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WESTON MUNICIPAL CENTER
OFFICES CLOSED
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The Village of Weston Municipal Center offices will be closed to the public on January 19th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and February 16th (Presidents Day).
Oh Monday, January 19th, Property Tax and Utility payments can be placed in the outside drop-box in front of the building (located by the mailbox).
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CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP
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 Advanced Disposal will be picking up Christmas Trees that are set out for disposal during the month of January. Trees should be cut so that they are no more than 4 feet in lengths, placed on their side, and within reasonable reach of Advanced Disposal's driver. Trees will be collected on the regular garbage days, and we encourage residents to get their trees out for collection within the first few weeks of January, to guarantee that they will be picked up.
If you do not want to wait for Advanced Disposal's driver to pick up your tree, a few other options to consider are:
- Delivering your tree directly to Advanced Disposal, during their office hours, and only during the month of January.
- Delivering your tree directly to Marathon County Solid Waste, during their office hours, and year-round.
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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK
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- Personnel Committee meeting, Monday, January 19, 2015 at 4:30pm
- Village Board meeting, Monday, January 19, 2015 at 6:00pm
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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TAX COLLECTION
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Below are the Village Hall Tax collection hours.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION locations accepting Property Tax Payments for the Village of Weston (only those branches located in Weston and listed below):
- Abby Bank (2405 Schofield Avenue)
- Associated Bank (5211 Alderson Street)
- BMO Harris Bank (2806 Schofield Avenue)
- Brokaw Credit Union (2006 Schofield Avenue)
- Cloverbelt Credit Union (5906 Business HWY 51)
- Covantage Credit Union (3807 Schofield Avenue)
- Intercity State Bank (2900 Schofield Avenue)
- Peoples State Bank (7205 Stone Ridge Drive)
- River Valley State Bank (4107 Barbican Avenue)
- US Bank (5802 Camp Phillips Road)
Please take the BOTTOM PERFORATED STUB of your tax bill to the institutions when making a payment. They will KEEP the stub for processing. The Village will mail you a receipt within 5 days. These institutions will accept cash or checks for the amount of the first installment or the full payment amount of the tax bill owed. Escrow checks OVER the tax bill amount will NOT be processed at these institutions. Instead, they should be processed at the Weston Municipal Center. The Village will issue REFUND CHECKS within 5 days of collection, as needed, for any overpayments that are received by mail.
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LIFEGUARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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 The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, W.S.I. Certified lifeguards and Head lifeguards for the 2015 season. These seasonal positions will run from approximately May 29th through August 23rd, 2015. Applications are available on our website, www.westonwi.gov, under the the E-Services section. Applications need to be completed by March 13th, 2015 with testing for new employees scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 21st, 2015.
For questions, please contact the Weston Park Department at 715-359-9988, sosterbrink@westonwi.gov or bmroczenski@westonwi.gov.
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VILLAGE OF WESTON
NOTICE CONCERNING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHAPTER 70 OF THE WESTON MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Sec. 70.104. Depositing snow removal. "It shall be unlawful for any person to push or deposit snow, or cause snow to be pushed or deposited from his own personal driveway or parking area into the public streets and/or right-of-way so as to cause a nuisance or obstruction. The village may cause such deposits of snow to be removed from the street, and the cost of such removal shall be charged to the property owner."
Sec. 70.112. Cleaning of sidewalks. "The owner of property or the party in possession of the property abutting on any sidewalk shall, without notice and at all times, keep such abutting sidewalk clean and free from debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions and clear of snow and ice and shall not deposit or place any sweepings or debris or other foreign matter upon the sidewalk, or in the street. Snow and ice shall be removed within 48 hours. If any owner shall fail or neglect to keep any sidewalk free of debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions, snow or ice, the Village may proceed to clear such sidewalk and shall charge the expense, as defined by the Village Board in the village schedule of fees, thereof as a special tax against the premises to be collected as other taxes on real estate. The Village may, but shall not be required to, give notice to the owners of the property before providing for the Village to clear such walks."
