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Welcome to the Charter Township of Garfield website! We are here to serve the residents of Garfield Township and the Greater Grand Traverse Area.

This website is intended to provide the public with information on recent news, parks, frequently asked questions, contact information, meeting information, tax and assessment information, township maps, and much more. If you're unable to find what you're looking for, please contact us and we'll do our best to make it available. Please take a look around and let us know what you think!

Public Access Television Settlement Agreement

Monday, February 22, 2010

On December 1, 2009, Charter cable moved the public access television station from channel 2 to channel 97. Channel 2 was the station that Township Board and Planning Commission meetings were aired on. It became apparent that the switch caused some users to experience interference caused by FM radio channels, resulting in poor TV picture and sound quality. Subsequently, the City of Travese City brought suit against Charter Cable.

Under a settlement agreement reached with the City of Traverse City, Charter has agreed to fix the FM interference problems that occur on channels 96 or 97 for all subscribers living in the City and East Bay, Elmwood, and Garfield Townships at no charge. This free service will only be provided for six months (until August 8, 2010). If Charter is unable to correct the FM interference problem, they will provide you with a digital conversion box, for free. The phone number to call for service is 1-888-438-2427.

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Spring 2010.