FIRST RESPONDER MEETING

Second Monday of the Month​

Are you interested in taking an Emergency Medical Responder class?  Attached is the Mid-State Technical College  Application.  Contact Jim Yetter at 715-213-2000 or Jerry Reinwand at 715-570-8720 with questions about becoming a first responder and/or taking a class.

Current Notices and Announcements !

​Click Here for Amended ATV Ordinance (June 2018)

       Click for ATV Route Map

             At the Annual Meeting, the residents voted to recommend to the Board to make no further changes to the ordinance until an ATV  committee completes its work.

Town Board Meetings (regular meeting on 2nd Wednesday of the month)​​​​

  • ​Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 6:30 pm Agenda

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT OFFICER(S) OF THE TOWN OF GRANT

WILL MEET WITHQUEST CIVIL ENGINEERS, LLC
One or more officers of the Town of Grant will meet with Quest Civil Engineers, LLC, located at 320 West Grant Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI at 1:00 PM on Thursday March 28, 2019  
The purpose is for officer(s) to be present for the bid opening for the WisDOT TRID project

for Mill Road (100th – CTH F).    Click to read notice


PRESS RELEASE — Portage County Health and Human Services is urging local residents to use caution to protect themselves and their families following the weather conditions resulting in recent flooding experienced in our area. Flood water may be contaminated with bacteria or other hazardous substances.  Anyone who gets a headache, upset stomach, or flu-like symptoms after being or working in flood waters should seek immediate medical attention. Click to Read the Entire Press Release​

SANDBAGS are available to T. Grant residents later today (3-15-2019) if they having/expecting flooding to their homes. If so,  contact Supervisor Jim Yetter at 715-213-2000.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Grant, Portage County, Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following Advisory, Non-Binding ATV/UTV Referendum question will be submitted to a vote of the people: (Click to read the complete Notice)  (Click to read Referendum)​

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Key Upcoming Election Related Dates

  •  March 11 - 29th 5:00 pm Vote in person by appointment (contact clerk)
  • March 13, 2019 - Deadline for Voter Registration online or by mail
  • March 28, 2019 5:00 pm - Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail or online @ myvote.wi.gov
    • April 2, 2019 - 8:00 pm - Deadline to return ballot
  • April 2, 2019 &:00 - 8:00 pm Spring Election at Grant Town Hall​
  • April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm - Annual Meeting of Electors of Town of Grant
  • Click to READ MORE ABOUT DATES REGARDING THE ELECTION​​  

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PORTAGE COUNTY SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the Portage County Highway Department will be imposing seasonal weight restrictions on various County Trunk Highways.  The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle and 10 tons gross load for each tandem axle (any two axles under 8 feet apart).  The maximum gross vehicle weight is 26 tons.   Portage County Highway Department will begin installing signs along all posted roads beginning at 7:00 a.m.  Enforcement will begin when signs are installed. Permits to exceed these limits may be granted based on the policy adopted by the Portage County Highway Committee.  ​ Click here to read entire press release 


CLIMATE CHANGE FORM - Tuesday, April 30th 6:00-7:30  McMillian Library  Click for info

 

WHO IS RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICES?    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES 

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Rapids Area and Wisconsin Rapids Community Media (WRCM) are hosting a series of forums for the candidates on the April 2nd ballot.  The Town Chair and Town of Supervisors are contested contests.  The candidates in those contests have been invited to a Monday, March 18th forum at the WRCM studio located in the Centralia Center, 220 3rd Ave. S, Wisconsin Rapids.  Three of the five candidates have accepted that invitation as of this writing.  Click here for the WRCM website.

  • Town of Grant – Town Chair – Only one candidate accepted the invitation.  A 1:1 interview with Sharon Schwab will be broadcast on a March 18th at 6:30 in lieu of the forum format.
  • Town of Grant – Town Supervisors – March 18th at 7:00 pm – Candidates Heather Grys-Luecht and James Yetter have agreed to participate in the forum ​
  • On the 18th, view the interview and forum on Charter 985 and Solarus 3.
  • The Town Chair interviewcan also be view on the WRCM youtube site at https://youtu.be/rCzBaPuvu6E 


Chairperson: 

Chris Kruger Candidate Statement
Sharon Schwab (Incumbent) Candidate Statement
Supervisors: 

James Yetter (Incumbent) Candidate Statement

Heather Grys-Luecht  Candidate Statement
Dale Winkler (Incumbent)
Treasurer:    

Diana Luecht (Incumbent)
Clerk:   

Vicky Zimmerman (Incumbent)

Plan Commission Meetings   ​​​


  • Wednesday, March 20, 2019 @ 6:30 pm AGENDA
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2019 @ 6:30 pm

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From Where They Came to Where We Are!

Did you miss obtaining a copy of the book on the history of the Town of Grant during the sesquicentennial celebration?

It is again available. Copies are available at the Chat-R-Box Cafe.

Snow Plowing
Please be considerate to the plow drivers and the other citizens of the Town. The Town of Grant is requesting that no parking take place on our roadways, particularly in subdivisions anytime the area receives several inches of snow.  Avoiding parking on the roadways will aid the plow drivers in clearing the roads and will avoid your vehicle being plowed in.  

Transfer Station Hours (November-March)

Portage County, Wisconsin

TOWN HALL LOCATION:

​2019 VOTING DATES -  7:00 am - 8:00 pm - only two election dates in 2019

  • February 19, 2019 - Stevens Point School District only - vote in Plover
  • April 2, 2019  - Spring Election - This election includes election of all Town officers. (see order of ballot for municipal  candidates)
  • ​NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Grant, Portage County, Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following Advisory, Non-Binding ATV/UTV Referendum question will be submitted to a vote of the people.  Click to read the resolution including the question.
  • Starting about 21 days before the election, you may SEE THE BALLOT online
  • Remember to bring a photo ID
  • More information is available on the ELECTIONS/VOTING page

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Town Of Grant
9011 County Road WW
Wisconsin Rapids WI  54494
    Telephone: 715-423-9193
    Fax: 715-423-9115
    Email: grantclerk@wctc.net

    Contact the Zoning Administrator:  grantza@yahoo.com
 
Comments/Questions regarding website:  k.lee.rn@charter.net