Holland Planning Commission backs aquatic center expansion plan
The Holland Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a preliminary plan for expanding and modifying the Holland Community Aquatic Center under the 1.25 mill 20 year bond approved May 7. The plan adds 37080 square feet near the entrance and 6093 square feet at the rear, with 90 new parking spots from ending a hospital employee lot sharing. The final site plan rests with the Zoning Board of Appeals, which could approve deny or send back the plan, amid efforts to simplify development rules and potentially remove conditional use permits.
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Ottawa County Parks chief honored before retirement
John Scholtz longtime Ottawa County Parks and Recreation director was honored in Colorado with a lifetime achievement award. He started the department in 1987 and will retire this week after leading expansion from nine parks totaling 40 acres to 40 parks and near 7000 acres. Scholtz praised former commissioner Jean Lang Carroll and millage supporters for creating the system. Jason Shamblin will succeed him, and Scholtz plans to stay active volunteering and gardening in retirement.
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Springlike Weather Baffles June Comparisons Coast Warns
Temps run below average with mid-June readings in the 60s and 70s as lake Michigan surge and 35 mph gusts lash West Michigan. Allegan Ottawa counties under lakeshore flood advisory and beach hazard to 8 p.m. Thursday. coastal erosion and flooding persist. Weekend outlook calls for low to mid 70s with 50 percent rain chances Saturday and 40 percent storms Sunday.
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Holland launches lunchtime concert series in downtown park
West Michigan musician Matt Gabriel opened the new summer event Concerts in the Park in GDK Park Holland delivering folk and blues. The free series runs Wednesdays noon to 1 p.m. through Aug. 28 sponsored by Haworth with schedules at downtownholland.com.
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