MT 43 News

09/29/2023

Remember to pick up your current issue of MT 43 News! There is a Fall Fest Schedule insert included!

09/28/2023

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New physical editions are available in all of the regular places and physical subscriptions should not be affected by the issue.

09/28/2023

HELP DESIGN THE COMMUNITY AND AQUA CENTER
TAKE THE SURVEY AND TELL US WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE

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09/28/2023

Help Make the Broadwater Community and Aqual Center A Reality.

DONATE TODAY!

09/26/2023

They will have a booth set up as well at Fall Fest!!

09/19/2023

Only 10 days until the start of Townsend's Fall Fest!

Help make this year's event one of the best ever by volunteering for tasks such as setting up the venue, cooking brats, taking orders, prepping food, and more!

Click Here to See Volunteer Opportunities!

Fall Fest is the single fundraising event of the Rotary Club Of Townsend. We use those funds for our many community projects such as Scholarships, Lifeguard Training, Speech & Drama Showcase, Dictionaries for 3rd Graders, Imagination Library, Slice of Summer, Adopt-A-Family, and more....

Help support Rotary and its contributions to the community. Volunteer at Fall Fest!

Thanks!

Jeff Langlinais
Charmian, 2023 Fall Fest Planning Committee

09/19/2023

Due to technical issues, this week's volleyball article did not arrive in time to be published in this issue

It will be published next week. However, you can view the article on our website at

09/18/2023

Event coming up this Saturday!

09/14/2023

The State of Montana has been allocated $628 million dollars to improve internet access across the whole state. The key to Broadwater County getting enough funding to get the job done is to prove that we need improved access.

Please help us to convince the state we need the funding required. Conduct the Montana State Internet Speed Survey from your home and or business. It's simple and only takes a couple of minutes.

go to https://mtspeedsurvey.com and complete the speed test!

09/14/2023

Revised Broadwater County Commissioner's Agenda for Sept. 20, 2023

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BROADWATER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
515 Broadway, Townsend

Meetings are held at the Flynn Building on 416 Broadway St.
Current and previously recorded meetings, official agenda, and minutes may be viewed on the website at https://www.broadwatercountymt.com.
Per Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 2-3-202, agenda must include an item allowing public comment on any public matter that is not on the agenda of the meeting and that is within the jurisdiction of the agency conducting the meeting. Public comments and items not on the agenda will be taken either in writing before the meeting or in person at the beginning of the meeting. Mail and items for discussion and/or signature may occur as time allows during the meeting. Issues and times are subject to change. Working meetings will be posted on the agenda and will not be recorded.
OFFICIAL agendas are posted in the Courthouse (1st floor bulletin board), on our website at www.broadwatercountymt.com, in the window of the Flynn Building at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, and in the Helena Independent Record (IR).
THERE WILL NOT BE A COMMISSION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 DUE TO THE COMMISSIONERS ALL ATTENDING THE MACo (Montana Association of Counties) CONFERENCE IN BUTTE, MONTANA
REVISED AGENDA as of Sept.14th
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
10:00 AM Public Comment on any subject not on the agenda, and that the Commission has jurisdiction over
10:05 AM Public Hearing, Budget Amendment for FY 2022-2023
10:10 AM Discussion/Decision, Debbie Kelley, Finance Officer, Resolution for Budget Amendment FY 2022-2023
10:15 AM Discussion/Decision, Captain Mark Wood, Broadwater County Sheriff's Office, Purchase of 2 New Patrol Vehicles
10:20 AM Discussion/Decision, Ruby Taylor, Public Health Director, updates on Covid/Flu cases
10:30 AM Discussion/Decision, Vic Sample, Broadband Advisory Board Chair, Update to the Commissioners
10:40 AM Discussion/Decision, Broadband Advisory Board Recommendation of Spencer Sellay to fill the open board position
10:45 AM Discussion/Decision, First Amendment to Lease # 5935, Contract between Department of Revenue and Broadwater County
10:50 AM Discussion/Discussion, Cory Swanson, County Attorney, Interlocal Agreement for City of Townsend Prosecution Services

