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2026 Partisan Primary Election Information: Partisan Primary Election Information The Partisan Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. All polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters can find their polling place and view additional election information at MyVote.wi.gov. 2026 Partisan Primary Sample Ballot Vote Absentee by Mail Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who: will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day. has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued*. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both.  You may make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Or you may apply in person at the clerk’s office during the In-Person Absentee Voting period listed below. Your written request must include: your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above your signature a copy of your photo identification* The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, August 6th, 2026 *Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. **Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror.  If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. In-Person Absentee Voting Residents may cast their ballot before Election Day by voting in-person absentee at the Town Hall on: Saturday, August 8, 20269:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Public Test of Voting Equipment The Town of Grant will conduct a public test of the electronic voting equipment on: Saturday, August 1, 202610:00 a.m.Grant Town HallCorner of County Highway WW and 90th Street 9011 County Road WWWisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494 This test is open to the public to demonstrate that the voting equipment will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures. Accessibility Notice Any person who has a qualifying disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires the meeting or materials to be in an accessible location or format should contact the Town Clerk at 715-213-7370 prior to the meeting so that necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate the request.

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Weekly News Blast

Show me the culvert!

It’s been a painfully long wait for the culvert on 90th Street, south of CTH W. Low supply and high demand have been brutal on manufacturers, especially for specialized culverts like the one needed at this site. We’re not alone, Portage County, a big customer for culverts, are also in the same situation as us. However, the end is near. The culvert was finally delivered last Tuesday and the local contractor, Red Run will be installing it next week provided the weather is suitable.

More on culverts. There are many types of culverts, but not all are created equal. For example, appropriately sized round culverts are common, but a properly sized round culvert on 90th would have too high of a profile. That leaves us with an arched-type culvert (wider than higher) that has a lower profile to fit without causing a hump, and large enough to pass peak flows. That rules out round metal or plastic culverts – that vast majority of culverts in stock.

More to consider, the need for an arched culvert that is comprised of materials that can resist the acidic and corrosive nature of our water, puts this culvert in a customized category. An arched-metal culvert coated with a polymer, is needed to last (see attached photo). Proof positive is the existing failed culvert – that basically rotted away in 23 years. This is what happens when an uncoated metal and undersized culvert is used in this type of situation. Proper sizing and the type of material needed must be considered when we install it. If not, we are only contributing to the problem of inadequate infrastructure. It’s important to do it right!  Keep in mind that most of the culvert replacements will not need this level of analysis. Thus, we will proceed as needed in the most efficient way possible.  

Looking back, I was a “persistent” customer to the manufacturer by inquiring on a weekly basis regarding the status of the manufacturing of our culvert. The manufacturer is dependable, but like the rest, are moving as fast as they can. The board will always be looking for other vendors based on quality, costs and inventory.  In addition, the contractor who will be installing this culvert is also chomping at the bit! It is notable that the Town was not required to go through the usual bid process since an Emergency Resolution was passed. But finally, we’re ready to go! Unfortunately, there are some ill-created rumors, by the usual folks, about the process. There was, and never is, any favoritism in contractor selection. These rumors are unneeded and mean-spirited, which you’d think would stop just out of human decency, but here we are. Meanwhile, the Board and our partners are moving forward.

Thank you,

Scott Provost and your Board.