Did you miss any of the March Board meetings? You can view the recordings online anytime. Upcoming meeting dates & agendas for Board and Committee meetings are also available online. | |
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There will be a Special Election held May 7, 2024, with proposals for Hudsonville and Jenison School districts. There will not be any early voting for the May 7, 2024, Special Election as it is not a State or Federal Election.
The Permanent Absentee Voter Application List will be going away at the end of 2024. If you would like to be placed on the Permanent Absentee Ballot List, you must request this through the Georgetown Township Clerk’s Office through a request form. The request form is located on the Georgetown Township Website or by clicking here.
Once you have completed the form you may:
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E-mail the completed form to areagan@georgetown-mi.gov
- Return the completed form to the Township Offices at 1515 Baldwin St.
- Mail the completed form to the Township Office at PO Box 769, Jenison, MI 49429-0769
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The Department of Public Works Staff is in the process of converting water utility services over to the new metering system. For proficiency, we will be working our way through the Township one section at a time. Utility customers will be mailed a letter requesting that you call the Township Office to schedule an appointment for the meter change. This work will be performed from the interior of your home and will require that the water be shut off for approximately 1 hour. Your collaboration with this effort is appreciated and will contribute to the completion of this project in an efficient manner. | |
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New Homeowners: Principal Residence Exemption Deadline is June 1st
New homeowners must own and occupy their property (among other qualifications) by June 1st to receive the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) for the 2024 year. PRE exempts homeowners from paying school operating millage on the summer tax bill. For new homeowners who purchased an existing home or a completed new build, the PRE form is almost always filled out at your closing and mailed to the Township by your title company. However, for homeowners who purchased vacant land and then built their new home, completion of the PRE form is often missed. Residents can easily check to see if they filed a PRE form by reviewing the Change of Assessment Notice that was sent to you in February or by going to our website, Georgetown-mi.gov, click on “Property Info” and then search for your address. On your property’s page, scroll down to the Principal Residence Exemption Information section and verify that it shows 100% for June 1st. Below is an example of a property that has 100% PRE for 2023.
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Did you know that the library offers book groups, movies, exercise classes, craft groups (and more!) for various ages? Below are just a few of the upcoming programs. Please visit our Events Calendar for a full listing.
Amateur Photography Contest: Do you enjoy taking pictures? Be a part of our Amateur Photography Contest! All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, including entry rules, click here. Entries are due by April 17 and will be displayed during the month of May.
Seed Library: The Library isn't just books. One of our favorite Spring/Summer traditions is our Seed Library collection. Stop by and pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower seeds to start your own garden.
4/16: Spring Floral Design Class (6PM): Let's welcome this season by creating a spring arrangement made with vibrant fresh flowers consisting of lilies, daisies, carnations, statices, and more. You will have the option to design your arrangement in a spring dish or vase; please indicate your preference at signup. Sign up in person at the library. Hosted by Bauer Marketplace. Cost: $30
Book Groups: GTPL offers a variety of book groups each month. Books for each group are available at the library while supplies last:
4/10 (1:30PM): Warrior Girl Unearthed
4/15 (1:30PM): The Women
4/17 (1:30PM): Master Slave Husband Wife
4/30 (1:30PM): Ask Again, Yes
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Are you 55 or older? Be sure to check out Georgetown Connections! Cost is just $15 for Georgetown Township residents and $35 for non-residents. GT Connections Transportation is meeting the transportation needs of those living in the Township who are at least age 55 and/or have a disability.
4/4: Justice for Elderly and Vulnerable Adults (12:30PM): Chief Assistant Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney Sarah Matwiejczyk helped establish a Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force, a multidisciplinary team that focuses on obtaining justice for elderly and vulnerable adults within Ottawa County. She will be talking about her work as a prosecutor, including what she is seeing related to these cases within Ottawa County. Educating our citizens with this information will help minimize vulnerability, physically or financially and potential exploitation. Free
4/23: Island of War: Marianas Islands of Guam and Saipan (1PM): Our very own Kirby Fuller will share insights and experiences gained while serving in the United States Navy, specifically from his time on the Marianas Islands of Guam and Saipan during the early 1970s. Free
4/25: Memory Strategies (12:45PM): Many of us have challenges with memory as we age. Hear Sarah Hall, a retired Speech-language pathologist, share some memory strategies to keep us all functioning at our best. Free
4/26: Needle Felted Flower Pins (10AM): Make a felted flower pin 4" in diameter, using merino wool “prefelts” and other unspun fibers. Wet felting and needle felting techniques will be taught. All supplies will be provided. The pins look great on a jacket, a hat, or a scarf. Please note this project will take good eye-hand coordination and patience. Instructor, Masha Kakhova, earned her Master's Degree in Computer Science from Moscow State University of Railway Engineering. She left computers and technology for the world of art and nature, becoming a professional fiber artist who teaches and creates. She has lived in Michigan for 23 years with her husband and two children and is active in a local fiber artists’ group called “Woodlands Weavers and Spinners Guild.” Cost: $33
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The Georgetown Township Fire Department is announcing the launch of PulsePoint, an app designed to help community members save lives.
Cardiac arrest causes 300,000-450,000 deaths each year in the U.S. If CPR and an AED are administered within the first few minutes, the chances of survival are dramatically increased. With PulsePoint, everyday citizens with CPR/AED training are empowered to provide life-saving assistance to nearby victims as emergency responders make their way to the scene. Anyone with the app located within close proximity of the incident can receive a push notification alerting them of the emergency, as well as if there is an AED nearby.
The program launched throughout Ottawa County in February thanks in part to HeartSafe Holland, a community program that raised over $30,000 to help connect the app to Ottawa County’s dispatch system. CPR/AED trained individuals are encouraged to download the app from their preferred app store; businesses with AEDs are also encouraged to register their device with the app.
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Spring is here! The Georgetown Township Fire Department would like to remind residents that Spring cleanup does not include the burning of yard waste. Burning yard waste can easily lead to a variety of unfortunate incidents, including personal injury and property loss. In accordance with the Township Ordinance Sec 34: 141-148 (link to ordinance or to the info sheet), open burning of yard waste is not permitted except in areas designated as Agricultural or Rural Residential zones and with a burn permit. In most areas of the Township, recreational fires are allowed when done in a fire ring or pit (3ft in diameter or 3x3 sq ft). As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to the Fire Department at 616-457-2340.
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Township staff receive many kinds of training, but in March several staff members participated in training that could save lives: CPR/AED certification. With thousands of people utilizing Georgetown Township facilities each year, having staff who can assist in an emergency situation is a priority. Training was conducted by licensed instructor and Georgetown Township Fire Department member Erik Nederveld and participants included members from all Township Departments. | |
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When you come to the Township Office, the first people you will see are Chelsea, Lauren, and Jeanne. They staff the lobby window area and answer phones, process your payments, and direct your questions to the appropriate department. Chelsea has been with the Township for 4 months, Lauren for 5 months, and Jeanne for 11 years. | | | | |
