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Prison reform and efforts to close GBCI discussed

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – St. Matthew Parish was packed with community members Thursday, Nov. 21, wanting to hear about efforts to close Green Bay Correctional Institute (GBCI). The conversation was hosted by JOSHUA, a faith-based organization dedicated to social justice and community building in Brown County. Members from WISDOM, which is the statewide …

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Allouez properties may be subject to stricter code enforcement

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – A discussion took place at the Allouez village board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, regarding how to handle properties which are repeat code violators. Code Enforcement Officer and Safety Coordinator Mike Lauder said there are approximately five to six residents who are continuous code violators, and dealing with the repeat …

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Allouez to get more involved in efforts to close prison

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board recently passed a motion to invite government officials to tour and discuss the closing of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), and its efforts paid off. At the Tuesday, Nov. 5, village board meeting, Village President Jim Rafter said Gov. Tony Evers and the Secretary for …

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Pop-up campers may have to be removed from Allouez driveways during winter

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The seasonal storing of trailers and campers was discussed during the Allouez village board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, particularly pop-up campers. Allouez Code Enforcement Officer and Safety Coordinator Mike Lauder said he’d like to see the code for seasonal storing of camping equipment be consistent for all types. Currently, …

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Allouez discusses possible change to pool safety ordinance

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The request of an Allouez resident led to a lengthy discussion at the village board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in regards to amending the swimming pool fencing ordinance to include automatic safety covers. Currently, the village ordinance states a homeowner’s pool must be surrounded by a fence, which …

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Collison replaces King on Allouez Public Works Committee

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Village of Allouez Department of Public Works Committee said goodbye to one long-standing member and hello to a new addition to the team. During the Allouez Village Board meeting on August 6, Village President Jim Rafter took a few moments to thank Rick King, who served as a …

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Animal ordinance sparks debate in Allouez

By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – Whether or not to update certain animal control ordinances was the hot topic Tuesday, June 18, at the Allouez village board meeting. Allouez Animal Control/Humane Officer, Monica Hoff, proposed to make changes pertaining to animals suspected of biting people, the keeping of animals, dangerous dogs and other issues. Regarding …

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Allouez continues agreement with sheriff’s department

By Heather Graves Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board has renewed its contract with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department for police coverage of the village, even though trustees have some concerns with cost increases. Discussions on the new contract started more than a year ago. The new contract includes the addition of one investigator …

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