By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez Village Board was discouraged upon hearing Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a measure to put $5 million into the state budget to move and/or improve the Green Bay Correctional Institution. But after discussion at the Allouez board meeting on Tuesday, July 16, the board decided to stay the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Lois Aubinger Park would no longer have a first name under a recommendation backed Tuesday, July 16, by the village’s Parks and Recreation Board. Board members voted in favor of renaming the park as Aubinger Park, in recognition of the entire Aubinger family. The park is located at …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The City Council unanimously approved the SafePark program – a pilot initiative of the Brown County Tavern League geared toward curbing drunk driving – at its meeting Tuesday, July 16. The program is a joint effort between the Tavern League and the city to cut down on patrons …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – After nearly four hours of back-and-forth discussion, the school board voted not to contract with American Institute of Research (AIR) for a second year of turnaround services at Washington Middle School. In a narrow, 4-3 vote at its special board meeting Monday, July 15, board members voted down …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The possibility of allowing alcohol at some Performing Arts Center non-school events was discussed Wednesday, July 10, by the Ashwaubenon school board. The PAC, which is located on school property and funded by both the district and the Village of Ashwaubenon, has not served alcohol at events since …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – A proposed tax levy of $15,953,957 was approved Wednesday, July 10, when the Ashwaubenon School District held its annual meeting. Business Director Keith Lucius provided an overview of the district’s preliminary 2019-20 budget, which he said projects general fund revenues and expenditures of $34,065,785, an increase of 2.3 …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Alex Kaker had quite the journey, living and working in three different states before coming home and becoming Suamico village administrator, a job he hopes to have for some time. “I think getting out of the state and being in a number of different areas has given me a …
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By Press Times Staff LAWRENCE – The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands has approved the Town of Lawrence’s application for a State Trust Fund loan for up to $3,875,000. Town administrator Patrick Wetzel said the loan will fund the Hickory Road reconstruction project and the Carpenter Crossing South residential development and utility extensions. …
By Ben Rodgers Editor What may seem like just another restaurant announcement couldn’t be more misunderstood when it comes to recent plans announced in the Village of Hobart. HCD Investments and the village board recently reached an agreement bringing D2 Centennial Circle to one of the state’s fastest growing Tax Incremental Financing Districts located in …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The person elected village president next year will be paid more than the municipal judge. The board voted unanimously Monday, July 8, in favor of increasing the village president’s annual salary from the current $12,050 to $16,000, effective following next April’s election when village voters decide who will …
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