BULLETIN BOARD

As of November 17, 2020, due to the high covid rate, the township office will close for approximately 3 weeks (or until further notice). If you have an immediate need, please contact the board member or department member directly.

Supervisor, Ron Remington: 269-650-1860, email
Clerk, Brandee Ellis: 269-744-0692, email
Building Official, Brian MacCartny: 269-207-0567, email
Krista Simmons, Assessor: 269-377-6145, email
Christi Foster, Treasurer: 269-348-8251, email
Craig VanMelle. Planning Commission 269-377-9937, email

Other numbers and emails are listed to the right.

November 2020 Election Results

Valley Township

Allegan County interactive by Jurisdictions

State of Michigan by County

Debunking Election Misinformation, Myths, and Rumors

CISA Rumor Control Page. According to the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), this webpage is for people with questions about the security of their vote and preemptively debunks potential areas for disinformation. It is maintained by CISA in the Department of Homeland Security.

SOS Fact Check Page. This webpage debunks misinformation about conduct of elections in Michigan. It is maintained by the Michigan Department of State.

Joint Statement from the Elections Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council and Sector Coordinating Council Executive Committees, which includes the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED). This includes the following statement: “The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history.”

Allegan County Health Department is promoting FREE paper recycling

Beginning September 1, 2020, a 3 month pilot program begins to recycle cardboard and paper. This opportunity is being offered by Broken Arrow Recycling, located at 1100 Lincoln Road (M-89) on Allegan's east side. The service is free to both businesses and residents in Allegan County. Quantities are unlimited.

Recycling cardboard and paper saves trees, reduces CO2 emissions, saves water and preserves landfill capacity

Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. For questions about this collection project, contact Broken Arrow Recycling 269-673-2062

Cardboard and paperboard, flattened cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines and catalogs, soft cover books, envelopes and junk mail, office paper, flyers, postcards, etc.

COVID-19

All individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:
• when social distancing is not an option, wear a mask in public ;
• wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer;
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
• avoid handshakes;
• avoid contact with people who are sick; and
• stay home when you are sick.

Township Office and Board Meeting Policy on Covid19
Masks are encouraged.
If you've been in contact with someone who is positive, or if you have any symptoms, please conduct your township business by phone, fax, or email (as listed to the right). Thank you.

Individuals and families at home:

What to do if you think you have Coronavirus symptoms explained in a short video.

1. Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and
difficulty breathing.
2. If you have respiratory symptoms, STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK. Call your
health care provider’s office in advance of your visit.
3. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs, keyboards,
cell phones, and light switches.
4. Communicate and reinforce best practices for washing hands and covering coughs and
sneezes.
5. Be prepared if there is COVID-19 in your household or a disruption of daily activities in
your community. For example, maintain a supply of medications, food, and other
essentials in your house. Consider alternative shopping options such as curbside
pickups or online deliveries.
6. Access services as much as possible online or by phone.

Individuals at risk of severe illness:
These individuals include, but are not limited to, older adults and persons of any age with
underlying medical conditions, such as persons with a blood disorder (e.g., sickle cell
disease or a disorder being treated with blood thinners), an endocrine disorder (e.g.,
diabetes mellitus), or a metabolic disorder (such as inborn error of metabolism); those with
heart disease, lung disease (including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease),
chronic kidney disease, or chronic liver disease; those with a compromised immune system
(e.g., those who are receiving treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy, who have
received an organ or bone marrow transplant, who are taking high doses of
immunosuppressant, or who have HIV or AIDS); those who are currently pregnant or were
pregnant in the last two weeks; and those with neurological or neurologic and
neurodevelopment conditions.

How to Prevent the spread
Guidance for Schools, Businesses, and Non-Profits

WASTE SERVICES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Update November 1 2020:
We have come up short of the 250 residents needed to start the 96 gallon cart recycling. You can still call 616-662-6790 and leave your name, address, phone to sign up and if and when we reach the 250, Republic will start calling individuals to deliver the recycling cart. We are persuing alternatives to the Republic recycling service but it will take more time.

FEE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR TRASH PICKUP: WASTE 96-GALLON CART, $13.18 PER MONTH, WEEKLY PICKUP, BILLED QUARTERLY

IF WE DO REACH THE 250 MARK FOR THE RECYCLING: RECYCLING 96-GALLON CART PICK-UP ONCE PER MONTH - $4.25 PER MONTH

New Driver's Licenses:

It’s time to get REAL
A message from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Echo Point Shooting Range Issues:

The township is still working towards a solution to the increased noise issues generated by the remodeled shooting range. If you have any issues with the noise or any other issues with the shooting range, please call the DNR hotline and leave your complaint via voice or text: 800-292-7800.

Together, we can work towards a comprimise with the DNR to reduce the increased volume coming from the shooting range.