Welcome to Plainfield Township’s e-newsletter. Here, you’ll find reliable
up-to-date information on the latest news pertaining to our Township.
Board of Trustees Selects Bid for First 2021 Water Main Extension Project
As part of the settlement with Wolverine Worldwide, the Plainfield Township Board of Trustees awarded a contract to Dykema Excavators of Grand Rapids for the first of four water main extension projects to be completed in 2021.
Dykema’s low bid of $2.7 million for the project in the Wolven Avenue and 11 Mile Road area of Algoma Township was approved during the board’s Nov. 30 meeting. The project will connect approximately 75 homes to Plainfield’s municipal water system. Construction likely will begin in the spring.
For more details on this and other 2021 water main extension projects, click here.
New Signs Installed at Grand Rogue Park and Hyser Museum
Planning to visit Grand Rogue Park? To help residents and visitors more easily find the new park and Hyser Rivers Museum, the Township has installed new signs along West River Drive.
For more information on entering Grand Rogue Park, click here.
Stay Safe as You Stay Warm
The Plainfield Township Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association have tips for you to heat your home safely as temperatures continue to drop.
Many people use a variety of methods to keep their homes warm, such as space heaters, electric blankets and fireplaces.
For information on how to safely use these items and more, click here.
Township Asks for No Wipes Down the Pipes
Plainfield Township wants to remind you to not flush wipes or materials other than toilet paper to avoid a sewer backup.
So-called “flushable” wipes and other items do not break down in water like toilet paper and can clog pipes, which can lead to a sewer backup in homes, streets and businesses.
For a list of these items and to learn more about protecting your pipes, click here.
The Kent County Road Commission, or KCRC, has answers to frequently asked questions about its winter operations and how you can stay safe in the snowy weather.
Upcoming Meetings
The Township has the following meetings scheduled in December. Due to COVID-19, meetings through the end of the year will be held online. Video conferencing services may be used in lieu of or in combination with an in-person meeting, as permitted by Public Act 228 of 2020. Meeting links can be found on plainfieldmi.org.
