By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – Despite Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, which went into effect Aug. 1, the De Pere Common Council passed its own mask ordinance at its Tuesday, Aug. 4, virtual meeting. Because the original ordinance didn’t pass with a unanimous vote at the July 28 special meeting, a …
By Lea Kopke Correspondent DE PERE – By next summer, the new VFW Aquatic Center – complete with six lap lanes, diving boards, a slide and a toddler pool – will again be open to swimmers in De Pere. De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Marty Kosobucki led the project’s groundbreaking ceremony at the …
By Heather Graves Correspondent DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council has followed the City of Green Bay’s lead and passed a face covering ordinance 5-3 at a special board meeting Tuesday, July 28. Because the mandate didn’t receive an unanimous vote, it won’t go into effect until after the ordinance’s second reading, if …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council discussed resuming in-person meetings for council and committees, boards and commissions at its Tuesday, July 21, meeting. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the council has been meeting virtually for several months. Alder Dean Raasch asked for in-person meetings to begin Sept 1. …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent DE PERE – Those planning to head to the Brown County Fair late next month could find it harder to find a parking spot. The De Pere Common Council denied a request to exempt the fair from the city’s Phase 1 reopening plan, which limits gatherings to less than 50 people. …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council approved several items at its Tuesday, June 16, virtual meeting, including road work. The council approved awarding a contract for curb repair and street resurfacing to MCC for $1,360,837. Several streets were removed from the contract to remain within budget. The work …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council took action on its Phase 1 plan to reopen city facilities and programs at its Tuesday, June 2, meeting. A memo to the city stated there is currently no concise guidance from either the federal or state level and no consistency throughout …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council voted to table the agenda item of whether to match funds or give a lump sum to the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce for its COVID-19 Business Relief Grant Fund. The decision was made at the May 5 virtual meeting. Currently, …
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By Press Times Staff DE PERE – With a new mayor presiding for the first time in 24 years and three new alderpersons, the common council met remotely Tuesday, April 21, when Mayor James Boyd received approval of his appointments to various city boards and commissions. Boyd, an alderman for 12 years in District 1 …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – With Mike Walsh deciding not to seek re-election, the City of De Pere is now under new leadership for the first time in 24 years. James Boyd, who began as an alderman in 2008, was officially sworn in as the new mayor Friday, April 17. “We are …
