Fairfield Township

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In 1844 Fairfield Township was established in Lenawee County, Michigan.   Located on the southern border of the county it contains forty-two square miles.  Several unincorporated communities exist in Fairfield Township including Jasper, Ridgeville, Weston (originally known as Oakford), and Fairfield (originally known as Baker’s Corners).

In the 1800’s Fairfield became dominant in the dairy industry.  The Fairfield Cheese Factory, opening in 1866, was the first cheese factory in Michigan.  The name was changed to the Rufus Baker Cheese Factory, and with the joining of then son, E.L. Baker the name was changed to Rufus Baker & Son, and later to Rufus Baker & Company   with the joining of L. Ladd. With the dairy industry prospering Samuel Horton also opened a cheese factory and the Fairfield Creamery was established on the south end of the township.  Fairfield Township was a significant contributor to the cheese and butter industry in this area.

A depot was built in Weston for the Canada Central Railroad in 1872.  Freight and livestock were shipped to and from the farmers and merchants.  Through consolidation of several railroads the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway was created.  This system also passed through Fairfield Township with depots in Jasper and Weston.

George B. Horton introduced the grange to Lenawee County.  The purpose of the grange was to bring the famers together to discuss the best approaches to farming in their region.  Local, state, and national granges developed.  Activities such as square dances, picnics, and fairs allowed the families of the farmers to socialize.  George Horton served as the subordinate Master of the grange for more than twenty years. 

Agriculture continues to be the main industry throughout Fairfield Township. 

Our History

THIS WEEKS

OFFICE HOURS

Week of Dec 1st

  • Tuesday, December 3rd - Tuesday Office Hours

  • Wednesday, December 4th - Wednesday Office Hours

  • Thursday, December 5th - Thursday Office Hours

UPCOMING EVENTS

CALENDAR

December 2024

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunday, December 1st
Monday, December 2nd

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities

Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Debra Keller, Clerk

Planning Commission Public Hearing - 6:00 pm

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Township Fire Hall
9965 Brown St
Weston, MI 49289
Public Hearing The Fairfield Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ORV Ordinance. The ORV Ordinance would allow operation of ORV’s within certain areas in the Township on terms set forth in the draft ordinance if approved. The hearing will begin at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Township…

Planning Commission Public Hearing - 6:30 pm

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Township Fire Hall
9965 Brown St
Weston, MI 49289
Public Hearing The Fairfield Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article X C-1, Local Commercial District, Section 10.03. The amendment would allow residential uses within the C-1 Local Commercial District on terms and in locations set forth in the draft amendment. The hearing will begin at…

Planning Commission Public Hearing - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Township Fire Hall
9965 Brown St
Weston, MI 49289
Public Hearing The Fairfield Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the addition of a Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance (CREO). Public Act 233 of 2023 generally preempted local siting control of certain utility-scale renewable energy facilities (solar, wind and battery storage facilities), and shifted it to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), which…

Planning Commission Meeting - 7:01 pm

7:01 pm - 8:00 pm
Township Fire Hall
9965 Brown St
Weston, MI 49289
The regular bi-monthly meeting will begin after the Public Hearings conclude.

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities
Friday, December 6th
Saturday, December 7th
Sunday, December 8th

Township Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Board of Review Meeting - 8:00 am

8:00 am - 8:30 am
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Board of Review will meet to hear Hardship Exemptions, Qualified Ag Exemptions, clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact.

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities

Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Debra Keller, Clerk

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities
Friday, December 13th
Saturday, December 14th
Sunday, December 15th
Monday, December 16th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities

Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Debra Keller, Clerk

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities
Friday, December 20th
Saturday, December 21st
Sunday, December 22nd
Monday, December 23rd

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities

Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Debra Keller, Clerk

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities
Friday, December 27th
Saturday, December 28th
Sunday, December 29th
Monday, December 30th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities

Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Debra Keller, Clerk

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anita Craig, Utilities
Friday, January 3rd
Saturday, January 4th