About Nunda Township – Nunda Township Supervisor

Nunda Township is a unit of local government serving unincorporated areas of McHenry County, Illinois. We provide essential services directly to residents — from road maintenance and property assessment to general assistance and senior programs.

What Is a Township?

Illinois has over 1,400 townships, making it one of the most township-active states in the country. A township is the layer of government closest to you — closer than the county, closer than the state. Township government handles the everyday things that directly affect your neighborhood: maintaining local roads, assessing property values fairly, helping residents in financial need, and keeping local government accessible and accountable.

Nunda Township was established in 1850 and serves the unincorporated areas of McHenry County that are within the township’s boundaries. If you live outside an incorporated city or village in this area, Nunda Township is your local government.

Where Is Nunda Township?

Nunda Township is located in McHenry County in northeastern Illinois. The Township office is located at:

Nunda Township Town Hall
3510 Bay Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: (815) 459-4011
Fax: (815) 459-4023
Email: super@nundatownship.com

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Your Elected Officials

Nunda Township is governed by elected officials who are accountable directly to you, the resident. Elections are held every four years.

Township Supervisor — Mike Shorten. The Supervisor manages the Township’s day-to-day operations, oversees the budget, administers the General Assistance program for residents in need, and serves as the Township’s chief elected executive.
Highway Commissioner — Rob Parrish. Oversees maintenance of township roads and right-of-ways.
Assessor — Mark Dzemske. Determines the assessed value of all property within the Township for tax purposes.
Town Clerk — Kyle Bussenger. Maintains official Township records and minutes.
Board of Trustees — Sheila Halasz, Karen Tynis, Bob Murray, and Joe Bratanick. The four Trustees serve alongside the Supervisor on the Township Board, voting on budgets, ordinances, and Township policy at monthly meetings.

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What Does the Township Supervisor’s Office Do?

The Supervisor’s Office is your first stop for Township services. We handle:

General Assistance — Emergency financial help for qualifying residents who have no other resources.
Voter Registration — Register to vote in person at our office, Monday through Friday during office hours.
Hall Rental — The Township Hall is available to residents for a nominal $25.00 fee.
Well Water Testing Drop-Off — We are an official drop-off point for McHenry County Department of Health well water testing kits.
Notary Public — Available at the Assessor’s Office (815) 459-6140 and the Road District Office (815) 459-4410. Call ahead to confirm availability. Not available at the Supervisor’s Office.
Services for Seniors — Weekly Pinochle games on Thursdays, 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. All are welcome.
Garbage Service — Township garbage is contracted with MDC (Marengo Disposal). To set up service, call MDC at (815) 568-7274.

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Township Board Meetings

The Nunda Township Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nunda Township Town Hall, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. The April meeting is replaced by the Annual Town Meeting on the second Tuesday.

Meetings are open to the public and livestreamed on the Nunda Township YouTube channel. Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Contact Us

We are here to help. Don’t hesitate to call, email, or stop by during office hours.