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Village Offices Closed
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 In observance of Independence Day, the Village of Weston
Municipal Center is closed today - Friday, July 1st and will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We will re-open on Tuesday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
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Advanced Disposal closed on July 4th
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Advanced Disposal will be closed on Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. There will be no garbage/recycling pick-up for residents on Monday's route. All routes will be picked up a day late.
- Mondays route will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5th
- Tuesdays route will be picked up on Wednesday, July 6th
- Wednesdays route will be picked up on Thursday, July 7th
- Thursday route will be picked up on Friday, July 8th
- Fridays route will be picked up on Saturday, July 9th
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Burning Guidelines
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 As summer is finally here, we want to remind our residents about burning guidelines. Please see the attached document of the Burning Guidelines for the Village of Weston, the Town of Weston and the City of Schofield.
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Zero tolerance policy
for fireworks this 4th of July
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 Please be aware that the Everest Metro Police Department (EMPD), and many Wausau Metro Area Law Enforcement Departments, will again be enforcing fireworks violations during this 4th of July Holiday period under a zero tolerance policy. Staff has been instructed that barring some exigent circumstance, all officers and deputies shall issue citations for all fireworks violations they are called to. The general rule of thumb most people understand is that "If it flies or explodes, it is illegal", and that is usually applicable. The fact that there are so many firework stores and stands legally selling fireworks prohibited by WI Statute (unless you have a permit), tends to mislead some people into thinking they are legal to possess and use since they are sold locally. For more information please visit the Wisconsin Department of Justice page on Fireworks Law Information that references statutory regulations and permits.
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The following meetings
will be held this week
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There will be no meetings held the week of July 4th
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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Committee Vacancy
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The Village of Weston has a vacancy on it's Community Life & Public Safety committee. For more information or to apply for the position please visit to the employment link on the Village's website: westonwi.gov/Employment.
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2nd Installment - Property Taxes
Due August 1st
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 The 2nd installment of property taxes is due Monday, August 1st. This payment will need to me made at the MARATHON COUNTY COURTHOUSE in downtown Wausau, not at the Village of Weston Municipal Center. Payment can also be mailed to the Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau, WI 54403 as long as it is POSTMARKED no later than August 1st, 2016.
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Online Payments now available
on Weston Website
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Through a partnership with Official Payments, the Village is now able to accept online payments for utility and tax bills through its website. Official Payments will charge a convenience fee of $4.95 for utility bills and 7% of a tax payment. The village hopes to add more convenient payment options in the future. "We are currently doing some research on vendor options and point of sale solutions that will allow us to take more forms of payment whether you come to the counter or want to pay a bill from the comfort of your own home" said Nate Crowe, Director of Technology Services. As
 Weston continues to add other options, those convenience fees should see a decrease. Please stay tuned to future newsletters for updates regarding additional payment options.
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Farmers Market
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Weston Farmers Market
Weston Market Place
Corner or Schofield Avenue & Camp Phillips Road -
Next to Dunkin' Donuts
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May 7th through October 29th
Tuesdays & Saturdays | 8:00 a.m. - Sold Out
Experience all the wonderful vegetables, fruits, homemade
bakery, Kim's BS Sauce, egg rolls, gyros, homemade soaps & lotions, flowers, plants, crafts and more the market has to offer. Also, enjoy entertainment, which will vary throughout the season.
For more info contact us at 715-359-6114
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Notification List for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Updates or Amendments
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The Village of Weston maintains a Comprehensive Plan under Section 66.1001 and Zoning Ordinances under Wis. Stats. §§ 62.23 and 61.35, which it may wish to update or amend from time to time. Under State law, the Village must maintain a list of persons who submit a written or electronic request to receive notice of any proposed change to a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance that affects the allowable use of the property owned by the person.
This notice is to persons wishing to add their names to this list. If added to such list, the Village is required to provide written notice, including a copy or summary of the proposed changes, to all such persons whose property, the allowable use of which, may be affected by the proposed change.
