CITY PAGES BEST OF THE WAUSAU AREA ♦ Thu Sep 2nd, 2010
Congratulations to the following Weston Businesses for making the 2010 City Pages Annual "Best of the Wausau Area"

August 2010

2011 PLANNING SURVEY PRESS RELEASE and RESULTS ♦ Mon Aug 30th, 2010
The Village of Weston conducted a 2011 Planning Survey intended to guide staff as they design and modify operational systems to improve service delivery to our taxpayers.

The Village survey used a sample of seventy taxpayers from eleven distinct geographic districts who have had experience with the Village of Weston in the last five years and thirty community influencers that included business owners, educators, clergy, key volunteers, and neighborhood leaders.

To view the complete Press Release and Survey Results please click here.

WESTON AQUATIC CENTER NOW CLOSED ♦ Fri Aug 27th, 2010
The Weston Aquatic Center is now closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who patronized the pool and participated in the "Splash Down" events. We will continue these events next season and look forward to seeing you in 2011.

ELDERLY/DISABLED HOME SAFETY CHECKS ♦ Fri Aug 6th, 2010
The Weston Fire Department will provide home safety checks for our elderly and disabled citizens in the Village and Town of Weston.

Members of the fire department will come to your residence and provide guidance and information on such subjects as; fall prevention, fire safety, medication management, and general household hazards to name but a few.

To receive a safety check contact the Weston Fire Department at 715-355-5419 any day between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and schedule a visit by our staff.

ROSS AVE NOW OPEN ♦ Thu Aug 5th, 2010
Ross Avenue is now open to thru traffic from Camp Phillips to Metro Drive. Thank you to everyone for their patience during this road construction..

Beyond resurfacing, the project also helped correct some vital utility issues, allowed for the construction of a new bridge approach, beefed up the pavement for truck traffic between Camp Phillips & Metro Drive, and allowed for the creation of new bike / pedestrian lanes. The project was completed on schedule and under budget.

The project was a joint effort between the Village of Weston and the City of Schofield and was funded with federal stimulus dollars obtained through the help of Congressman Dave Obey.

July 2010

2010 CHIP SEAL WORK ♦ Mon Jul 26th, 2010
The Chip Sealing that began at the end of June on various streets throughout Weston is now complete. The Village originally planned to sweep the streets beginning about 1 week after the initial application of chip seal depending on weather and other factors. Hotter weather, and especially more humid weather, delays the sweeping, as the asphalt doesn't cure out as quickly and therefore we need to stay off of it longer with heavy equipment.

More significantly though there was a breakdown of the street sweeper about a week into the clean-up. This kept the sweeper out of commission for the past week. The repairs are being made this week and we hope to have the sweeper back in service to resume sweeping next week and to be complete by the beginning of August. In the interim the longer exposure to traffic will help to get more chips imbedded in the asphalt. Thanks for your patience.

For more information or for any questions you may have, please contact Valerie Parker at 241-2607 or at vparker@westonwisconsin.org

HEALTHY WESTON FEST ♦ Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 — Sun Jul 25th, 2010
Thank you to everyone who participated and the over 50 sponsors that helped in making the 2nd Annual "Healthy" Weston Fest a success. This event which was designed to bring local businesses, residents, and the surrounding areas together to enjoy a variety of fun filled activities and events for the individual or family, was a success and a good time was had by all.

There were bands, a Family Movie Night, Carnival Games and Bouncy Houses, Pancake Breakfast, Hayrides, Family Fun Run and Bike Ride, FREE swim, Church in the Park and of course Fabulous Fireworks. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Women's Community, the Boys and Girls Club and our local Food Pantry.

To view any of the photos that were taken during Weston Fest 2010 check out our new Flickr Account.

For a complete listing of all the sponsors please click here.

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL ♦ Thu Jul 1st, 2010
In an effort to better serve its residents, the Marathon County Solid Waste Department has moved its Hazardous Waste Collection Site to the Ringle Landfill located at R18500 E. Highway 29 (approximately 1.5 miles east of the County Q Exit). With this move residents will now have collection services available to them 5 days a week for 9 months of the year. The site is now open from 8am to 3pm, however you will need to call in advance to make an appointment to ensure that trained staff is available to assist you.

For more information or to make an appointment please call 715-446-3101

June 2010

BORN LEARNING TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ♦ Thu Jun 17th, 2010
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Born Learning Trail was held at Machmueller Park, 7200 Quentin Street on Thursday, June 17th. The Emerging Leaders hosted the ceremony and there was a free book giveaway to children attending.

For more information and a look at the trail please click here.

AQUATIC CENTER NOW OPEN ♦ Sat Jun 5th, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Splash in fun at the Weston Aquatic Center and enjoy the addition of the NEW EXTREME BODY SLIDE.

For more information regarding pool hours, fees, and other amenities please click here.

YARD WASTE PICK UP COMPLETE ♦ Tue Jun 1st, 2010
The Village's Yard Waste roadside pickup is now complete. However, for your convenience residents who have any remaining leaves and/or brush can bring them (free of charge) to the Village's NEW Yard Waste Site located at 8200 Ryan Street (1/4 mile south of Weston Avenue on the west side).

