Weekly News Blast – Town of Grant, Portage Co

Notice of Public Hearing: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PORTAGE COUNTY WELLHEAD PROTECTION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 5 of the County Annex, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, the Portage County Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing at which time and place all interested persons may appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard in support of or in opposition to T-2025-001. The proposal will amend the existing Portage County Wellhead Protection Ordinance text and make modifications to the Groundwater Protection District maps. Materials and information related to this request will be available for viewing prior to the Hearing date online at www.co.portage.wi.gov by clicking on the agenda packet for the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in the Agendas/Minutes Calendar. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard, and accommodations have been made to do so remotely if you prefer. To attend this meeting by telephone dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 595 131 207, then press #. To attend this meeting by video, go to www.co.portage.wi.gov and click on the link in the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in the Agendas/Minutes Calendar. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may submit written comments on agenda items to the Planning and Zoning Department by mail at 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or by e-mail at (kunzet@co.portage.wi.gov). The deadline for sending comments in writing is 2 business days prior to the meeting. Comments will be delivered to supervisors and posted at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Wellhead Protection Ordinance Packet to Municipalities

Posted on February 6, 2026, Edited February 6, 2026 by webmaster

Weekly News Blast

This week the public works crew continued to clear brush and trees along some town rights of way. Some residents have complained that they think it’s a waste of town time or money. But in fact, it’s all about safety. Providing clear viewing, especially at road intersections, allows drivers to spot other vehicles, pedestrians, bikers, pets, and wildlife to avoid accidents. In addition to brushing, the crew filled in the dips on 90^th Street between County Road W and Griffith Avenue. Sorry to disappoint those of you who enjoyed the roller coaster ride along that road section – ha!

This week’s Olympic theme of “Faster, Higher, Stronger” might not resonate with all of us, however I think it speaks to the idea of working to achieve great things. In my humble opinion the current town board has done work to uphold our charges to protect your health, safety, and welfare. It’s been a tumultuous time for our five town officers, but we will continue to think of you in harmony.

Have a safe weekend, Sharon