If you wish to be added to such list, please notify Jennifer Higgins, Director, Village Planning and Development Department, 5500 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI or jhiggins@westonwi.gov indicating your preferred means of notice. Notice can be made by 1st class mail, electronic mail, voicemail or text message. The Village may charge each person on the list who receives a notice by 1st class mail a fee that does not exceed the approximate cost of providing the notice to the person.
Dated this 28th day of June, 2016.
Published: 6/28/16
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Crack Sealing various streets
around the Village
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On Monday, June 13th, Fahrner Asphalt started crack sealing various streets throughout the Village of Weston. If you encounter the crack sealing operation, please allow the workers plenty of room as their work will consist of routing existing cracks and then applying hot tar to fill the cracks. The cracks will be covered with toilet paper to help prevent vehicle tires sticking to the hot tar. Please be mindful of how close you are following the crew and refrain from making sharp turns on the freshly sealed cracks, as it may cause some tar to stick to your vehicle tires.
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Elections
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2016 Elections
- August 9, 2016 (Primary Partisan)
- November 8, 2016 (Fall General Election)
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Upcoming Election Information
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Partisan Primary - August 9, 2016
Fall General Election - November 8, 2016
In the August 9 Partisan Primary, you are only allowed to vote within ONE party. If you choose a party, votes cast in the party will be counted; votes cast in any other party will not be counted. If you do not choose a party and you vote in more than one party, NO votes will be counted.
Absentee Voting
Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one by mail, email, or fax. Please visit www.gab.wi.gov/voters/absentee for more information. In-person absentee voting for the August 9 election will begin on July 25 and end on August 5 at the Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue.
Voter Registration
Voter registration is required in Wisconsin. To begin the registration process online, please visit myvote.wi.gov. You may also register by mail up to 20 days before the election or in the Clerk's office up until the Friday before the election at 5:00 p.m. You must provide proof of residency when registering. You may download a voter registration form at www.gab.wi.gov/forms/gab-131-fillable.
Photo ID Required to Vote
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Vehicle Sales
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The Village of Weston is currently selling a 2006 Dodge Caravan (56,805 miles) and a 2005 Buick LeSabre (87.709 miles). If you are interested in purchasing one of these vehicles please go to the Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction website ( http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com/) and scroll until you find the Village of Weston vehicles. Another option is to type Weston into the keyword search. All transactions will be made through the website and not directly with the Village. To view the vehicles at the Village, please contact Deputy Director of Public Works, Michael Wodalski at (715) 241-2636 or via email at mwodalski@westonwi.gov.
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Wausau Area 4th of July Celebration
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 Come and check out the Annual Wausau Area 4th of July Celebration June 30th - July 4th. Check out their Facebook page for additional information and a schedule of events.
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4th of July Events & Fireworks
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Balloon & Rib Fest
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 Voted Wausau's Favorite Event five years running, the Balloon & Rib Fest has something for everyone. Don't believe us? We've got: Hot air balloons, 6 Rib Vendors, kites, animals, bounce houses, fantastic food, and the LARGEST fireworks show in the region.
The fun starts on Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 10.
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Chalkfest
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 Art doesn't require expensive canvas or a block of marble; sometimes art is as simple as an idea expressed with a grainy stick of colored chalk and pavement. Every summer artists and their colorful pastel art drawings transform downtown Wausau's 400 Block into a visual museum. Saturday, July 9th: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 10th: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Please visit www.wausauevents.org or more information.
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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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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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Peyton's Promise
Weston Food Drive - July
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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 July: Shampoo/Conditioner. 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
Finance Committee Chair
Kevin Ostrowski
Parks & Recreation Chair
Mark Porlier
Personnel Committee Chair
Fred Schuster
Community Life &
Public Safety Chair
Loren White
Plan Commission Chair &
Community Development
Authority Chair
Jon Ziegler
Property and Infrastructure 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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