Weekly Blast! – Town of Grant, Portage Co

2026 Partisan Primary – Happening Now!: The 2026 Partisan Primary is underway! Polls will be open in the Town of Grant until 8:00PM. If you have not yet returned your absentee ballot, you may return it to the black dropbox located near the town hall back door prior to the close of polls. Photo below! ✅ Wisconsin residents who are not registered to vote can do so at the polls on Election Day. You can complete a paper voter registration form at your polling place on Election Day. In order to register, a proof-of-residence document with a current address is required. Learn more at https://elections.wi.gov/Register If you’re unsure of your voter registration status, visit the MyVote website. Online voter registration for the November 3 General Election, which doesn’t require the voter to print or sign a paper form, resumes after the August 11 Partisan Primary. ✅ You need an acceptable photo ID to vote and your ID for voting does not need to show your current address. Your acceptable photo ID for voting does not need to show your current address. Most voters already have the photo ID they need to vote, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID. If you have ID questions, please visit the Bring It to the Ballot website or call 1-866-VOTE-WIS for information. A voter who does not have an acceptable photo ID must be offered a provisional ballot and the opportunity to submit a photo ID within three days after the election. ✅ You may only vote for candidates of one party in the primary. Wisconsin law allows voters to choose which political party’s primary they wish to vote in without having to register to vote with a party affiliation or designation. However, a voter may only vote within one party’s primary on the August 11 ballot. Put simply, voters must pick a party preference when filling out a ballot for the Partisan Primary and stick with that party down the ballot when choosing their candidates of choice. If you select a party preference but vote in multiple primaries, only your chosen party’s votes will count. This is called crossover voting. Votes cast for any other party will not be counted. For more information about crossover voting, visit: https://elections.wi.gov/faq/what-partisan-primary-and-how-do-i-avoid-crossover-voting .

Posted on April 10, 2026, Edited April 13, 2026 by francine

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.