10:55 AM Discussion/Discussion, TJ Graveley, Public Works Supervisor, Winston Walk-in Canister Closure and Gate Relocation
Public Meeting Notices
6:00 PM Southern Broadwater County: (CTAP*) Meeting on October 11, 2023 at Bridger Brewing
6:00 PM Northern Broadwater County: (CTAP*) Meeting on October 12, 2023 at the Flynn Building

Items for Discussion / Action / Review / Signature – Consent Agenda
• Certificate of Survey review
• Management – on-going advisory board appointments
• Claims/Payroll/minutes
• County Audit / Budget
• Mail – ongoing grants
• Correspondence – support letters
Debi Randolph, Chairman (406) 266-9270 or (406) 980-2050
Darrel Folkvord, Vice Chairman (406) 266-9272 or (406) 980-1213
Lindsey Richtmyer (406) 266-9271 or (406) 521-0834
E-mail: [email protected]

Future Meetings will be held at the Flynn Building (416 Broadway)
(Please note: These meeting times/dates may change, please check the county website)
The Commissioners may be attending these board meetings (except the Planning Board)
• Board of Health on Sept. 18, 2023, at 2 PM
• BC Noxious W**d on Sept. 19, 2023, at 7 PM
• BC Airport on Sept. 20, 2023, at 6 PM
• BC LEPC on Sept. 21, 2023, at 1 PM
• Parks & Rec on Sept. 25, 2023, at 6 PM
• Planning Board Public Hearing on Sept. 27, 2023 at 6 PM
• Planning Board Meeting on Sept. 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM
• Broadband on Sept. 28, 2023 at 4 PM

09/14/2023

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Annual Report has been Published. Visit our website at https://mt43news-business-services.com/BSPRA20230914 to read the Annual Report.

BSPRA Mission- To provide for the reestablishment of safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service across southern Montana that increases opportunity and contributes to the health and well-being of people across the state and beyond.

BSPRA Vision- To lead the expansion and enhancement of passenger rail service throughout Montana and the greater northwest region for the development of economic, environmental, social, and comprehensive benefits, now and into the future

09/14/2023

USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Expand Access to New and Better Markets for Rural Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is accepting applications for loans and grants to expand access to new and better markets for rural small business owners and microentrepreneurs.

The Department is making approximately $29 million available in funding through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP).

USDA provides RMAP funding to non-profits, Tribes, colleges and universities to create revolving loan fund programs and support training and technical assistance for rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. Rural businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees are eligible for loans and technical assistance.

USDA is particularly interested in applications that will advance Biden-Harris Administration priorities to:

Reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities.
Ensure all rural residents have equitable access to Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD-funded projects; and
Help rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and through improved infrastructure.
Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office where the project is located no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the following dates:

First Quarter: Sept. 30, 2023
Second Quarter: Dec. 31, 2024
Third Quarter: March 31, 2024
Fourth Quarter: June 30, 2024
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact their local USDA Rural Development State Office well in advance of the application deadline to ask questions about their project, the program or the application process.

Additional information is available on page 63054 of the Sept. 14, 2023, Federal Register.

To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.

09/13/2023

Please Join Tom Arensmyer and his family for a celebration of his life:

Please join us for an 80th birthday party and living memorial for Tom Arensmeyer on October 7th, 1:00-3:00 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Townsend

09/13/2023

Job Opportunity!

09/13/2023

Montana Centenarians to be Honored in October

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 3, 2023.

The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centenarians will be honored during a noon luncheon.

DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of December 31, 2023, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile.

“This is an excellent opportunity to honor Montana centenarians and to celebrate their lives,” said DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton. “I encourage Montanans to submit the requested information so they can be recognized.”

All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition certificate from Governor Greg Gianforte.

To learn more about this program and how to participate in the program visit the MT43 News website at https://mt43news-business-services.com/MontanaCentenarians

If you have a family member that is a centenarian or know someone that is get be sure to them registered in the program!

09/13/2023

The Broadwater County Townsend Mosquito Board meeting scheduled for Sept. 19 has been cancelled:

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CANCELED

09/13/2023

The Broadwater County Three Forks Mosquito Board Meeting scheduled for Sept 19 has been cancelled:

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CANCELED

09/08/2023