Government

Village of Mazomanie board takes a deep dive into transparency

The Mazomanie Village Board wrestled with the intricacies and difficulties of open government at their meeting February 13th, when board member Latrisha Eilers tasked her fellow trustees with a host of discussion points concerning committees. Eilers said she was “Not aiming to be critical.

Arena board hears about water main break, Pustina wants meetings to be recorded

A watermain break along Highway 14 in Arena has been repaired, the village board learned at their February meeting. The break was underneath the blacktop surface of the roadway and it will have to be redone, probably when Sharon Street is resurfaced next summer.

Dane County changes up Tornado Siren tests and format in the wake of February storms

Following a pair of nearby winter tornadoes, Dane County executive Joe Parisi is calling for changes in how the Department of Emergency Management administers its outdoor warning siren network.

Village of Black Earth proclaims Library Week


The Black Earth Village Board unanimously approved a proclamation of National Library Week, April 7-13. The proclamation reiterates the importance of the library in our community and encourages members of the Black Earth community to visit the library during National Library Week and beyond. Pictured are Bailey Anderson, Black Earth Public Library Director, and Dani Fields, Black Earth Village Clerk/Treasurer.

The Black Earth Village Board unanimously approved a proclamation of National Library Week, April 7-13. The proclamation reiterates the importance of the library in our community and encourages members of the Black Earth community to visit the library during National Library Week and beyond.

Village of Arena crosses sewer and lift station work off the list

JI Construction completed all the underground interceptor sewer and water mains and restored all road and driveway access to gravel for the winter, the Arena Village Board learned at their January meeting.

Sauk City approves condo development

The Sauk City Village Board ticked several important items off their agenda at their January 30th meeting, which covered a wide range of topics.

Black Earth board approves contract with Ehlers for electrical rate increase

The Black Earth Village Board approved a $13,000 contract with Ehlers for an electrical rate increase application. Board member Mitch Hodson moved to have a third-party look at the status and cash flows of the electrical utility as well. That independent review will not exceed $1,500 in cost.

Sauk County Board has a short and efficient January meeting

It was a brief but productive first meeting of 2024 for the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.

It lasted less than a half hour on Jan. 16, but several items affecting County residents were still passed.

Sauk City adds new tenant to business park, Cardinal Estates playground on hold

The Village of Sauk City welcomed a new tenant to its business park, as Weiner’s Limited committed to constructing their new headquarters there. The owner spoke via Zoom at the board meeting and introduced his business and his plans at the January 9th meeting. The development agreement was approved unanimously by the board.

Black Earth waits for Google’s next move on Main Street issue

“There’s really no more action that we can take,” said Black Earth Village President Terry Moyer at their December 5th meeting, concerning a resident’s request that the village essentially fix a Google Maps problem.

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