De Pere City CouncilLegion pool replacement plan discussedThe Common Council approved a tentative timetable for the replacement of the swimming pool at Legion Park in a 5-2 vote Tuesday, July 20. Technical design for the new pool will be done in 2025, with construction starting the following year, pending a review of the economic climate …
DE PERE CITY COUNCILCameras to be utilized in Voyageur ParkThe City of De Pere will give some new technology a try in Voyageur Park that the police department says will help solve crime and reduce nuisances. On Tuesday, June 21, City Council approved the one-year trial period of four cameras that can read and identify …
SEYMOUR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UTV/ATV usage discussion The Seymour Joint Committee of the Whole moved a discussion regarding ATV/UTV usage within the city to the top of its agenda Monday, June 13. Residents in favor of allowing the vehicles on city roads said since they are already being driven on “backroads,” usage should be …
Borchardt announces clerk of courts candidacy BROWN COUNTY – District 8 Supervisor Megan Borchardt officially announced her candidacy for Brown County Clerk of Courts earlier this week. “Restoring credibility in the Clerk of Courts Office, reducing turnover and increasing morale in the office are my top priorities,” she said. “These actions will increase efficiency and …
DE PERE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wilson Park survey results De Pere residents want a mix of activity and beauty at Wilson Park, according to the results of a survey gathered by the De Pere Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. The information was presented to the Board of Park Commissioners when it met May …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Making pool patrons happier, quicker moving lines and seasonal park and recreational staff less frazzled are the goals behind some changes coming next year to outdoor swimming in De Pere parks. No more nonresident fees for open swim Nonresidents will pay the same rate for open-swim passes …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The Legion Park playground will be the first beneficiary of Voyageur Park’s beer garden revenue. The De Pere Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 7, to direct $28,292 from the beer gardens’ first two seasons – which totals $135,000 – to upgrade the 20-year-old playground. Though Alderperson Dan …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – St. Norbert College wants to buy one of the oldest parks west of the Fox River to build upscale student housing for college juniors and seniors. The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners considered whether to sell Wilson Park, located at the corner of Fourth Street and College …
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By Lee Reinch Correspondent DE PERE – Attention: Friends and associates of Buckingham U. Badger with large-screen TVs – your presence is requested at the final De Pere Beer Gardens event of the year. The book end event – scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Voyageur Park – takes place …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The De Pere Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is over budget for next year, and some capital improvement projects and purchases will likely have to be delayed. Not replacing a tree stumper and not installing a turf baseball field, among other items, trimmed more than $500,000 from the …
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