Mequon Weekly Bulletin - August 20, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
There are currently no meetings scheduled over the next 2 weeks.
Prep Work Begins Ahead of I-43 North-South Construction
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin preparatory work starting August 23 ahead of the upcoming 14-mile, I-43 North-South reconstruction project in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. This preliminary work consists of rehabilitating segments of roadway shoulders between County Line Road and WIS 60, along with temporarily widening a small portion of the freeway to allow for traffic shifts during next year’s construction. County Line Road entrance ramp to I-43 southbound and I-43 northbound exit ramp to Port Washington Road (near County Line Road) will close long-term through mid-2023. You can also expect several overnight lane closures while this work is being completed. Prep work is scheduled for completion by late fall 2021. In March 2022, crews will begin the reconstruction of the I-43 North-South corridor between Silver Spring Drive and WIS 60. Visit the project website for more details.
Storms Caused Significant Tree Damage Throughout the City
Early August storms caused significant tree damage in the City of Mequon. The first storm started Friday, August 6, requiring the Department of Public Works (DPW) crews to respond throughout the weekend to minor road flooding and many trees and branches down on area roadways. A second round of storms occurred Tuesday night, August 10, keeping crews busy with clean-up the remainder of the week. In all, DPW crews spent 187 man-hours responding to and clearing 39 large trees within the road right-of-way and another 133 man-hours cleaning up smaller tree damage and fixing shoulder and ditch washouts.
July Appliance & Electronics Recycling Event Recap
The first of the City of Mequon’s planned 2021 Appliance & Electronics Recycling Events was held on July 10 and was well attended by residents. Approximately 250 vehicles dropped off 190 appliances and 15,442 lbs. of TVs, monitors, and other electronics to be recycled. Mark your calendars for the second (and final) 2021 Appliance and Electronics Recycling Event taking place on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Department of Public Works Building, 10800 N. Industrial Drive.
Community Pool Closed for the Season
The Mequon Community Pool will be closing for the season today, August 20. Thank you for your patronage as the City totaled nearly 9,000 attendees at the pool this season. The City would also like to thank all of the lifeguards and pool staff for their attentiveness in keeping patrons safe as they enjoyed the water. As staff transitions into planning for next year’s 2022 season, guests can look forward to seeing some cosmetic enhancements, functional repairs, and possibly an extended pool season.
Community Blood Drive Scheduled for Friday, August 27
The next Mequon Community Blood Drive is scheduled to take place from 7:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. on Friday, August 27, at Mequon City Hall. Walk-in appointments are accepted, but appointments are preferred. Please schedule an appointment here or by calling 877-232-4376.
Final Pop-up Beer Garden of the Summer is Next Friday
If you haven’t attended the beer garden series this summer, you have one last chance next Friday, August 27. Join in the fun as 1840 Brewing hosts its final pop-up beer garden at the Rotary Park Gazebo, 4100 Highland Road from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Don’t miss it!
Volunteer at the Taste of Mequon on Saturday, September 11
The Festivals Committee is looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand at the eighth annual Taste of Mequon on Saturday, September 11. Volunteers can help as greeters or at the Children’s/Art Areas. Volunteers work in two-hour shifts between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. If you are interested in volunteering at the Taste of Mequon, please sign up by clicking the following link: SignUpGenius.
