By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Public Safety Director Ed Janke said he had “cautious optimism” while reporting Monday, June 22, to the Howard village board on the reopening of Duck Creek Quarry Park. The quarry, which is a popular summertime swimming area, had been closed until June 18 over concern about the spread …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – As long as the village has an emergency declaration in effect related to the COVID-19 pandemic, village board members will be able to participate in remote meetings. However, with two of the nine board members meeting remotely, they unanimously tabled action Monday, June 8, on an ordinance that …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board voted 5-4 Monday, June 8, to reopen Duck Creek Quarry Park this summer with limitations. After nearly a half hour of discussion, the board approved a recommendation from Public Safety Director Ed Janke to reopen the park when only Howard residents and their guests will …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board doesn’t want Duck Creek Quarry Park to get crowded this summer if other swimming areas close because of COVID-19. The board unanimously voted Monday, May 11, to close the quarry until further notice, subject to the board voting to reopen it. That means people won’t …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board approved a pair of contracts for lighting two soccer fields at the Nouryon Park sports complex. Mike Kaster, director of engineering, said village staff applied for and received outdoor recreation grant funding through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to provide up to $198,450, not …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village has joined other municipalities in Brown County in reducing the cost for bars and restaurants to renew their Class B beer and liquor licenses for 2020-21, which are slated to take effect July 1. The Howard village board had three members present at the village hall …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Some precautions put in place in response to COVID-19 will likely remain after the pandemic is over, Howard Director of Public Safety Ed Janke told the village board Monday, April 13. The board conducted a remote meeting for the second consecutive time, while Janke made his remarks from …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The way governmental bodies meet noticeably changed in recent weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing has been put in place to separate those in attendance by at least 6 feet. Technology is also being used for video and phone conferences so not all members of a …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer HOWARD – With the spread of COVID-19 causing cancellations around the area, the Howard village board conducted its Monday, March 23, meeting remotely via computer and phone. “This was a good option for everyone,” said Village of Howard President Burt McIntyre. “At the very least, I think everyone would rather …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – A development agreement for the Lancaster Creek Estates, where 35 residential lots and three outlots are planned on vacant property, was approved Monday, Jan. 27, by the village board. The planned subdivision will provide a loop to complete a road connection between Folkestone Drive and Stockbury Street on …
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