A busy and growing community also means the need for more personnel. That was reflected in the 2026 personnel portion of the Kaukauna budget as presented to the finance and personnel committee during their Oct. 20 session.
Parents of young children looking for a park that’s different from the metal and plastic play sets that seem to be everywhere need to check out Rennwood Park, located at W6640 Ethan Drive, in the northwestern part of the Village of Harrison just east of Lake Park Road.
Referendum projects in the Kaukauna Area School District continue to trend in a positive direction according to Director of Operations and Finance Chris McDaniel, who briefed the board of education at the Monday, Oct. 13 board meeting held at Park Community Charter School.
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The City of Kaukauna plans to remove the refuse and recycling dumpsters from the gated site on Third Street. They will make two brief reappearances. The first drop-off day is scheduled this year for Christmas holiday season items on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to coincide with spring cleanup prior to the city’s spring large and bulky item collection.
By Tom Collins
Reporter
Citing problems with continued abuses by some residents with the opportunity to deposit excess refuse or recycling at the Kaukauna municipal site, the city is expected to begin a process of removing the available refuse or recycling dumpsters from the gated site.
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.
The Harrison Village Board amended the ordinance governing sidewalks and trails at last week’s meeting to eliminate requiring sidewalks on both sides of a local street in all new subdivisions.
The Little Chute Area School District honored the accomplishments of Sue (Vander Wyst) Bischel and Bob Lenz as distinguished alumni winners for 2025 last week at school assemblies and the Homecoming football game.
