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WESTON MUNICIPAL CENTER CLOSED
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The Weston Municipal Center will be closed on Friday, April 3. We will re-open on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 a.m.
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GARBAGE ROUTES
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Just a reminder that Advanced Disposal does NOT close for the Good Friday/Easter Holiday, and will be running their routes as normal this week and next week! Have a great Easter weekend!
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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF APRIL 6 - 10
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- Property and Infrastructure Committee meeting (PIC), Monday, April 6, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
- Village Board meeting, Monday, April 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
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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NEW LOCAL ADVERTISING
WESTON DIRECT
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Take advantage of our great new advertising opportunity! Your Village is excited to announce a new, 'shop local; support local' initiative as part of our, "It's Right, Here" marketing and branding campaign. In conjunction with an improved "Weston Wire" print newsletter, local businesses, institutions, and clubs will have opportunities to advertise within and help sponsor each publication, which reaches over 7,000 Village households and businesses. Find out more about this opportunity at www.westonwi.gov/WestonDirect.
WestonDirect Informational Flyer
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SEWER UTILITY RATE INCREASE
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On February 2, 2015, the Village of Weston Board of Trustees adopted new rates for the sewer utility, which became effective March 1, 2015.
Base charges have been increased ±5% and volume charges have increased 9.1% ($0.25 per 1,000 gallons) as compared to previous rates.
For more detailed information or to view the rate chart please visit the Village's Sewer Utility Rate webpage at the below link.
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JOB OPENING
OFFICE ASSISTANT
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 The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for a part-time Office Assistant. Must be able to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Must also be able to be flexible and occasionally work full days to cover office staff during paid time off. For more information and to apply for the position please go to http://westonwi.gov/Employment.
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SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
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On Friday, March 13, 2015 the seasonal weight limits went into effect in the Village of Weston with a restriction of 8 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) on the majority of the streets.
For more information please visit the Weight Restrictions page on the Village's website at the below link.
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VILLAGE WIDE RUMMAGE SALE
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The Village of Weston will be holding its annual Village Wide Rummage Sale on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.
To be included on the map where the Rummage Sales are located, please fill out the application by going to www.westonwi.gov/RummageSale. If you would like to print a copy to mail or drop off, you can find a copy of the application at www.westonwi.gov/2015map. You may also pick up applications at the Weston Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue. Forms need to be submitted by April 23!
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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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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK
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EASTER 9 PIN TAP
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Join Dale's Weston Lanes as they host their Easter 9 Pin Tap fundraiser on Saturday, April 4th to raise funds for the Weston Lanes Youth Program. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. with an entry fee of $30 per bowler which includes 3 games, Dinner, and Free Beer from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. There will also be many prizes and raffles. Music by Brad Emanuel at 8:00 p.m.
Easter 9 Pin Tap Flyer
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EASTER BUFFET
DALE'S WESTON LANES
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 Join Dale's Weston Lanes for their Easter Buffet on Sunday, April 5th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but reservation cutomers have priority seating times. See flyer for more details.
Easter Buffet Flyer
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POLKA MEETS COUNTRY
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Join the polka band Polish Connection and the country band Led West as they help raise money for the K-Tech Charities Foundation (benefiting Breast Cancer, St. Jude's, and Local Food Pantries).
The 5th Annual Polka Meets Country is being held Dale's Weston Lanes (5902 Schofield Ave - Weston) on Saturday, April 11th. Tickets available at K-Tech Kleening Systems (7710 Technology Dr - Weston), Dale's Weston Lanes and Online and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For questions, please call 715-359-8488.
Polka meets Country Flyer
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RHYTHM AND BREWS
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Join The Alzheimer's Association as they host their annual Rhythm and Brews event on Friday, April 10th at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center (10101 Market St., Rothschild) starting at 7:00 p.m.
Beer tasting and lively music, over 100 Brews available, commemorative souvenir glass, appetizers and desserts, silent auction and 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds going to help provided care service, education, and research for those with Alzheimer's. Tickets $35 in advance ONLINE or $40 at the door. Call 715-432-0075 or email dbutz@alz.com for more information!
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DANCING FOR THE PAWS
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The Humane Society of Marathon County and Get Out & Dance present "Dancing For The Paws" on Saturday, April 11, at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center (10101 Market Street, Rothschild). Experience a fun filled evening where you can enjoy dinner (and cocktails if you choose!) before watching local celebrities and their professional dance partners compete for "the coveted mirror ball" trophy! Professional demonstrations, public dancing, and an opportunity to support your favorite dancer all add to this event. All proceeds from this event will directly support the homeless pets and programs of the Humane Society of Marathon County.
Tickets are available at the Humane Society of Marathon County, Get Out and Dance and online at www.showtix4u.com. The event starts at 5:00pm. Please check out www.hsmcdancingforthepaws.com or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dancingforthepaw for updates. 
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BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE
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Join Big Brothers Big Sisters as they host their annual Bowl for Kids Sake, April 16-18 at Dale's Weston Lanes. This fundraising event is a way to assure that area kids in need get matched with a mentor with all of the proceeds staying in the community.
Bowl for Kids Sake Info
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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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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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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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PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - APRIL
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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 April items are, paper products: toilet paper, paper towel and kleenex. These can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.
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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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