Esko/Thomson Township looking for volunteers to fill commission/board vacancies

Thomson Township residents, now is your chance to step up and get involved in your growing community. There are currently vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory commission to the Township Board concerning comprehensive planning, zoning, platting, changes in streets, and other matters of a general planning nature. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals holds hearings upon request by the Town of Thomson Zoning Official for variances from the Zoning Ordinance and appeals of decision. While applications are due today, Friday, March 1, zoning official Dan Stangle said the board will also consider any applications that come in over the weekend. Applications are available in the Town Hall Office, by email, or on the Town of Thomson website at http://www.thomson.govoffice.com.