We’re happy to share that the Holland Charter Township Community Center is coming together beautifully! Each day brings visible progress, and the facility is starting to take shape. The excitement is building—literally—and we can’t wait to open the doors to the community.
Here’s a quick look at how things are going:
- Final coats of paint are being applied throughout the building
- Basketball hoops are installed
- The indoor track has been poured
- Main entrance doors are officially in place
Up next on the construction schedule:
- Floor installation across activity spaces
- Interior lighting
- Finishing touches to bring everything together
Check out the photos and video above to see the latest progress—we’re getting closer every day!
Our New Community Center Director
We’re excited to welcome Ben Bekius to the Holland Charter Township team as our new Community Center Director! Ben brings a strong background in community-based marketing, partnership development, and facility operations. He was born and raised in West Michigan and lives in the area with his wife and daughter.
Are you looking for a fun evening for your "Star Wars" loving child? Join Bricks 4 Kidz and Holland Township Recreation for a "May the Force" Galaxy Wars themed Kidz Night Out. You enjoy a night off, while we feed your child pizza, fruit, and an array of snacks for dessert! Kids can spend time at each of our 5 LEGO-brick stations, building creative models, technic, flat sculptures, mosaics, and crafts! We will play Star Wars themed games, and each child will receive a Star Wars minifigure as a keepsake for the evening.
Who: Boys & Girls ages 5 years old to 12 years old
Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 per participant
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pre-registration for this event is required!
Register online here: https://bit.ly/hollandtwprecregister
If you have any questions, please send us an email at
A Special Election is to be held on Tuesday, May 6.
Register to Vote
You can register to vote at the Clerk's office, County Clerk's office, Secretary of State branch office, or online at the SOS through April 21. After April 21, you must register in person at the local Clerk's office to be eligible to vote in this election. Voters who register to vote in person with their city or township clerk during the 14 days prior to the election, including on Election Day, must show proof of residency.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. To find where you vote, click here.
Absentee Ballots
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
You can view a sample ballot by stopping into our office or by clicking here.
Clerk's Office Saturday Hours
The Clerk's office will be open Saturday, May 3 from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm to accept Absentee Voter Ballot requests. On that day voters may vote at the township office or take the ballot with them.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
The last day the Clerk's office can mail absentee ballots is Friday, May 2. You may request an absentee ballot by coming into the office, until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5. All absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on election day in order to count. Voters registering to vote on election day may request an absentee ballot until 8:00 pm, however, they must vote the ballot in the office.
Early Voting
The May election is a local election, there will not be Early Voting available.
More Information
For more information about voting in Holland Charter Township, including links to frequently asked questions, absentee ballot applications, and more, visit our elections page. You can also register online to vote here.
If you have any questions, please call the Clerk's office at (616) 396-2345 #7.