Welcome to Jamestown Charter Township!
We are delighted to be a community which revels in its past, plans for the future, and loves to call Jamestown ‘home.’
– Ken Bergwerff, Township Supervisor
Jamestown is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. State of Michigan. The population was 7,034 at the 2010 census.
News & Public Notices
Message from the Township Supervisor on the recent Millages
A great big THANK YOU to the residents of Jamestown for your support of the two millage proposals that were on the ballot this August. Both the Road Millage and the Fire Department Operating Fund were approved by approximately a 2/3 majority.
The primary intended use of the road millage is to pave our gravel roads. The Planning Commission, in conjunction with the township board, has established a set of criteria in order to determine which road(s) should be paved next. Both the Road Commission and the township’s Deputy Sheriff have also given their recommendation. Because of your support, and assuming that the bids are low enough, both 40th (south of Adams) and Greenly (west of 40th) should be paved before this millage expires in 4 years.
The Fire Department provides the township with much needed protection. Not only do they put out fires, but also respond to medical calls, accidents, downed power lines, school safety concerns, and multiple other public safety aspects. The millage that you approved of is for general operations (not equipment). Your support enables the Fire Department to continue to operate in the fine manner that we are blessed to have.
Primary Election Summary & Voter Turnout
Thank you to all of the Jamestown Township voters that participated in the recent 2018 Mid-term/Gubernatorial Primary!
Including absentee and overseas ballots, over 2,000 ballots were cast by Jamestown voters in this election.
Voter Turnout by Precinct:
- Precinct 1 – 33.98%
- Precinct 2 – 42.85%
- Precinct 3 – 31.66%
In comparing this turnout to the 2014 Mid-term/Gubernatorial Primary, there has been a 13% increase in voter turnout in the township. We are pleased to see that Jamestown voters are increasingly engaged in the election process by exercising their Constitutional right and civic responsibility to vote!
An unofficial Result Summary may be viewed on the Ottawa County website HERE
Looking ahead, the voter registration deadline for the November 6th General Election is Tuesday, October 9th. Please visit our Elections page for more information on how to register to vote!
Precinct #2 Voting Location Change
January 11, 2018
This notice includes important information for registered voters in Precinct #2 in Jamestown Charter Township.
Your polling location (where you go to vote) has changed. You will no longer vote at Jamestown Fire Station #2.
Your NEW POLLING LOCATION is:
Forest Grove Christian Reformed Church
3515 Perry Street
Hudsonville MI 49426
For all future elections, you will need to vote at your new polling location.
If you have questions or did not receive your new ID Card, please call the Clerk’s Office at 616-896-8376, ext. 12.
We Need Your Input: Parks & Recreation and Master Plan Community Surveys
PARKS & RECREATION SURVEY
The purpose of this survey is to collect information from the community on what they would like to see in the future of the township. This information will be used for the Jamestown Township Parks & Recreation Plan and is necessary for the township to be eligible for grant money for parks and recreation development. The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, September 21, 2018.
Link to the Parks & Recreation Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jtparksrec
MASTER PLAN SURVEY
Jamestown Charter Township is beginning the process of updating their Master Plan. The Master Plan is a document that helps guide land use decisions and future development within the Township. The Master Plan is typically updated every five (5) years and your help on this survey will guide us in the process. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. The survey must be completed by Friday, August 31, 2018.
Link to the Master Plan Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jamestownmp
Be an Election Inspector in Jamestown Township
For an application and more information, click HERE or contact the Clerk’s office at 616-896-8376.
Adopted Budget 2018-2019
Storm Debris Cleanup
Jamestown Charter Township does not offer any yard waste pickup.
After a heavy storm, the Ottawa County Road Commission works hard to make sure the roads in Ottawa County are free from trees and debris. They would appreciate that residents NOT drag branches, brush and fallen trees from personal property onto the shoulder of the road. They can only remove trees that are verified to have fallen from within the road right-of-way.
We have verified that I.B. Compost, 10501 Fillmore Street in Zeeland, accepts downed trees/limbs/branches for a fee. Phone: 616-895-6743
Electronics Disposal and Recycling
Advanced Technology Recycling of Grand Rapids offers a free, secure and environmentally sound method of disposing of certain electronics, otherwise known as “e-waste” through 9/30/18. Click HERE for more info.
Contact Us
Jamestown Charter Township
2380 Riley St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: 616-896-8376
Fax: 616-896-7271
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Mon
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Fire Board Meeting
August 20 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
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Township Board Meeting
August 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
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Planning Commission Meeting
August 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm