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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Plan Commission meeting may take place on Thursday, March 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, February 12th 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)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS
The Town of Lanark will conduct a public test of its Electronic Voting equipment in advance of the Spring 2025 Primary election on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The test will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9 AM at the Lanark Town Hall, 7174 County Road TT, Amherst, WI.
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON PROPOSED SOLAR FARM IN TOWNS OF BUENA VISTA AND PINE GROVE
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is soliciting comments on a proposed Solar Farm Project to be located in the Towns of Buena Vista and Pine Grove. The deadline for submitting comments is Friday, February 28, 2025. A link to the Public Service Commission’s letter regarding the proposed project, and instructions for filing comments, is provided here.
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