schedule below. Township will cover 50% of rates listed.
Thumbody Express Contact
Website: Thumbody Express (hdc-caro.org)
Phone: 989-673-8488 Call to schedule a ride.
5002 Center St, Fairgrove, Michigan 48733, United States
Main Phone: 989-693-3500 Fax: 989-267-1051 Mailing Address Only: 5758 Van Geisen Rd Fairgrove, MI 48733
By Appointment Only
Regular Fairgrove Township Board Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM