BCDC is ‘Broadwater Development Corporation’

Our Mission is to Attract, retain and expand businesses in Broadwater County and support infrastructure and beautification efforts. Protect and maintain our heritage.

The BCDC Meetings are open to the public. Join us at our monthly meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at The Lodge of Townsend.

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NOTICE is hereby given that regular registration for the FEDERAL PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on JUNE 4, 2024, will close at 5:00 PM on MAY 6, 2024.

*NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration application, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot.

Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the County Election Administrator in writing of the elector’s current residence in the county.

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by submitting a form for registration by mail or by appearing before the County Election Administrator. If you have moved, it is necessary to have your registration transferred to your present address.

DATED this 16th day of April, 2024

/s/ ANGIE PAULSEN

BROADWATER COUNTY

Clerk & Recorder | Elections Administrator | County Surveyor

Broadwater Community Foundation Newsletter for 2022 – 2023 is now available.

Click on Broadwater Community Foundation Newsletter to view the 2023-2024 newsletter

Click on BCF Grant Guidelines and Application to download the 2023-2024 BCF Grant Application.

Click on Broadwater Community and Aqua Center Survey to help design the proposed center

Silos Area Master Plan

Click here to view the Silos Master Plan

Broadwater Community Review Phase 1

Assessment Report Phase 1 is now available

Phase 1 Assessment Report

The January, 2024 Community Connections Newsletter is now available. Click on January, 2024 Community Connections Newsletter to view the newsletter.

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Annual Report is Available

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May 8, 2024

Teacher’s Appreciation Lunch

Townsend School

Broadwater County Museum

Opening for the 2024 Season

May 15 at 1:00pm

Billings Clinic Health Fair

May 18th

10:00am – 2:00pm

Broadwater High School Football Field

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Billings Clinic Broadwater Health Fair please fill out the form at:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bvPUxCdsp0KouPRl8OdarjH7jcQFlc1ElQLU4FnAYIdUN0xERVY4VFROQkRZWDA3S0FRTTNDQlo5Si4u

Broadwater County Museum to Host Open House

The Broadwater County Museum will open for the 2024 season on Wednesday May 15^th at 1:00.  We are located at 133 North Walnut Street; across the alley from the jail.

We have been busy getting ready for this season with cleaning, arranging new displays and preparing for the open house program.

The Broadwater County Historical Society is partnering with the Canton Valley Woman’s Club for our open house program this year.

The Canton Valley Woman’s Club was 100 years old on March 19, 2024.  Linda Huth will present an interesting program about the history of the club, describing their projects and membership.

The talk will range from sponsoring the Charity Ball to spearheading the dust abatement project to cleaning up Heritage Park plus much more.  We have included several historic photographs to accompany the talk.

The program is scheduled for Sunday, May 19^th at 2:00 at the museum at 133 North Walnut Street.  We hope you can join us for an informative and interesting talk.  There will be a reception following the program.

Memorial Day Ceremony

At the Legion Club or (if weather permits) Memorial Park

May 27 at 11:00am

Free Lunch after the ceremony

MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe

A new MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe program will kick off in early spring, bringing social engagement and dementia awareness to communities across Montana.

Developed by MSU Assistant Professor and Gerontology Specialist Dr. Daniel Koltz, the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe initiative offers free, research-informed resources to caregivers and individuals with early-onset Alzheimer’s or dementia. Social engagement for people with dementia is important for “living Well with Dementia.” The mobile memory café serves this purpose. Topics covered include prevention, brain health, nutrition, sleep, social activity, and physical health. The program is supported by sponsors, including the Montana Geriatric Education Center, County and Statewide Area Agencies on Aging, and the Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter.

The Mobile Memory Cafe has scheduled visits during the first week of each month in various communities as the program begins. There are plans to reach more communities beginning in the fall.

The startup program will commence in April and continue as a pilot project through June.

For further information about the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe program, contact Dr. Daniel Koltz at 406-994-4351 or daniel.koltz@montana.edu.
Or visit the MSU Extension Healthy Aging webpage. https://www.montana.edu/extension/health/healthy_aging/index.html

Mobile Memory Café Schedule:

MSU’s Mobile Health Camper, will be parked at these locations:

Helena – Friday April 5th, May 3rd, and June 7th, from 2PM – 3:30PM
Next to the Public Library on S. Park Ave.

