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APRIL 2008
• Absentee Voting
If going to vote on election day is difficult for you, you may want
to use an absentee ballot, which you can vote at home and mail in.
To obtain an application to vote by absentee ballot, e-mail, call or visit our
office. You may vote absentee if you are older than 60, or disabled, or
will be out of town on election day, among other reasons. You may request
to be on our permanent AV list; then you will automatically get an AV
application prior to every election.
• Assessment Data
Assessment information for Sparta Township property is available
here.
• Important Dates:
July 1-Summer Property Tax Bills mailed
July 7-Last day to register to vote in August primary
July 16-20 Sparta Town & Country Days Fair
Aug 5-Primary Election (all Sparta Township precincts vote at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 660 S. State St.)
Sept 14-Summer Property Tax Bills Due
Oct 6-Last day to register to vote in November
Nov 4-General Election (all Sparta Township precincts vote at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 660 S. State St.)
APRIL 2008
• A new Historical Museum Building!
Sparta Township is planning and raising funds for a new museum, to be
located near the train depot museum at the north end of Union St.
For more information check out the
Historical Commission page.
MARCH 2008
• Spring Clean-Up Days
April 24 - 26, 2008
Thur/Fri 1:00 - 8:00pm Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm
Drop off behind Village Public Works garage at 276 W. Division St.
Accepted: yard waste, rubbish (including up to 4 tires), metals, propane tanks, batteries and appliances.
Not accepted: hazardous wastes, commercial wastes, paint, oil, liquids.
This opportunity is for Township/Village residents only. ID's will be checked at the gate.
Residents are expected to unload on their own. Village/Township personnel will assist as available. Call us (887-8863) for more information.
• Area Agency on Aging
provides many services for older people. Contact them at (616)
456-5664 or www.aaawm.org. Some of our
property taxes go to this organization (Kent County Senior millage).
• Important Dates:
May 6-School Board Election
July 1-Summer Property Tax Bills mailed
July 16-20 Sparta Town & Country Days Fair
Aug 5-Primary Election
Sept 14-Summer Property Tax Bills Due
Nov 4-General Election
JANUARY 2008
• Preserve America
Community
Sparta Township is honored to be designated a "Preserve America
Community"! This national program recognizes communities that are
committed to preserving America's cultural and natural heritage resources, for
learning and enjoyment. Thank you to our Historical Commission for all
their work to achieve this honor, which qualifies us for grants and other
benefits. For more information visit
www.preserveamerica.gov.
• Important Dates:
Presidential Primary Election January 15
Winter Property Taxes Due February 14
Dog Licenses available until February 29
Board of Review hearings March 10-11
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