By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – In anticipation of County U no longer connecting with Wisconsin Highway 29 once the County VV interchange is built, the Hobart village board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for maintenance Tuesday, Oct. 1, with the towns of Oneida and Pittsfield. “As you know, County U is being …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village’s mill rate in 2020 would remain at $4.41 per $1,000 of equalized value under the proposed budget presented Tuesday, Oct. 1, by Village Administrator Aaron Kramer. Kramer said the goal during the process to put Hobart’s operational budget together is to keep the tax rate that …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – Public hearings dominated the Tuesday, Sept. 17, Hobart village board meeting, with one item drawing around a dozen concerned residents. The majority of the public was there for a rezoning hearing to change parcels located in the 600-770 block of Trout Creek Road from R2 to R2R to accommodate …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village’s population continues to grow and is expected to reach 10,000 for the 2020 Census, Village Administrator Aaron Kramer reported to the Hobart village board Tuesday, Sept. 3. Based on figures from the state Department of Administration, Kramer said Hobart’s estimated population as of Jan. 1 was …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – After delaying approval of the project for two weeks so that a developer could meet with a homeowners association, the Hobart village board approved a certified survey map (CSM) to divide two parcels into a four-lot development in the Thornberry Creek Estates subdivision. The CSM divides two parcels …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – For fans of normal village board operating procedure, the Tuesday, Aug. 20, Hobart village board meeting did not disappoint. The board handled its business and divided multiple lots and set multiple public hearings for future meetings. The most discussion centered around a proposal to approve a four-lot certified survey …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village has experienced another “significant increase” this year in its equalized property value, based on preliminary numbers from the State of Wisconsin, Village Administrator Aaron Kramer reported at the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Hobart village board meeting. “The village experienced an 8 percent growth in equalized value to …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – Budget-related midyear modifications were approved Tuesday, Aug. 6, by the village board. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer presented the amended budgets for Hobart’s general fund and the two Tax Increment Districts, which he called Phase 2 of the budget cycle. “We did Phase 1, where we reviewed and updated …
By Press Times Staff HOBART – A donation of $53,282.62 has boosted the fundraising efforts of the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department’s K-9 program. The donation made last week by Lexington Homes, Inc. brings the total amount of funds raised to $100,000, the goal established when the K-9 program was created. The latest fundraising effort was created …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – The Village of Hobart is planning to spend $4 million in projects over the next five years and $1.8 million of that will be for road work. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer presented the village board with the 2020-24 capital budget that outlines what streets will be repaired and when. …
