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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Plan Commission meeting may take place on Thursday, February 6th at 10 AM:
(*=Plan Commission meetings are scheduled for the First Thursday of every month but occur only when the Commission
has business to conduct, an event signaled by the posting of an agenda 24-48 hours prior to the meeting date)
The next regular Town Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15th at 7 PM: Agenda
(As of January 2024, Town Board meetings will occur on the second MONDAY of each month although this might need to change. Watch this site for the date each month)
TOWN OF LANARK TAX COLLECTION DATES AND TIMES
SATURDAY JANUARY 25th 8 A.M.-1 P.M.
Town of Lanark tax payers will pay the first half or the whole bill to the Treasurer in the Town of Lanark.
Please DO NOT SEND THE FIRST HALF OR TOTAL PAYMENT TO PORTAGE COUNTY!
The second half gets paid to Portage County Treasurer
You can always pay your taxes at the International Bank of Amherst (as long as they are not delinquent)
DOG LICENSING
All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license.
The fee is $12.00 for neutered or spayed dogs.
The fee is $22.00 if not spayed or neutered.
You must show proof of rabies vaccination for a license to be issued.
You will need to send a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the treasurer. Your dog license, tag, and the information sent in will be returned to you in the envelope you provided. Please e-mail the treasurer for more information at treasurer@tn.lanark.wi.gov.
A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed to the owner for each dog not licensed by March 31st of the current year.
First offense fines for County Animal control Ordinance violations are $169-$263.50 (this includes failure to license)
Tax payments and dog licensing can be mailed to:
Town of Lanark Treasurer
PO BOX 305
Amherst, WI 54406
FREE WATER TESTING STILL AVAILABLE FOR PORTAGE COUNTY RESIDENTS
Up to 300 free water tests are available to homeowners in Portage County. This testing includes nitrates, coliform bacteria, pH, and other tests included in the UWSP WEAL homeowners package. This testing usually costs $61 if obtained directly from the lab. These free tests will be awarded on a first come, first served basis so apply soon!
Please note that funding for assistance with installation of reverse osmosis systems is no longer available.
For the free water tests, contact:
Tyler Kunze
Portage Count Water Resource Specialist
1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-1493
kunzet@co.portage.wi.gov
LANARK SHIFTS TO NEW STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly district borders have been re-drawn and the Town of Lanark finds itself in new districts for both the State Senate (19th) and Assembly (57th). Previously, we were on the Eastern edge of districts that ran west and south of us but we are now on the northwestern edge of districts that run East and South of us. Here are links to maps of these new districts:
Watch for candidates for office in these districts to reach out prior to the upcoming elections!
This state map provides a statewide or individual view of all 33 Senate and 99 Assembly districts.
ExpressVote COMING TO LANARK IN 2024
Beginning in 2024 the Town of Lanark will be using ExpressVote ballot marking devices. The County purchased six ExpressVote machines for the Town using ARPA funds. Visit the Election Systems web site for information.
Watch this video demonstration that shows how to use the ExpressVote machine. The machine prints your voting choices on a blank card that you insert into a slot in the front of the device. The machine prints your votes on to the card, which becomes your ballot.
TRASH TALK
Q: Why do we separate trash and recyclables when both are dumped into the same truck?
A: Harter’s, the company that collects trash and recyclables in Lanark, uses trucks that have two compartments, one for trash and the other for recyclables. These compartments are easy to see when you look at the back of the truck. This design is more efficient than having separate trucks collecting trash and recyclables.
When the mechanical arm lifts and dumps your trash or recycling bin into the truck, the bin’s contents are directed into the correct compartment by a hinged lid that exposes the correct bin while covering the opening to the other one. This 3 minute video from a collection truck manufacturer shows how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAbFLt1yBGM