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Weekly Blast!: Something historic happened this week…Wait – did you think I was going to talk about baseball? Well of course, that was amazing! Milwaukee and all Wisconsinites have a lot to cheer. But I’m talking about the unanimous decisions by the Portage County Planning & Zoning Committee to approve the changes to our Zoning Ordinance to include the revised solar overlay map and rationale, and changes to our Comprehensive Plan to include our definition of data centers, prohibit them in all zoning districts, and create a “floating zone” which would require a zoning change with public input and the ability to say yes or no to that kind of development in our community. The Town of Grant becomes one of only a handful of municipalities in the state of Wisconsin that has used this land use change for their future planning. We the Town have had independent zoning for decades and times like these demonstrate the relevance of our independence. It was warming to hear members of the P&Z Committee congratulate the Town of Grant and thank us for “leading the way”. It has indeed been a historic week. Congratulations. Happy Halloween, Sharon

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Weekly Blast!

A lot of tree debris remains along the Town’s rights of way because of the ice storm we recently experienced. Our public works crew is starting to clear along our heaviest traveled roads. They hope to have the brush cleared throughout the Town in a couple weeks. Please be patient as they work to clear this extensive debris. Next fall, when it is permitted to trim oak again, the crew will do so alongside the chipper so the debris will not remain on the ground after brushing activities.

The Town Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday.

Our Zoning Ordinance, recently considered by the Portage County Planning & Zoning Committee was approved with one minor revision. It will be considered by the County Board soon. Speaking of our sincere thanks are extended to Jim Yetter, outgoing County Board Supervisor in Wards 1&2 and congratulations to Greg Hakala who will replace him for the next two years. In Ward 3 Scott Soik prevailed over Amberle Schwartz by three votes. There will likely be a recount of that race.

Clerk Stefanie Schlapa presented required revisions to the Town’s Recycling Ordinance which will be finalized by month’s end. We reviewed our current ATV/UTV Ordinance to consider new requirements for braking lights among other required changes. Two failing culverts in the Town deemed eligible for a new grant program are being considered by Supervisor Scott Provost for application.

Mark your calendar for our Annual Meeting, April 21, 6pm.

Have a pleasant weekend – the weather should at least be agreeable, Sharon.