Fred Williston

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St. Germain votes to change clerk and treasurer to appointed positions

Electors of the town of St. Germain during a special meeting on Jan. 7 voted to change the offices of town clerk and town treasurer from elected to appointed positions. Town chairman John Vojta explained why the town board was interested in making the change but also how a new state law has empowered towns to do so.

Eagle River planning commission hears overwhelming opposition to sale of park land for development

A Vilas County proposal to sell approximately 900 feet of county-owned property with river frontage known as Riverside Park on Division Street in Eagle River was the subject of around 30 minutes of discussion during a Jan. 8 public hearing conducted by the city council’s planning commission.

Eagle River hit with property tax, double-digit sewer increases

Eagle River residents and businesses were dealt a double-whammy of levy and utility increases when the common council of the city of Eagle River voted during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to raise both property taxes and water and sewer rates.

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.