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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

What a busy week it’s been!

The recycled road base derived from the decades-long buildup of cement and porcelain at the Transfer Station has been completely spread and graded on 100th Street north of Elm. The cost of crushing pales in comparison to the value of the recycled material we received. We’ll provide detailed estimates later, but for now we are extremely pleased with this town board decision.

Public Works crew continued to brush our roadsides this week. A lot has been getting done without snow on the ground. It will continue in the coming weeks.

The Town is cooperating with Portage County Solid Waste Department and Habitat for Humanity to collect holiday lights. You’ll find a receptacle with a pink notice attached. Please help if you have lights to recycle. Thank you.

The Plan Commission met this week. The Commissioners are intent on completing revisions to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance by year’s end. And it looks like we just might make it! Kudos to Kathy Lee, PC Secretary who has been an outstanding partner in this long endeavor. She intends to step down after the Ordinance is completed. So, if you are interested in this secretarial position, please contact me at chair@townofgrant-portage.wi.gov or 715-213-1717. It’s a lot of work!

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock it’s the opening of gun deer season tomorrow. I encourage you to test your kills for Chronic Wasting Disease. The heads can be dropped off at the DNR station on Griffith Avenue. You can also dispose of your carcasses there should you choose.

Be safe out there, Sharon