 Today, the northern edge of Thorn Township is composed of lake-side homes, many of which are owned by prosperous residents of nearby cities, such as Zanesville, Newark and Columbus.The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it.