For location map and photos of new site please click here.

April 2010

VILLAGE OF WESTON WEED NOTICE ♦ Mon Apr 19th, 2010
Notice is hearby given that Sec. 66 of the Wisconsin State Statutes and Sec. 50.102 of the the Weston Municipal Code of Ordinance will be enforced.

K-TECH KLEEING ♦ Thu Apr 15th, 2010
Weston-based K-Tech is best known for its cleaning services, but in the past four years its charitable giving arm, K-Tech Charities, has distributed an impressive $200,000 in financial aid to nonprofit organizations. In 2009, K-Tech Charities fed over 300 families through the delivery of 300 holiday food baskets and more than six tons of food to low income families. For this reason, K-Tech, led by Craig Kersemeier and his mother Sue, has been selected as the Red Cross Corporate Hero of 2010.

The Village of Weston salutes K-Tech, the Kersemeier family and all of their employees for their service to our community.

JOHANNA MAY'S FINE TEAS ♦ Wed Apr 7th, 2010
Personal Chef and restaurant reviewer Ann Leibmann recently dined at Johanna May's Fine Teas in Weston and gave a near perfect review of this elegant Victorian Style formal tea room.

To read Ann's complete review and get your taste buds excited please click here.

March 2010

THANK YOU TO OUR AREA RESTAURANTS ♦ Mon Mar 1st, 2010
Thank you to the following area restaurants for participating in the "Eat in Weston" coupon campaign. Arrow Sports Bar, Basil Restaurant, Big Dan and Spaces Kelly Club, Bullshooters Saloon, Chang Garden, Dale's Weston Lanes, Fish Tank Bar and Grill, Hmong Style Restaurant, Iozzo's Italian Restaurant, Marco's Pizza, The Palm's Supper Club, Razz's Bar and Grill, Shanghai Grill, WISH Steakhouse

January 2010

WESTON'S WINDSOR DRIVE ♦ Tue Jan 19th, 2010
Weston's Windsor Drive releases new video, shot completely in the Wausau area. Watch how these young men have grown into extraordinary musicians:

Check out their video and website by clicking here.

NEW BASIL RESTAURANT ♦ Wed Jan 6th, 2010
Personal Chef and restaurant reviewer Ann Leibmann recently dined at the new Basil Restaurant in Weston and gave a near perfect review of this cozy Thai establishment.

To read Ann's complete review and get your taste buds warmed up please click here.

December 2009

2009 PROPERTY TAX BILL DECREASE ♦ Wed Dec 2nd, 2009
To view what the Village of Weston Property Tax Bill decrease for 2009 will be please click here.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ♦ Wed Dec 2nd, 2009
The Village of Weston will be collecting 2009 property taxes and at the Weston Municipal Center beginning December 2, 2009 until February 1, 2010. Payments for property taxes made after February 1st will be required to be made at the Marathon County Courthouse (500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403).


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

November 2009

2010 DOG AND CAT LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE ♦ Thu Nov 19th, 2009 — Thu Apr 1st, 2010
Chapter 10 of the Village of Weston's Municipal Code requires that all cats and dogs must be licensed by the time they become four (4) months of age or within 30 days of an owner obtaining the animal. Late license fees will be charged for those failing to obtain a license by April 1 of each year or within 30 days of taking ownership of the animal. Before a license can be issued, you must furnish a rabies vaccination certificate to show proof of vaccination against rabies. A fine of $290 may be imposed for failure to have your dog or cat vaccinated. You may return your license application in person or with payment by mail to the Village of Weston, 5500 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI 54476.

2010 Cat License Application

2010 Dog License Application

July 2009

THANK YOU TO OUR WESTON FEST SPONSORS ♦ Mon Jul 27th, 2009
Thank You to all who were a part of the Village of Weston's "HEALTHY WESTON FEST 2009"

For a full list of sponsors and a slide show of pictures, please click here.

VILLAGE POPULATION 14,610 (1/1/10 WDOA) ♦ General Notice
Village Population Estimates 1996 to Present (DOA)

WESTON FEST COOKOFF RECIPES ♦ General Notice
The first Weston Fest Cook-off was very successful! We want to thank each of the participants and the sponsors, ACE Hardware and Buffalo Wings and Rings, for making it such a thriving event. For the chef's very own famous recipes, please click here.

SKATE BOARD PARK - NOW OPEN ♦ General Notice
The anticipation is over as the Village of Weston Skateboard Park is now open for the season!

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

HUNTING MAP ♦ General Notice
Hunter's please be aware that bow and gun hunting are restricted to certain areas of the Village with Gun hunting ONLY allowed in Rural Residential and Agriculture zoned districts.

To view the Village's official map of where hunting is permitted please click here

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 serving 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 in-depth look of what Marathon County has to offer, please click here.

