By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several disparate scenarios could bring a series of amendments to Rochester’s 2023 municipal budget, based on a current proposal. The Village Board on May 8 discussed, but took no action on, a request from Village Administrator Betty Novy to amend several line items within the operating […]
Waterford
News from the Waterford-Rochester area
Waterford, Rochester consider support of liquor license legislation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village officials in Waterford and Rochester are in the process of considering the City of Burlington’s request to support revised liquor legislation in Madison to give municipalities more leeway in transferring licenses among one another. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty recently sent a letter to all Racine […]
Waterford presents “The Addams Family”
Musical comedy takes the stage this week By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford Union High School students spent months auditioning and rehearsing for the “The Addams Family” set to take the stage this week at the school auditorium. The production began on Thursday and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday […]
High school to decide on spring referendum in January
High school to decide on spring referendum in January By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Accessibility improvements, core infrastructure upgrades and new heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment could be among a list of projects included in a potential Waterford Union High School referendum this spring. The WUHS School Board on Dec. […]
Budgeting dilemma
Fire, library funds could be over budget for 2022 By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Village of Waterford officials will look at shoring up spending overages in two municipal departments in the final weeks of 2022 as the books close on the current fiscal year. At the Village Board’s regular monthly […]
One more time
High school to survey residents on planned April referendum By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Residents served by Waterford Union High School will be surveyed in the coming weeks as district officials contemplate an upcoming referendum question on the April ballot. The WUHS School Board on Nov. 21 gave Superintendent Luke […]
Roesing Furniture to close after 120 years
Liquidation sale begins Nov. 10 as owner retires Roesing Furniture will close its doors permanently after serving Waterford and southeastern Wisconsin since 1902. The closing comes as fourth-generation owner Bob Roesing has announced his retirement. “The communities all around and our loyal customers can grab a piece of history by […]
Lions Club to take lead role in Balloonfest
WUHS superintendent says district needs to step away By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Future iterations of Balloonfest could still take place on Waterford Union High School’s grounds, though the district itself likely will have a more passive role. WUHS Superintendent Luke Francois discussed the high school’s relationship, going forward, with Balloonfest […]
A lesson in fire safety
Chicken BBQ and Tractorcade returns Sunday
Engines and grills will be firing up in the village on Sunday, Oct. 2, for the Lions Club of Waterford’s annual Chicken BBQ and Tractorcade. The fall-time favorite event kicks off with dozens of tractors departing at 9 a.m. from Waterford’s Whitford Park, 625 S. First St., and making […]
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