Butte – Thursday, April 11th and May 9th, from 10:30 AM – 12PM
Inside the Public Library

Whitehall – Thursday, April 11th, May 9th, and Wed. June 12th, from 2 PM – 3:30PM.
Inside the Public Library

The Rotary Club of Townsend is sponsoring the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus again this year on Wednesday, June 26th at the Broadwater County Fairgrounds. Rotary’s goal for 2024 is to provide free $8 circus tickets for all children ages 2-12 years of age in Broadwater County!

The Rotary Club will match up to $2,000 for all donations so that $4,000 can be raised to buy at least 500 kids tickets to give away. If anyone is interested in helping Rotary achieve this ambitious goal, please send your donations to Rotary at P. O. Box 1192, Townsend, MT 59644.

If you have any questions please call Patrick Plantenberg at 406-431-4615. Thank you for your support! Rotary-it’s about helping our kids!

American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule

Upcoming Dates:

April 24, 2024: United Methodist Church: @ 12:00 – 5:30pm

May 30, 2024: American Legion Post 42: @ 11:30am – 4:30pm

June 27, 2024: United Methodist Church: @ 12:00 – 5:30pm

October 24, 2024: United Methodist Church: @ 12:00 – 5:30pm

To schedule an Appt visit the Red Cross website at Red Cross Blood Drive

Support The Imagination Library                                   

In Broadwater County

About the Program

The Imagination Library is a partnership between the Broadwater County Social Services Committee (BCSSC) and the Dollywood Foundation. Every child who is enrolled in the program receives a free age-appropriate book every month from birth until the age of 5. It is open to any child residing in Broadwater County.

In 2022, a survey was done with parents in Broadwater County with children currently enrolled in the program or recent graduates. The survey showed the program is already making a big impact in the community in just three years by increasing reading time, improving kindergarten readiness, promoting family bonding and fostering a love for reading. The survey respondents indicated:

• 9% felt that the Imagination Library has made a positive impact on their family.
• 8% felt their child’s enthusiasm for books has increased since receiving Imagination Library books.
• 6% felt they spend more time reading to their child as a result of the Imagination Library.
• 5% felt that the Imagination Library has helped their child prepare for kindergarten by improving his/her literacy.

BCSSC is raising funds to continue operating the program. The Dolly Parton Foundation covers the administrative cost of the program while the local organization funds the cost of books, postage and mailing. The local cost is $25/child/year. If you should like to sponsor a child to participate in the program or give a general donation, please complete the form below. BCSSC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. For more information about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or to enroll, visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/.

Download the Dolly Parton Imagation Library Donation Form

Silos Recreation Master Plan

The Citizens Action Group for the Silos Recreation Area has been working with the BOR and the people of Broadwater County and the surrounding region to develop a Master Plan for the Silos Recreation Area.

Click here to view the Silos Master Plan

Townsend School System Information

New Local Employment Opportunities page
under the Economic Development tab
Click Here to view local listings

Business opportunities abound in Townsend

We have a few available business/office spaces available for rent or sale. We also have a few business owners looking to retire from successful/thriving established businesses. Does Townsend fit into your next business decision? Browse our website; see what our area has to offer, visit with our realtors & property managers. Make Townsend your next move. For more information contact bcdc@mt.net

“It’s Time” to come home to Montana

Are you ready for a simpler way of life – a less corporate lifestyle?
Take a look at what our area has to offer.

Recreational Opportunities in and around Townsend

Click Here for a partial listing

A video sampling of what is out our backdoor

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• Montana Highway Web Cams – Click Here

• All Montana Web Cams – Click Here

• Carroll College Web Cams Click Here

• MLC All Sky Camera at Canyon Ferry

• Toston Structures Web Cam

• Montana’s Source For Arts and Entertainment Lively Times – Click Here

• Helena Events – Click Here

• Montana Ski Areas: Daily Snow Report- Click Here

• Montana Ski Resort Information – Click Here

Bobcats & Grizzlies Sports Schedules

Bobcats
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If you own a business in Broadwater County please check your listing for errors, if you are not listed & would like to be, please send us your information. If you find any errors or broken links etc. please notify BCDC. You may contact BCDC with your information at bcdc@mt.net