Your City at Work
August 23, 2021 Vol 1. Issue 3
City of Marshfield weekly newsletter from the Communications Department
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Wood County Clean Sweep takes place August 28, 2021 at the Saratoga Town Hall
Clean Sweep is a voluntary program for the legal and safe disposal of hazardous wastes from homes, farms and businesses. Serving all of Wood County residents, this event takes place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 8:00am - 12:00pm at the Saratoga Town Hall located at 1120 St. Hwy. 73, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
There is no cost to households and farms, however quantities may be restricted. Businesses and schools can use Clean Sweep to dispose of unwanted chemicals in an easy, low cost way.
To learn more, download the brochure by clicking here.
The Clean Sweep program is funded through contributions from Wood County and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Hillside Cemetery fall clean up deadline October 1, 2021
All decorations, containers, shepherd hooks, solar lights and other adornments placed at Hillside Cemetery must be removed by October 1st for our annual fall clean-up. Items affixed to headstones may stay, (i.e. grave saddles, monument-mounted vases), but any loose trinkets or items stuck into the ground around the headstone must be removed.
Cemetery staff will discard any remaining items left after October 1st. We strongly encourage any items/decorations of great monetary or emotional value be protected in a safe place outside of the public cemetery grounds where they cannot be lost, stolen, damaged or removed for any reason. For a complete list of cemetery rules and spring and fall clean-up dates, please visit the Hillside Cemetery webpage . If you have questions, please reach out to the cemetery office at 715-486-2098 or email hilltop@ci.marshfield.wi.us with any questions.
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Vandehey Waters sets Saturday, August 28th
as last day for 2021 season
Summer is quickly coming to a close. With the number of daylight hours steadily getting shorter and kids soon heading back to school, the pool will officially close for the season on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Due to a limited number of lifeguards, our hours have been adjusted for the remainder of the season. As general staffing will be limited, some sections of the aquatic center might be closed during our normal hours. Daily admission rates will not be changed during this time.
Normal pool hours will be available to patrons for the remainder of the 2021 pool season, except for Tuesday, August 24th, as noted below.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - Noon until - 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 24th 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. *only*
- Saturday, August 28th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Winter Salt
Certification Program
The City of Marshfield has partnered with the Northcentral Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition and Salt Wise to bring this new statewide program to Marshfield businesses.
Oversalting is threatening our lakes, streams, and drinking water. Learn how to calculate and apply the precise amount of de-icing material necessary to keep pavements safe.
If you hire a company to help with winter maintenance, let them know about the new Winter Salt Certification Program and encourage them to get certified.
Contractors: Learn how to reduce your costs and still provide safe pavement to your customers.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from noon to 1:00 PM
From financial savings on salt, to reduced damage to infrastructure, and everything in-between, learn from Matt Donovan, facilities manager, how Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus 50% drop in salt use has been a win-win-win with no impact to their level of service.
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Road closures for E. 8th Street and S. Cedar Avenue begins Monday, August 23, 2021
Beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 Gerke Excavating Inc. will begin two sanitary sewer replacement projects on E. 8th Street between Central Avenue and Cedar Avenue and on Cedar Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street.
Following Gerke Excavating's sanitary sewer work, the City of Marshfield will complete the restoration and street paving.
The expected duration of these closures will be approximately 4 to 6 weeks per each street. Detours will not be posted for these closures.
Motorists are advised to find alternative routes and avoid these areas due to anticipated traffic congestion. Please use caution throughout the construction zones and plan for additional travel time, changing road conditions and reduced vehicle speeds.
Questions or concerns regarding these closures or other traffic control matters within the City, please contact the Engineering Division at (715) 486-2034.
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Buckthorn removal and brush chipping |
The Parks and Recreation Forestry division will be conducting buckthorn removal and brush chipping at Braem Park, Pecan Parkway, Weber Park, and Hamus Park beginning today, August 23rd – August 30th. Please avoid these areas when operations are present.
If you have any questions please call the Forestry division at 715-486-2073.
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Communications Committee - Monday. August 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Common Council - Tuesday, August 24 at 6 p.m.
Community Development Authority - Thursday, August 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Pay Compression Team - Friday, August 27 at 10:30 a.m.
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