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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Townsend, Montana: Small Town, Big Landscapes, Deep History

By Kilynn Groen with Victor Sample and Rick Graetz

fall colors along the missouri river near townsend, montana

Brushed by the Missouri River, cradled by two mountain ranges, and adorned with a big lake, wildlife management areas, and a historic river, Townsend is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The scenic beauty of this place in the Missouri River Valley is sure to inspire your next outdoor adventure.

Townsend, the county seat of Broadwater County, is a living testament to Montana’s rich history and vibrant natural beauty. Home to 1,787 people, this picturesque town is about 35 miles southeast of the state capital, Helena. Nestled between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains, the region, often referred to as ‘The Banana Belt’, boasts a milder winter climate compared to its surroundings, making it an ideal destination for travelers.

Chronicles of Montana’s past run deep here.

To read the full article click on Townsend, Montana: Small Town, Big Landscapes, Deep History

Broadwater Community Foundation Newsletter for 2024 – 2025 is now available.

Click on Broadwater Community Foundation Newsletter to view the 2024-2025 newsletter

Click on BCF Grant Guidelines and Application to download the 2024-2025 BCF Grant Application.

Click on Sponsorship Form to become a BCF Sponsor.

Silos Area Master Plan

Click here to view the Silos Master Plan

Broadwater Community Review Phase 1

Assessment Report Phase 1 is now available

Assessment Reports

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

Townsend Payment Portal Is Available

City of Townsend Residents,

The Wait Is Officially Over!!!

NEW Online Payments Portal now available! We are excited to announce that today you can begin to enjoy the comprehensive, user-friendly, and innovative portal that includes the ability to pay your utility bills with a credit or debit card, or directly through your checking or savings bank account.

The same level of security that you have grown to expect from us will not change, and will be consistent in our new portal, which will provide new online payment options and more engaging features that improve your overall payment experience. Check out our FAQ’s pages for more!

To view the City of Townsend Payment Portal FAQ click on TownsendPaymentPortalFAQ

Additional communications will be provided to ensure that you experience a smooth user-experience; however, no action is required by you at this time.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (406) 266-3911.

Regards,
City of Townsend Staff

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Annual Report is Available

The Lutheran Church Women (WELCA) holds an annual benefit raffle each year.

This year’s raffle will benefit Kids Count, a program in our community that helps provide warm clothing, school supplies, or other necessities.

This year’s raffle will feature a wreath worth $250 in gift cards. The second prize is a beautiful quilted throw.

Tickets will be available at the Creative Closet from 4-7 during the Townsend Stroll. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.

The drawing for both items will be on Sunday, December 15th. WELCA will also have an array of baked goods at the Creative Closet.

2024 Rotary and Lions Senior Dinner and Christmas Light Tour

Dinner with Chef Heather Hatwan at the Lodge of Townsend on December 7, 2024

Big Sky Culinary Classes & The Lodge of Townsend are pairing up once again, to initiate an elevated, fine dining experience IN Townsend!

We all know there is a need and desire for a different fare, a high quality food establishment that we can enjoy without having to drive to another town, here in Townsend.

Together we are collaborating to create a restaurant type environment that feels, looks, tastes and exemplifies the styles we drive miles to experience.

Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann believe bringing to Townsend what we (and your expressed interest) ourselves would like to enjoy & would benefit the community immensely. Our idea is to have 3 course dinners, 4 times a year with a full kitchen staff and wait staff. This concept would be a “Reservation Only” dinner to help us prepare efficiently to provide you with the service and meal you deserve. The menus will be carefully curated using the freshest of local ingredients including vegetables, grains and meats.

Chef Heather’s Prix Fixe menu will be available for you to view online on the Big Sky Culinary Classes website https://www.bigskyculinaryclasses.com/ 2 weeks in advance to each dinner. The deadline for  Dinner #2 reservations is September 14.  Reservations can be made a few different ways; By calling Heather  @ 303-406-1501, emailing through the BSCC website portal or simply emailing bigskyculinaryclasses@gmail.com.

Our 2nd dinner will be held on September 21, 2024 at The Lodge with 2 seatings, reservation only. Our 1st seating will be promptly at 6 pm, the 2nd seating at 6:45 pm no later than 7 pm. We will have menus for you to review what you will be served that evening but there will be no “ordering” per se.

