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Air Quality Alert: Wildfire smoke from fires in southern Ontario, Canada and northeast Minnesota has moved into Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality conditions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory through noon on Thursday. Air quality is expected to reach the Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy level, with the potential to reach the Hazardous Air Quality Index level. The advisory will be re-evaluated Thursday morning and may be extended based on conditions. According to the Department of Health Services, wildfire smoke can affect anyone, but people who may notice symptoms sooner include older adults, young children, people who are pregnant, outdoor workers, and individuals with heart or lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.

Notice of Public Hearing

The Town of Grant will conduct a Public Hearing to solicit citizen’s input on a request from Gary Getzloff for the rezoning of the northeastern section of parcel number 018-22-0734-01.06. The five acre section is located at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and County Road F, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.  The request is to rezone the parcel from Transitional Agricultural to General Agriculture for the purpose of allowing a residence on a 5 acre parcel after the current parcel is divided into two separate parcels. General Agriculture and Agricultural Transition are designated as compatible on Table 9.1: Town of Grant Zoning/Land Use Plan Compatibility Table. The Town of Grant Plan Commission voted 4 to 1 on September 4, 2024 to recommend approval of the requested change in zoning from Transitional Agricultural to General Agriculture for the five acre parcel. No change in zoning is requested for the remaining 22.82 acres of parcel number 018-22-0734-01.06. The Hearing will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW. Written comments can also be submitted to the Town Clerk until 6:30 pm the day of the hearing.

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