Four Year Maintenance Post Cards to be mailed

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Wisconsin Elections Commission will be mailing out Notice of Suspension of Registration postcards June 12th – June 16th.  These are mailed to voters who have not voted in any election in the previous four years.  Voters have until July 15th to respond to the postcard.  If you have any questions, please contact your local municipality or go to elections.wi.gov

Updated Electronic Information

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Household survey shows many residents are storing unwanted electronics

In early 2016, the Department of Natural Resources conducted a statewide household recycling survey that included several questions on electronics recycling.

Key takeaways from the 2016 survey include:

  • There is still a lot of material to recycle. Based on the survey, the DNR estimates there are more than 8 million TVs, computers and cell phones in state households that are no longer being used. A large share of residents who stopped using an electronic device in the previous year put it into storage instead of recycling, selling or donating it.
  • DNR surveys have shown increasing recycling of electronics over time, but in 2016, the percentage of respondents who had put TVs and computers in the trash also increased. This is something to watch, and indicates there is room for collectors, recyclers and manufacturers to more strongly promote computer recycling, which is often free.
  • Residents’ level of concern over data security indicates this is an area on which the DNR and electronics collectors and recyclers should focus more attention.
  • The survey showed increased awareness of E-Cycle Wisconsin and where to recycle electronics. Still, nearly one-third of residents didn’t know where to recycle electronics, and this was the top reason cited for being unable to e-cycle.

Complete 2016 survey results

While compiling these detailed results, the DNR discovered errors in survey data included in the E-Cycle Wisconsin 2016 report. An updated version, with revisions to the “Disposal ban awareness and compliance” section, is also available on our website.

E-Cycle Wisconsin 2016 report

Register for May 31 collection site webinar

The DNR will hold a free workshop on electronics collection site best management practices May 31. This workshop will be focused on site-level requirements and best management practices for drop-off sites and events that collect electronics and universal waste.

If you collect or recycle electronics, oversee an electronics collection program, or represent a municipality contracting for e-cycling services, we encourage you to attend. The information will also be useful to anyone wanting to understand the rules and best management practices for collecting electronics and universal waste (such as lamps and batteries). The workshop will provide an update on the E-Cycle Wisconsin program and information to help you find reputable recyclers to manage your electronics responsibly.

We have reached capacity for our meeting room, but have a webinar option via Skype. If you select this option on the registration form, you will receive an invitation to the Skype meeting with a link and call-in number. The meeting will not be recorded.

Date and time: Wednesday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact: Sarah Murray, 608-264-6001 View agenda  Register for webinar

Updated electronics collection site list

There have been several updates to our list of registered electronics collection sites, including the addition of  upcoming one-day collection events throughout the state.

Full list of registered collection sites.

Sarah Murray, E-Cycle Wisconsin

Waste and Materials Management Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

sarah.murray@wisconsin.gov

County Highway A Closure

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CTH A will be closed between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to replace a culvert between CTH PB and Observatory Road.  The work require the road to be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, May 30th while the culvert is out and open should be open again at the end of the day.  Finishing work will occur on Wednesday, May 31st so there may be temporary closures as the asphalt patch is constructed but emergency vehicles will be able to get through.

 

Highway 69 Construction in Village of Belleville

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Status Update:  May 22 – May 26, 2017

STH 69 closed to through traffic on Monday, May 22.

Tree removals will begin on Tuesday, May 23 along with breaking the concrete pavement.

Pavement removal north of the bridge will begin later in the week and will continue into next week.

Details:

STH 69 work is scheduled from May 22, 2017 – August 31, 2017 and the road will remain closed to through traffic during this time frame.  Access to local properties and businesses will be maintained at all times throughout construction.  Work for this project will include concrete pavement removal, common excavation, water main and storm sewer installation, concrete bridge repairs, new asphalt pavement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, new guardrail, pavement marking, and other incidental items needed to complete the work.

Gardiner Appraisal Will Be Assessing Property

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Appraisers Will Be Out to Assess Properties

Bruce Gardiner will be out on June 3, 2017 to meet with Town of Montrose land owners who have appointments set up for appraising their property.  On June 7th and 8th Bruce Gardiner and Bob Bauchman will be assessing other Town of Montrose properties.  If you have questions, please contact Gardiner Appraisal Services at 608-943-8006 or email them at gardiner

Public Meeting for WIS 69 Reconstruction

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The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 16 at the Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane Avenue, Belleville.  A brief presentation will start at 6:00 p.m. to discuss project plans, including the real estate process.  For more information go to http://wisconsindot.gov

 

Notice of Recount for the Office of Town Treasurer for the Town of Montrose in the Spring Election

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Notice of Recount for the Office of Town Treasurer for the Town of Montrose in the Spring Election

TO:             All Candidates On the Ballot For The Office of Town Treasurer for                             the Town of Montrose and Other Interested Persons

FROM:       Julie L. Bigler, Town Clerk

SUBJECT:  Recount of the Votes Cast for the Office of Town Treasurer for the                              Town of Montrose in the April 4, 2017 Spring Election

DATE:        April 8, 2017

A recount of the votes cast at the April 4, 2017 Spring Election for the office of Town Treasurer for the Town of Montrose will begin at the time and location set forth below:

Town of Montrose – 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017 at Montrose                                       Town Hall, 1341 Diane Avenue, Belleville WI 53508

A copy of the recount petition is attached. This notice is given pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 9.01(2).

You have the right to be present and to be represented by counsel to observe and challenge the votes cast and the board of canvassers’ decisions at the election.

A COPY OF THE RECOUNT PETITION CAN BE SEEN BY CONTACTING THE TOWN CLERK AT 424-3848

April 18, 2017 Annual Meeting

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Town of Montrose

Annual Meeting

April 18, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

1341 Diane Street

Belleville WI 53508

 

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 7:00 pm, the Annual Meeting of the Electors for the Town of Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin, will be held for the transaction of business as required or permitted by law. The Town of Montrose is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services upon reasonable notice. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Town Clerk at 608-424-3848.

 

Julie Bigler, Montrose Town Clerk

 

Spring Primary

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Spring Primary will be held on February 21, 2017.  The polls open at 7:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.  The polling location is Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane Avenue, Belleville.  A sample ballot can be viewed under the Elections tab or at the Town Hall.