There are all kinds of rumors about what MDT will be doing (or won't be doing) in Broadwater County over the next few years. Want to find out directly from MDT? Come to a public meeting May 23rd at 2pm in the Flynn Building 416 Broadway (the old Opportunity Bank) and here directly from MDT. Gino Liva, Butte District Operations Manager-MDT, and others will be there to give an update and answer your questions.
The MSU Extension Re-Imagine Rural program is hosting an in-person event that is taking place at the Watson Event Center on June 13th. I think its really cool that they choose Townsend as their location!
Throughout the summer the Canton Church hosts FREE events, open to the public. We have music events, interpretations of historic figures and Broadwater County history presented by Linda Huth, Broadwater County Museum Curator. Join us for a summer of fun events!
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.
Webcam Bulletin Board Weather Events Calendar Business Directory Community Connections
Click on Broadwater Community Foundation Newsletter to view the 2022-2023 newsletter
Click on BCF Grant Guidelines and Application to download the 2022-2023 BCF Grant Application.
Cemetery Flag Placements for Memorial Day
Please join us for Cemetery flag placements at both Deep Creek and Radersburg Cemeteries on Saturday, 27 May at 09:00. Fresh donuts and bottled water will be available at both locations.
Meet at the respective cemeteries by 09:00 and with many hands, we should be done fairly quickly as the Toston Blue Ribbon 4-H kids will be helping us again this year.
We will be picking flags up on Wednesday, 31 May 0900. Again, meet at the respective cemeteries and our 4-H kids will be helping pickup as well.
Karen Susag will be leading the group at Radersburg and I will be available at Deep Creek. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning the activities for these two days.
Hope to see many of you at the cemeteries for this solemn tribute to our brothers and sisters in arms.
Blessings,
Jen Dalrymple 406.949.3660
There are all kinds of rumors about what MDT will be doing (or won’t be doing) in Broadwater County over the next few years. Want to find out directly from MDT? Come to a public meeting May 23rd at 2pm in the Flynn Building 416 Broadway (the old Opportunity Bank) and here directly from MDT. Gino Liva, Butte District Operations Manager-MDT, and others will be there to give an update and answer your questions.
Debi Randolph
Broadwater County Commissioner
#406-266-9270
A convening for funders, policy makers, and partners invested in a vibrant future for rural Montana.
June 13, 2023
Townsend, MT
To Register please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-rural-gathering-registration-574970511277
WORKING AGENDA AS OF 3/10/23
9:30am Registration Opens
10:00am Welcoming Remarks
10:20am A Changing Rural Montana – A Statewide Perspective, Innovation
· Data on rural Montana
· A unique approach with success to work in rural communities
· Examples of working with communities on a statewide scale
Debrief, discussion, lessons learned.
Noon Lunch
1:00pm Rural Community Successes (Communities invited, not confirmed)
· Cutbank: Reframing vision of what’s possible, beautification, welcoming
· Roundup: Roundup Community Partners, Back porch
· Worden/Ballentine: Bringing neighbors together, creating identity
· Broadus: Community Based Leadership program
· Forsyth: Branding, understanding your community, year-to-year progress
Debrief, discussion, lessons learned.
3:00pm Break
3:15pm Debrief & Reflection Facilitated Discussion
4:00pm Adjourn
4:30pm Optional walking tour + brewery social (not confirmed)
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
To register for a Webinar: https://montana.webex.com/webappng/sites/montana/webinar/webinarSeries/register/4f7002134a8448ae933acb76583d03b9
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
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
