October 2008
Trick-or-Treat ♦ Fri Oct 31st, 2008
The Village of Weston will be having Trick-or-Treating on Friday, October 31st from 4-7pm.
September 2008
COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE ♦ Wed Sep 17th, 2008
The 9th Annual Computer and Electronics Recycling Drive is going to be held September 17th, at the Marathon County Household Hazardous Waste Facility - 301 Alderson Street, Schofield from 9:30am to 3:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring their unwanted computers components and other electronics to be recycled, reused, or refurbished. Hazardous waste will NOT be accepted during this time.
25 cents per pound for everything EXCEPT Console TV's ($15 each).
Also accepting original printer cartridges for Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin and cell phones for Special Olympics.
For questions please call 715-261-1900.
Computer/Electronics Recycling Event ♦ Fri Sep 12th, 2008 — Sat Sep 13th, 2008
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:
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.
August 2008
New Animal Ordinance (8/8/08) ♦ Mon Aug 4th, 2008
The Village of Weston adopted a new Chapter 10 "Animals" on Monday August 4, 2008 at the Village Board Meeting. 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 ordinance also provides penalties for enforcement. To view a copy of the revised ordinance Chapter 10 - Animals (Sec. 10.100-10.302)
Notice of Ordinance to enact new Chapter 10
The new ordinance requires all dogs and cats to be licensed in the Village. It sets new maximum numbers for dogs and cats at each property. For example a single family home (zoned R-1, R-2, RE, SR, RR, AG)is allowed to have up to 3 dogs and 4 cats. A grandfather clause has been adopted that allows for all cats/dogs currently at a property exceeding the allowable maximum numbers to be licensed. An
Animal Numbers Grandfather Clause Registration Form must be filled out within 60 days of the adoption of the ordinance and all animals must be licensed. The deadline to register for the grandfather clause is no later than October 7, 2008. If you have any questions concerning this ordinance, please call the Municipal Center at 359-6114.
Dog License Application
Cat License Application
Animal Fancier License - Foster Animal Rescue - Application
Animal Fancier License - All Others - Application
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 14,040 (1/1/08 WDOA) ♦ General Notice
Village Population Estimates 1996 to Present (DOA)
Farmer's Market ♦ General Notice
Stop in an enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, homemade crafts and Saturday entertainment.
For a listing of event and what the market has to offer 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 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.
Skateboard Park Now Open ♦ General Notice
The anticipation is over as the Village of Weston state of the art Skateboard Park 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.
Job Openings ♦ General Notice
For a complete listing of job openings in the Village of Weston please click here.
Fall Arts and Craft Show ♦ General Notice
For more information regarding the Village of Weston Fall Arts and Craft Show, 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".
Request for SOQ,s STH 29 Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge ♦ General Notice
For information regarding the Request for SOQ,s for the STH 29 Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge please click here