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Notice: Public Hearing: CLASS III NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VACATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF A PORTION OF GRIFFITH AVENUE A public hearing shall be held by the Town Board of the Town of Grant, at the Town of Grant Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494, on December 9th, 2026, at 6:30PM p.m., to discuss the proposed action to discontinue a portionof Griffith Avenue initiated by the introduction of a Resolution by the Town Board of the Town of Grant pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 82.10. Said portion of Griffith Avenue is depicted to scale in the attached map, which is incorporated herein, and legally described as follows: That portion of Griffith Ave being located in part of the SW1/4 and part of the SW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 27, also being part of the NW1/4 and part of the NW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 34, all in Township 22 North, Range 7 East, Town of Grant, Portage County, Wisconsin whose Centerline is bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the SW COR. 27-22-7E: Thence along the South Line of the SW1/4 on a bearing of N 89°16'11" E, a distance of 550.00' being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the Vacated Griffith Ave.; Thence continue along the South Line of the SW1/4 on a bearing of N 89°16'11" E, a distance of 773.66' to the SE Cor. of the SW1/4 SW1/4; Thence continue along the South Line of the SW1/4 on a bearing of N 89°16'11" E, a distance of 1323.66' to the S1/4 Cor. 27-22-7E; Thence along the South Line of the SE1/4 on a bearing of N 89°35'55" E, a distance of 1010' more or less to a point 100' West of Ditch No. 4 to the POINT OF ENDING of the Vacated Griffith Ave. Dated this 15th day of October 2026, 2026.

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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