Notice of BCRC Special Meeting

View the Notice: Here

ARPA Funding Expenditures Update

Update, The Orangeville Township Board announces completion of ARPA funding expenditures in the amount of $363,821.81. You may view the list of the ARPA Expenditures with a brief description: Here

Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Stage/Bandshell

The Orangeville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on a Proposed Stage/Bandshell to be erected on the township park.

Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080.
Funded by: Orangeville Day, a local nonprofit organization.

Copy of the proposed stage construction and costs will be available for public inspection at the Township office. Residents may also submit comments which will be read at the meeting. Submit by mail at the location address above or email the Clerk, mrisnerogvclk@mei.net.

Americans with Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk; Mel Risner at the above address or phone number 269 664-4522.

Vivian Conner
Supervisor Orangeville Township
269 838-8740

Thank You

THANK YOU, TOM ROOK, LINDA RIBBLE & CHAD KRAAI—WELCOME VIVIAN CONNER, COREY RIBBLE & BRITTNEE RISNER

Residents give a heartfelt thank you to retiring Supervisor Tom Rook and Trustee Linda Ribble for their 20 years of service and dedication to Orangeville Township. Thank you to Trustee Chad Kraai for his service to the township as well. Orangeville was privileged to have had these outstanding representatives on our township board.

We would like to welcome the newly elected members of our township board. Supervisor Vivian Conner, Trustees Corey Ribble and Brittnee Risner will join reelected board members Clerk Mel Risner and Treasurer Michelle Ritchie.

Notice of Early Voting Polls Opening

EARLY VOTING POLLS ARE OPEN SATURDAY OCT. 26TH THRU SUNDAY NOV. 3RD 9AM-5PM DAILY

Orangeville Township Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell **Photo ID requirements in effect

Notice of General Election

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the County of Barry, State of Michigan for the purpose of voting for candidates and proposals stated in this publication. Election will be held at: Orangeville Twp/Orangeville Twp. Hall/7350 Lindsey Road, Plainwell 49080

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION. LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING; 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL—DATES AND TIMES OF EARLY VOTING ARE: OCTOBER 26,2024— NOVEMBER 3, 2024 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M.—5:00 PM

THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT:

Presidential: President and Vice President
Congressional: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 2nd District
Legislative: Representative in State Legislature 43rd District
State Boards (2 positions): State Board of Education, Regent University of Michigan, Trustee Michigan State University, Governor Wayne State University
County: Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk; Treasurer; Register of Deeds; Drain Commissioner; County
Commissioner 6th District
Township: Supervisor; Clerk; Treasurer; Trustee (2 positions)
Judicial: Justice Supreme Court, Judge Court of Appeals 3rd District, Judge Probate Court, Judge District Court 56B District
Local School District: Board Member

Please take notice that the following proposals will appear on the ballot:
County Proposal:
Millage Renewal Proposition for Funding Barry County Transit
Shall Barry County renew the previously authorized millage of 0.2367 mill per year, ($0.2357 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property in the County for a period of (10) years, 2025 through 2034, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law?

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Barry County Clerk’s office, Orangeville Township Clerk’s office or online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

Local School District Proposal (Plainwell Schools):
Plainwell Community Schools Bond Proposal
Shall Plainwell Community Schools, Allegan, Kalamazoo and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty-Nine Million Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($39,835,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing, and equipping a new preschool building and additions to school buildings; remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings, including for school security; and erecting, equipping, furnishing, preparing, developing, and improving playgrounds, athletic fields and facilities, and sites?

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Barry County Clerk’s office, Orangeville

Township Clerk’s office or online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

To view a sample ballot; Orangeville Township Clerk’s office at 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, or online at:

https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE—YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!

Citizen of the United States
At least 18 years of age on or before November 5, 2024
Resident of Michigan and the township where you are voting

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD# 1-800-649-3777

Melody Risner/Orangeville Township Clerk

Absentee Ballots Available

Absentee Ballots for General Election on November 5, 2024 are now available! Absentee ballots are being mailed out the week of Sept. 30th. Anyone wanting an absentee ballot can apply online at www.michigan.gov/vote or stop in the clerk’s office Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30-1:30 with picture I.D. and pick one up.

Keep in mind, absentee ballots can be voted/tabulated during early voting or on election day as well as be returned by mail, drop box or at the clerk’s office.

Notice of Registration

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN:

REGISTRATION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Orangeville Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Orangeville Township Clerk, the Office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office or other designated state agency; or can use the Online Voter Registration System at www.Michigan.gov/vote.

Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is MONDAY, October 21, 2024. (MCL 168.497) After October 21, 2024, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency up to and including through the day of election (MCL 168.492) at the Orangeville Township Clerk’s office located at 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 at the following times:

Mon. – Wed. – Friday | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Saturday Nov. 2nd | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday Nov. 5th | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE—YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!

Citizen of the United States

At least 18 years of age on or before November 5, 2024

Resident of Michigan and the township where you are voting

Melody Risner/Orangeville Township Clerk

Notice of Public Accuracy Testing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN

PUBLIC ACCURACY TESTING:
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law. Public Accuracy Testing will take place at Orangeville Township Hall located at 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Michigan 49080 on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @ 10 am.

Notice of Election Committee Meeting

ELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024 OCTOBER 1, 2024

Date: October 1, 2024

Time: 6:45 pm

Location: 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080

Purpose of this meeting:

The Orangeville Township Election Committee to approve election inspectors, date and time of public accuracy test, representatives of election commission for public accuracy test for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCL 15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).

Mel Risner/Clerk

7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080

269 664-4522