FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK
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Community Development Authority meeting, Monday, May 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Plan Commission meeting, Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:00 PM
S.A.F.E.R Board of Directors meeting, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 North Mountain Rd., Wausau)
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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VILLAGE OF WESTON BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN TO LATER DATE
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The Village of Weston Board of Review is schedule to meet on May 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Weston Municipal Center for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into Session. However, due to the fact that the assessment roll will not be completed at this time it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned to June 17, 2014 at 4:00pm. The 2014 assessment roll will be open for examination on June 10, 2014 at the Weston Municipal Center - 5500 Schofield Avenue - from 8:00am to Noon, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Notice of Meeting to Adjourn to Later Date
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SEASONAL JOB OPENING
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Looking for a seasonal job this summer? Why not apply for the Sewer and Water Utility General Laborer for the Village of Weston. Check out our employment section of our website for details/qualifications for the position this summer!
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WESTON WATER UTILITY SPRING 2014 MAIN FLUSHING
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be flushing the water mains beginning Monday, April 28 thru Wednesday June 4, 2014. Water mains will be flushed between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on these dates.
You may notice that your water has a reddish color or tint during or following the flushing. This discoloration should be eliminated shortly after you have run water through your own service line. If the discoloration persists, please contact our office.
Those with sensitive water needs should draw water before the hours of flushing to reduce the chance of discolored water. White laundry should not be washed while the mains are being flushed in your area. You may also notice a change in water pressure while hydrants are flushed in your area. Hydrants may be flushed on Fridays to keep up with the schedule. You may notice a change in water pressure while hydrants are flushed in your area.
Please call our office at 359-2876 to check for any changes in the flushing schedule or if you have specific concerns.
2014 Spring Water Main Flushing Schedule
2014 Spring Water Main Flushing Map
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SOUTH AREA FIRE DISTRICT
LIFE RUN
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Join the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District (S.A.F.E.R) for their "Life Run" beginning at the Rib Mountain Fire Station (5901 Hummingbird Rd., Wausau) on Saturday, May 17th.
Registration for this 5K Run/Walk begins at 6:30am with the race starting at 8:00am. Cost is $25 with proceeds benefiting the Never Forgotten Honor Flight and The Salvation Army.
For more information please call 715-355-6763. Registration Deadline is April 25!
South Area Fire District Life Run Website
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SWIMMING LESSONS SIGN-UP
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Beginning Monday, April 21st, Weston residents can begin sign-up for Swim Lessons ($15) and on May 5th, non-residents can begin sign-up ($20).
Lessons will run from 10am to 10:50am from June 16th through August 8th.
There are 3 sessions available:
Session 1: June 16th - 27th Session 2: July 7th - July 18th Session 3: July 28th - August 8th
For more information contact the Village of Weston at 715-359-6114 or go the Aquatic Center Page on our website.
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VILLAGE OF WESTON SPRING BULK ITEM DROP-OFF AT ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES
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The annual Bulk-Item Drop-Off is scheduled to occur May 15th-May 17th, and will be held again at Advanced Disposal Services, located at 5509 Fuller Street.
The items that will be accepted include: Non-Metal Items, Furniture, Carpeting, Scrap Lumber, Mattresses, and Glass Windows. There is no charge to dispose of the above items for Town and Village Residents. Proof of Residency is Required. Advanced will allow you to dispose of other items for a fee.
Time Details:
May 15th & 16th: 8:00am - 4:00pm
May 17th: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Spring Bulk Item Drop Off Program Website
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LIGHT POLE FOR SALE
BIDS WANTED
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The Village of Weston is accepting bids on a street light pole.
Description of Light Pole
The pole is 30 feet long, with a 12 inch X 12 inch square base. The diameter of the pole is 8 inches at the base and tapers to 4 inches at the top of the pole. The pole is made of aluminum.
The pole can be seen by appointment only (during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), by calling the Village Office at (715) 359-6114 and ask for Doug.
Please submit your sealed bid (Minimum Bid $125) with a notation on the outside of the envelope "Light Pole Bid", no later than 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014 (at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud), to:
Weston Municipal Center
Attn: Public Works Department
5500 Schofield Avenue
Weston, WI 54476
Bidders must include their name, address, and daytime phone number. Bids will not be accepted via e-mail. This Pole will be sold, as is, to the highest bidder. Payment will only be acceptable in the form of cash or cashiers check (made payable to Village of Weston).
