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Weekly News Blast: There are two issues of note this week. The Plan Commission met and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding revisions to the Town of Grant Zoning Ordinance. Our thanks are extended to Secretary Kathy Lee who put together a very comprehensive PPoint which will be presented on Wednesday January 22 at the Public Hearing beginning at 6:30pm.  You can preview the PowerPoint presentation if interested. Yesterday the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin signed and served their final decision on the Vista Sands Solar project. If you are inclined to read the 70+ page document you can do that also (click for document). Jon Baker, representative for VSS gave a brief update to the Plan Commission on Wednesday indicating that construction may begin in 2026 and anticipated that it will take two years to construct. Like many decisions there are those that will agree and others that will disagree with the PSC. Regardless of where you stand there is no disagreement that it will change the Town of Grant landscape for a least a generation. Enjoy the warm days while they last and be prepared for the Artic blast pending. Stay safe, Sharon

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Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Portage County is working on an update to its Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as part of a Safe Streets & Roads for All Grant Project. The county currently in an information gathering phase and would like to invite you to participate in the following input opportunities:

  • Take this short survey by January 31st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PortageBike_Ped A printable copy is attached too, and can be mailed or dropped off at the Portage County Planning & Zoning Department, 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point.
  • Provide your input on the interactive map by January 31st: https://tinyurl.com/WalkBikeMap  
  • Join next week at an in-person workshop:
    • Workshop 1: January 15, 2025 from 6-8pm at MidState Technical College, 1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI
    • Workshop 2: January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Jensen Community Center, 487 North Main Street, Amherst, WI

Each workshop will have a brief opening presentation and interactive open house-style activities that allow you to provide comments and pinpoint areas you’d like the County to focus on. THey will be covering the same information at both workshops, so please feel free to attend the one that’s most convenient for you.