Zack Goodrow

Madison

Sports Reporter at GazetteXtra

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Berg calls for public participation as Board is appointed to Tourism

3 days ago | wdtimes.com | Ed Zagorski |Zack Goodrow

By Ed Zagorski [email protected],ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- Former District 3 Alderperson Steve Board was named to the City's Tourism Commission on Tuesday night. His appointment was unanimously approved, but his Common Council successor Ken Berg campaigned for more residents to get involved in the local decision-making process. Explore newsletters
Schwankert holding chat on new book at Cozy Inn

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Zack Goodrow

JANESVILLE -- After publishing early last month, author and film producer Steven Schwankert is set to speak at the Cozy Inn Restaurant, 214 W. Milwaukee St. about his book "The Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors" on Saturday, May 31 starting at 11 a.m. The story of those six survivors, which had been untold for various reasons including political and lack of historical records, was first captured in a documentary, "The Six," released in 2020.
New HVAC gets back positive response from Commission

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- Southport Engineered Systems was hired to install a new HVAC system for the Wastewater Department Administration building for a total cost of $112,585, during Wednesday's Public Works Commission meeting. The current HVAC system in the Administration Building at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is over 20 years old and has reached the end of its serviceable life.
Utility design contract awarded for 'Highway 16' annexed land

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- The City of Watertown's Emmet Utility Extension Design Contract was awarded to Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. of Delafield for $64,800 by the Public Works Commission on Wednesday. Connecting to the city's municipal water and sanitary sewers was identified when this land was annexed to the City in September via a Common Council ordinance. It was previously part of the town of Emmet. The agreement called for four mandatory boundary adjustments.
Purchase for specialized high pressure sewer cleaner approved

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- As the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been managing ongoing issues with clogged waste-activated sludge lines for the last several years, the City's Public Works Commission approved the purchase of a Sewer-747-FR2000 Eco Trailer Jetter from Brown Equipment Company for $103,055.64 during Wednesday's meeting. With limited access points for cleaning, these lines are six inches in diameter and span over 900 feet in length.
Board, Zarling, 4 Town Square members highlight city appointments

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN - With a new Mayor and Common Council, it was only a matter of time before the City of Watertown Boards and Committees brought fresh appointments; some new, and some familiar. The City's Town Square Programming Commission saw the biggest influx with four new member-terms brought to the team. Stephanie Broere is replacing Jody Purtell as its Main Street Representative and Kerry Kneser is serving his first two-year term as the Park and Rec Representative.
Handful of ordinances passed at Tuesday's Council meeting

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

By ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- The City's Common Council passed two ordinances in their second readings on Tuesday, while also approving both the first and second readings of a boating prohibition. The Council first rezoned 100 and 104 E. Division Street from General Business Zoning to Central Business Zoning, in its second reading. Explore newsletters
Potential zoning change in works for 60 acres of City land

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Zack Goodrow

WATERTOWN -- Redevelopment Authority Director Mason Becker discussed a potential zoning change for 60 acres between the wastewater treatment facility and Highway A/Milford St during Wednesday's meeting. The City owns nearly 170 acres of land in the conservation area, with roughly 60 identified as buildable. The parcel is currently zoned Planned Office and Institutional. Given current economic trends, this zoning was deemed unrealistic and unlikely to attract potential developers. Explore newsletters
Wolfgram, three others issued licenses at Common Council

1 week ago | wdtimes.com | Tim Sullivan |Zack Goodrow

By TIM SULLIVAN [email protected],ZACK GOODROW [email protected] WATERTOWN -- The Common Council issued three new licenses Tuesday, and one more with conditions, during last week's meeting. A Temporary Class "B" License for the Bentzin Family Town Square Summer Concert Series event on May 31 was issued. The event is sponsored by the Watertown Main Street Program and will be held from 5-10 p.m. at the Town Square, 1 W. Main Street. Explore newsletters
'The New York Yankees of show skiing.' After Rock River flooding last season, Rock Aqua Jays ready for new year

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Zack Goodrow

JANESVILLE -- After flooding at Traxler Park in Janesville last year cancelled many of their home shows, the Rock Aqua Jays are prepared for a fresh season with new weather, starting with a Memorial Day Weekend performance on Sunday, May 25, at 7 p.m."We're looking forward to actually having a full season," said Show Director David Rezin. "We've had to deal with the Rock River flooding, and it feels like it's a continuous tug-of-war with the river levels.