The Village of Weston reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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SPRING YARD WASTE PICKUP
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This year's spring yard waste pickup will begin Monday, May 19, 2014. Have leaves, unbagged thatch, grass, clippings, pine needles, and brush less than 6 inches in diameter, placed on the shoulder the day before your normal refuse pickup. Please make sure to keep yard waste and brush in SEPARATE piles. If you have a curb and gutter, please place yard waste in the gutter. Yard waste should be placed in rows and should not exceed 5 feet in width.
Piles are to be placed so as to be clear of power poles, trees, and mailboxes for ease of pickup. Brush should be placed at roadside with stump ends of limbs placed in same direction, parallel to road. If yard waste cannot be reached by the village's machines it will then be the responsibility of the resident to dispose of the waste .
After the roadside collection, leaves and all pre-mentioned items can be brought to the village's yard waste site (free of charge) located at 8200 Ryan Street (.25 mile south of Weston Avenue on the west side). When bringing items to the waste site, please remove leaves from bags and dispose of the bags in the provided container.
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HOW TO BUILD A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be hosting a FREE workshop on "How to Build a Rain Barrel" on Saturday, May 17th.
During this workshop, a presentation on water conservation and efficiency will be given as well as a presentation giving you many ideas and some general step-by-step instructions on how to build that perfect rain barrel unique to your needs. Village of Weston residents and Weston Water Utility customers attending will leave the workshop with a white 55-gallon barrel.
All Village of Weston residents who harvest rain water via a rain barrel (or rain garden), are eligible for the one-time storm water credit (provided you have not received that credit already). The storm water credit is calculated out at 68% of your annual storm water bill (example: $48.00/year fee for a single-family home = $32.64 credit).
Contact Valerie Parker at (715) 241-2607 or via e-mail: vparker@westonwi.gov to register for this workshop. This event is open to the public, but seating is limited, so please register in advance.
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SIGN PERMITS REQUIRED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
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The Village of Weston does require permits for most signs in the Village. If you are a new business wanting to put up a sign or an existing business wanting to reface a sign, please call the Village at 359-6114 to obtain the proper permit applications or access one online at http://westonwi.gov/384/Applications-and-Permits. The Village also requires permits for temporary and special event signage such as temporary message boards. Failure to obtain a sign permit will result in immediate sign removal, double permit fees and possible citations for zoning code violations.
Businesses are allowed (without a permit) temporary pricing or promotional signs up to 12 square feet provided there are no more than two such signs erected on a property street frontage and are located no closer than five feet to the property line. These signs must advertise a special taking place at the business and not just the business name. Flag signs, pennants, or streamers are prohibited. For more information regarding signs and what is allowed and not allowed you can refer to Article IX in the Municipal Code of Ordinances.
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BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED
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Summer is here, which means many of you may be planning some home improvement projects. Building permits are required in the Village of Weston for a number of home improvement projects such as fences, yard sheds, gazebos, siding, swimming pools, in-ground irrigation systems, finishing basements, building additions, and metal roofs. However, you do not need a permit for shingle to shingle roof replacement.
If you are not sure if a building permit is needed for your home improvement project, please feel free to call the Village Municipal Center at 359-6114 and a Village staff member will assist you in determining if your home improvement project requires a building permit. Building permit applications can be easily picked up at the Village Municipal Center during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, or can be accessed on the Village's website at http://westonwi.gov/384/Applications-and-Permits.
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FARMER'S MARKET NOW OPEN
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The Village of Weston Farmer's Market kicked off its 10th season on May 3rd. The Farmer's Market offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables along with meats (from NewGrass Farm, and GrasWerka Family Farm), homemade bakery from Grandma's Oven, egg rolls, Kim's BS sauce, plants, flowers and homemade crafts. The market is open every Tuesday and Saturday. Located at Farmer's Market Park next to the Village Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue. For your convenience the Market also accepts EBT (foodshare) and Debit cards.
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PARKING OF VEHICLES
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As a reminder, all motor vehicles that are parked outside need to be licensed, street operable and parked on an all-weather surface such as blacktop, concrete or paver blocks next to the driveway or garage. They cannot be parked on the grass, which would include vehicles that are for sale. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles need to be parked in a garage. Campers, boats, and trailers, may be parked on the lawn next to your garage or driveway. Also no more than 2 recreational vehicles (including trailers) are allowed to be parked on the a property that is zoned residential
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UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1
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United Way's 2-1-1 is a dialing code for FREE confidential access to non-emergency health and human services information and referral. They are there to help answer questions and connect you to services 24 hours a day 7 days a week, whether you need information regarding financial assistance,unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services).
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Community Events this Week
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HOSPICE PLANT SALE
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MAY 9TH & 10TH
Welcome in spring with beautiful annuals as Ministry Home Care hosts their annual Hospice Plant Sale (just in time for Mother's Day).
