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This Week In Weston

May 23, 2014 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
MUNICIPAL CENTER CLOSED

The Weston Municipal Center will be closed Monday, May 26, 2014, for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will re-open at 7:30am on Tuesday, May 27th.

 

 

 

 MEMORIAL DAY WEEK
GARBAGE / RECYCLING ROUTE

Monday, May 26th: No Pickup - Will be picked up on Tuesday

 

Tuesday, May 27th: Will be picked up Wednesday  

 

Wednesday, May 28th: Will be picked up Thursday  

 

Thursday, May 29th: Will be picked up Friday  

 

Friday, May 30th: Will be picked up Saturday

VILLAGE OF WESTON BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN TO LATER DATE

The Village of Weston Board of Review is scheduled 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 

 FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK

S.A.F.E.R Fire Commission meeting, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6:00pm. (The meeting will be held at the Weston Municipal Center)

 

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!
SEASONAL WEIGHT LIMITS

As of Friday, May 16, 2014 the seasonal weight limits have been lifted for the Village of Weston. For more information please visit the Weight Limits Restrictions Page on our website.

 

SEASONAL JOB OPENING

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!

JOB OPENING
MUNICIPAL CLERK

We are currently seeking to hire a Municipal Court Clerk for Weston/Schofield Municipal Court. Please click the link below to see addition details about the Municipal Court Clerk Job Opening & Job Description.


SPRING YARD MATERIAL PICKUP

This year's spring yard material pickup began 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.   

SWIMMING LESSONS SIGN-UP

Swimming lessons start the week of June 16th, at the Weston Aquatic Center, and there is still time to sign up!

 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. 

FARMER'S MARKET NOW OPEN

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. 

BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED

Spring 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.

 

SIGN PERMITS REQUIRED
IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

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 (e.g. sale) or special event 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.

PARKING OF VEHICLES

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

 

ARBOR DAY PLANTINGS

In recognition of Arbor Day, the Village of Weston Parks Department, along with students from Mr. Glynn's Forestry and Ag class at D.C. Everest High School planted trees in various boulevards and medians throughout the Village. Funds for the trees were provided by donations from Wisconsin Public Service and the American Transmission Company. The Village would like to thank these companies for their generous donations and their continued commitment to the Urban Forest and the Village of Weston. 

WESTON WATER UTILITY
SPRING 2014 MAIN FLUSHING

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. 

 

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 

 

UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1

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).

 Community Events this Week
CHRISTIAN FAITH LIFE RESOURCES
GRAND RE-OPENING

MAY 30TH

 

Join Christian Faith Life Resources (formerly Christian Bookstore) on Friday, May 30th for their Grand Re-Opening celebration. Ribbon cutting will be at 8:45am with hour by hour surprise specials from 9am to 6pm.

Then on Saturday, May 31st the Salvation Army Canteen Wagon will be serving FREE hot dogs and lemonade from 9am to 6pm along with sharing how they use the Canteen Wagon to equip rescue teams and victims. For those who make a donation to the Canteen Wagon (money, gatorade, water, etc.), they will receive a 20% off coupon to Christian Faith Life Resources.

 

HUMANE SOCIETY
RUN FOR THEIR LIVES

MAY 31ST

  

Join the Humane Society of Marathon County for their annual competitive chip timed 5K race Run For Their Lives on Saturday, May 31, 2014 with registration from 7:30 - 8:30 am and the event starting at 9:00 am.

 

There will be a race for runners only and a second for runners with their dog! There will also be a 1K Fun Run for the kids, too! Awards will be distributed by age division.

 

Location: Doepke Park (2200 S. Mountain Rd., Rib Mountain)

Run For Their Lives Website

 Save the Date
JUNE DAIRY BREAKFAST

Celebrate the Dairy Days of Summer with the Marathon County June Dairy Breakfast on Sunday, June 1st from 8am - 12:30pm. This year's event is being held at the Schairer Farms, Inc. (N1245 Evergreen Rd., Birnamwood).

 

June Dairy Breakfasts - Central WI 

 

WESTON AQUATIC CENTER OPENING DAY

Mark your calendar for the opening day of the Weston Aquatic Center for Saturday, June 7th at 11:00am!

 

Don't forget to stop in at the Municipal Center before 5pm TODAY, Friday, May 23rd, to purchase your early bird passes!

 

Weston Aquatic Center Page 

FREE FISHING WEEKEND

The Department of Natural Resources is offering it's annual FREE Fishing Weekend, June 7-8, 2014 where residents and non residents of all ages can fish without a license (or trout or salmon stamps). All the waters in the state are open, including state waters and the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. However all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply. 

 

No fishing pole or equipment? Not a problem. The DNA located at 5301 Rib Mt. Drive (715-359-7582) has fishing equipment they will loan you...and remember, kids 15 and under never need a license.  

CELEBRATION OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN WATERS
WATERS EDGE

JUNE 7TH

  

Join Marathon County UW-Extension to celebrate water on this FREE fishing weekend.

 

Discover the wonders in and around your lakes, rivers, and streams with this FREE family-friendly festival.  Enjoy various activities including Fly-Casting Demos, Kayak Demos, Children's Scavenger Hunt.  Also enjoy Featured Speaker Kenny Salwey and music by Boom 42.

 

Location: Oak Island Park (212 River Dr., Wausau)

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

 

Water's Edge Flyer

 

6TH ANNUAL WOODSON YMCA
DUATHLON / BADGER STATE GAMES

JUNE 14TH

 
The YMCA is proud to announce their partnership with the Badger State Games as they kick off the 2014 Summer games with a Duathlon on Saturday, June 14th beginning at the Aspirus YMCA parking lot (3402 Howland Avenue, Weston). Mandatory pre-race meeting is at 7:30 am and the race time is at 8:30am.
 

This race will consist of a 5K run, 28K bike, and a 3K run for both individuals and teams.  Fee is $55 per individual or $99 per team. 

 

For more information please call 715-841-1854.

YMCA Website 

 
FORREST GOETSCH MEMORIAL RUN

You can now register for the Forrest Goetsch Memorial Run being held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at http://www.forrestsrun.com/ or you can print off the registration sheet and mail it to the address listed. Forrest Goetsch Charities will be giving out $12,000 in scholarships this year.  

 News from Our Partners 
WAUSAU REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Check out the May Chamber Connection Newsletter. The May 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 

 

WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME
MARATHON COUNTY NEWSLETTER

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 

 

 Community News and Announcements
PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE

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. 

"CUTEST CUTIE PIE"
PHOTO CONTEST
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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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
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