GREETINGS FROM YOUR TOWN OFFICIALS

First of all, we would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays!

We’d like to share where your tax dollars are being spent. We received $126,985 in transportation aids in 2020. However, we have paid around $273,000 in road expenses, which includes a shared road project we completed with the Town of Dupont on Jannusch and Kretchmer Roads. We were fortunate to be awarded a grant that helped recoup much of the costs of the project. We received $72,894.16! If you see something that needs to be repaired please let us know. Speaking of roads… we are experiencing a lot of vandalism and stealing of road signs, including road name signs, stop signs, curve signs, dead end signs, etc. Each time we replace a sign it costs the town (yes, you the tax payer) approximately $100 a sign. We need your help in stopping this! We have to replace approximately 12 signs per year. If you, or someone you know, has any information regarding this please contact one of the board members. Another problem is the damage done to roads from individuals spinning out on the black top, causing damage to the roads. Please pay attention to what is going on in your neighborhood. Help us identify the people who are doing the vandalism. Please have talks within your household about the risk to their safety as well as the unnecessary costs to the town to repair such damage. They may think it is fun to do at the time; however, it could cause an accident and someone serious injury or death.

Did you know when you are mowing your lawn that it is illegal to blow the grass in to the roadway? This action could cause an accident. So, if you are in the habit of doing this, please don’t. We all must be better stewards when using our roads!

There is a possibility of having a broadband tower installed in the town. Waupaca County is in the process of securing locations for several towers to bring some rural residents the Internet via radio signal, not cable buried in the ground. The Broadband expansion project in the county needs to be approved by January 31, 2021.

We paid over $54,000 in 2019 and 2020 for public safety, such as fire and EMT services. We paid over $56,000 in public works for waste disposal. Please keep recycling those items that are recyclable, such as all plastic bottles and containers, household bottles, jars and jugs, dairy and take out containers and lids. Empty, rinse and replace caps and lids.  Recycling must remain loose and placed in a reusable container. No ties or bags! Please keep taking advantage of the garbage and recycling pickup services. Garbage pick-up is every Thursday. Recycling pick-up is the third Thursday of the month. Please have your garbage and recycling out and ready for pick-up at 6:00 a.m. Please take any large items to the Waupaca County Processing and Transfer Facility located at E4981 Swan Road, East of Manawa. They will take all large items like furniture, tires, TV’s and computer monitors for a fee. You can find more information by visiting www.co.waupaca.wi.us/departments  and select Solid Waste and Recycling. Check out What Do I Do With?

We’d like to remind you of activities that take place in Symco. The Thresheree is held the last full weekend in July. The Car Show is held the second full weekend in August. Both draw a large crowd from all over the state!

Please visit any of the Union establishments, Symco Store, LLC (locally known as Union Still), The Boondocks, Still Phil’s, Triple O Bar and Supper Club, and Ferg’s Bavarian Village - a bed and breakfast!  Float the river in a canoe, kayak, or inner tube or try trout fishing on one of the creeks! There’s good fishing on Cedar Lake and School Section Lake. Take a walk in Tellock’s Woods. There is also the ball park where you can wear off some of your energy either with family or friends for some friendly competition! You can also rent the town hall for your events. For more details or to reserve the hall ontact Sandy Werth at 920-596-3832.

The town’s website is townofunionwaupacacounty.com (Do not use the www.)If you don’t have the Internet and would like to read the latest, such as minutes of the meetings, election information, etc. you can do so by stopping by the new outdoor display case at the edge of the parking lot.

Please exercise your right to vote at elections! You can visit https://myvote.wi.gov to update your information or to register as a new voter. You can also request an absentee ballot if you are a registered voter. Check it out! Elections are held at the town hall. If you have questions, feel free to call your town clerk at 920-596-3614.  

Please review your tax bill. Check if the lottery credit is listed. To be eligible you must own the property and it must be your primary residence. Contact the county treasurer’s office if you think it should be listed and it isn’t.

Our town board meetings are held at the town hall located at E6592 State Road 22, Bear Creek WI on the first Monday of the month, unless it is a holiday. We start at 6:00 p.m. during the winter months (November-March) and 7:00 p.m. for spring through fall months (April-October). We’d love to see you there!

PERMITS! The town is under Waupaca County Zoning. Permits are required, so if you are planning on changing the “footprint” of your property, such as building a deck, patio, shed, dog kennel, etc. you will need to contact the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Department at 715-258-6255 to obtain a permit. Check out their website at www.co.waupaca.wi.us Land Use Permits are required, such as for any structure built or moved on to your property that will remain there for more than 30 days. Call BEFORE you start any work to avoid a penalty. Fees double if it is after-the-fact, so be sure to check with them PRIOR to your project.

Wood cutting permits are needed if you will be doing any commercial cutting. They can be obtained through Waupaca County. It is not necessary to obtain a permit if you are cutting wood for your personal use.

Burning permits can be obtained at the sheriff’s department, the Waupaca County Processing and Transfer Facility near Manawa, and the DNR at Hartmann Creek State Park in Waupaca at (715-258-4780). When in doubt on any permit, check it out.

                              TOWN OF UNION DOG OWNERS                                 

Dog licenses will need to be obtained by mail. Licenses are due and payable before April 1, 2021. Please mail your dog fee to SANDRA WERTH, TOWN OF UNION TREASURER, E6820 STATE ROAD 22, BEAR CREEK WI  54922. Along with the fee, please include a copy of the dog’s rabies vaccination certificate and a self-addressed envelope. The fees are $10.00 for male or female (un-spayed or un-neutered) and $5.00 for a spayed or neutered dog. You may apply for a multiple dog license if you have more than one dog. The fee is $35.00 for 12 or fewer. Once the information and fee has been received Sandy will mail the dog tags to you. Any dog not licensed before April 1, 2020 will be assessed a $10.00 late fee. We will be enforcing this.

We continue to have some issues with animal control. Please make sure you maintain the safety and welfare of your animals. Please keep your dogs on your property. Your animals should be in your control at all times. Do not let them chase deer, wildlife, etc. Also, be mindful of your neighbors! Please minimize uncontrolled, continuous barking. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

A special thank you to those who have given of their time and/or talents to help at elections, assist neighbors, maintain your property, etc. It is greatly appreciated! Stay warm this winter and enjoy each and every day!

TOWN OF UNION – CLERK’S REPORT 2020

GARY SCHOEN – CHAIRMAN

WALTER STREBE – SUPERVISOR  I

MARCY WENTWORTH – SUPERVISOR  II

SHARON OLSEN – CLERK

SANDRA WERTH – TREASURER

M&K ASSESSMENTS LLC – ASSESSOR

BUILDING INSPECTOR – PAUL HERMES

BALANCE ON HAND JAN 1, 2020    ……………$    6,956.07

President:  Steve Pethke

Good Day Cemetery Board Members,

Due to COVID, the October 2020 Cemetery Board Meeting was cancelled.  A few issues and concerns have been raised and it is suggested we meet on Thursday, May 13^th at 7 PM at the Union Town Hall to get everyone’s input and ideas.  Please call me if you CANNOT attend.  THANK YOU!

Marilyn Herman, Secretary

UNION CEMETARY ASSOCIATION BOARD

May 13, 2021  MEETING AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER 

READING OF MINUTES AND SECRETARY REPORT 

OLD BUSINESS  

NEW BUSINESS 

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