HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Park Township’s board of trustees voted unanimously to postpone the annual Blessing of the Bikes at Ottawa County Fairgrounds, which had been set for April 25, 2021.
The blessing is intended for those traveling the roads on motorcycles — aimed at raising traffic-safety awareness for all ont the roads — and has grown into a popular daylong gathering for hundreds of people.
Each trustee noted they like the event itself, but are concerned that the number of people who show up could create a super-spreader event.
Jeff Hoekstra was absent from the special meeting. Township Clerk Skip Keeter said he felt bad the board had to make the decision at this late date.
“I think sometimes we are a little cavalier with our assignments to various bodies that we liaise with,” he said, promising a written report on what he learned at Monday’s airport board meeting.
He encouraged all trustees to be more active in keeping township officials up-to-date on their participation in committee meetings.
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