October is Fire Safety Month.  The Township Fire Department has been busy visiting schools in the area teaching children the importance of fire safety.  Along with teaching the children we would like to make sure all members of our community know how to avoid fire dangers and what to do in case of a fire.    

As the weather turns cooler and we beging using fireplaces, wood stoves, heaters and our furnaces there are some ways to make sure we are using these items safely.  Click here for tips on keeping your chimneys, fireplaces and woodstoves safe.  Click here for tips on using your portable heaters and furnaces safely along with additional information fireplaces & wood stoves. 

Don't foreget to change your smoke alarm batteries twice a year.  It is a good idea to come up with dates that you will change the batteries each year such as when the time changes, a holiday, a birthday or anniversary; something that you will remember.  

To make it easier for the Fire Department to find your home in the case of a fire or other emergency it is important to have visible house numbers.  It is recommended that your house numbers be at least 4" high and easily seen from the road.  Cursive letters are not easy for emergency workers to read from the road.  Make sure no landscapping is blocking the view of your numbers from the road. Also make sure the numbers on your mailbox are visible. 

Making sure seniors are pepaired for any emergency is critical.  This link will give some tips on how to make sure your loved ones stay safe in the event of a fire.

Here are some great tips to go over with your children so they know what to do in an emergency.  Along with a fun coloring page for your kids!

 

 

Mark your calendars for a busy 2024 election year:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024: General Election

Register to Vote

You may register to vote at the local Clerk's office, County Clerk's office, or Secretary of State branch office. If you are registering less than 15 days before an election, you must register to vote at the Township Clerk's office.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. To find where you vote, click here.

Request an Absent Voter Ballot

Your request for an absent voter ballot must be submitted to the Township Clerk. You may request an absent voter ballot by submitting a paper application, an online application, a letter, a postcard, or a pre-printed application form obtained from the Clerk's office. Requests may be returned in person, via postal mail or email, as long as a signature is visible.

Permanent Absentee Voter List

If you are already on the Permanent Absentee Voter List, applications were mailed to you in January.

Early Voting Centers

Starting with the Presidential Primary voters will have the option to vote at an Early Voting Center for 9 days prior to all Federal and State elections.  For more information on Early Voting Centers in Ottawa County visit  http://www.miottawa.org/EarlyVoting.

More Information

For more information about voting in Holland Charter Township, including links to frequently asked questions, absentee ballot applications (when available), and more, visit our elections page. You can also register online to vote here.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Holland Charter Township Clerk's office at (616) 396-2345 #7.

MDOT is investing approximately $17 million to rebuild 4.5 miles of eastbound and westbound I-196 Business Loop (BL) from US-31 in Holland to 88th Avenue in Zeeland. Work includes asphalt resurfacing, full-depth concrete joint repairs, new signs, traffic signal work, crosswalk safety improvements, and new guardrail.  For more information use this link:  Ottawa County I-196 BL Rebuilding.  

UPDATES: 

  • The ramp from southbound US-31 to I-196 Business Loop (BL) is scheduled to close 9 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) through 1 p.m. Friday. 120th Avenue/Waverly Road and 112th Avenue are scheduled to close at I-196 BL between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow through this Saturday. 

  • Westbound I-196 Business Loop (BL) is closed until November 1 between Homestead Drive and US-31.

  • Westbound I-196 BL will remain closed through late November between 104th Avenue and US-31. 

  • Eastbound I-196 Business Loop (BL) is OPEN between US-31 and 88th Avenue.

  • Paw Paw Drive is scheduled to close at westbound I-196 BL through mid-November.
  • Westbound I-196 Business Loop is scheduled to be CLOSED between 96th Avenue and US-31 through mid-November. During this time, the on ramps from westbound I-196 BL to northbound and southbound US-31 will also be closed. 

 

I 196BL Rebuilding April Nov 2024