The Village will be responsible for clearing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and parking lots around Village-owned and maintained buildings and properties. The Village will also be responsible for clearing the sidewalks of the three major 4-lane arterials (main thoroughfares) that run through the Village: Camp Phillips Road, Business Highway 51, and Schofield Avenue; the Ross Avenue Round-a-bout sidewalks and all multi-use paths within the Village. All other sidewalks of the Village, not listed above, will be the responsibility of the property owners of a building or lot.
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.0907(5), the Village may also impose a fine or penalty for neglecting to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
VILLAGE OF WESTON
Loren White, President
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The Village of Weston has started creating informational videos called Weston V-Chat. During the next year we will be posting several short videos to communicate preferred procedures and practices for your services. Services like Spring and Fall Yard Materials Pick-up, the wheres and whys for snow removal process, proper yard maintenance, etc. Please view the video below.
 | | Weston Village V-Chat Introduction video |
Our videos will be posted on our YouTube page. Please check out our page to view the Weston V-Chat videos and other informational videos as well.
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WESTON V-CHAT
SNOW & ICE CONTROL
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We have just released our 2nd V-Chat video. Since winter is here, please check out the V-Chat video on Snow & Ice Control in the Village of Weston.
 | | Weston WI V-Chat #2 Snow & Ice Control |
Our videos will be posted on our YouTube page. Please check out our page to view the Weston V-Chat videos and other informational videos as well.
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NEW ZONING CODE UPDATE
AND ZONING MAP
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The Planning and Development Team has released the first draft of the Zoning Map for 2015 on the Village's website. The Planning Team welcomes you to review the map and the zoning code and give them your feedback using the feedback form provided on the website.
There is also a set of flashcards to help you better understand each zone and what land uses are compatible in each zone. The team looks forward to hearing from you soon.
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PET LICENSE
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PetData will be sending the 2015 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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ICE RINKS OPEN
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 The Village of Weston Ice Rink and Warming House at Kennedy Park opened for the season on Friday, January 2nd, 2015. Due to the cold weather, the warming house may be closed on certain days. Please check our social media sites to stay updated.
Hours for the warming house are 1:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and School Holidays and from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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ACE HARDWARE
2014 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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Congratulations to Ace Hardware in Weston as they are beinghonored as the 2014 Business of the Year by the South Area Business Association (SABA)at their Annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, January 15th.Ace Hardware Weston spent 2014 working to better serve the surrounding community through a combination of self-improvement and outreach programs. Following a complete store reset, the building's pet department and garden center were extensively reworked and expanded upon to better serve the needs of their customers. A 1500 square foot storage facility was added to small engine department to help respond to the increasing interest and needs of the customers. Even the parking lot was reworked and renovated in order to accommodate the store's growing customer base and to utilize more efficient technologies (such as LED lighting).
 Employees themselves found new ways to help the community, whether it was through customer-oriented programs like Helpful 201 Certification or through existing community support systems like Peyton's Promise (a local initiative which helps to support children and their families through food drives). Fittingly for a hardware store, Ace Hardware Weston also worked extensively with programs such as Habitat for Humanity and Randlin House that construct and renovate homes for those in need. Through fundraising, the store also helped contribute to the Children's Miracle Network. |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK
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VACATION FUN DAY
EVEREST ADVENTURE CARE
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Join Everest Adventure Care for their Vacation Fun Day at the Greenheck Fieldhouse on January 23, 2015 from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Enjoy a wide variety of gym games, ice skating, arts/crafts, and technology. Also included is breakfast, lunch and a snacks.
Cost is $37 per person for each day. Registration is available online at: Greenheck Fieldhouse Website
For more information please email Jacque at jjakubek@dce.k12.wi.us or call 715-359-6563 Ext. 4.
Vacation Fun Day Flyer
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JAY'S JAM-A-THON
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Join Dale's Weston Lanes as they host "Jay's Jam-A-Thon Bowling Tournament" (2-person Scotch Doubles) on Saturday, January 24th beginning at 1:00pm. Proceeds will benefit the Jason Elliott Memorial Scholarship Fund and Weston Lanes Youth Program. Cost is $34 per team in advance and $40 at the door.
