By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Hoping to incur long-term savings, Waterford Village Board members are considering a plan to forgo paper and instead harness digital technology for official municipal business. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald and Village Clerk Carrie Orlovsky discussed with the Village Board one possible scenario – using iPads – […]
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Waterway group clarifies process for dredging
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Waterford Waterway Management District has clarified the steps to be used as the community considers approving a proposed dredging project. “The DNR has, up to this point, accepted the permit,” Barb Baron, chairman of the WWMD, said, adding that the public hearing was just part […]
Waterford official worries about Waukesha’s water diversion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Waukesha may have been celebrating last week, Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz was far from happy. Hincz said he was “extremely disappointed” in the decision made by governors of eight Great Lakes states to allow Lake Michigan water to be used by […]
It floats their boats
Village hosts ribbon cutting for new canoe/kayak launch June 16 marked the culmination of an effort and the beginning of a journey. The Village of Waterford hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Village Hall Park to mark the official opening of four canoe and kayak launches. The launches are designed to […]
Bulk pick-up put on back burner
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Maybe at some point, but not now. The Waterford Village Board overwhelmingly delivered this response as a proposed annual bulk item pick-up day went under the microscope. With early backing by the village’s Finance Committee, plans had been in motion to revise an existing contract with […]
Ten Club Park plans advance
New gazebo, river outlook area are included By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new gazebo, access to the Fox River and paying homage to the village’s history are among the features included in Ten Club Park’s concept plan, which has received backing from municipal officials. With expertise from such consultants as […]
Rockin’ on the river
Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns perform June 16 at Village Hall Park as part of the Waterford River Rhythms concert series. The eight-piece band played a variety of popular songs during the 2-1/2 hour concert. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
It’s wants vs. needs in Waterford
Budget crunch has village prioritizing expenses By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As budgetary constraints and anticipated shortfalls remain an ongoing issue of concern in the years ahead, officials in the Village of Waterford are re-examining a list of expenses for this year and beyond. The Village Board and Finance Committee held […]
Town joins opposition to sidewalk near golf course
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Town of Waterford Chairman Tom Hincz added his name Monday night to a letter bound for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Rivermoor Golf Club is protesting the addition of a sidewalk associated with the Main Street Project, which is projected to start in the next year […]
Village officials ask residents for feedback
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Within the next week, property owners within the Village of Waterford will be asked to provide input through a community survey that will touch on such issues as the business climate, taxes and relations with neighboring municipalities. Details of the survey are being included with […]