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OCTOBER 2007
• Passport Application Evening
On Thursday, October 25, 2007, the Sparta Township office will be
open in the evening to process passport applications. Joining with the
downtown merchants' Moonlight Madness sales, we will be open from 5:00 - 8:00
pm. If you need a passport, please bring your certified birth certificate,
pictures (available at Mombers), driver's license, and 2 checks/money orders (we
do not take credit cards). For more information call 887-8863 or
see the passport website
www.travel.state.gov.
JULY 2007
• Free Watermelon!
Township Board members and Village Councilpersons will be serving
watermelon in Rogers Park during the Town & Country Fair, Wednesday evening,
July 11, at 7:00 pm. Fair booklets are available in the Township office.
• Election - August 7, 2007
A special election will be held on Tuesday, August 7, to vote on a
Grand Rapids Community College millage request. Absentee ballots are
available in the township office. Sparta Township registered voters may
vote at the usual location, Trinity Christian Reformed Church (on Sparta Ave,
south of 12 Mile Rd) from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
MAY 2007
• Free Household
Hazardous Waste Collection
At the North Kent Transfer Station, 2908 Ten Mile Rd (across from
Meijers). Three Saturdays: June 9, August 4, October 13, from 9 -
noon
Recycling drop-off is also available daily at this site.
See the Kent County website for more information
• Summer Office Hours
Be sure to call early if you need to activate your burning permit for the weekend!
• Sparta's Town & Country Days Fair
Parades, 5K Apple Run, carnival, music and more!
July 11 - 15, 2007
APRIL 2007
Sparta
Village and Township - Spring Clean-Up 2007
APRIL 26, 27, AND 28, 2007
Sparta Village &
Township will be holding a Spring clean-up for residents on:
Thursday, April 26, 2007 and Friday April 27, 2007 between the hours of
1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and on
Saturday, April 28, 2007 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The drop off will be located behind the Village of Sparta Department of Public Works Garage at 276 W. Division. Yard waste, rubbish (including up to 4 tires), metal and appliance will be accepted without charge. Hazardous wastes, commercial wastes, paint, oil and liquids will not be accepted.
Residents are expected to unload their own yard waste, rubbish, etc. Village and Township personnel will assist as much a possible. I.D.’s will be checked at the gate.
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MARCH 2007
• Board of Review
Hearings:
By the end of February, property owners will receive a Notice of
Assessment for 2007. Please review the values; call assessor Cliff
Turner (616) 887-8863 on Mondays or Thursdays if you have questions.
If you disagree with the values, you may appear before the Board of Review to present your evidence. Hearings will be held on Monday, March 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 & 6:00 pm - 9:00 and Tuesday, March 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 & 6:00 pm - 9:00. Please call the office (616) 887-8863 to schedule an appointment.
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JANUARY 2007
• Property Taxes:
Reminder: Taxes are due on February 14!
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