“Welcome to the Township of Somerset, where community, nature, and heritage come together. Thank you for visiting someplace special”.

Welcome to our township!
Board Of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7pm
Jerome Community Building Meeting
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7pm in the Jerome Community Building
ZBA Public Hearing



Public Safety
Committed to protecting the community through police, fire, and emergency medical services.

Parks & Recreation
Offer diverse recreational activities, well-maintained parks, and engaging community events.

Local Schools
The Township of Somerset is served by four separate public-school districts: Addison, North Adams-Jerome, Hanover-Horton, and Columbia.
about our town
At the Crossroads of Southern Michigan
Rolling Hills, Friendly Communities, and a Rich Heritage
Somerset Township is a zoned community in southern Michigan, bordered by Jackson and Lenawee Counties and located on the eastern edge of Hillsdale County. It sits at the crossroads of US-12 and US-127, making commutes to Hillsdale, Coldwater, Jackson, and Adrian convenient. Within an hour, travelers can reach Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Lansing, Detroit, and Toledo, Ohio by main highways.
This 36-square-mile township offers smaller, relaxed neighborhoods, rolling hills, farmland, and many public and private lakes. The area also includes Department of Natural Resources sites, plus a commercial corridor that spans the northern portion of the township along US-12.
Directly east is the Irish Hills area, with tourist attractions such as Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, just 11 miles away. Bundy Hill, once the highest point above sea level in Lower Michigan, is located here. Its natural springs feed the Grand River, flowing west into Lake Michigan, while the River Raisin watershed runs in the opposite direction toward Lake Erie.
Somerset Township has a rich heritage as part of the “Sauk Trail,” a historic Native American route used for travel and commerce. Plan a visit soon to experience what Somerset Township has to offer.

News and Other Interesting Topics
Public Notices
Employment Opportunity
Download our PDF application to apply for job opportunities within Somerset Township. (There are no openings at this time)
Township Newsletter
Download our annual newsletter to stay updated on the latest township news and events.
Other Township Officials
MCL 41.75a authorizes a general law township board to employ other employees as it deems necessary. These employees serve at the pleasure of the township board and perform such duties as are lawfully directed to them by the township board.They cannot perform duties delegated by law to another township official, unless the official consents.
Department Availability and Hours
Assessor: Monday & Thursday (9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm)
Building Inspector: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (9am-10am)
Clerk: Monday (9am-4pm), Wednesday & Thursday (9am-1pm)
Library: Monday-Thursday (9am-4pm) & Friday (9am-12pm)
Treasurer: Monday & Thursday (9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm)
Supervisor: Available 24/7 (517) 748-1134
Zoning: (517) 688-9223 Ext. 7 or (517) 745-4174