Township prepares to move forward after supervisor's death

By RICHARD JENKINS

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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — It’s a situation no one wants to be in, but Ironwood Township officials are preparing to move forward following township supervisor Steve Boyd’s death.

Boyd died early Thursday morning following a battle with cancer.

The township board has 45 days from last Friday to appoint a person to fill the vacant supervisor position, which township officials said translates to May 19.

“They have to take the oath prior to that (date),” said treasurer Maria Graser.

If the board doesn’t appoint someone, a special election will be called to f...