MY TOWNSHIP
Officials
Morgan Heinzman, Supervisor
Morgan Heinzman is a local businessman and the owner/operator of Newaygo Auto Mall in Newaygo. He’s been married to his wife, Sonja since 1989 and has 3 children. Morgan has been active in the township since 2008, where he served on the Croton Township Board and was elected Supervisor in 2012. He’s called Croton home since 1978 and is a graduate of Newaygo Public Schools.
mheinzman.crotontownship@outlook.com
Phone: 231-225-1288
Kim Edwards, Treasurer
Debbra Wright, Clerk
Kim Edwards has been a resident of Croton since 1999 and active in the township since 2010, first serving as Vice Chair of Planning Commission. Her extensive customer service and financial experience have allowed her to be successful in numerous other positions as Vice Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, a Liaison for the Planning Commission, and also as a member of the Planning Commission and Treasurer. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University.
kedwards.crotontownship@outlook.com
Phone: 231-652-2388
Debbra Wright has been serving the community since 1995, driving a school bus for Newaygo Public Schools until 2016. In 2002, she joined Croton’s Fire Department, where she is still serving, and was elected Croton Township Clerk in 2008. Debbra has lived in Croton with her husband Dennis since 1994 and is a graduate of Fremont High School.
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dwright.crotontownship@outlook.com
Phone: 231-652-4301
Andy Fias, Trustee
John Shepherd, Trustee
Andy Fias has lived in Newaygo County for 30 years and became a resident of Croton Township in 2016. Andy is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Michigan State Police in 2022 after 29 years of service. He is now the owner of a private investigation agency operating primarily in west Michigan. He has been married to his wife, Beth, since 1988, has two children, and five grandchildren. He has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and was chair for the Planning Commission for three years.
afias.crotontownship@outlook.com
Phone: 231-519-4898
John Shepherd is proud to call Croton Township home for over 35 years. He has been married to his wife Macy since 2001 and has two children. John brings 25 years experience in the construction industry to the township. John is still employed full-time with a major construction company in West Michigan and has experience managing projects ranging from small to over $50 million. John is a graduate of Newaygo High School, has an Associate’s Degree from Baker College in Architectural Construction Technology, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ferris State University in Construction Management.
jshepherd@crotontownship.org
Phone: 231-652-4301
Organizational Chart
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Committee Members
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Township Meeting Calendar and Minutes
All Meetings are held at the Croton Township Hall and are open to the public. For special accommodations, please contact the Clerk at 231-652-4301.
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Previous Township Meeting Dates
Date | Time | Meeting Type |
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02/13/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
02/27/2023 | 9:30 AM | Board Meeting |
02/28/2023 | 6:00 PM | WRITIFA Pettit Lake Meeting |
03/13/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
03/15/2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Board of Review Meeting |
03/16/2023 | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Board of Review Meeting |
03/27/2023 | 9:30 AM | Board Meeting |
04/10/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
04/12/2023 | 7:00 PM | Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting |
04/13/2023 | 7:00 PM | Planning Commission Meeting |
05/08/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
06/12/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
07/10/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
07/12/2023 | 7:00 PM | Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting |
07/13/2023 | 7:00 PM | Planning Commission Meeting |
08/14/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
09/11/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
10/11/2023 | 7:00 PM | Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting |
10/12/2023 | 7:00 PM | Planning Commission Meeting |
10/19/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
11/13/2023 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
01/08/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
01/10/2024 | 7:00 PM | Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting |
01/11/2024 | 7:00 PM | Planning Commission Meeting |
02/12/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
02/26/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
03/11/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
03/25/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
04/08/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
05/13/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
05/28/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting - Special Adoption of Ordnance 24-01 |
06/06/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
07/08/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
07/10/2024 | 7:00 PM | Special Meeting |
07/23/2024 | 7:00 PM | Joint Special Meeting - Township Board |
08/20/2024 | 7:00 PM | Special Meeting |
11/11/2024 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
12/10/2024 | 7:00 PM | Special Meeting |
01/13/2025 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
02/10/2025 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
02/24/2025 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
08/08/2025 | 7:00 PM | Board Meeting |
Zoning & Permits
Ordinance Book
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WRTIFA Documents
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