“I think you have all seen in the news, or have read, there is a slight spike occurring right now with students and younger students.”

SUAMICO – The Suamico village board voted 6-1 Monday, April 19, to begin an Adopt-A-Road program for roads and streets in Suamico.

A request for an outside human resources department or consultant to review the hostile workplace accusation by former city clerk Kris Teske was voted down.

DE PERE – On Tuesday, April 20, the De Pere Common Council voted to end the city’s mask mandate, as of 11:59 p.m. on May 5.

Jay VanLaanen, who was re-elected April 6 to a new three-year term, remains as board president. He won his contested race against Heidi Murphy, 1,291-784.

A nuisance issue causing years of frustration for residents, alderpersons and city staff will once again be up for discussion, and possible action.

Closures and canceled programs due to the coronavirus pandemic cost the De Pere Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry more than $225,000 last year.

The board approved $35,000 in federal relief funds for the creation of a grant program to assist Steffens Court businesses with upwards $5,000 per business.

A site plan for a climbing gym attached to a five-story building planned along Mike McCarthy Way was recommended Thursday, April 8.

The City of Seymour has hired Sean Hutchison as its administrator, with the move approved at the common council meeting Monday, April 12.