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Welcome to Plainfield Township’s e-newsletter. Here, you’ll find reliable
up-to-date information on the latest news pertaining to our Township.
Reimagine Plainfield Plan Released and Ready for Feedback

The wait is over: The draft Reimagine Plainfield plan has been released and is ready for the community’s feedback.
 
Community members can provide feedback on the plan and ask questions to Township staff via webinars at noon and 7 p.m. April 7, April 14 and April 21. To register for a webinar, click here.

An in-person open house will be held 3-6 p.m. April 28 at the Plainfield Fire Station, 4343 Plainfield Ave. NE. Attendees will be required to wear a face covering and follow physical distancing guidelines.
 
To read more about plan and how you can provide feedback, click here.

Water Plant Completes Final GAC Filtration Conversion

The Plainfield Township Water Department has completed replacing filter materials in its final two filters with granular activated carbon, or GAC.
 
By converting the final two filters to GAC filtration, the Water Plant is now able to treat an additional 2 million gallons of water per day with GAC. This will bring the plant’s total GAC filtration capacity to the maximum 16 million gallons per day.
 
To learn more about this project and the effectiveness of GAC filtration, click here.
Versluis Park Closed This Month for Maintenance

Versluis Park is closed this month for maintenance to prepare the park for beach season.
 
In addition to general park cleanup, the Township’s Buildings and Grounds staff will clean and inspect playground equipment, prepare volleyball courts, inspect and, if needed, repair the boardwalk structure and clean the restrooms to get the park ready for the upcoming season.
 
For more information on the park and its new operations, click here.
Share Your Feedback on Flooding
 
There is still time to participate in the Floodplain Committee’s online survey on the Township’s updated Flood Mitigation Plan.
 
Your input will help the committee rank the plan’s priorities and understand the community’s experiences with flooding.
 
For more on the proposed updates and to participate in the survey, click here.
Keep Your House Safe During Spring Break
 
If you plan to be gone
during spring break, the National Crime Prevention Council and Kent County Sheriff’s Office offer some helpful ways to help protect your home and personal items:
  • Ask trusted friends or neighbors to keep an eye on things. Give them your keys so they can bring in any mail or deliveries, take your garbage cans out and back in on trash days and even reposition your car in the driveway. You can also utilize USPS’ hold mail service.
  • Wait until you get home before you share photos and posts on social media. You never know who is looking and you don’t want the wrong people to figure out the whole household is away. 
  • Invest in timers for lights. Closed blinds, drawn curtains and lights left blazing 24/7 aren’t the norm for most homes. Try to leave everything the way you usually keep it when you're there. Use timers to turn your lights on for a few hours in the evening.
  • Unplug electronics, including coffeemakers, computers and TVs. You won’t worry you left them on, and you’ll prevent damage from power surges. Plus, you’ll get the added bonus of saving energy. Many appliances use power even when turned off.
  • Lock it or lose it. Even if you think your neighborhood is safe, lock every door and don’t leave anything of value in plain sight.
If you plan on being gone an extended amount time, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office offers a vacation house check service. For more information, click here.

Monthly Tornado Siren Testing Starts Friday 
 
Kent County will begin its monthly tornado siren testing at noon Friday.
 
The county tests the alarm system April through October on the first Friday of the month.  
 
These tests serve as a good reminder for residents and businesses to discuss their emergency plans and restock their emergency kits. For tips on severe weather safety and being prepared, click here.

Hours + Meetings 
 
For in-person services, contact the Township to make an appointment.
 
The Township offices will be closed Friday, April 2 for the holiday and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 5 by appointment only.
 
Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
 
Upcoming Meetings
The Township has the following upcoming meetings scheduled. Due to COVID-19, meetings may be convened electronically, as permitted by the Open Meetings Act. Check out the agenda for the meeting location and directions on how to participate.

Agendas and minutes can be found at plainfieldmi.org.

April 12: Plainfield Township Board meeting, 7 p.m.
April 26: Plainfield Township Board meeting, 7 p.m.
April 27: Plainfield Township Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m.
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