Mequon Weekly Bulletin - November 5, 2021
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S
Architectural Board: November 8 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Safety Committee: November 9 – 5:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Public Welfare Committee: November 9 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Finance-Personnel Committee: November 9 – 6:45 P.M. (Agenda)
Sewer Utility District Commission: November 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Common Council: November 9 – 7:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Joint M-T Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: November 11 – 9:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Festivals Committee: November 11 - 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: November 16 – 8:00 A.M.
Ad Hoc Port Washington Road Design Committee: November 16 – 1:30 P.M.
Library Board of Trustees: November 17 – 6:00 P.M.
Park & Open Space Board: November 17 – 6:30 P.M.
County Supervisors Approve 10-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
Residents of Ozaukee County will see a 10-cent decrease to the county portion of their property tax bills next year. The tax rate will go down from $1.59 to $1.49 per $1,000 of equalized property value. For the average Ozaukee County home, valued at $250,000, the county tax bill will decrease approximately $12, said County Administrator Jason Dzwinel. The 2022 county budget as recommended by the Ozaukee County Executive Committee was approved by the Ozaukee County Board Wednesday morning.
Railroad Work to Require Full Closure of WIS 60 in Grafton
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of an upcoming full closure of WIS 60 (Washington Street) in the City of Grafton in Ozaukee County. Wisconsin Central Ltd. (Canadian National Railway), is performing repairs at their railroad crossing between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue. To complete their work, crews require a full closure of WIS 60 at the crossing from Monday morning, November 8, until Friday afternoon, November 12. Access to nearby businesses and residences will be maintained up to the closure. Please note that this closure is weather-dependent and subject to change. An official detour will be posted using WIS 181, WIS 167 and I-43 through Mequon and Cedarburg.
40 Acre Woods Restoration Project has Begun at MNP
Mequon Nature Preserve’s (MNP) next restoration project, located west and north of Harvey's woods, has started! The conventional crops of corn and soybeans were harvested for the last time on this 40-acre parcel. In mid-October, staff dug test holes in search of the drain tiles that run throughout this section. An excavator was then used to disable the drain tile, which in turn will prevent ground water from leaving the site. This restores the natural hydrology to the landscape. Native short and tall grass prairie, trees, and shrubs will be planted throughout the parcel next Spring to begin the reforestation process. Make sure to check out the progress in person when hiking the trails off of Swan Road, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram as the project is highlighted.
Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 7
At 2:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 7, when Daylight Saving Time ends, clocks move back one hour. While resetting clocks, it is also a great opportunity to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Veterans Day Observance at American Legion on November 11
An outdoor observance of Veterans Day will take place at the Howard J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457, 6050 W. Mequon Road, beginning at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 11. A free will donation lunch will follow in the new Post clubhouse. The public and local military veterans are encouraged to attend.
Homestead High School Drama Club Production on 11/13
Plan to see this year's One Act production, PUFFS, presented by the Homestead High School Drama Club at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 13 at Homestead High School, 5000 W. Mequon Road. PUFFS is a delightful unofficial comedy about the Hufflepuffs at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The show is 40 minutes long, free to attend, and perfect for all ages!
