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Weekly Blast!: This week we note the passing of former Chairman Alden Pedersen who died in Fond du Lac on Friday July 31st. Alden was the chairman for the Town of Grant from 1997-2002.  Our thanks are extended to Supervisor Scott Provost who secured a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Local Small Structures Improvement Program grant. The grant, for $22,500, will pay 90% of the $25,000 cost to replace a culvert on Griffith Avenue between County Highway F and 110th Street South. We are in the process of discontinuing a section of this road, but public access and safety must be retained through this process. Wisconsin DNR land abuts a portion of this road section and replacement of the culvert will maintain proper water flow through this area.  And thanks are also greatly extended to Clerk Stefanie Schlapa who compiled all the costs related to the severe snow and wind events in mid-March. She carefully documented the damages and recovery costs. Recently, the Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WDF) verified the cost of recovery totaling $14,095.44 of which the Town was sent $9,866.81 from the WDF. Treasurer Greg Hakala noted just today that this amount was automatically deposited in the Local Government Investment Pool to begin accruing interest through this valuable state program.  Have a great weekend. Stay cool, if possible, 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.