Trick-or-treat hours in Union Grove have been designated for Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The hours are set to help establish safety and uniformity for those still wishing to participate this year. Motorists are asked to be extra cautious of pedestrians during trick-or-treating times. Families are encouraged to consider alternative ideas for enjoying Halloween this year. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends against traditional trick-or-treating with in-person contact and provides tips and other ideas for celebrating Halloween on their website (click on "Halloween.").

Polls will be open for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15th Ave.). The ballot includes races for U.S. President, U.S. Congress, State Assembly, District Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer and County Register of Deeds. To view a sample ballot, click here.

If you need to register as a first-time voter or re-register due to a name or address change, you can register by mail or online up to 20 days before the election (October 14). You can also register at the Village Offices up to the Friday before the election (October 30). Registration is available at the polls on election day, though longer wait times are to be expected. Voters must reside at their address for at least 28 days by Election Day in order to register to vote.

If you wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail, you can submit a request online or fill out an application form and submit it by email to info@uniongrove.net, by mail to the Village Offices, in-person or in the 24/7 dropbox outside the entrance of the municipal center. A valid photo ID must be included with your application if you have not provided a photo ID to vote by mail in the past.

For questions, please contact Village Clerk Rebecca Wallendal, at rwallendal@uniongrove.net or

The new playground area at Leider Park is not expected to be open until spring due to additional grading and landscaping. The work was needed to address excessive ponding and muddy conditions around the playground. It would not have been a positive experience for park visitors or good for the future condition of the park to open up the playground until this could be addressed and grass could be re-established. Thank you for your patience and we hope to see you at Leider Park in 2021!

Road construction on the north end of Milldrum St. is complete! The road was widened and reconstructed with sidewalks added connecting from Union Grove Elementary School to 16th Ave. Note this road section is still one-way (north-bound only). New water main was installed and old water pipes were replaced serving homes near 16th Ave. and New St. Ruth Ct. and Lark Ct. were resurfaced as part of the contract.

A follow-up review of the concept plan for the Canopy Hill subdivision took place at a joint meeting of the Village Board, Plan Commission and Community Development Authority on September 8. The following changes were presented in comparison compared to the version in July:

Meeting attendees gave feedback and requested that certain items will be addressed, including park access and parking, street names, crosswalks, landscaping and a buffer area behind existing homes near Hwy. 45 and 7th Ave. Bear Development has indicated they will submit zoning applications and more detailed plans for Plan Commission and Village Board consideration this fall and winter. For more information about Canopy Hill, visit the Current Development Projects webpage.

Please note that the third quarter utility bill (mailed out by mid-October) will be in an envelope marked "Utility Bill Enclosed," instead of the normal postcard. This will be a one-time occurrence as we mail out a letter and form regarding a new (optional) ACH payment method.

Residents who sign up for ACH payments will continue to receive utility bills, but the payment amount will be automatically deducted from a designated checking or savings account. The option helps save time and cost associated with sending payments and assures that payments are made on time (even if you are out of town). To view the letter and sign-up form now, click here.

On September 21, the Water Wastewater, Storm Water and Streets Committee reviewed an affordability assessment of the Village's utilities. The assessment looks at how affordable utility bills for water, sewer and storm water are for households of different income levels in Union Grove. The assessment used a typical quarterly bill with a consumption of 12,000 gallons of water. The bill amounts to $201.83 which accounts for 1.2% of the median household income in Union Grove ($64,935 per year). Industry standards recommend a percentage under 2.5% to be considered "affordable." Using this standard, Union Grove utility bills are considered affordable for household income levels $25,000 and higher using a five-year average of utility bills.

On September 8, the Village Board reviewed a plan for consolidating the Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) with Racine County. The proposal originated in May when the CRCHD Board initiated talks with the county executive about becoming a department of Racine County. At that time, it was becoming apparent that CRCHD's low levy funding and small number of staff would not be sustainable in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A plan was developed to consolidate CRCHD with the County in a way that strengthens public health services and enhances fiscal stability for the health department. As a next step, all 14 member municipalities would need to formally give notice of disbanding and becoming part of a Racine County Health Department in 2022; this notice was approved by the Union Grove Board on September 8. To view the consolidation plan presentation, click here.

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