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Weekly News Blast: Have you ever wondered what a town clerk does? Well, in a word, “LOTS”! Our town clerk, Stefanie Schlapa, does a great deal, juggling town work among a busy family and other work life. Here’s just a sample of the work she has done in the past few weeks…Hang on! 2026 Budget completed; Tax Statements mailed; Statement of Taxes completed; Processed W2 tax forms; WT-7 tax forms completed; Filed Quarterly reports including the 941, Wage Reports (e.g. Unemployment); Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Annual Reconciliation; Fire Dues Certification; Attended two Election Trainings; Completed required Badger Books Training (for elections); [Note: will be installing required Badger Book update Saturday Jan 17]; Dispersed tax payments to Wisconsin Rapids, Tri-County and Stevens Point school districts and Portage County; WRS Remittance % update; Instituted new federal mileage rate; Confirmed Election Plans for 2026 [Note: No February Primary]; Filed insurance claim for First Responder; Investigated issue with Waste Management regarding outstanding fees and worked on several discrepancies with other vendors; and queried town insurer regarding proposed recreational use for town land. WHEW! This coming week she’ll be working on entering the 2026 budget, payroll and outstanding bills, filing safety and recycling reports, and much more. It's often been said that a “good clerk runs a town”. It’s true. It’s an enormous job that requires true commitment, honesty, and responsibility. Please be sure to thank Stefanie when you see her. And, if you are interested in helping Stefanie in her role, please contact her at clerk@townofgrant-portage.wi.gov or call her at the town hall 715-423-9193 or town cell 715-213-7370. As you can read, there’s a LOT to do! Thank you, Sharon

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Weekly News Blast

Congratulations are extended to First Responders Jim Yetter, Jerry Reinwand, and Rob Mateer. All three received commendations from the Portage County EMS Association – Jim and Jerry for 25 years and Keith for 10 years. Next time you see them give them a hearty thank you!

This holiday season the Town of Grant will be collaborating with Portage County Solid Waste Department and Habitat for Humanity by collecting Christmas light strands November – January (see the flyer). There will be a receptacle to drop off your lights at the Transfer Station. Ask an attendant if you don’t spot the location.

The Town Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Clerk Stefanie Schlapa has been very busy working on our 2026 budget, among all the other things due at year’s end – thank you! The budget hearing will be held on Monday December 1 beginning at 6:00pm.

The Northern Lights were on display Wednesday evening. Here’s a beautiful picture right here from our Town! (Attached below)

Fall is hanging on…for now.

Enjoy, Sharon