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The following meetings
will be held the week of
December 14th - 18th
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- Joint meeting of the Community Development Authority (CDA) committee and the Plan Commission, Monday, December 14, 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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Public Engagement Session
Camp Phillips @ STH 29
Neighborhood Plan
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Please join the Village of Weston and JSD Professional Services, Inc. and provide feedback for the Camp Phillips @ State Highway 29 Neighborhood Planning Study.
- Who: All general public is encouraged to attend
- What: Public Engagement Session, Q & A Session
- When: 4:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015
- Where: Weston Municipal Center
(5500 Schofield Ave., Weston)
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Building Inspections
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Due to a short term medical leave, Village and Town building  permit inspections will be completed through a contracted building inspector. Through January 18th, building inspections will be restricted to the hours of 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Tuesdays and 11:30am to 3:30pm on Thursdays. If you are in need of a building permit inspection, please contact the Village Municipal Center at 715-359-6114 or via email at plandev@westonwi.gov and staff will assist you with scheduling your inspection with the contract inspector. Village Planning and Development Staff will continue to assist with permit questions and intake during the normal Building Inspection Office Hours of 8- 9am and 3:30-4:30pm Monday through Thursday or anytime via email at plandev@westonwi.gov.
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Premier Sports Academy
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
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On Friday, December 11th starting at 2:30 p.m., there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Premier Sports Academy's (8706 Progress Way, Weston) Grand Opening.
On Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. will be the official Grand Opening.
The following activities and discounts will be available:- 2 full size bounce houses
- Golf Pro on hand to talk golf and free demos ofGolf Sim.
- Baseball/Softball instructors on hand for tips and demos
- MC United Soccer on hand from 12-1pm for tips
- Try our golf simulator, batting cages, and field for free!
Charter Memberships (Renew @discounted price for life!)Up to 30% off lesson/rental packages, equipment/apparelFree raffle giveaways
- DeMarini Voodoo Batpack
- Wilson A1K Baseball Glove
- Shirt of your choice and hat
- Golf Simulator 10 hour rental package
- Baseball/Softball Double Membership
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2016 Budget Adopted
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The Village Board adopted the 2016 Budget on November 30th. The Village tax rate was adopted at $5.76, which is a 19 cent increase (3.44%) over last years rate.
With the Village's tax rate adopted, the combined tax rate on the December 2015 property tax rate will be $20.57, which is a 23 cent increase (1.13% increase).
The average $150,000 Weston homeowner will see a $45 increase on their December 2015 property tax bill. Property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed out by December 12th.
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Committee Vacancy
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The Village of Weston has a vacancy in it's Community Development Authority (CDA) Committiee. The Community Development Authority consists of seven members who oversee housing and redevelopment projects in the Village of Weston. For more information or to apply for the position please go to the employment link on the Village's website: www.westonwi.gov/Employment.
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Job Opening
Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator
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The Village of Weston is seeking a fulltime Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator. The Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator will perform operation and maintenance functions on the water and wastewater physical plant. The work shall generally include a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, related to the operation of the wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, chemical feed  equipment, water storage tanks, lift stations, water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
To view additional information about the position, the qualifications and to apply, please visit www.westonwi.gov//Employment. Only online applications will be accepted.
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Job Openings
2016 Aquatic Center Season
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The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, W.S.I. Certified lifeguards, Head lifeguards, and Slide Top/Front Desk Attendant, for the 2016 season. These seasonal positions will run from approximately the end of May through August 2016.
Applications are available on our website, www.westonwi.gov, under the the E-Services section. Applications need to be completed by Friday, March 4th, 2016 with swim testing for new employees (lifeguards) scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 19th, 2015.
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Are You Interested
in Running for Local Office?
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For more information and to download the nomination papers please visit the Elections section on our website.
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Ribbon Cutting
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JSD Professional Services Inc. (Engineers - Surveyors - Planners) invites you to their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, December 14th at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate their new business in Weston. JSD Professional Services Inc. is located at 7402 Stone Ridge Drive, Ste. 4 in Weston.
