August 30th, 2024

Happy Labor Day!

Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. The office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 4, 2024. Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!



Due to the holiday weekend, there will be no trash collection on Monday, September 2, 2024. Trash, recycling, and yard waste will be picked up on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The regular pickup schedule will resume the following week.

New Office Hours

New Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm and Friday 8 am-Noon. 

45.8% Turnout for Partisan Primary

A partisan primary election was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A total of 611 ballots were cast in Wind Point for a turnout of 45.8% of registered voters. To view the 2024 Partisan Primary Election results for the Village of Wind Point, please click here.

General Election Important Dates

The fall general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. In preparation for the November 5th General Election please see the important dates below:

• October 16, 2024 - Deadline to Register by Mail - Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked to your municipal clerk no later than October 16, 2024.
• October 16, 2024 - Deadline to Register to vote online. - Voters who are able to match their name, date of birth, Wisconsin Driver's License or State ID number, and address with the Wisconsin DMV can register to vote online through October 16, 2024.
• November 1, 2024 - Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office- Voters may register in person at the Wind Point Village office during business hours on November 1, 2024. 
• November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. - Register to Vote at the Wind Point Polling Place- Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, November 5, 2024.  
• September 19, 2024- Deadline for municipal clerks to send absentee ballots to voters with an active request already on file- Municipal clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots once official ballots are received and have until September 19, 2024 to send ballots to all voters with a request on file by that day. Requests received after September 19, 2024 must be fulfilled within 24-48 business hours.
• October 31, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Regular and Permanent Overseas Voters-  If you are a regular or a Permanent Overseas Voters, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. 
• November 1, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Indefinitely Confined and Military- If a voter is indefinitely confined, or military and not away from home, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024. 
• October 22, 2024, possibly through November 3, 2024 -Deadline for In-Person Absentee- Voters can possibly request and vote an absentee ballot in-person in their municipal clerk’s office through November 3, 2024.  Office hours vary by municipality. Some municipal offices may not offer additional in-person absentee hours. Check MyVote or contact your municipal clerk for absentee voting hours. 
• November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot- Military If a voter is in the military and away from home, then your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024. 
• November 5, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m.- Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot-  If you have already received an absentee ballot, you must return your absentee ballot by mail or delivery to your municipal clerk. Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

City Hall Selfie Day!

On August 15^th Village staff participated in the annual City Hall Selfie Day! We had a great time participating in this annual event! 

Safety Tips from Chief Sharrett

Safety Reminders:

Summer is a busy crime time, even here in quiet Wind Point. If you are going to be gone for any length of time lock up, notify your neighbors, and let the Village Police know so we can do a Vacation Check for you.

I can’t repeat this enough - IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. We would rather get a call and investigate something to find out it was nothing than have a resident second guess themselves and not call us just to find out later that it was something. We are here for you.

How to Contact Us

• Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
• Use these non-emergency numbers to report safety concerns
• Immediate response: Racine County Dispatch: 262-886-2300. Examples: Non-life-threatening incidents.
• Non-immediate response: Wind Point Police Office: 262-639-3022. Examples: Found property, ordinance violations, needing to speak to a specific officer or vacation checks. If an officer is not in the office, please leave a message.
• Email: police@windpoint.org

Don't Pass a Stopped School Bus! Safety Reminders

With schools back in session please make sure to be ready for extra congestion on the streets as school buses make their routes, kids ride to school on their bikes and parents hurry to drop their kids off before work.



The National Safety Council has provided a number of tips to keep in mind on transportation safety.

For Walkers:

• Walk on a sidewalk and if one is not available make sure to walk facing traffic.
• Before crossing the street make sure to stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and always cross streets at intersections.

For Bike Riders

• Ride on the same side of the road with traffic and in a single file.
• Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk the bike across the street.
• Make sure you and your child always wear a properly fitted bike helmet.

For Bus Riders

• Parents should go to the bus stop with their children to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus.
• Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb or road.
• If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach them to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other.

For Drivers

• Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop off procedures.
• Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street.
• Never pass a bus loading or unloading children.
• The area 10 feet around the bus is the most dangerous for a child. Stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus.

A few simple steps and precautions can go a long way to prevent accidents.

Lighthouse Open Tower Climb Dates

Tour dates are on the first Sunday of each month.

Lighthouse Open Tower Climb dates for 2024 will be September 1 and October 6. The final open tower climb of 2024 is October 6, 2024. If these dates will not work for you, please consider scheduling a private tower climb.

Reservations for public tour times can be made online at  windpointlighthouse.org (click on “Book a Tour” or “Visit Us”).

Tours for private groups are also available by making arrangements by calling 262-639-3777 - or going online http://windpointlighthouse.org/visit-us/  

Are you are interested in getting involved at the lighthouse as a volunteer? Extra help is needed to coordinate tours – if going up the tower isn’t your thing, we also have a need for people at the ground level to greet and register guests. Light lunch and refreshments are provided on tour dates. Contact lhkeeper@windpoint.org

Lighthouse Car Show!

Please join us for the first annual Lighthouse Car Show on September 14^th! The show will start at 9 AM and go until 3 PM. This is a free event for the public to attend. There will be a touch-a-truck event featuring the Caledonia Fire Department, Bell Ambulance, Wind Point DPW, and Wind Point Police! 

Calling all car enthusiasts! Come show off your pride and joy on the Lighthouse's West Lawn! Tickets are a "pay-what-you-can" donation, minimum of $10, cash only! Donate $20 or more and be placed in a raffle for a private Sunset Tour for you and five friends!

We will also have a select number of Lighthouse Tower Climbs going on from 10 AM to 3 PM to come see the show from the best view in the house!

Village Board Updates

Notes from the August 8^th Village Board Meeting:

·        Village Board approved a new CPA Lauterbach and Amen Group.

·        Approved Resolution 25- R04 Adopting the Racine County Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated 2023-2028. Johnson Seconded.

·        Approved Munson’s quote for pickleball lines on tennis courts.

·        Approved up to 1,000 dollars for the Village Picnic.

·        New Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-Noon. 

Upcoming Meetings:

• Communications and Community Relations September 3 at 2:00 pm
• Parks, Recreation, Facilities, and Lighthouse September 11 at 10:00 am
• Public Works Committee September 5 at 10:00 am
• Personnel, Finance, and Insurance September 10 at 10:00 am
• Village Board September 12 at 5:00 pm

September Birthdays

Happy September Birthdays to Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Monica Hernandez, Officer Anthony LaCombe, and Officer Brendan Calvert!

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