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Ottawa County Road Commission - Railroad Repair

OTTAWA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE

DATE: 10/13/2025

FROM: Fred Keena
TITLE: Traffic Engineer
PHONE: 616-850-7220

REMARKS: The Ottawa County Road Commission has been notified that CSX Railroad is scheduled to repair a damaged rail at the railroad grade crossing on 112th Avenue between James Street and Lakewood Boulevard in Holland Township. 112th Avenue will be completely closed off to traffic at the crossing starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and is expected to be closed for two days.

A signed detour for 112th Avenue shall follow James Street west to 120th Avenue then south to Lakewood Boulevard then east to 112th Avenue.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Cancelled - October 28, 2025

Notice of Meeting Cancellation
of the
Zoning Board of Appeals
Holland Charter Township
Ottawa County, Michigan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the regular meeting of the Holland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, Charter Township of Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan has been cancelled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Any inquiries related to the cancellation of this meeting should be directed to the Community Development Department, 353 North 120th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, 49424.

Telephone:  (616) 395-0151

Dated:  October 10, 2025

________________________________
Michael Dalman, Clerk
Holland Charter Township
Holland Charter Township Office
353 North 120th Avenue
Holland, Michigan  49424

Telephone:       (616) 396-2345

Employment Opportunity for Fire Chief

FIRE CHIEF

The Township seeks a qualified person to fill the full-time position of Fire Chief. 

Basic Function:  The Fire Chief directs all operations of the fire department; conducts interviews; makes hiring recommendations; supervises all fire department personnel; and delegates or develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local ordinances.

Desirable Qualifications:  Desirable qualifications for employment include: Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) in Fire Science; Michigan Firefighter I & II certification; Michigan Fire Officer I, II and III certification, five (5) years of experience in fire service, two (2) of which must be at a command position; a comprehensive knowledge of fire administration and management principles; ability to plan and direct varied operations; ability to manage emergency situations; interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with elected officials, coworkers and the public; ability to meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the job; supervisory skills necessary to effectively manage the daily operations and administration of assigned functions; familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and BS&A software

Resume with cover letter and completed job application accepted at:

Holland Charter Township
Attn:  Township Manager 
353 North 120th Avenue
Holland, MI  49424
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Description

Employment Application

Clerk's Office Hours Saturday, November 1 from 7am-3pm

Notice

The Holland Charter Township Clerk’s Office will be open 7:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025 to accept Absentee Voter Ballot requests for the November 4, 2025 Special/School Election.

Michael Dalman
Holland Charter Township Clerk

November 4, 2025 - Election Information

A Special Election is being held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
 
Click here to view the ballot.
  
 
PRECINCTS 5, 9 and 12 ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOL VOTERS ONLY
 
The November 4, 2025, election is only for those living in the Zeeland Public Schools District in Precincts 5, 9, and 12. 
 

REGISTER TO VOTE

Prior to October 20, you can register to vote at the Holland Township Clerk's office, County Clerk's office, Secretary of State branch office or online.  If you were previously registered in Michigan and have moved, you may go to your new local clerk's office to register with your new address or register online at the Secretary of State's website. 
 
If you are registering after October 20, you must register to vote at the Township Clerk's office and provide proof of residency.

 
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
 
Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and can be submitted to the Township Clerk. You may request an absent voter ballot by submitting an online application, a printed application, a letter, a postcard, or a pre-printed application form obtained from the Holland Charter Township Clerk's office. Requests may be returned in person, via postal mail, or e-mail, as long as a signature is visible. 
 
The last day an absentee ballot may be mailed to you is Friday, October 31, 2025.  You may pick up an absentee ballot on Monday, November 3 until 4:00 p.m.  Voters registering to vote on election day may request an absentee ballot until 8:00 p.m., however, they must vote the ballot in the office. 
 
All absentee ballots must be returned to the Township's Clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on election day in order to count.
 
SATURDAY HOURS

The Holland Charter Township Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, November 1, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to accept Absentee Voter Ballot Requests. If you request a ballot during that time, you may vote the ballot in the office or take it home with you.
 
  
DROP BOX

You may use our secure drop box to return your application or your absentee ballot located at the Township Offices inside the west entrance at 353 N. 120th Ave. The drop box is under 24-hour surveillance.
  1. Road Closure: Beeline Rd., Felch St. to James St. June - November 2025

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