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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.

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Former Supervisor Heather Grys-Luecht has requested a list of email addresses subscribing to Town of Grant notifications. We do not know the intent of Ms. Grys-Luecht’s request but have complied with the instruction of the State Attorney General under Open Records Law. On behalf of the Town of Grant, I apologize to any of you who would have liked to have kept these email addresses private. Further, I apologize if you receive any unsolicited emails. Moving forward, if you are unsure of the validity of received emails, or their content, please contact our webmaster at webmaster@townofgrant-portage.wi.gov or our clerk at clerk@townofgrant-portage.wi.gov.

On Wednesday evening there was a Listening Session at the Town Hall on behalf of State Representative Vinnie Miresse. The following topics were brought up: financial issues related to road maintenance for rural towns; an upcoming referendum for the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools related to operational funding; AI in education; the use of epinephrine in schools and by First Responders; data centers; and utility solar. If you would like to contact his office, he can be reached at: 888-534-0071 or Rep.Miresse@legis.wisconsin.gov.

Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend, Sharon