By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The latest population estimate shows the Village of Hobart has exceeded 10,000 people, Village Administrator Aaron Kramer reported to the Hobart village board Tuesday, Sept. 1. Kramer said the estimated population of 10,454 as of Jan. 1 includes the biggest annual increase in both number of residents (855) …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village has exceeded $1 billion in equalized property value, based on preliminary numbers from the State of Wisconsin, Village Administrator Aaron Kramer reported Aug. 18 to the Hobart village board. “The news I gave you tonight, I think, is a fairly significant number,” Kramer said. “We are …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – A timetable to build a new Fire Station No. 1 was approved Tuesday, Aug. 18, by the village board. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said replacing the building has been hinted at for the last two years, “but now it’s time for the rubber to hit the road on …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – As part of an estimated $3.25 million upgrade by the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District (GBMSD) of an interceptor line shared by Hobart, the village board voted Aug. 4 to permanently own Hobart’s capacity, rather than lease it as has been done under a 2002 agreement. Public Works …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – Erica Berger no longer has the “interim” title after being appointed clerk-treasurer Tuesday, Aug. 4, by the village board. Berger was a deputy clerk-treasurer before becoming the interim clerk-treasurer April 24 upon Mary Smith retiring. Berger will be on a six-month probationary period as the clerk-treasurer, effective immediately, …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – With up to $69,000 in surplus funds from last year’s village budget available to make safety improvements and address security concerns at the village hall, the Hobart village board approved the first phase of improvements. Board members authorized Tuesday, July 21, to spend $15,521 for security upgrades at …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – To improve internet service in the village, Hobart residents and businesses are being asked to test their current service speed. The Hobart village board approved a motion Tuesday, July 21, to adopt a broadband initiative and directed staff to proceed with the initiative’s first steps, as well as …
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HOBART – The Village of Hobart officially welcomed its newest neighbor in Centennial Centre last week. The Workshop, a basketball and sports training facility, and home of Team 1848 Grassroots AAU program, will break ground later this year on a 16,170-square-foot sports training facility. It will be constructed along Centerline Drive on a newly created …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – After designating up to $69,000 in surplus funds from last year’s village budget for safety upgrades at village hall, a proposal for the first phase of those improvements has been put together. Police chief Randy Bani informed the Hobart village board Tuesday, July 7, about an estimated $15,521 …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – The Village of Hobart received good news in regards to interest rates at a special meeting June 23. The rates are for up to $2.98 million in general obligation bonds and up to $1.25 million in taxable general obligation notes the board authorized May 19. “Two months ago we …
