2025 Ag Appreciation Dinner
The Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner at Watson's Event Center. Keynote Speaker: Elaine Froese Silent Auction and Prime Rib Dinner
The Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner at Watson's Event Center. Keynote Speaker: Elaine Froese Silent Auction and Prime Rib Dinner
The Annual Broadwater Education Trivia Night. Enjoy a no-host bar, pulled pork dinner, trivia and a lot of fun!
Up to 8 One Way Trips a month. Prescription Drug Deliveries, Grocery Deliveries.
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
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
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.
Montana’s Area 4 Agency on Aging (RMDC) and GoGo are pleased to provide free rides and deliveries!
This program allows older adults aged 60 and over in Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, and Broadwater counties to access up to 8 free rides, up to 4 free grocery deliveries, and up to 4 free prescription drug deliveries per month. For deliveries, program pays delivery cost; individuals pay grocery and/or drug co-pays (no narcotics).
To register for this FREE service visit us at
https://www.gogograndparent.com/partners/montanaa4
For More Information visit: https://mt43news-business-services.com/sites/mt43news-business-services.com/files/MT_AreaIV_GoGo_HowItWorks.pdf
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
Helena – The Women, Infant & Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) of Lewis and Clark Public Health (LCPH) is partnering with Broadwater County Public Health to host a monthly WIC Clinic in Townsend.
Located at 124 N Cedar Street, clinics are scheduled on the first Monday of each month from 10 am – 3 pm. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.
WIC is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides food support for Montana families. One item in the food package is a dollar amount for fresh vegetables and fruits. The amounts are $26 per month for children up to age five, $47 for those pregnant, postpartum, or partially breastfeeding, and $52 for those fully breastfeeding. Other WIC benefits include nutrition counseling, lactation experts, baby food, breastfeeding education and pumps, access to trained staff, and other resources and referrals.
WIC eligibility requires participants to be pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or have a child younger than five. Participants must make less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level or qualify for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Traditional Best Beginnings, or a free/reduced school meal program. WIC is a voluntary program, and participation does not interfere with SNAP or Medicaid, and new this year, traditional Best Beginnings Scholarship.
“We know that only 55% of eligible families are enrolled statewide, and we also know that many families are struggling to make ends meet this year,” said Dawn Sullivan, WIC Clinic Coordinator. “The team here at Helena WIC is here to help families enroll and access all the incredible benefits of WIC. We can help make this season a bit brighter.”
WIC in Montana includes 33 local agencies and over 80 clinic sites serving all 56 counties and six tribal reservations. Almost 13,400 women, infants, and children are enrolled which is about 10,000 Montana households.
If Broadwater County families need help enrolling in WIC or accessing their benefits, they can contact the Lewis and Clark Public Health WIC Clinic at 406-457-8912 or email wic@lccountymt.gov.
Gaggle-A-Friend!
Looking for a fun way to support fellow 4-H members in Broadwater County? The Broadwater 4-H Interstate Exchange group is in its final push to raise funds for airline tickets to travel to Pennsylvania this summer. One of their creative fundraisers is “Goose Gaggling”—a playful twist on the classic pink flamingo flocking idea, but with geese!
Here’s how it works: For a small donation, adorable plastic geese will “roost” in someone’s yard for the day. In the evening, the geese will “migrate” to another yard, continuing their journey. If you find geese in your yard, there’s no cost to have them removed. However, for an additional donation, you can choose the next “lucky” friend to receive the flock!
This lighthearted fundraiser is all in good fun and helps support a great cause. Let’s keep the geese moving and help the Broadwater 4-H Interstate Exchange reach their goal!
To Gaggle-A-Friend, please use the attached order form and email to 4HExchange406@gmail.com, contact Jennifer at 406.490.1362, or complete the online form: https://forms.gle/U1gN7aqa6GWVujXU7
Donations are accepted via cash or checks payable to Broadwater 4-H Interstate Exchange, 416 Broadway, Townsend, MT 59644. If special payments need to be arranged, please contact Jennifer at (406) 490-1362.
Also…
If the idea of geese turning your property into their personal hangout doesn’t sound appealing, we’ve got you covered—literally! Our ‘Anti-Gaggling’ Insurance is available for just $25 per policy. The form is attached, so you can keep those feathered freeloaders at bay! To order ‘Anti-Gaggling’ Insurance, please use the attached form and email to 4HExchange406@gmail.com, contact Jennifer Beatty at 406.490.1362, or complete the online form at https://forms.gle/PAESvdVBNA2ox4Ws7.
Broadwater Rod and Gun Club Walleye Derby
July 19, 2025 (8:30am-2:30pm) on Canyon Ferry out of Broadwater Bay near the Silos.
Maximum 90 2-person team. Forms can be found at www.broadwaterrodandgun.com
Please fill out the entry form and include $150 entry fee.
Make checks out to Broadwater Rod & Gun Club (BRGC) & mail to PO BOX 641 Townsend MT 59644
******* Entry fee is discounted to $100 if postmarked or received by July 1, 2025*******
HURRY AND GET YOUR ENTRY in BEFORE JULY 10, 2025 to save $50.00!!!!
A first prize of $1,000 is based on a full field (90 2-person teams). Each of the three-team categories – female/female, male/female, adult/child (17 & under) – will have cash prizes. Contestants may have five people in the boat but only 2 fishing. The derby is a catch-and-release format, but one fish per entrant can be kept as a trophy. A mandatory pre-tournament rules meeting will be held on July 18, 2025 @ 7pm at the Broadwater Rod & Gun Club indoor shooting range at 96 Canton Lane Townsend, Mt
For information contact:
Debi Randolph debi.randolph@gmail.com or 406-451-6035 (text is best)
Doug Breker at 406-949-0070 or email dbreker@mt.net
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:
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
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
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.
Click Here for a partial listing
A video sampling of what is out our backdoor
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