News & Announcements
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UW Extension Retain the Rain Workshop, see brochure for date and time
Before you dig Call WE Energies
Gypsy moth season is here, see DNR article for more information
Leaving Pets or Kids in Cars can be Fatal
As bear sightings are becoming more common, here are some tips and contact information regarding bear sightings*
Mill Road Update
Mill Road will be
closed to ALL thru traffic (including emergency vehicles) from Woodland
Drive to Sawmill Court for bridge reconstruction beginning Monday, June
14th at approximately 9am. Mill Road will remain closed
until the construction work is completed (anticipated to be the end of
August). There will be no posted detour route, however advanced
warning signs will be posted.
In addition, the remaining portions of Mill Road (from Sawmill Court to Arboretum Drive) will be closed to thru traffic. Access to Sawmill Court will be maintained for local residents throughout the project. If you have any questions concerning this closure, please contact Jim Madden at (608) 850-8500.
Woodland - Mill Road Projects Press Release
Woodland -
Mill Road Projects
2010:
South Woodland Drive local project with the
Mill Road
local project
2011: The
Federal Woodland project
Please refer
to the maps for details. More information will be posted as it develops.
Woodland - Mill Road Projects Map
*The plans are not yet finalized*
Black Bear Sightings
The Waunakee Police
Department has received several reports of bear sightings in the village. The
Wisconsin DNR has been contacted about the sightings. The DNR states the bear’s
activities are normal for this time of year, as the black bear population in
Wisconsin is expanding and bears are continually moving further south. The
following links to the WI DNR’s website provide more information on black bear
sightings.
WDNR News Release - Black Bear Sightings Continue to Rise in Southwest Wisconsin
WDNR News Release - Early black bear sightings in Southern Wisconsin
USDA Rural Development Spring Newsletter
Communities of Bishop's Bay Development Timeline
Click here
for
the proposed timeline for the public review process for the Communities of
Bishop's Bay development. The public is welcome to attend this information
session featuring a presentation about the development and an open house format
for review of the project's exhibits.
Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Site Announces 2010 Season Opening: Site
Open on Saturday May 1st. Please see the Clean
Sweep page for more information about this program.
Frequently Asked Census Questions
Floodplain and Shoreland Management Newsletter
Dane County Land Conservation 2010 Erosion and Stormwater Control Newsletter
With another construction season upon us, the Land Conservation Division
would like to remind everyone of Dane County's Erosion Control and Stormwater
Management Ordinance and inform you of recent regulatory changes. Please take a
moment to read the
2010
newsletter.
Dane County Advises Caution When Spreading Manure
CARPC Climate Change Presentation
The
presentation of NADO's climate change webinar - hosted by CARPC on Feb. 17 - may
be viewed online at
http://www.nado.org/resources/climatechange.wmv. The
materials in support of the presentation may be downloaded at
http://www.capitalarearpc.org/planners_forum.html under the "2010" tab.
Open Book and Board of Review dates have been set. Please check the assessments page for additional details.
Dane County Cultural Affairs
Commission Calendar and Posters Available
The Town of Westport has 2010 Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission Calendars
available for sale at the Town Administration Building. The cost of the
calendar is $8 each. In addition, the 2010 Dane County Cultural Affairs
Commission posters have arrived. The posters are available on a suggested
donation basis.
Information Guide to Help Educate Municipalities About Juveniles Who Sexually Offend
Invisible Health Threat May be Present in Your Home
Waunakee EMS to
Host CPR Course
Waunakee Area EMS is very excited to offer a CPR course once a month during
2010. This will be open, in particular to all residents within the district.
The majority of the classes will be held at the EMS station, but they will also
make their way around the district to other sites. The cost for the course is
$25. They will be limiting the number for each class to 12. Please click on the
above link for more information.
Town of Westport Annual Newsletter
Message to
Waunakee Senior Center
Users
Town of Westport Seniors: When using the Waunakee Senior Center, please let
them know that you are a Westport resident, not a Waunakee resident even though
your address may say Waunakee. This helps to get an accurate count.
Thank you.
Silver Notes
North Mendota Parkway Information
Information on Spiny Water Flea
Friends of Cherokee Marsh - Newsletter - Website
Important
Information on Garlic Mustard -
Garlic Mustard
Article
Please place Garlic Mustard in a garbage bag and label "Garlic
Mustard" for pickup.
