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TAX COLLECTION
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Please note that payments for first installment property taxes are due by January 31, 2014. Checks can be made out to the Village of Weston and paid at the Village of Weston Municipal Center or mail to P.O Box 438 Weston, WI 54476. After January 31st all tax payment MUST be paid at the Marathon County Courthouse!
All second installment property taxes will be required to be made at the Marathon County Courthouse (500 Forest St., Wausau) second installment taxes are due by July 31, 2014 so mark your calendars!
Don't forget the Municipal Center will also be open Saturday, January 25th from 9am to 2pm for tax collection.
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INTRODUCING SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING
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The week of January 6, 2014 the Village of Weston and Town of Weston began implementation of a new Single-Stream Recycling collection program.
The 95-gallon cart that was delivered to every household in the Village of Weston & the Town of Weston (single-family up to 4 unity apartments) is the new recycling cart. This cart is ONLY for recyclable items (plastic, glass, aluminum, tin, metal, mixed paper and cardboard).
This 95-gallon recycling cart will appear the same as your refuse (garbage) cart, EXCEPT that the recycling cart has a bright yellow lid with the recycling symbol, along with some simple recycling instructions, printed on the lid.
 | | The In's & Out's of Weston's New Single Stream Recycling Program |
What are the advantages to Single-Stream Recycling?
- Easy for the Customer
- Cleaner for the Neighborhood
- The carts are easy to use
- The carts hold a lot
- Safer for workers
- Promotes Recycling
- Communities Love It!!
PLUS... with more people recycling, we save on landfill costs, which will help reduced the costs to the Taxpayer!
NOW WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE OLD RECYCLING BINS
- Use them to neatly store away seasonal house hold items
- Give them to a neighbor who would have a use for them
- Donate them to Good Will (www.goodwillncw.org)
- Donate them to Peyton's Promise (www.peytonspromise.org)
- Sell or give away your container through Craig's List (www.wausau.craigslist.org)
- If your bins are in bad shape and you simply want to dispose of them, you can take them directly to Advance Disposal Services. They can be placed in the plastics recycling bin at the Recycling Center at 5509 Fuller Street.
FINALLY...you're Refuse and Recycling collection dates and times will remain the same as they have been in the past.
Residents began using them the week of January 6th on their garbage day. Remember these new carts are also being picked up by the claw on the recycling truck. Residents need to leave space between the new carts for ease of pickup and so the carts are not damaged. The best placement for your refuse and recycling carts is at either side of your driveway. Check out our Refuse & Recycling page on our website to see some examples of "how to" and "how not to" place your refuse and recycling carts. Improper placement could result in damage to your cart or mailbox from the garbage and recycling trucks claw.
If you still have questions, please feel free to visit our Refuse and Recycling webpage.
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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK
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 Personnel Committee Meeting, Monday, January 20, 2014 at 3:30pm
(PIC) Property & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:15 pm
Village Board Meeting Monday, January 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Unless stated otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village of Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue.
All village meeting agendas and packets can be found on the Agendas and Minutes page of the village website. Sign up for agenda posting notifications on our website through Notify Me!
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THE 2014 REFUSE & RECYCLING SERVICE GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
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The 2014 Refuse and Recycling Services Guide is now available online. This guide will also be mailed out to each household during the week of January 20, 2014 and explains all the Refuse and Recycling related services the Village will offer for 2014. Information includes dates for the Large Item Drop-off Event, Spring Clean-up, options for yard materials disposal, proper refuse and recycling cart placement, guidelines on "what to" and "what not to" recycle, and much more.
View it here before it hits your mailbox.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP IN PLANNING FOR THE VILLAGE'S FUTURE!
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The Village of Weston is updating its Comprehensive Plan,  which guides the growth and development of our community. To help us gauge community priorities as we begin the Plan update, please take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and return a survey by February 3, 2014. The Village encourages you to take the survey over the internet at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/westonplan2013. Otherwise, you can get a survey by visiting the Village Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Ave., by calling (715) 241-2607, or by emailing vparker@westonwi.gov. If you want to stay informed on the Comprehensive Plan update or have questions concerning the Comprehensive Plan update, please visit http://wi-weston.civicplus.com/329/Comprehensive-Plan-Update-2013-2016, or contact Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development at (715) 241-2638 or jhiggins@westonwi.gov. Thank you!
