Monday, October 31, 2011

Press Release from Milton PD - Hit and Run

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger regarding a hit and run that occurred this weekend.




The City of Milton Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred this past Friday night, or early Saturday morning, which resulted in over $10,000.00 damage to St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 910 E. High Street. The early investigation has revealed that it was likely a blue Ford pickup truck that was involved in this incident. Anybody with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible will be eligible for a cash reward through Janesville Area Crimestoppers. Anybody with information is encouraged to contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. You can also text tips to 274637, then JAC + the message.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Sample Refuse & Recycling Containers at City Hall

The City of Milton will be switching to Johns Disposal for Refuse & Recycling services in 2012.  Both refuse and recycling collection services will be automated, which means residents will receive two bins - one for refuse and one for recycling.  All residents will receive two 96-gallon containers.  After testing out the bins, residents will be able to call Johns Disposal to indicate whether they want a smaller, 48-gallon container for either refuse or recycling.

Sample bins are available to view on the landing before coming into the door to City Hall on the second floor.  The bins are viewable any time the Shaw Municipal Building is open, during regular City Hall and Library hours. 

Bulky trash will be collected on the THIRD collection day of each month.   A new service to Milton residents is that Johns Disposal will collect electronics (computers, tvs, etc.) on bulky trash days

The 2012 collection schedule and additional collection information will be distributed with your refuse and recycling containers in a clear plastic bag.  The collection schedule will also be included with your Annual Newsletter that is included with your tax bill and sent directly to tenants of residential properties.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact City Hall at 868-6900 ext. 5.


Community Meeting About Neighborhood Watch

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger.


The City of Milton Police Department will be hosting an informational community meeting regarding our Neighborhood Watch program on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 7:00pm. The event will be at City Hall, in the Council Chambers, located at 430 E. High Street. The meeting will be an opportunity to learn about our programming and what it may offer you and your neighbors. Neighborhood Watch is a proactive program that brings people in the community together to help facilitate a safe environment where we live. Anybody interested in starting a program in their neighborhood is encouraged to attend.

Milton Senior Living Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Milton Senior Living, located at 600 W. Sunset Drive in Milton, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.  On November 5, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be an open house with tours by staff, refreshments, and door prizes. 

Read this recent article from the Milton Courier by Jane Metcalf: Milton Senior Living celebrates 10th anniversary with open house.

Milton Seeking Applications for Mechanic Position

Department of Public Works Mechanic - The City of Milton seeks applicants for the position of Department of Public Works Mechanic.

This position is responsible for repair of city vehicles and heavy equipment of the Public Works, Water, Wastewater and other city vehicles and will be required to maintain detailed records of all maintenance on city equipment. This position will also assist with snow removal when necessary.  Equipment used in the position include but are not limited to, backhoe, front end loader/grader, street sweeper, heavy trucks/snow plow, brush chipper, mowers, various hand tools and street vehicles. This position may also be required to maintain records on a city provided computer.

Mechanic Certification and CDL License are required.  Starting salary for this Union position after probation is $22.94 per hour plus benefits.

Full job description is available by clicking here and applications are available by clicking here. The full job description and application is also available at Milton City Hall.

Applications are due by 4:30 PM, November 4, 2011 to Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Ste #3, Milton, WI 53563. Background check and pre-employment drug screening and physical will be required.

The City of Milton is an equal opportunity employer.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Voter ID Information

Are you interested in learning more about the Voter ID requirements?  

Here is a link to a brochure giving all of the basic information:  http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=4709.

If you have additional questions, contact City Hall at 868-6900 ext. 5.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Milton Weekend Overview

Here is an overview of activities happening this weekend in Milton:
  • Friday, October 21st - Fish Fry Fundraiser at The Gathering Place, 715 Campus Street
    • Serving 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
    • Tickets are $11 for adults, $8 for children under 12
    • Menu: Tender marinated roast chicken and white flaky Alaskan cod (fried or baked) served with fresh baked pumpernickel rye rolls, creamy cole slaw, and mashed potatoes, coffee or iced tea. Beer, wine, and soda and dessert will be available for purchase. 
  • Saturday, October 22nd - Dash for the Splash
    • Registration 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. - $15 for one person, $25 for two people, $40 for a family
    • Same-Day Registrations Accepted
    • 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - 8:15 a.m.
    • 5K - 9:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, October 22nd - Crossridge Park Annual Seed Pick
    • 9 a.m. - Rotary Gardens in Janesville
    • 10 a.m. - Crossridge Park in Milton
    • Garden or leather gloves are helpful when picking seeds.
    • The seeds picked will be used in locations around the city for beautification and to reduce mowing costs.
    • Free, educational event!
  •  Saturday, October 22nd - Bash for the Splash at Gophers
    • Noon to 4 p.m.
    • Dash for the Splash participants that wear their t-shirt to Gophers will receive a free game of mini golf.
    • Debut of the Splash Burger - $1 from each Splash Burger sale will go to the splash park.
    • 10 percent of food and beverage sales will go to the splash park.
    • