Allendale Charter Township

06/11/2026

🗳️ Love elections? Get paid to be part of them!

We’re looking for Election Inspectors to help at the polls on Election Day. It’s a great way to serve your community, meet new people, and earn extra money while helping democracy run smoothly.

Interested? Email our Clerk’s Office at [email protected] & [email protected] to learn more! 🇺🇸

06/11/2026

FYI ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Recently, you may have noticed crews working alongside major roads in the public-right-of-way. Armed with spools of conduit, County broadband expansion partner 123NET and its contractors are in the process of installing 325 miles of fiber internet infrastructure. Soon, thousands more addresses will have access to high-speed internet.

Learn more about the construction process and the technology by exploring our new Installation FAQs page at miottawa.org/dsi/broadbandprojectfaqs.

06/01/2026

🚫 Reminder: No Street Parking 🚫

For the safety of our community, street parking is not permitted within the township. 🚗

Parking on the roadway can block traffic, reduce visibility, and make things less safe for drivers and pedestrians. Street parking can also impede emergency vehicles, potentially delaying critical response times. 🚒

Please use garages, driveways, and other approved off-street parking areas.

Thank you for keeping our roads safe, clear, and accessible for everyone. 😊

05/27/2026

Heads up, Allendale!

ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines, and equipment June 12–17, weather permitting. You may notice low-flying helicopters near transmission lines as crews perform routine inspections and maintenance checks.🛩️

Questions? Contact ITC directly or visit:

At ITC, we're creating the power grid of tomorrow and delivering the energy of today by helping utilities, governments and landowners deliver reliable, low-cost energy to their communities.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Land of the free, because of the brave.

Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

If you see a helicopter flying relatively low with a large, hexagonal-shaped hoop hanging below, don’t be alarmed! It’s all part of a special survey being conducted by the USGS and EGLE to map the region’s aquifers and geology. The data will improve USGS bedrock maps and inform the County's groundwater management efforts.

Read more: https://loom.ly/uctprXw

05/08/2026

🚪 Solicitor Reminder for Allendale Residents 🚪

All solicitors operating in Allendale Township are required to obtain a township-issued solicitation license and follow township ordinance, including honoring “No Solicitation” signs.

If you experience issues with a solicitor or believe someone is soliciting without a valid license, please contact Ottawa County Non-Emergency at 616-994-7850. This is often the quickest way to have a deputy respond and contact the company directly.

Please also report concerns to:
📞 Jody Hansen, Clerk @ 616-892-3111
📞 Elizabeth Szymanski, Deputy Clerk @ 616-892-3118

We appreciate residents helping us keep solicitors in compliance with township ordinance.