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
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 Looking for a job this summer? Check out the Village of Weston's Employment Page to see what is offered and will fit your interests and qualifications!
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2014 PET LICENSING INFORMATION!
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 PetData has sent the 2014 pet license renewal notices directly to your mailbox this year. Pet owners will have several options for renewing the licenses, including by mail or online. New pet owners or pet owners that did not receive a notice may also use the online licensing system.
This year, cat and dog licenses for Weston and Wausau will be the same shape and color. Purchasing a license and attaching it to your pet's collar is one of the most important things that you can do as a responsible pet owner. Displaying the current license tag on your pet's collar makes it easy for Animal Control officers and shelter employees to quickly locate the lost pet's owner information. It just might be the fastest way to get your lost pet back home to the family!
For more information, you can visit their website at www.petdata.com or call toll-free at 1-866-220-5551.
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YEAR END PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION HOURS
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 2013 Property Tax Bills were mailed out to property owners early the week of December 16th. Please contact the Village Finance Department at (715) 359-6114 if you did not receive yours.
First and Full Installment Property Tax payments can be made at the Village Municipal Center during the following hours through the end of January:
- January 20-24: 7:30am to 5pm
- January 25 (Sat.): 9am to 2pm
- January 27-31: 7:30am to 5pm
Eleven (11) Weston Financial Institutions will also be collecting the 2013 property taxes now through Friday, January 31, 2014.
Payments made after January 31st and ALL 2nd Installment Tax Payments must be made at the Marathon County Courthouse.
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FIRE & EMS SERVICES NOW PROVIDED BY S.A.F.E.R
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PIZZA RANCH SITE PLAN APPROVED
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 The Site Plan for the new Pizza Ranch restaurant was approved by the Plan Commission committee this past Monday, January 13th. The restaurant chain is expected to open sometime in May at the new 2715 Schofield Avenue location.
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THROWBACK SATURDAY - COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM
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The Good News Project in Wausau will be holding a recycling drive every Friday for computer gear, televisions, VCRs, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines, microwaves, stereo gear and other items containing circuit boards. Price per pound is $.30.
This Saturday is Throwback Saturday. The e-recycling charge will be $.25 a pound of the electronic device's weight. The price is good ONLY from 9 am to noon this Saturday!
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TENANTS WANTED
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S.C Swiderski LLC, a Rapidly Growing Real Estate Investment & Property Management Company, is currently looking for tenants! Their current locations are in Edgar, Medford, Merrill, Mosinee, Plover, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Stevens Point, Waupaca, Wausau & Wisconsin Rapids!
New Construction in Rice Lake, WESTON & Wisconsin Rapids.
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SAFE SITTER CLASSES
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The Family Birth Center at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston is now accepting registrations for Safe SittersŪ Classes to be held January 24, February 17, March 31, April 4th, and April 21, in the Ministry Saint Clare's Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants should use parking lot and door #3 for best access to the program on the campus of the Weston Regional Medical Center.
Safe SitterŪ is a medically accurate, competency-based babysitting preparation course designed for 11 to 13-year-olds. Safe Sitter will discuss how babysitting is a business and what your child will need to do to be safe and successful babysitters. Included in the class are accepting the jobs that are right for you, child care essentials, infant and child choking rescue, first-aid, behavior management and safety.
Cost for the class is $50 and includes a student handbook. Participants should bring a bag lunch or money for lunch. Limited financial assistance is available for families who cannot afford the normal fee. Advanced registration is requested and space is limited. For more information or to register, please contact Michelle Pagel at 715.393.3046 or michelle.pagel@ministryhealt.org.
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FREE!! 2013 INCOME TAX PREPARATION
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Low-to-moderate income taxpayers;  Emphasis on age 60+
Call United Way 2-1-1
Weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to schedule an appointment
(Call after January 15th 2014)
Check out the AARP 2013 Income Tax Preparation Poster for additional details and locations.
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Contact Us
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
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