VILAS
Vilas finance committee seeks to avoid conflicts of interest
The Vilas County Finance and Budget Committee met Thursday, Feb. 25, and discussed plans and actions to avoid financial theft or fraud from happening within county government.
To wake surf or not to wake surf in Presque Isle
Much of the Presque Isle Town Board’s Jan. 7 meeting dealt with town ordinances, some of which were sent back to the town’s ordinance committee for one reason or another. (subscriber access)
Vilas County zoning and planning makes decision on Presque Isle property
The Vilas County board’s zoning and planning committee approved a motion Thursday, Jan. 7 to direct the county’s zoning and planning department to enforce the ordinance violations on the properties titled to Harvey Bartsch II in Presque Isle. (subscriber access)
Vilas County finance director announces resignation
The first finance director Vilas County’s ever had is leaving to become the administrator of Langlade County.
Vaccine shortage in Vilas County causes frustration
Despite a drop in positive cases, the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines has caused frustration in the Northwoods.
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VCEDC presents broadband grant program to Vilas finance committee
The Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC) presented a broadband grant program to the Vilas County Finance & Budget Committee last Thursday.
Vilas County highway committee approves Presque Isle right of way resolution
The Vilas County Highway Department, meeting for less than 15 minutes Tuesday, sent a resolution to the Vilas County board to convey right of way on County Highway B to the town of Presque Isle.
Vilas aging and disability committee talks open positions and equity
The Vilas County Board of Aging and Disability Resource Center Committee met Monday, Feb. 15 to discuss two open positions on the committee, as well as the topic of equity and equality.
Vilas County Forestry, Recreation and Land Committee continues review of 15-year county land use plan
In the past several months, the Vilas County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee has been reviewing the 15-year land use plan for the county and making updates and changes to the current plan. Many other counties are going through this same process, which is quite involved. This management plan is …
Vilas land and water conservation committee look at wetland surveys, cost share contract
At the regular meeting this month, Quita Sheehan of the Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department spoke with the committee about a wetland survey she had sent out recently. She said 704 surveys went out to land owners in three water sheds within the county. The three watersheds she …
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CDACs move final deer population recommendations on to NRB
In December, the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) met to create preliminary recommendations for each county’s deer herd populations for the next three years. These recommendations could be: increase, decrease or maintain. This refers to deer numbers and what each county feels is the best strategy for the next three …
Tomahawk man dies in Vilas County snowmobile accident
A Tomahawk man died after a snowmobile went through lake ice in the town of Lincoln early Tuesday evening. (subscriber access)
Boulder Junction Broadband Committee discusses St. Germain grant objection
The Boulder Junction High Speed Broadband Expansion Committee discussed Monday updates regarding Phases One and Two for the town’s high speed broadband project, as well as a letter of objection from the Town of St. Germain. (subscriber access)
Bug Tussel stops tower plans near Island Lake
Plans to have a 300-foot-tall communications tower installed on a tract of land next to Island Lake in Boulder Junction will not go through after all. The lake is part of the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes and the proposed location of the tower — not the tower itself — …
Fire in Boulder Junction’s town garage causes heavy damage
Authorities, including a state fire marshal, are investigating a fire in the Boulder Junction town garage facility late last week which caused substantial damage to the building and equipment inside. (subscriber access)
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