By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The person elected village president next year will be paid more than the municipal judge. The board voted unanimously Monday, July 8, in favor of increasing the village president’s annual salary from the current $12,050 to $16,000, effective following next April’s election when village voters decide who will …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board decided Monday, July 8, to table action on adopting an ordinance related to the sending of obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages, also known as sexting. Board members have questions about the wording being taken from state statutes before including it as a prohibited offense …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board wants to give the person elected village president next year a nearly $4,000 pay hike. The board voted unanimously Monday, June 24, in favor of increasing the village president’s annual salary from the current $12,050 to $16,000, effective following next April’s election when village voters …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Similar to how the village board filled two trustee vacancies last year, Howard will be seeking to fill an opening for municipal judge. The board agreed Monday, June 10, to have Village President Burt McIntyre lead the interview process for filling the opening the village will be advertising. …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After meeting in closed session Monday, May 13, the Howard village board approved a seven-year contract extension with Harter’s for the village’s residential garbage and recycling collection, said Village Administrator Paul Evert. He said the extension runs through the end of 2027 and calls for annual increases of …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board approved a pair of resolutions Monday, May 13, to finance the construction of the third building for the Howard Commons apartment complex. Board members were informed about the financial details from Justin Fischer, a senior vice president from Baird. Baird has been consulting with the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village code is being changed in Howard to replace the village’s existing ordinance prohibiting the possession of tobacco by minors with an ordinance that also includes a prohibition on vapor products. Board members unanimously agreed Monday, April 8, to adopt the new ordinance, which prohibits the possession …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – A proposal on how to develop the public space of the Village Center, modeled after an existing facility in Valparaiso, Indiana, was presented Monday, Feb. 25, to the Howard village board. Village Administrator Paul Evert noted staff began working with architects in 2016 on a facility in the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board has approved a memorandum of understanding with the United Hurricanes soccer club related to funding a project that will light two soccer fields at the Akzo Nobel Sports Complex. Village administrator Paul Evert informed the board the entire project is likely to cost between $390,000 …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor BROWN COUNTY – Of the 24 races this April for seats on local boards The Press Times covers, there are 20 that are uncontested and even one with no candidates at all. But officials say the candidate turnout for this April’s election is nothing to worry about, in fact, it’s normal. …
