Mequon Weekly Bulletin - December 3, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: December 7 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: December 8 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Joint Review Board: December 9 – 9:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: December 13 – 6:00 P.M.
Planning Commission: December 13 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: December 14 – 5:30 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: December 14 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: December 14 – 6:30 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: December 14 – 7:00 P.M.
Water Utility Commission: December 14 – 7:30 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: December 14 – 7:30 P.M.
Common Council: December 14 – 7:30 P.M.
Library Board of Trustees: December 15 – 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: December 15 – 6:30 P.M.
2nd Round of Vaccine Clinics at City Hall Next Week
The City is again partnering with Midland Health to hold Covid-19, Influenza, and Booster Vaccine Clinics at City Hall next week. Vaccines will be given to all eligible age groups, age 5 and up, on December 6, 7, 9 & 10 from 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Appointments can be made here. Please note that there will not be clinics on Wednesday, December 8. Walk-ins and non-Mequon residents are welcome to participate.
Water Main Work Update
Work continues on testing/sampling on Katherine Drive off of Port Washington Road. The final connections will occur either late this week or early the week of December 6. Work has begun on the auguring and boring beneath the interstate and railroad at Highland Road. This work is anticipated to last three weeks. The project is on schedule to be completed by 2/01/2022. For the duration of the project, there will be a temporary access road for construction access on both sides of the interstate. For more detailed information on both projects, please visit the project page on the City website.
Mequon Cares Program Available to All Residents
The Mequon Cares Program is designed to assist Mequon residents who live alone and who are not in daily contact with relatives or friends. Every day between 8:00 A.M. and noon, participants call the Mequon Police Department using the non-emergency phone number. If the participant forgets to call, a dispatcher will attempt to reach them by telephone. If the dispatcher does not receive an answer, the dispatcher will send a police officer to check on the resident’s well-being. The service is free and confidential for any resident of the City. To enroll, please click here or call the Police Department at (262) 242-3500 to register.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser on December 11
Relieve some holiday hassle and leave the gift wrapping to the Mequon Police Department for their fifth annual holiday gift wrapping fundraiser. No item is too big or too small for the skilled wrappers! This event takes place on Saturday, December 11, 2021, between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M in the lower level of the Mequon Public Safety Building, 11300 N. Buntrock Avenue. Donations for wrapping will benefit the Advocates of Ozaukee, a shelter and resource organization for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. This year, there will be a meet-and-greet with Mequon Police K-9 Officer Djuke and his handler, Officer Bottoni, and residents can have a fun holiday picture taken with them. There will be a K-9 demonstration for the public at the top of every hour in the parking lot. This event is family-friendly with arts and crafts for kids and light refreshments.
Winter Wonderland Reminder for December 12
Mequon’s annual Winter Wonderland community event is taking place next Sunday, December 12 from 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Pre-registration is required and families can sign-up to have their picture taken with Santa or in front of a lit Menorah by Visual Image Photography. Sign-up here.
Gathering on the Green Announces July Concert Series
Gathering on the Green announced their July Concert Series which is expanding to four days. On Thursday, July 7, the concert will be a tribute to those who contribute featuring Bruce in the USA - the worlds #1 Tribute Band to Bruce Springsteen. The main event will be on Friday, July 8 with the Roots & Boots Tour featuring Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye & Aaron Tippin with special guest Matt Wynn. On Saturday, July 9, 38 Special and Night Ranger will perform and local favorite Danny Gokey will close-out the series on Sunday, July 10. More information can be found here.
