Fairfield Township

ATTENTION:
**** On Thursday, March 21st at 5:55 pm, all Lenawee County fire departments will conduct a coordinated county-wide tornado siren test. If the county or any part of the county is experiencing threatening weather at or near the time of the test, the test will be postponed to a different date.
WELCOME!

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. 

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Friday, March 29th

RECENT TOWNSHIP

NEWS & ANNOUCEMENTS

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March 2024

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Early Voting - 8:00 am

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Early voting will be available at Fairfield Township's Early Voting Site, at the Township Office, 1023 Pine St in Jasper.
Monday, February 26th

Presidential Primary - 7:00 am

7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Election Day! Voting at the Fairfield Township Fire Hall in Weston, MI
Wednesday, February 28th

Last day to collect any taxes - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Any Summer or Winter Taxes not received by this day will be turned over as delinquent to the Lenawee County Treasurer
Friday, March 1st
Saturday, March 2nd
Sunday, March 3rd

Budget Workshop - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Township Board will work on Budget for 2024-25

Board of Review - Organizational Meeting - 11:00 am

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Wednesday, March 6th
Thursday, March 7th
Friday, March 8th
Saturday, March 9th
Sunday, March 10th

Board of Review - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Please call the office at 436-6400 to make an appointment with the Board of Review to discuss tax or assessment questions or email fairfieldtownshipclerk.mi@gmail.com.

Board of Review - 1:00 pm

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Please call the office at 436-6400 to make an appointment with the Board of Review to discuss tax or assessment questions or email fairfieldtownshipclerk.mi@gmail.com.

Budget Hearing - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Township Fire Hall

Township Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Township Fire Hall

Board of Review - 1:00 pm

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Please call the office at 436-6400 to make an appointment with the Board of Review to discuss tax or assessment questions or email fairfieldtownshipclerk.mi@gmail.com.

Board of Review - 6:00 pm

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
Please call the office at 436-6400 to make an appointment with the Board of Review to discuss tax or assessment questions or email fairfieldtownshipclerk.mi@gmail.com.

Board of Review - Complete Assessment Roll - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
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