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Elections
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Upcoming Elections
- February 16, 2016 (Spring Primary)
- April 5, 2016 (Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote)
- August 9, 2016 (Primary Partisan)
- November 8, 2016 (Fall General Election)
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK
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Ornament Painting
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Friday, December 11th as they are hosting a FREE ornament painting party with ornaments from the Clay House between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Blessings in a Backpack Book Fair
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Come support D.C. Everest/Wausau Blessings in a Backpack as they host a Bookfair at Barnes and Noble on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A percentage of your purchases will benefit the area schools.
There will also be various activities throughout the day including craft projects storybook ready and performances by the Wausau West Master Singers and the D.C. Everest Jr. High Strings Ensemble.
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St. Agnes
Sweet Shoppe
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Join St. Agnes (6101 Zinser St., Weston) as they host their annual Sweet Shop Sale on Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fancy cookies and candy will be available for sale by the pound. A luncheon will also be served until 2:00pm which includes Soup, Sandwiches, pies and more. There will also be a Raffle with top prize of $500 plus additional prizes.
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Wisconsin Central Time 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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Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber Connection
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Member Newsletter
South Area Business Association
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Check out the December 2015 Newsletter in the Newsletter section of South Area Business Association's website!
Be a Sponsor for the Month? Call Dianne Brookhyser at (715) 355-1255 or email at admin@southareabusiness.com to see what you will receive!
www.southareabusiness.com
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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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Toys-for-Tots
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Cutie Pie Photo Studio in Weston (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Ave) and Toys For Tots are working together for the month of November to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Customers will receive a FREE photo session when they donate a toy for Toys For Tots. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and help those families in need.
Sam's Pizza (5811 Bus. Hwy 51 - Weston) and the U.S Marine Corps Reserve "Toys For Tots" Foundation have teamed up to help local children and families in need. Bring in a "New" unwrapped toy ($10 minimum value) and get a FREE 14" 1 topping pizza from Sam's Pizza now thru December 14th.
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Kidz Closet
Holiday Donations
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Beginning with their Black Friday sale (11/27) and continuing through 12/16/15 Kidz Closet will be collecting for various non-profits with needs they have been made aware of. Items being collected are NEW socks, underwear, toiletries, unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, puzzle books, and fleece tied blankets.
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Be Somebody's Angel
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Help Cloverbelt Credit Union as they Share the Holiday Magic and Be Somebody's Angel! This is a wonderful opportunity for members to bring joy to a person who might not otherwise have a happy holiday. Simply pick a tag from their Christmas giving tree and purchase a gift for a resident of Mount View Care Center, North Central Health Care, and people served by VNA Home Health.
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Peyton's Promise and AbbyBank are once again teaming up to help those in need. From November 17th to December 11th for every dollar donated to Peyton's Promise, Abby Bank will match a dollar up to $2,000. This money will be used to provide holiday meals for needy families and to help local food pantries through the tough months of January and February. Please
 bring your donations to any AbbyBank Weston or Wausau locations and help brighten a family's holiday.
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AbbyBank has Christmas Trees in their lobbies that are decorated with Angels representing anonymous local children in need. Select an Angel and take it to a teller to learn about the child (age, gender, needs, interests). Then return the Angel along with your present to an AbbyBank location by December 11th
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Fill the Bus-
to feed the Hungry in our Community
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The Renaissance Assisted Living and Rennes Health Center are showing their community pride and support through the holidays. They are determined to fill one of their transportation buses with non-perishable food items between November 25th and December 25th. The bus will be bannered and placed in front of their facility before November 25th as we build up community support and excitement. Food Drive Flyer
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Peyton's Promise
Weston Food Drive - December
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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. The item of the month for December: Canned Fruit in 100% Juice and Healthy Soup. The items can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.), 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
Barbara Ermeling
Village President
Scott Berger
Community Development Authority/Economic Development
Committee Chair
and Finance Chair
Kevin Ostrowski
Park & Recreation Chair
Fred Schuster
Community Life &
Public Safety Chair
Jon Ziegler
Personnel Chair
Property & Infrastructure Committee 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, Recreation and Forestry
sosterbrink@westonwi.gov
Sherry Weinkauf
Clerk/Employee Resource Manager
sweinkauf@westonwi.gov
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