The Lodge has no liquor license, therefore you are invited to bring your own alcohol, wine or beer, maybe a nice whiskey or scotch to enjoy during your meals. We will provide water and coffee, cream and sugar, wine and bottle openers etc…

The price per person, for our 2nd dinner, is $55 for the Seafood  Dinner. If you make a reservation for 2 people the price will reduce to $50/person, $100 for both (limited to 2 people). We will also offer incentives for you if you make reservations for all 4 of the dinners we are offering. The menu will highlight seafood.

Chef Heather and her team are very excited about this new opportunity with you and look forward to starting something great that we all have been wanting for a long time here in Townsend! No pizza, (maybe an elevated flatbread) no bar food (but food “above the bar”), a sophisticated environment with professionally trained staff! Help us make this experience something we can continue to look forward to.

We’d love to see familiar faces and not so familiar faces! So if you know friends, family or coworkers of yours that are not on this email list, please feel free to forward & share this email and information with anyone you think would appreciate this dinner and experience.

We look forward to serving you!

Chef Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann

Big Sky Culinary Classes & The Lodge of Townsend are pairing up once again, to initiate an elevated, fine dining experience IN Townsend!

We all know there is a need and desire for a different fare, a high quality food establishment that we can enjoy without having to drive to another town, here in Townsend.

Together we are collaborating to create a restaurant type environment that feels, looks, tastes and exemplifies the styles we drive miles to experience.

Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann believe bringing to Townsend what we (and your expressed interest) ourselves would like to enjoy & would benefit the community immensely. Our idea is to have 3 course dinners, 4 times a year with a full kitchen staff and wait staff. This concept would be a “Reservation Only” dinner to help us prepare efficiently to provide you with the service and meal you deserve. The menus will be carefully curated using the freshest of local ingredients including vegetables, grains and meats.

Chef Heather’s Prix Fixe menu will be available for you to view online on the Big Sky Culinary Classes website https://www.bigskyculinaryclasses.com/ 2 weeks in advance to each dinner. The deadline for  Dinner #3 reservations is November 30, 2024.  Reservations can be made a few different ways; By calling Heather  @ 303-406-1501, emailing through the BSCC website portal or simply emailing bigskyculinaryclasses@gmail.com.

Our 3rd dinner will be held on December 7, 2024 at The Lodge with 2 seatings, reservation only. Our 1st seating will be promptly at 6 pm, the 2nd seating at 6:45 pm no later than 7 pm. We will have menus for you to review what you will be served that evening but there will be no “ordering” per se.

The Lodge has no liquor license, therefore you are invited to bring your own alcohol, wine or beer, maybe a nice whiskey or scotch to enjoy during your meals. We will provide water and coffee, cream and sugar, wine and bottle openers etc…

The price per person, for our 3rd dinner, is $55 for the Chicken or Duck Dinner. If you make a reservation for 2 people the price will reduce to $50/person, $100 for both (limited to 2 people). We will also offer incentives for you if you make reservations for all 4 of the dinners we are offering. The menu will highlight seafood.

Chef Heather and her team are very excited about this new opportunity with you and look forward to starting something great that we all have been wanting for a long time here in Townsend! No pizza, (maybe an elevated flatbread) no bar food (but food “above the bar”), a sophisticated environment with professionally trained staff! Help us make this experience something we can continue to look forward to.

We’d love to see familiar faces and not so familiar faces! So if you know friends, family or coworkers of yours that are not on this email list, please feel free to forward & share this email and information with anyone you think would appreciate this dinner and experience.

We look forward to serving you!

Chef Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann

Big Sky Culinary Classes & The Lodge of Townsend are pairing up once again, to initiate an elevated, fine dining experience IN Townsend!

We all know there is a need and desire for a different fare, a high quality food establishment that we can enjoy without having to drive to another town, here in Townsend.

Together we are collaborating to create a restaurant type environment that feels, looks, tastes and exemplifies the styles we drive miles to experience.

Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann believe bringing to Townsend what we (and your expressed interest) ourselves would like to enjoy & would benefit the community immensely. Our idea is to have 3 course dinners, 4 times a year with a full kitchen staff and wait staff. This concept would be a “Reservation Only” dinner to help us prepare efficiently to provide you with the service and meal you deserve. The menus will be carefully curated using the freshest of local ingredients including vegetables, grains and meats.

Chef Heather’s Prix Fixe menu will be available for you to view online on the Big Sky Culinary Classes website https://www.bigskyculinaryclasses.com/ 2 weeks in advance to each dinner. The deadline for  Dinner #4 reservations is February 15, 2025.  Reservations can be made a few different ways; By calling Heather  @ 303-406-1501, emailing through the BSCC website portal or simply emailing bigskyculinaryclasses@gmail.com.

Our 4th dinner will be held on February 22, 2025 at The Lodge with 2 seatings, reservation only. Our 1st seating will be promptly at 6 pm, the 2nd seating at 6:45 pm no later than 7 pm. We will have menus for you to review what you will be served that evening but there will be no “ordering” per se.

The Lodge has no liquor license, therefore you are invited to bring your own alcohol, wine or beer, maybe a nice whiskey or scotch to enjoy during your meals. We will provide water and coffee, cream and sugar, wine and bottle openers etc…

The price per person, for our 4th dinner, is $55 for the Lobster Dinner. If you make a reservation for 2 people the price will reduce to $50/person, $100 for both (limited to 2 people). We will also offer incentives for you if you make reservations for all 4 of the dinners we are offering. The menu will highlight seafood.

Chef Heather and her team are very excited about this new opportunity with you and look forward to starting something great that we all have been wanting for a long time here in Townsend! No pizza, (maybe an elevated flatbread) no bar food (but food “above the bar”), a sophisticated environment with professionally trained staff! Help us make this experience something we can continue to look forward to.

We’d love to see familiar faces and not so familiar faces! So if you know friends, family or coworkers of yours that are not on this email list, please feel free to forward & share this email and information with anyone you think would appreciate this dinner and experience.

We look forward to serving you!

Chef Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann

Hello! My name is Kate Buckley, and I am excited to be in Townsend as the proud new owner of Myokinetic Restoration Therapies, LLC. I have been in practice for 10 years, first as a licensed massage therapist and then later also as a Structural Integration Practitioner.

The word “myokinetic” means to create motion and movement in muscles and soft tissue. With years of experience and training, I apply a combination of modalities during my sessions to provide lasting relief for injury recovery, correcting postural issues, or just focusing on alleviating chronic pain.

The primary techniques I use in my work are from Structural Integration — including the Rolf Method of the 10 Series — as well as trigger point therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, sports massage, and cupping.

I have also learned different types of pain mitigation and movement therapies taught via RockTape training, including:

—Functional Movement Therapy (a.k.a. Active Range of Motion stretches and positioning);

—RockFloss (a.k.a. Compression Band Therapy);

—RockPods (a type of fascial-based cupping);

—RockTape (kinesiotaping for both injury recovery and postural correction); and

—IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization).

My style of practice is for those who are looking for a therapeutic, clinical, and rehabilitative therapy.

The goal I have for every client is to provide a way for them to improve the overall functionality of their body, first by eradicating compensation patterns that are creating pain and dysfunction, as this will then allow them the ability to utilize full range of motion and proper body mechanics—all without pain.

I begin sessions by discussing with clients what will best suit their needs, so please don’t worry that what I have listed is my go-to “one size fits all” treatment plan! I will make sure to explain everything that I am doing as we go, describing how each type of therapy is applicable for your particular issue.

My rates are all-inclusive, meaning I do not charge extra for any of the types of work I do, with the sole exception of the 10 Series as it is a specialized package.

Current availability is on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-7pm, with more days open as time goes on!

If this is something you feel you are looking for, please reach out to me to schedule your next appointment. I look forward to meeting you all and providing you with the best possible care for many years to come!

American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule

Upcoming Dates:

July 29, 2024: American Legion Post #42 @ 11:30 to 4:30

August 22, 2024: Mountain Valley 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

Enjoy some more videos

• 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
Grizzlies

Thank You for visiting our web site. This site is owned & maintained by Broadwater County Development Corporation.
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