TARGET – MAKING EVERY DAY EARTH DAY ♦ General Notice
Join Target as they continue to strive to be a responsible steward of the environment by using their resources responsibly, eliminate waste, minimize carbon footprint, offer a selection of eco-friendly products; incorporate sustainable elements into their stores and influence their vendors and suppliers to embrace sustainable practices.

And now when you shop at Target you can recycle plastic bags, ink cartridges, cell phones MP3 players and more with their new recycle kiosks.

2009 ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT ♦ General Notice
2009 Annual Accountability Report

ST. CLARE'S HOSPITAL ♦ General Notice
Congratulations Saint Clare's Hospital for being designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Specialty Care by BlueCross BlueShield Association for hip and knee replacement. Blue Distinction Centers are medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering high quality care along with a high value on research and evidence based health and medical information. For patients this means better overall outcomes.

STINE EYE CLINIC and SUE KERSEMEIER ♦ General Notice
Congratulations Stine Eye Clinic in Weston and Sue Kersemeier of K-Tech in Weston for being named the 2009 Business of the Year, and Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the South Area Business Association. Click here to view article in the Wausau Daily Herald.

JOB OPENINGS ♦ General Notice
For a complete listing of job openings in the Village of Weston please click here.

2008 ANNUAL REPORT TO TAXPAYERS-INVESTORS ♦ General Notice
2008 Annual Report to Taxpayer-Investors

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".

SUBSCRIBE TO WESTON RSS FEED ♦ General Notice
Stay up to date with all things Weston by subscribing to our RSS Feed. You will be notified everytime we post minutes, agendas, podcasts, and new events. Click here to subscribe to the Village of Weston RSS Feed.

QUALITY OF LIFE PLANNING GOALS ♦ General Notice
The Ad Hoc Quality of Life Committee's Quality of Life Planning Goals Report is now available for viewing on the Core Values and Quality of Life page of the website.

SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL RECEIVES RECOGNITION ♦ General Notice
For the fourth consecutive year, Ministry Health Care's Saint Clare's Hospital has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. The QRCR program is administered by the American Association for Respiratory Care, and hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by agreeing to adhere to a strict set of criteria governing their respiratory care services.

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ♦ General Notice
Join us on Facebook! We've created a group page and are hopeful that it will be a great tool for getting you more involved. Click here to join.

2009 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS ♦ General Notice
The 2009 Neighborhood Meetings are now complete and we appreciate the Weston residents who were able to attend and offer their feedback on what is happening in the Village of Weston and where they see it going. Topics discussed at the meetings include Public Safety, Neighborhood Issues, Sewer and Water Planning, and Weston's Growth.

To read a detailed summary of what was covered at each meeting please click here.

Thanks again to all who participated as your feedback is greatly appreciated.

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY ♦ General Notice
In each of these cases the homes / garages / vehicles were unlocked. Residents need to take some basic precautions when trying to protect their homes and property. Residents can call the police department (359-4202) and we will assist by having an officer respond to your homes and provide some tips on home security.

****LOCK EVERYTHING**** Doors & Locks - "harden the target", use high quality locks, deadbolts that go into the door framing, not just door molding. Windows & sliding glass doors - quality locks and wooden dowel rods. Lighting - interior & exterior, use timers when gone, simulate occupancy. Neighborhood Watch - Speak to neighbors, ask them to watch out for you and return the favor. Report suspicious behavior. Home Safes - relatively cheap now, secured or anchored to floor or wall. Alarm Systems - Optional, but a great deterrence to crime. Identification - record serial numbers, photograph valuables and engrave DL numbers on expensive items / equipment.

HELP FOR HARD TIMES ♦ General Notice
United Way's 2-1-1 is here to help answer questions and connect you to services 24 hours a day 7 days a week, whether you need information regarding financial assistance,unemployment, aging parents, or support groups (or a variety of other services).

For a direct link to their website, which offers updated publications, a searchable database, and phone numbers and e-mails to contact you directly, please click here.

WESTON WIRE - E-NEWS ♦ General Notice
For a weekly snapshot of Whats Happening in Weston please click here

BEST OF EVEREST - WESTON BUSINESSES ♦ General Notice
Congratulations to the following Weston Businesses for making this year's BEST IN EVEREST sponsored by the Everest Herald.

CHANG GARDEN ♦ General Notice
Congratulations Chang Garden for being voted as one of the best restaurants for "Decor" in the U.S. by Chinese Restaurant News.

CAREER CLOSET ♦ General Notice
The Career Closet (A project of United Way Emerging Leaders)serves men and women in need of clothes for interviewing or employment. Individuals may have up to 2 outfits at NO COST to help them start their wardrobe.

For more information on receiving clothing or how and where to donate please click here.

FARMER'S MARKET ♦ General Notice
Stop down and enjoy all the things the Village of Weston Farmer's Market has to offer.

Located just west of the Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue, the Farmer's Market offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables along with meats (from NewGrass Farm), kettle corn (from American Kettle Corn) bakery (from jojo's bakery) along with homemade crafts throughout the spring, summer and fall months.

For more information on the Farmer's Market please click here.