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TAVERN LEAGUE 9 PIN TAP
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
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 The 5th District of the Tavern League of Wisconsin will be hosting a 9 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament at Dale's Weston Lanes on January 25th, January 31st, and February 7th.
Cost is $120 for a 4-person team. For more information please contact Diane Matsch at dianematsche@letsgobowl.org or at 715-370-1662
Flyer
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25TH ANNUAL
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
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 The YMCA is hosting its 25th Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 7th from 6:30 to 9:00pm (at the Wausau Branch). This is a time when Dads or a male role model have a chance to create special memories with their daughters or loved one. Enjoy an evening of music, door prizes, refreshments and dancing! Proceeds provide financial assistance and scholarships for membership and program participation through YMCA Community Partners Funding.
Tickets can be purchased at the Wausau Branch or the Aspirus Branch.
- Members: $12.00 per person
- Non-Members: $17.00 per person
- $4.00 discount on 2nd and additional daughter
- Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event for $20.00 per person
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WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME NEWSLETTER
MARATHON COUNTY
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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!
www.co.marathon.wi.us
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MEMBER NEWSLETTER
SOUTH AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION NEWS
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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 assistant, unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services.
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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STONEY RIVER
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
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Join Stoney River Memory Care for their Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Press Release / Flyer
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INCOME TAX
PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
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Do you need assistance filing your income taxes? In Marathon County there are programs available to provide free income tax preparation assistance for qualified taxpayers filing simple returns with no business ownership, rental property, or capital gains.
AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide
The AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide program offers tax preparation to low to moderate income taxpayers, by appointment only, with special consideration given to those ages 60 and older. Appointments are held at the UW-Extension offices at 212 River Drive each Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 8:00am to Noon, February 3 through April 8. To make an appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm, beginning January 15, 2015.
Super Tax Saturday
Super Tax Saturday will take place Saturday, February 14, 2015 between 8:00am and 4:00pm, by appointment only. Super Tax Saturday focuses on those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
EITC is a tax credit for people who work but do not earn high incomes. Families may qualify for this credit if their income is less than $53,000. For a Super Tax Saturday appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Community volunteers and accounting students at UW-Marathon County will provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for taxpayers with income under $53,000.
The Center for Civic Engagement on the UW-Marathon County campus offers VITA assistance by appointment Tuesdays and Saturdays February 3 through April 11. Call 715-261-6104 for an appointment beginning January 15.
For more information on assistance with income taxes, call United Way's 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 to speak with an Information Specialist, or go the the SCHEDULE for specific dates, times and locations.
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D.C. EVEREST FAST PITCH
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 D.C. Everest Fastpitch is now accepting registration forms for their 2015 Summer League. The league is open to all girls ages 4 to 18.
Summer League Registration
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PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - JANUARY
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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 January items are, Pancakes and Syrup and Cereal Bars. These can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 and 5:00), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.
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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 This Week in Weston 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
Village Trustees
Loren White
Village President
Planning Commission Committee Chair
Scott Berger
Personnel Committee Chair
Barbara Ermeling
Finance Committee Chair
Sharon Jaeger
Parks & Recreation
Committee Chair
Mark Porlier
Property and Infrastructure
Committee Chair
Fred Schuster
Community Life and
Public Safety Chair
Jon Ziegler
Community Development Authority Chair
Department Directors
Daniel Guild
Administrator
Nathan Crowe
Director of Technology Services
ncrowe@westonwi.gov
Keith Donner
Director of Pubic Works
kdonner@westonwi.gov
Jennifer Higgins
Director of Planning & Development
jhiggins@westonwi.gov
John Jacobs
Finance Director
jjacobs@westonwi.gov
Shawn Osterbrink
Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation
sosterbrink@westonwi.gov
Sherry Weinkauf
Clerk/Employee Resource Manager
sweinkauf@westonwi.gov
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