Located in the Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Saint Clare's Weston Center - Parking Lot 7 (3501 Cranberry Blvd.). Proceeds benefit patients and families cared for by Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services.
Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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RUN FOR HOSPICE
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Families and friends can honor a loved one and support hospice care at the annual Run For Hospice fundraiser sponsored by the Fabiano Brothers, on Saturday, May 10th in Weston at 7205 Zinser St.
The event will feature a 5K or 10K Run/Walk with chip timing, and new for this year is a non-competitive level. There will also be a "Carnival Midway" with games for kids, bounce house, face painting, kids runs, food, beverages, music by Brad Emanuel, and raffles will be available during the event.
Registration for the run/walk is $25 per person on or before May 3, 2014, $30 from May 4-8 and $35 for same day registration.
Proceeds from this year's event will be used to assist in funding a community care room for patients with identified financial need at Aspirus Hospice House.
For more information please go to the Run for Hospice Website.
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FREE BOOKS FUELED BY CITGO
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Be sure to stop at Callon Quik Mart (7605 Schofield Ave - Weston) on Saturday, May 10th from 11am -1pm as Bess the Book Bus will be handing out one FREE book per child while supplies last. Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy program that provides children nationwide with access to new books and is traveling across the country with sponsorship support from CITGO to inspire children through reading.
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ARROW SPORTS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
LED WEST
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MAY 10TH
Arrow Sports Club (6202 Schofield Ave., Weston) will be featuring the band Led West on Saturday, May 10th starting at 8:30pm playing Country and Southern Rock.
Arrow Sports Club Website
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NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK
MAY 12TH - 16TH
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Join thousands of other Americans in promoting the use of biking and walking to improve wellness and general health during the Annual Bike to Work Week. Whether you are environmentally conscious or just love the exercise, biking or walking to your destination is a great way to avoid the commuter traffic and stay in shape! National Bike to Work Day, May 16th, was started by the League of American Bicyclists, who promotes Bike Week: May 12 - 16, 2014, and Bike Month during the month of May.
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WESTON AQUATIC CENTER OPENING DAY
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WAUSAU REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE CHAMBER CONNECTION
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Check out the April Chamber Connection Newsletter. The April issue has Member News, Featured Member Business, Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Month, Volunteer Spotlight, New members and Ribbon Cuttings!
May 2014 Chamber Connect Newsletter
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WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME
MARATHON COUNTY NEWSLETTER
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Want to "Be in the Know with Wisconsin Central Time?"...then sign up today to start receiving their electronic newsletter which is a means to communicate what Marathon County Government is doing to make our county a great place to work, play and live! Please check out Marathon Countys Newsletter Page to view the most current newsletter and to subscribe to their mailing list!
Spring 2014 Marathon County Newsletter
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FAMILY IMMUNIZATION APPOINTMENT CLINICS - MARATHON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Marathon County Health Department is offering Family Immunization Clinics in Wausau, Mosinee & Western Marathon County. For more information and to schedule an appointment at any Marathon County Immunization Clinic please call 715-261-1900 or Toll Free 1-800-236-0153 (ask for Health Department). Please check out the Family Immunization Flyer for detailed information about the clinics, times, locations & information on immunization.
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Community News and Announcements
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"CUTEST CUTIE PIE"
PHOTO CONTEST
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Cutie Pie Photo Studio in Weston (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Ave) is working with the Humane Society of Marathon County for the month of May. Cutie Pie Studio is having a "Cutest Cutie Pie" contest where people can vote for their favorite photo for $1 a vote. All proceeds will be going to the Humane Society of Marathon County. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and vote for your favorite photo and help those families in need.
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PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE
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Thanks for the continued support from the Village of Weston Area Schools, Residents, Pick n Save, Abby Bank and Fantastic Sam's, for their tremendous effort in supporting Peyton's Promise to help the many needy families throughout the year.
Peyton's Promise has also started an "Item of the Month" collection, in which May's item is Canned Tuna and Chicken.These can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 and 5:00), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.
We also want to recognize the 2013-2014 Peyton Promise Advocates in our schools . . .
Madeline Martin, Rachel Johnson, Dorene Sanchez, Megan Ninnemann, Ka Lang Lor, Kendra Wolfgram, Cailin Hargraves Emma Bloemers, Sara Mayer, Madison Baregi & Rebecca Ream.
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This Week In Weston is a free weekly e-newsletter promoting events or activities in the Weston area! If you have an event or activity taking place in Weston and would like it posted in The Wire, please send information to:
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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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