Fred Williston

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Special meeting of the electors in St. Germain on Jan. 7

The St. Germain town board, meeting in special session on Dec. 11, took action to schedule a special meeting of the town electors. Voters will be asked to decide whether the offices of town clerk and treasurer should be elected or appointed positions.

Eagle River bids farewell to three long-time employees

The retirements of three long-term city employees were accepted by the Eagle River city council during its Dec. 10. meeting. The three individuals were also recognized for their service and achievements through individual resolutions.

Eagle River fire department to commemorate 9/11 on ice

Eagle River fire chief Michael Anderson informed to the city council during its Dec. 10 meeting his department will once again be spearheading the construction and maintenance of a long-running local winter tradition but this year will see a significant variation on its theme.

Eagle River PD highlights at council meeting

The assistant police chief for the city of Eagle River was given the opportunity to address the city council during its Nov. 11 meeting. Tyler Salvinski has been assistant police chief since September following the announcement by current chief Christine Dobbs she is retiring on Dec. 31.

Panic buttons approved for Eagle River city offices

Employees in the Eagle River city hall will soon have access to panic button technology following action by the Eagle River city council to authorize purchase of the alert system at its Nov. 11 meeting.

Citizenship policy codified in Eagle River

The city of Eagle River has a new policy that requires proof of citizenship or legal residency for contractors doing business within the city limits.

St. Germain town board OKs ice rink purchase

The St. Germain town board, during its meeting on Nov. 10 finalized plans for the purchase and installation of a community ice rink and approved funding a portion of the project.

St. Germain, Cloverland sign MOU for River Trail

The St. Germain town board signed off on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the town of Cloverland for the planning and construction of the River Trail. The matter was on the agenda for a special meeting on Oct. 22.

Eagle River to charge event organizers for use of traffic control devices

The city of Eagle River will charge a user fee to not-for-profits and other groups organizing and hosting events in the city which require the use of traffic-control devices.

Eagle River City Council tees up restaurant refresh after golf course hits $1M in revenue

The Eagle River City Council, during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, was briefed on the success of the city’s municipally-owned golf course and began the process of funding expenditures for next year.