2008 Garden Walk ♦ Fri Jul 11th, 2008 — Sat Jul 12th, 2008
The North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners presents it's Garden Walk July 11th and 12th. For more information and a listing of addresses please click here.

Blood Drive ♦ Wed Jul 9th, 2008
The Blood Center of Wisconsin is having a Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 12:30pm to 5:30 pm at the Weston Safety Building, 5303 Mesker Street. For an appointment or more information please call the Blood Center at toll free 1-888-310-7555. All blood types are needed. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring photo ID at time of donation. Your support is greatly appreciated.

All donors will be entered into a drawing for a gas card.

Animal Ordinance Proposed Revisions ♦ Mon Jul 7th, 2008
The Village of Weston is proposing a revised ordinance to Chapter 10 "Animals" on Monday July 7, 2008 at the Village Board Meeting. This meeting will begin following the Public Works meeting that starts at 5:30pm. This chapter includes, but is not limited to, animal control, licensing (for dogs and cats), nuisances, number of animals allowed, dangerous dogs, animal defecation, animals at large, and hunting. The revised ordiance also provides penalties for enforcement.

To view the full text of Chapter 10 please click here.

To view the animal licensing and fees, please click here.

June 2008

Computer/Electronics Recycling Event ♦ Fri Jun 27th, 2008 — 12:00 AM
Good News Project is holding five two-day events and three one-day events in 2008 to properly recycle electronics.

The two-day events are held from 1 to 4 p.m. on a Friday, then 9 a.m.
to noon Saturday.

The one-day events are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a Friday.

Remaining dates are:
Feb. 29
March 28 & 29
May 2 & 3
June 27
July 25
Sept. 12 & 13
Nov. 7 & 8
Jan. 9 & 10, 2009.

The computer/electronics recycling events are at the Good News Project warehouse, 1106 Fifth St., Wausau , three blocks south of Franklin Elementary School. Cost is 25 cents per pound. An average computer outfit is 40 to 60 pounds, so the cost would be $10 to $15. All items received are shipped to a professional computer recycler.

Accepted are computer gear, televsions, VCRs, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines, microwaves, stereo gear and other items containing circuit boards. No dehumidifiers, air conditioners or appliances.

Questions on the events? Call the humanitarian organization's
warehouse at 843-5985.

January 2008

In Memory of Vilas E. Machmueller ♦ Mon Jan 14th, 2008 — Tue Jan 15th, 2008
In Memory of Vilas E. Machmueller - Slide presentation

Village Population 13,805 (1/1/07WDOA) ♦ General Notice
Village Population Estimates 1996 to Present (DOA)

Quality of Life in Weston ♦ General Notice
In an age when energy costs are high & taxpayers are more aware of their surroundings, "Sustainable Weston" is an effort focused on creating a community that is environmentally conscious. This new campaign has five areas of concentration: energy, ground & surface water protection, recycling, wetland & woodland preservation and controlling urban sprawl.

Also in a recent analysis of census data it was discovered that the Village of Weston is where young families want to live in Marathon County. Recognizing this fact, the Village Board proactively created the "New Generations" initiative aimed at meeting the needs of Weston’s younger residents.

Life in Marathon County ♦ General Notice
With the United Way of Marathon County seving as the lead agency, along with community leaders, a report was established which provides a reflection of the community strengths and the high quality of life that is enjoyed in Marathon County. For a more indepth look of what Marathon County has to offer, please click here.

Tax Payments-Dog Licenses ♦ General Notice
Payments for property taxes made after January 31st will be required to be made at the Marathon County Courthouse (500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403). The Village of Weston is collecting 2008 dog licenses at the Weston Municipal Center in Weston through year end

For a complete listing of Tax Collection and Payment information please click here.

For Dog License application and Fees please click here.

Skateboard Park Now Open ♦ General Notice
The anticipation is over as the Village of Weston state of the art Skateboard Park will officially opened on Thursday, July 3, 2008.

To see a slideshow presentation of the construction and finished park or for more information please click here.

2008 Budget Hearing ♦ General Notice
For informaton regarding the 2008 Budget Public Hearing and Tax Rate Information, please click here.

Contact Us ♦ General Notice
For a listing of the Village of Weston e-mail addresses and phone numbers please click here.

Sidewalk Workshop ♦ General Notice
On Wednesday, November 7, 2007 the Village of Weston hosted a sidewalk seminar in helping to create a more walk-able community. For more information please click on the following link.

Creating a "Walk-able Community

Road Construction ♦ General Notice
For information regarding road construction and/or closures please click here.

Election Results ♦ General Notice
For election results from the Spring Election held April 1, 2008, please click here.

Vision Statement - Village of Weston ♦ General Notice
"Weston will continue to be a welcoming, safe and dynamic community, embracing the cultural and educational opportunities that an increasingly diverse population offers. Weston will seek to continually improve and make the community strong by fostering public trust and confidence in our government. Weston will encourage community characterized by a spirit of openness and fairness that encourages individuals to participate publicly and prosper personally. Weston will maintain a high quality of life through careful stewardship of all of our many resources".

Rummage Sale Extras ♦ General Notice
For those who have small items leftover from the Village Wide Rummage, you are welcome to drop them off at Dales Weston Lanes from 3pm to Midnight on Sunday, 11am-Midnight Monday thru Wednesday, and from 11am to 6pm Thursday, June 26th.

And, due to the overwhelming response of large wares and electronics these items are no longer being accepted. However, you are welcome to bring them to Goodwill between the following hours . .

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm

Sun - 9am-6pm

Items will be sold at the Farmer's Market on July 26th from 9am to 1pm as part of Weston Fest. All proceeds will then be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Weston Fest ♦ General Notice
The Community of Weston, partnering with Dale's Weston Lanes, are collaborating once again to host it's 3rd Annual "Weston Fest". Weston Fest is designed to bring local businesses, residents, and the surrounding areas together to enjoy a variety of fun filled activites and events for the individual or family. These activities will also benefit the charities and organizations of the Weston Community.

For a listing of activies and events please click here.