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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - March 19, 2019
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF JAMESTOWN, OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., local time, a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, at the Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, to hear and consider the following special use application and conditional rezoning request.
Section 1
A Special Use application from Francisco Martinez to operate a home occupation in a portion of the existing accessory building located next to the dwelling at 280 24th Avenue, parcel number 70-18-34-400-005. The property is located on the east side of 24th Avenue, south of Mason Street.
Section 2
A conditional rezoning request from Bosch Architecture, on behalf of SoundOff Signal, to conditionally rezone a portion of parcel number 70-18-08-200-033 to the I-2 Zoning District to establish a parking lot and truck dock for the industrial use located at 3900 Central Parkway. The parcel is currently in the C-2 General Commercial and M-6 and 32nd Avenue Overlay Zoning Districts, located on the west side of 32nd Avenue, south of Quincy Street.
Section 3
Any person interested in these matters may appear at such hearing in person or by agent or attorney. The special use application and conditional rezoning request may be examined by any person at the Jamestown Charter Township Hall. Written comments concerning these matters may be filed prior to the hearing with the Jamestown Charter Township Clerk, Jamestown Charter Township Hall, 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, Michigan, 49426, (Phone 616-896-8376), between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Office five (5) days prior to the hearing.
Dated: March 3, 2019
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
Jamestown Charter Township
Public Input Sought: Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MFP Automation Engineering IDD
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Public Hearing Notice
To consider an Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for MFP Automation Engineering in an Industrial Development District
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial Development Districts Law of 1974, being Michigan Public Act 198 of 1974, on Monday, April 15th 2019, at 7:00 p.m. or later, at the Township Hall located at 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426.
At the hearing, the Township Board will consider a request from MFP Automation Engineering, whose 8.84-acre site located at 4400 Central Parkway in Jamestown Township, Ottawa County is designated an Industrial Development District under the provisions of Act 198 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, to have issued to it an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, pursuant to said Act. An Application has been filed with the Charter Township of Jamestown for the benefits available pursuant to said Act, and a copy of the Application may be reviewed at the Township Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and at the public hearing.
All interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. The Township Board shall consider any written communication received on the request and shall provide full opportunity for the expression of opinion, argument on the merits, and introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the request prior to the Township Board acting upon such Application.
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
616-896-8376, Extension 12
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for Royal Technologies to Extend Construction Completion Period and Amend Application
JAMESTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Public Hearing Notice
To consider a request for a one-year extension to the construction completion period and an amended Application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Royal Technologies Corporation in an Industrial Development District.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial Development Districts Law of 1974, being Michigan Public Act 198 of 1974, on Monday, April 15th 2019, at 7:00 p.m. or later, at the Township Hall located at 2380 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426.
At the hearing, the Township Board will consider a request from Royal Technologies Corporation, whose site located at 3590 Quincy Street in Jamestown Township, Ottawa County is designated an Industrial Development District under the provisions of Act 198 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, to have issued to it an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, pursuant to said Act. An Application has been filed with the Charter Township of Jamestown for the benefits available pursuant to said Act, and a copy of the Application may be reviewed at the Township Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and at the public hearing.
All interested persons shall have the opportunity to be heard. The Township Board shall consider any written communication received on the request and shall provide full opportunity for the expression of opinion, argument on the merits, and introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the request prior to the Township Board acting upon such Application.
Candy DeHaan, Clerk
616-896-8376, Extension 12
Native Tree Seedling fundraiser for Ottawa Conservation District
Each Spring, the Ottawa Conservation District holds a Tree Seedling Fundraiser that generates operating funds for the important work of the District. The tree sale offers a variety of native tree seedlings, and a selection of popular non-native cultivars. The tree seedlings offered are usually 12-24 inches in length, and are sold in quantity bundles of 5, 10, 25 and more.
The 2019 fundraiser will be Friday, April 19th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Reenders Blueberry Farms
For advance orders (due April 5) and additional information, click HERE
Next Election: May 7, 2019
A few reminders as we approach the Special School Election on Tuesday, May 7, 2019:
- The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Election Day
- The Clerk’s Office will be open with special hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2019 (the Saturday prior to Election Day), to register voters, and issue & receive absentee ballots for the election.
- To verify your voter registration or identify your polling location – click HERE
- Notice of Registration and Voter Registration Application (PDF download revised 2019-02)
- Absent Voter Ballot Application (PDF download)
Additional voter resources are available on our Elections & Voter Information page, or contact the Clerk’s Office directly with any questions.
2019-2020 Adopted Budget
How to Report Snow Removal & Power Outage Concerns...
To report snow removal concerns or mailbox damage from snowplows, contact: Ottawa County Road Commission
To report a power outage, contact: Consumers Energy
Jamestown Charter Township Master Plan
The following page serves as the public hub for information throughout the master planning process for Jamestown Charter Township. Here you’ll find meeting dates and results, public workshop details, documents, and more!
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
