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Planning Commission: July 24 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Economic Development Board: July 25 – 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
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2023 Road Program Construction and Maintenance Underway | |
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The 2023 Road Program began on May 8 with Crack Seal and GSB-88 Bituminous Seal surface treatment applications on select roads throughout the City. Both of these treatment projects are anticipated to be completed within the next couple of weeks.
Road Program construction is anticipated to begin the week of July 31. The City’s contractor, Payne & Dolan, will have crews working throughout the project area to complete preparatory work in advance of the selected roads being repaved. Streets and subdivisions included in the 2023 Road Program are the following: River Road (Highland Road to Freistadt Road), Trillium Road, Trillium Court, Helen Drive, Phillip Drive, Rael Drive, Shoreland Parkway, St James Court, Hunt Club Court, Grace Court, and Ravine Farm Subdivision. It is currently estimated that all work in Mequon will take approximately four to six weeks to complete. The anticipated project completion date is September 1.
As crews work throughout the City, please exercise caution and patience when driving through work zones. Residents can stay up-to-date on road projects by following the City’s website here.
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Tuesday was Election Day for Assembly District 24 between candidates Bob Tatterson and Paul Melotik. Nearly 34% of the District’s registered voters participated, and Melotik was the victor with 52.06% of the votes. | |
Community Pool Repair Update
The Mequon Community Pool was closed this past Thursday and Friday for repairs. Department of Public Works staff worked diligently with the electrical contractor to expedite the required maintenance. The pool is expected to resume normal pool operations on Saturday, July 22. For future updates regarding pool closures, follow the City of Mequon Department of Public Works’ Facebook page.
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Police Department Issues Public Safety Message | |
Next week, July 23 – 30, is National 9PM Routine Week, which is an opportunity to provide residents with simple steps to keep their homes and vehicles safe every night. The Police Department would like to remind everyone to remove valuables from vehicles each night and lock them. Also, please remember to lock residence doors as well. Most thefts from vehicles occur in unlocked vehicles. | |
Cannonball Competition Makes Waves; Boat Races Up Next
The first-ever Cannonball Competition took place this past Saturday at the Community Pool with over 100 participants. This weekend, BBQ at the Pool will take place on Saturday with Smokin’ C’s & Yummy Bones food trucks serving from noon – 7:00 P.M. Then don’t miss the next contest, Cardboard Boat Races, set for Saturday, July 29, at noon.
Additionally, below is the food truck schedule for next week, weather permitting:
- Tuesday, July 25: Go Nutz Donutz (11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
- Wednesday, July 26: Smokin’ C’s & Go Nutz Donutz (11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
- Friday, July 28: Chick-fil-A Food Truck (11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
- Saturday, July 29: Go Nutz Donutz (Noon – 7:00 P.M.)
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2023 Scenic Shore Bike Tour Taking Place This Weekend
The Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour is a two-day, 150-mile, cycling event and is the largest locally organized and supported event for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. With 1,300 riders raising over $1.6 million, it continues to be one of the premier charity cycling events in the Midwest. Riders will arrive in Mequon on Saturday, July 22, with the ride officially beginning at 7:30 A.M. at MATC-Mequon. The ride concludes on Sunday in Sturgeon Bay and then bikers are bussed back to Mequon. No roads are closed off for the event, so please be mindful of safely sharing the road with bicyclists.
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M-T School District Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting on 7/24 | |
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Members of the community are invited to attend the Mequon-Thiensville School District Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting on Monday, July 24, at 7:00 P.M. at the Range Line Community Center located at 11040 N. Range Line Road. Residents are encouraged to participate in the discussion of the 2023-24 budget and vote on the 2023-24 school district levy. Find more information about the meeting here.
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Jewish Food Festival Coming on August 6 & 7
The 5th Annual Jewish Food Festival will return to Rotary Park on Sunday, August 6 and Monday, August 7, from noon – 7:00 P.M. The festival offers a tantalizing array of traditional Jewish dishes like pastrami sandwiches and stuffed cabbage to sweet treats like rugelach and babka, there’s something to satisfy every palate. New this year, prepare to be transported back in time and step into a meticulously crafted replica of an 1800s Jewish village, complete with workshops on how to write Hebrew letters with a quill, the art of making shabbat candles, and immersive displays that provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and customs of the community.
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Save the Date for MNP Summer Playdate on August 12
Don’t miss Mequon Nature Preserve’s Summer Playdate on Saturday, August 12, from 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Run around Marty’s Playspace while enjoying snacks and other fun activities. There will be vendors from Homestead High School Transition Program, MNP Bee Club, Brendan’s Bracelets, and MNP Bluebird Club. Music will be provided by the Speakeasy Johnson Band. This is a free event, please register your family at this link.
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Ozaukee County Board Minutes | |
The Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors' July 5 meeting minutes are now available. | |
Picture Courtesy of Carolyn Vogel | |
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City of Mequon
11333 N. Cedarburg Road
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 242-3100
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