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UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Plan Commission meeting may take place on Thursday, April 3rd 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, April 9th at 7 PM:
(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)
PIPE ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT – Summer 2025
The Town of Lanark is seeking bids on a resurfacing project for Pipe Road. The Invitation to Bid document provides details and the Town’s 2025 Quote Submission Form is required.
Sealed bids will be received until 12:00 p.m. on April 9th, 2025. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the April 9, 2025 Town Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, and action may be taken.
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT!
Portage County is sponsoring an Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 8 – 11:30 AM.
You must register in advance in order to participate. For a list of accepted items, cost and instructions for registering, please review the County’s event Flyer by clicking 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.
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