We have all experienced challenges caused by the pandemic and the functions of the township have taken many turns as we balanced concerns for health and mandates and the desire to serve our residents. Read more in the latest Notes from the Supervisor.
Allan Overhiser, Casco Township Supervisor
I Supervisor: Allan Overhiser
Clerk: Cheri Brenner
Treasurer: Kenny Clevenger
Zoning Administrator: Tasha Smalley
Building Inspector: Eric Davis
Assessor: Kyle Harris
Hours and Contact Information
Transfer Station: 69th St., north of 103rd Ave.
Transfer Station Information
Township Hall
7104 107th Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-4441
Fax: 269-639-1991
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and compliant filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Department Regulation (DR) 4300-003 Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy establishes policy for ensuring positive, continuing notification of USDA’s equal opportunity policy to USDA employees and the public. The Department Regulation DR 4300-003 can be viewed at
http://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmental-regulation-4300-003
For the complete USDA nondiscrimination statement, click here
Scrap Tire Recycling
Cancelled for June 3, to be rescheduled.
At Casco TWP. Transfer Station
20 Car and Truck tires and rims are
accepted per load. Please, no tractor tires.
If you have a large amount please contact
Allan Overhiser at 616-836-3298.
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Pinwheel Gardens represent the prevention of child abuse and giving children the life of play they deserve. The picture below shows the Casco Pinwheel garden planted by Casco Seniors in April to encourage others to do all they can to prevent child abuse and neglect as children are our future.
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SENIOR SERVICES
Regular Weekly Activities
Drums Alive - every Friday, 10:30am, at Township Hall
Exercise - every Monday & Thursday, 10:00am, at Township Hall
Cards - every Tuesday, 12:30pm-3:00pm, at Township Hall
Walking - every Tuesday, 11:30am, at Casco Nature Preserve
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Monday June 5 - Hidden Treasures of Casco - Learn about Overhiser Farms - Alex will do a virtual tour, including the trout pond, petting zoo, corn hole, and more. Join us for pizza and to learn more about Casco. Starts at Noon.
Monday June 12 - Jellyfish Display craft class is full. Let Mary know if you'd like to be on the waiting list.
July 24 - Gift Bags - Join Lillian Paris and Maureen Morovec and make personalized gift bags. Enjoy the camaraderie of neighbors, and have some lunch.
Friday August 4 - Foil Packet Meals - Easy Summer meal solutions on the grill or in the oven. Rick Ruppel is preparing some for you to try and you will make a couple to take home.
Click here for more information about Senior Services and the programs. All Programs are held at the Township Hall at 7104 107th Ave., unless noted otherwise. Call Mary at 610-316-3550 with questions or to sign up.
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The 8th annual Cereal Drive for the Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative(ACFPC) is collecting boxes of cereal during the month of May, for children in need throughout Allegan County. The program goal is to collect 10,000 boxes to feed the children in need throughout the summer vacation months.
Casco Township is hosting a drop box for collecting boxes of cereal
at the Township Hall. Please join us in contributing to this worthwhile program.
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LOCAL HEROS HONORED BY THE TOWNSHIP
At the November Casco Township Board Meeting, Carol Rice (L) and Bernie Lopata (R) we recognized by the Board for pulling two women from a burning car after an accident on 109th at 70th St. The accident took place in September. Allan Overhiser presents the commendations in their honor.
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Help the Allegan County Broadband Project by completing their Broadband Survey. Go to https://bit.ly/ACBroadband or use your camera to access the survey via the QR code below.
SURVEY: Help the Allegan County Broadband Project by completing their Broadband Survey. Go to https://bit.ly/ACBroadband or use your camera to access the survey via the QR code below.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued new Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Allegan County, Michigan – Click here to readmore
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Announcement: Water and Sewer Monthly Rate Decrease
See more information here.
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Preserve Steps and Bluff Closed, Park Still Open
Until further notice, the steps at the park will be closed due to the high lake level, winds, and wave action.
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Upcoming Meetings
Board of Trustees
3rd Monday each month 7:00pm
Tuesday June 20 -
Annual Mtg.- 6pm, Reg. Mtg to follow
July 17 - Reg Mtg - 7pm
August 21 - Reg Mtg - 7pm
Planning Commission
3rd Wednesday each month 6:00pm
June 21 - Reg Mtg - 6pm
July19 - Reg Mtg - 6pm
August 16 - Reg Mtg - 6pm
Parks & Recreation
2nd Tuesday each month 7:00pm
June 13 - Reg Mtg 7pm
July 11 - Reg Mtg 7pm
August 8 - Reg Mtg 7pm
None scheduled at this time3