Community

With the good news of donations for the new Fox Valley Metro canine officer already at the $100,000 level, thanks to generous individual and business donors, the department now is turning to tasks that need to be completed.

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is now accepting online nominations for the 2021 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards, which will be presented in a virtual format April 29.

A tool Sherwood’s professionals already own and have stored in their municipal garage may become part of the anticipated process to help gather information for the necessary traffic count process.

Brown County Public Health is reaffirming who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and how to make an appointment if you are eligible.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has determined that the following groups of individuals are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination:

“That is some territory!” 

This was my reaction when Amber Carey told me she is responsible for the southeast Wisconsin region as well as some parts in the northeast, such as Winnebago and Outagamie counties. 

Amber is one of three senior volunteer services recruitment officers for the Red Cross.

The Buchanan Stormwater Utility at a recent meeting approved a letter of authorization directing Cedar Corp. to design a stormwater pond on Highway N property the town owns south of the town hall.

The Little Chute School Board at a recent meeting welcomed more than $17,000 in donations from booster clubs during the months of December and January.

The Kimberly Village Board at last week’s meeting approved a preliminary assessment resolution declaring the village’s intent to exercise special assessment powers for street reconstruction and mini-storm sewer installations this year.

The Buchanan Town Board discussed issues relating to the reconstruction of Creekview Lane at a recent special meeting.

It was a celebration of collaboration when Fox Cities Greenways members gathered virtually Jan. 28 for the nonprofit trail advocacy group’s annual meeting.