Oneida Nation receives $648,339 in ARPA funds to support sustainable energyONEIDA – The Oneida Nation received a $648,339 grant July 19, from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a Tribal Utility Authority, as well as explore the potential for a utility-scale solar facility and electric vehicle for tribal operations. The …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The Village Board spent much of its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 2 discussing how to fund three new full-time positions while staying under the levy limit as it puts together next year’s budget. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer presented the board the proposed 2022 budget consisting of the general fund, …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Village employees have been given another three months to use their allotted 80 hours of COVID-19 emergency sick leave. Village Manager Joel Gregozeski said the federal mandate for the emergency leave was originally established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Emergency Security (CARES) Act and later …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – As part of the 2022 village budget being put together for approval in November, Village Manager Joel Gregozeski said a 3% raise is proposed for non-union employees. Gregozeski informed the Ashwaubenon Village Board at its meeting Sept. 28 the village has traditionally budgeted for an increase in wages …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Allouez village board heard from Public Works Director Sean Gehin about repairs needed to the sewer system on Webster Avenue. “On May 26, the village was notified by the owner at 2591 Webster Ave. in regards to a backed-up sanitary line,” Gehin …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – Republican state lawmakers who represent portions of Brown County have urged Gov. Tony Evers to use some American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to hire additional staff in the State Public Defender (SPD) office to help expedite the backlog of circuit court cases for defendants unable to …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Village officials aren’t in a hurry to spend the more than $1.3 million Suamico is expecting in federal grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Village Administrator Alex Kaker informed the village board last month the village received its first of two payments of $683,066 late …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – After receiving half of more than $1 million the village is expecting as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – the federal grant money being provided to municipalities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – the Hobart village board passed a motion July 6 on how …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After meeting in closed session June 14, the village board approved the purchase of three parcels near the village hall for a combined $417,000, using money from grants. The board’s motion includes a lot at 2444 Glendale Ave. being purchased for $175,000 with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) …
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