By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village board voted 6-1 Monday, April 19, to begin an Adopt-A-Road program in Suamico. Village President Laura Nelson, who expressed concerns about the safety of program participants, cast the lone dissenting vote. “I hate to sound like Debbie Downer on this, but I’m actually not in favor …
By Press Times Staff Local municipal elections feature contested races A number of contested local municipal races are on the Tuesday, April 6, spring general election ballot. In the City of De Pere, four of the eight aldermanic seats are up for new two-year terms with two being contested. In District 1, Nathan Cummings is …
By Press Times Staff SUAMICO – The at-large seats of two of the six village trustees will be up for new three-year terms April 6 with incumbents Michelle Eckert and Dan Roddan being challenged by Nick Bonafilia. Suamico voters may choose up to two trustee candidates on the ballot with the top two vote-getters being …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – To have enough money this year to pay for the Riverside Drive reconstruction project, the village board approved a resolution Monday, Feb. 15, to authorize borrowing not to exceed $677,000 from trust funds of the State of Wisconsin. Finance Director Jessica Legois said the 2021 budget includes $786,700 …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – A number of contested local municipal races will be on the ballot this spring. The general election is set for April 6 with primaries necessary to narrow the field of candidates taking place Feb. 16. In the City of De Pere, four of the eight aldermanic seats are …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – After village board members expressed displeasure over rising sewer costs for Suamico, they voted 5-2 Monday, Dec. 7, to approve a 3.5 percent increase (31 cents) in the sewer utility rate per 1,000 gallons, effective Dec. 16. Village President Laura Nelson and Trustee Michelle Eckert voted against the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Following last week’s emergency order from Gov. Tony Evers requiring face coverings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the village board discussed the issue Monday, Aug. 3, with three of the seven members not wearing masks at village hall. Village President Laura Nelson requested the matter be …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – A plan to have the village market a private business renting kayaks and paddleboards at Fireman’s Park is on hold for now. The Suamico village board voted 3-2 Monday, July 6, to table action and refer the plan back to staff for additional clarification as to the marketing …
Village board tables marketing plan for Suamico Paddle Read More »
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Plans to expand portions of Lineville Road were backed on a 6-1 vote Monday, June 1, by the village board. Trustee Michelle Eckert, who objected to a 12-foot wide paved bicycle trail along the roadway, cast the lone dissenting vote. Public Works Director Andy Smits said village staff …
Suamico board backs expansion design for Lineville Road Read More »
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Now that work has begun on a new Fire Station No. 1, the village board wants to know what the site of the existing station is worth. The board decided Monday, May 18, to direct staff to obtain a professional appraisal for the parcel. Village Administrator Alex Kaker …
Existing Suamico fire station site to be appraised for possible sale Read More »
