Welcome to Plainfield Township’s e-newsletter. Here, you’ll find reliable
up-to-date information on the latest news pertaining to our Township.
Work Continues on Township Utility Projects
Work continues this spring on two water main extension projects at Wolven Avenue and 11 Mile Road in Algoma Township and on Herrington Avenue south of Chandler Drive in Plainfield. This is part of the Township’s effort to extend municipal water to approximately 250 homes affected by PFAS contamination in the groundwater this year.
Separate from the water main extension work, the pressure conversion project on Five Mile Road in Plainfield is underway. Crews will replace the water main and increase water pressure for homes in the area.
For details on the progress of these projects and more, click here.
Meijer LPGA Classic Returns to Plainfield Township
The Meijer LPGA Classic will return to Blythefield Country Club on June 17-20.
The tournament hosts a full field of 144 of the best golfers in the LPGA for 72 holes over four days. Proceeds from the tournament and the week's festivities support the Meijer Simply Give program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest.
Township to Host Virtual Memorial Day Commemoration
For the second year in a row, Plainfield Township will transform its traditional Memorial Day event into a virtual commemoration.
The virtual commemoration will be available beginning at noon Friday, May 28 on the Township’s Facebook and YouTube pages as well as plainfieldmi.org. The taped event will feature members of the Township’s Board of Trustees and guest speaker Tracey Nelson of the Grand Rapids Homes for Veterans who will honor military personnel who have died in service to the country.
The Township traditionally hosts an evening of events at Veterans Memorial Park, at the intersection of Jupiter and Belmont avenues, to honor fallen veterans with music, a wreath laying and a salute from the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 258.
This year’s event is again virtual to help keep community members healthy and safe during the pandemic.
Helicopters Flying Near Power Lines for Inspections
ITC Michigan began inspecting its high-voltage electricity transmission structures and lines in Kent County today and will continue through May 25, which means helicopters will fly low near power lines.
The helicopters are flown low so crews can look for damaged or worn equipment and any vegetation that may create a hazard. Workers will inspect steel towers, wood poles, wires, insulators and other equipment during these flights.
For more information on these inspections, click here.
Cemetery Committee to Host Community Day May 29
The Plainfield Township Cemetery Advisory Committee will host its Community Day event 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 29 at Plainfield Cemetery, 6205 Packer Drive, in Belmont for residents to learn more about the Plainfield Cemetery.
For more information, contact Cemetery Advisory Committee Chairperson Brenda Carson by clicking here.
Registration Open for LGROW Spring Forum
The Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds will host its 18th annual Spring Forum on June 10-20 to celebrate Grand River watershed accomplishments over the past year and provide learning opportunities on its initiatives.
The forum will feature in-person and virtual events, including paddle trips, rain barrel workshops, green infrastructure tours, workshops and presentations.
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.
