Road Closure: James St. at 120th Ave. begins September 21

WHAT: Road Closure
WHEN: Beginning September 21, 2026
WHERE: James St. at 120th Ave., Holland Twp.
WHY: Sanitary Sewer Improvements
BACKGROUND: James St. at 120th Ave. in Holland Township will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, for permitted sanitary sewer improvements.

This work is scheduled to last through late November. All dates are tentative and work is weather-dependent.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:  Local traffic will have access as follows:

• 120th Ave from Lakewood to James will have access from the south via Lakewood Blvd. 120th Ave from Lakewood to James will continue to have one northbound lane open from Lakewood Blvd to Garden Ave. Local Traffic will enter 120th from the south at Lakewood Blvd, head north on 120th and exit via Garden Ave back to Lakewood Blvd. Local traffic south of the James and 120th Intersection and north of Garden Ave will have access north of Garden Ave with two way traffic to enter in and out. The two way traffic zone will also be redirected to Garden Ave when exiting.

• 120th Ave from Riley to James will have access from the north via Riley/Felch.

• James street from US31 to 120th will have access from the west via US-31.

• James Street from 112th to 120th will have access from the east via 112th.



 

November 3, 2026 - Election Information

The State General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
 
Click here to view the ballot.  

REGISTER TO VOTE

You can register to vote at the Holland Township Clerk's office, County Clerk's office, Secretary of State branch office or online.  If you were previously registered in Michigan and have moved, you may go to your new local clerk's office to register with your new address or register online at the Secretary of State's website. 

If you are registering after October 20, you must register to vote at the Township Clerk's office and provide proof of residency.
 

ABSENTEE BALLOTS
 
Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and can be submitted to the Township Clerk. You may request an absent voter ballot by submitting an online application, a printed application, a letter, a postcard, or a pre-printed application form obtained from the Holland Charter Township Clerk's office. Requests may be returned in person, via postal mail, or e-mail, as long as a signature is visible. 
 
The last day an absentee ballot may be mailed to you is Friday, October 30, 2026.  You may request an absentee ballot on Monday, November 2nd until 4:00 p.m.  Voters registering to vote on election day may request an absentee ballot until 8 p.m., however, they must vote the ballot in the office. 
 
All absentee ballots must be returned to the Townships Clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on election day in order to count.
 
SATURDAY HOURS
 
The Holland Charter Township Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, October 31, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to accept absentee voter ballot requests. If you request a ballot during that time, you may vote the ballot in the office or take it home with you.
 

DROP BOXES

You may use one of our secure drop boxes to return your application or your absentee ballot. There is a drop box located at the Township Offices inside the west entrance, as well as two drive-up drop box locations - one located just north of the Township Offices at 353 N. 120th Avenue and the other located in the parking lot at the Riley Street Fire Station at 131 Riley Street.   Drop boxes are under 24-hour surveillance.

 EARLY VOTING
 
Early voting will be conducted for the November election at the Holland Charter Township Community Center at 12343 James Street for Holland Township and Park Township residents only.  Early voting is open nine (9) consecutive days beginning the second Saturday before the election and ending on the Sunday before the election, October 24 through November 1.  The hours are as follows:
 
Saturday, October 24:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.                               Thursday, October 29:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 25:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.                                  Friday, October 30:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 26:  11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.                              Saturday, October 31:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.                                Sunday, November 1:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
For more information on early voting go to www.miottawa.org/earlyvoting.
 

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about voting in Holland Charter Township, including links to frequently asked questions, absentee ballot applications, and more, visit our elections page.  You can also register online to vote here.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Clerk's office at (616) 396-2345 #6.

Check Out Brookwood Park

Are you looking for a small neighborhood park to bring your family to this summer? Come check out Brookwood Park.  This neighborhood park offers play equipment for young children, a covered sitting shelter for a picnic and an area for parents to relax and watch their children play on the play equipment close by, along with an open play area where you can throw a frisbee or play catch. This 1-acre park is located at 3091 Joy Drive east of 104th Avenue and north of Holiday Drive. 

To see more information check our our Brookwood Park page.  

All Holland Charter Township parks are open from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. 

 

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