Zack Goodrow

Madison

Sports Reporter at GazetteXtra

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Main Street Program to celebrate bridge opening with Bash; Hires new Director Stefanie Broere

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- With the opening of Main Street Bridge in late April, the Watertown Main Street Program and its newly hired director Stefanie Broere are prepared to celebrate the occasion with the Bridge Bash Downtown Celebration on Saturday, May 17, with the help of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. "This celebration is not just about a bridge-it's about reconnecting our community," Broere said. "We're thrilled to welcome everyone downtown to celebrate alongside our local businesses.
Parker Arts Academy's wraps up year with 'Mary Poppins'

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Zack Goodrow

JANESVILLE -- Whether it's the senior performers and underclassmen, teachers or parents, nostalgia may be a co-star during Parker Arts Academy's spring performances of "Mary Poppins," set to premiere Thursday, May1 at 7 p.m. "I think it's a great story to end on," said Director Colin Swanson. You'll be here until you need to be.
Plaza's new ADA ramp, stairs approve

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

By ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- The city's Plan Commission approved the site review for 1 E. Main Street's Plaza Phase II ADA compliant ramp and stairs, and 112 S. 1st Street's parking lot reconstruction on Monday night. The ramp and stairs will connect the riverwalk to Main Street and lighting is also proposed. Railings on the stairs and ramp are designed to match similar railings on the riverwalk. Explore newsletters
Country Club makes offer on 2 city parcels

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- In closed session Monday night, the City of Watertown Plan Commission approved the Finance Committee to negotiate the selling of city parcels No. 14-291-0915-2132-003 and '004.
45-foot parcel purchase considered for Dewey reconstruction

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- For the city's and Wisconsin Department of Transportation's 2026 Dewey Avenue STP-Urban Reconstruction Project, the Plan Commission discussed the purchase of 45 square feet from 1020 East Main Street for $1,000 during its Monday meeting. The purchase of this parcel is necessary to install an ADA compliant curb ramp, and the Commission approved it.
Potential Oxbow rezoning highlights larger ordinance questions

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- After hearing public comments during April 15's Common Council meeting, the city's Plan Commission reviewed the rezoning for 100 E. Division Street. North Town Partners' The Oxbow - a potential multifamily development at the site of the former Johnsonville Sausage factory - would see the parcel zoning change from General Business to Central Business.
Commission combines Grandview Court parcels for new home

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

By ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- On Monday, the city's Plan Commission agreed to create a new one-lot Certified Survey Map by combining 1413 and 1415 Grandview Ct. The plan is to construct a new home on the parcel. The two parcels are adjacent to each other at the end of the cul-de-sac on Grandview Court. Explore newsletters
Plan Commission approves licensed adult day care CUP

2 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- The Plan Commission approved an Indoor Institutional Conditional Use Permit for a licensed adult day care at 1684 S. Church Street on Monday night. The licensed adult day care will utilize the 2,579-square-foot building as it is currently configured with no alteration required. One parking space per three expected patrons at maximum capacity is also required, and the proposed facility is located within an established strip mall with adequate parking.
'Mixing different energies.' DJ Vic Monsta brings life to under-appreciated tunes

3 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Zack Goodrow

By ZACK GOODROW [email protected] ROCKFORD -- Growing up with a family of musicians, Vic Rivera was always deeply enamored with the art but not so much the actual playing of instruments. With his own passions to express himself via music, Rivera harnessed his vast knowledge of hip-hop with his vinyl collection and soon, DJ Vic Monsta was born.
Public Works awards 2025 private lead service line project

3 weeks ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

By ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN - On Tuesday, the Public Works Commission awarded the city's 2025 private lead service line project bid to Five Star Energy LLC for $7,772,734. Five Star Energy was the apparent low bidder for the project, but it was significantly under the city's opinion of probable construction costs of $12,603,000. Despite the discrepancy, the contractor was assured with its bid. Explore newsletters