Canton Township Government

06/01/2026

Canton’s Ford Road continues to be a highly sought after location for new businesses, both big and small.

Ford Road has been Canton's commercial backbone for decades. With vacant land becoming scarce, the township is entering a new era of planning.

06/01/2026

Wayne County Commissioner Melissa Daub is hosting a Coffee Hour on Wednesday, June 3, from 10-11 a.m. at the Canton Public Library. Wayne County Deputy Executive Assad I. Turfe will join Commissioner Daub to discuss the upcoming transit ballot proposal and other important county updates.

05/28/2026

Another victory in the ongoing effort to keep radioactive waste out of our community came yesterday, when a Wayne County judge issued a permanent injunction preventing Wayne Disposal from accepting radioactive material. For the joint press release issued by the City of Belleville, Canton Township, the City of Romulus, and Van Buren Township, visit https://vbtmi.gov/_T6_R1279.php

Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.

05/28/2026

UPDATE AS OF THURSDAY, MAY 28: The construction project slated to begin Monday, June 1 has been delayed to Monday, June 15.

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Construction to widen the Geddes Road at Beck Road Intersection will begin on Monday, June 1. During this project the following closures and detours will be in place:

WB Geddes Road traffic will be closed to traffic through the intersection. The posted detour will be to take Canton Center Road north to Cherry Hill Road, head West on Cherry Hill to Denton Road, and take Denton Road south back to Geddes Road.

Beck Road will be closed north of the intersection; SB Beck Road traffic will not be permitted to turn onto Geddes Road. The detour for this also utilizes Cherry Hill, Canton-Center, and Denton Roads.

NB Beck Road traffic south of the intersection will only be able to turn right onto EB Geddes Road.

This traffic configuration will be in place for approximately 1 month, at which point traffic will be switched into Stage 2 configuration while the contractor works on the south side of the intersection. A separate notification will be sent out prior to the change.

For more information on Canton's Road Improvement Program, visit https://www.cantonmi.gov/1160/Canton-Road-Construction-Update

05/27/2026

Residents of Canton and surrounding communities are invited to attend the Zheshkwédokan Nature Area Naming ceremony on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at the Lower Rouge Trailhead, located at Michigan Avenue and Morton Tayor Road.

All ages are encouraged to join the Canton Board of Trustees and Elected Officials, as well as Representatives of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, for this special event that officially names the Zheshkwédokan Nature Area. The ceremony will feature a Welcome by Canton Supervisor Anne Maire Graham-Hudak, as well as a brief history of this land and culture of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Native Americans provided by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Representations Outreach Board, an elder prayer, and a dance performance with drum accompaniment.

This 27-acres of undeveloped land, located adjacent to the Lower Rouge Trail, was generously donated by the Marketplace of America to ensure the preservation of this forest and green space, as well as the wildlife habitat.

For more information on the Zheshkwédokan Nature Area Naming ceremony and Canton’s additional nature areas, visit www.cantonmi.gov.

05/24/2026

On Memorial Day, Canton Township remembers and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As a reminder, the Canton Fire Deparment’s Honor Guard is hosting a Memorial Day Service tomorrow, Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. For more information, view the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/18eGZTM7wi/

05/22/2026

The Blue Envelope Program, officially launched by the Canton Police Department in April, is a communication initiative designed to support drivers on the autism spectrum or those with other communication challenges during traffic stops. The program provides individuals with a highly visible blue envelope to store essential documents and outline communication preferences. It also includes helpful tips for both the driver and the officer to promote safe, calm, and respectful interactions. The Canton Police Department presented this initiative at this week’s board meeting.

For more information on the Blue Envelope Program, visit:
https://www.aol.com/articles/drivers-blue-envelope-traffic-stops-172538163.html

05/21/2026

Please be advised that the Canton Administration Building, located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. For additional information, visit www.cantonmi.gov.

05/20/2026

We don’t need to wait until October to stand up against hate. To find out more information about this year’s events, visit https://www.unitedagainsthateweek.org/.

This week, October 19 – 25, is United Against Hate Week. To find out more information on how you can join Canton Township in participating in this week, visit
https://www.unitedagainsthateweek.org/.

05/19/2026

Celebrate National Trails & River Day in Canton! Join us Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lower Rouge Trailhead for a day of outdoor fun—rain or shine! The highlight of the event is guided kayaking on the Rouge River. Registration is only required for kayaking, and pre registration is available at https://qrcodes.pro/7kbKMA.

All other activities—including nature walks, birdhouse building, educational booths, and more—are free and do not require registration. This celebration honors National Trails Day®, a nationwide movement encouraging everyone to explore and appreciate local trails. Learn more at www.cantonfun.org or call 734/394 5460.