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Wed
22
Oct

Water loss prevention efforts an early success story in Sherwood

By Tom Collins
Reporter
After a summer of intensive project work that included replacing up to nine fire hydrants and fixing a major water loss found under Pigeon Road, the Sherwood Village Board heard some dramatically positive results from a recent two-day test of the village’s water loss rate.
Wed
22
Oct

New fire station receives an official address and is close to bid letting process

By Tom Collins
Reporter
The new Little Chute Fire Department building is a few steps closer to reality thanks to steps approved by the Little Chute Village Board at their Oct. 15 session.
Wed
15
Oct

Board of public works votes for middle school highway application with a condition

By Tom Collins
Reporter
The Oct. 6 Board of Public Works meeting offered something of a chicken and egg aura regarding a request to submit an important application to the Wisconsin DOT.
Wed
15
Oct

Combined Locks seeking village board member to fill open seat

By Judy Dixon Hebbe
Reporter
The Combined Locks Village Board is seeking applications for filling a vacant trustee position by 4 p.m. Oct. 16 (tomorrow). Interested individuals may obtain further information from Administrator Racquel Shampo Giese at the Village Center.
Wed
15
Oct

Kimberly approves contract for utility locates

By Judy Dixon Hebbe
Reporter
The Kimberly Village Board approved a staff recommendation to contract with Lazer Utility Locating LLC for village utility locates beginning in 2026. They will serve the village’s storm water utility, sanitary sewer utility and water utility.
Wed
08
Oct

Portion of village-owned Pine Street property is vacated

By Tom Collins 
Reporter
Historic Pine Street in Little Chute was changed by earlier moves in past years by the Little Chute Village Board. Additional vacation of village-owned property at the Oct. 1 village board meeting should further refine the future of that former village street.
Wed
08
Oct
Wed
08
Oct

Kaukauna Utilities Commission briefed on KU activities

Compiled by Brian Roebke
Editor
At its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 15, the Kaukauna Utilities Commission had a light agenda but were briefed on several activities the utility is working on.
General Manager Michael Avanzi continues work on the new strategic intent. 
Wed
08
Oct

Draft 2026 budget reflects changes and growth in Little Chute

By Tom Collins
Reporter
While the impact on the average resident’s tax bill is not yet complete, the 2026 Little Chute budget picture is clearer thanks to the Oct. 1 budget workshop with its focus on the first look at the document prepared by the various village department heads.

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