Mequon Weekly Bulletin - February 25, 2022
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Planning Commission: February 28 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: February 28 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
M-T Fire & EMS Joint Working Group: March 2 – 10:30 A.M. (Agenda)
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: March 2 – 11:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Board of Appeals: March 3 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: March 8 – 5:30 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: March 8 – 6:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: March 8 – 6:00 P.M.
Committee of the Whole: March 8 – 6:30 P.M.
Mequon Municipal Water Utility Commission: March 8 – 7:15 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: March 8 – 7:30 P.M.
Common Council: March 8 – 7:30 P.M.
Festivals Committee: March 9 – 6:30 P.M.
Highland, Donges Bay, & Port Washington Bridges to Close
Construction is ramping up next week in Mequon, as four roads are scheduled to close. Highland Road, between County W (Port Washington Road) and Lake Shore Drive will close on Monday, February 28, and reopen during Fall 2022. Motorists are encouraged to use County W (Port Washington Road), County C (Pioneer Road), and Lake Shore Drive to get around the closure. Work near the County Line Road/Port Washington Road interchange is also beginning the week of February 28. Donges Bay Road, between County W (Port Washington Road) and the Union Pacific Railroad, is scheduled to close through late summer 2022 for bridge reconstruction. Port Washington Road (County W), between County Line Road and Port Washington Lane, is scheduled to close through late fall 2022. In addition, Fiesta Lane, west of Port Washington Lane, is scheduled to close for approximately three weeks for temporary widening at Port Washington Lane. For more detailed information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s website.
Cedarburg Road STH 57 Project to Begin this Spring
WisDOT work has already begun on the STH 57 project in Brown Deer, and will move north into Mequon later this spring. Accordingly, Cedarburg Road between County Line Road and Mequon Road will have traffic pattern modifications beginning this spring. Detours are also anticipated during sewer work at the intersection of Donges Bay Road in May. Motorists are encouraged to use Wauwatosa Road (STH 181) and Mequon Road (STH 167) to get around the closure. For more detailed information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s website. Residents can also sign-up for weekly updates here.
Community Development Seeking New Planner
The Associate Planner performs professional-level work in planning and development collaboratively with other staff members and various departments. Additionally, this position works with developers, business owners, sign companies, community organizations, residents and landowners on behalf of the City of Mequon. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume and a completed Employment Application to jobbank@ci.mequon.wi.us or City of Mequon, Human Resources, 11333 N Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI 53092. All application materials must be submitted by 8:00 A.M. on Monday, March 21. Please view the City’s website for a full job description and further details.
Mequon Annual Fire Report Now Available
In 2021, the Mequon Fire Department responded to 2,543 fire and emergency medical calls, an increase of 327 calls from 2020. View the entire 2021 Annual Fire Report here.
City Celebrates Piggly Wiggly Employee’s 20 Year Anniversary
Mayor Wirth declared last Friday, February 18, Jarvis Griffin Day, in honor of the beloved bagger and cart attendant at the Mequon Piggly Wiggly for the past 20 years. Dozens of patrons turned out at the store to celebrate Jarvis’ anniversary with him and his family.
New Community Profile Book Now Available
The Mequon-Thiensville Community Profile and Membership Directory is a highly visible publication made possible by the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce for businesses and residents to keep on hand for easy reference. It can be accessed on-line via the Chamber’s website or individuals can pick-up a copy at Mequon City Hall, Thiensville Village Hall, or Weyenberg Library.
