Trevor Greene
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Residents voice water patrol concerns at Manitowish Waters town board meeting
Manitowish Waters town supervisor Lynn Schroeder was giving a report on the town’s water patrol at a June 9 town board meeting when residents voiced concerns over water patrol administrator Dan Perry. Resident Dan Stella said when the town board created a water safety committee, the group would meet quarterly.
Hwy. 51 project in Minocqua almost wrapped up for summer
The road construction project by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) in downtown Minocqua is nearing completion. According to the DOT’s website, work on a stretch of road between the bridge and Front Street is scheduled to be completed for the summer by June 18, but will begin again in the fall starting Sept. 8 until Oct. 9.
North Lakeland board hears update on additions to district’s building project
The North Lakeland School district underwent a significant building project last year and because costs came in under budget, additional work was pursued. District administrator and principal Brent Jelinski provided the board of education an update on that during a June 8 meeting.
Hazelhurst adrift on failing Lake Katherine boat launch
The Hazelhurst town board at its June 4 meeting discussed the deteriorating condition of the town’s boat launch on Lake Katherine and also considered incorporating a fee for businesses that use it.
Minocqua town board clarifies food truck policy
The Minocqua town board at its June 2 meeting discussed the town’s food truck policy and will likely modify it at a future meeting. Additionally, the board approved three food truck applications following the lengthy discussion, which centered on clarification of the policy, but also suggestions for it.
Idea to improve Main Street parking brought up in Presque Isle
Presque Isle town chairman Al Eschenbauch brought forward an idea to improve parking on Main Street, or County Highway B, during a June 4 board meeting. He said after speaking with resident Dave Zastrow, a plan was suggested and he thought it was worth bringing to the board for further consideration.
Community garden idea takes root in Hazelhurst
The location for a community garden in Hazelhurst has yet to be determined. At a May 12 meeting, the board agreed to have a plan created for the garden, which was proposed by resident Mick Toben.
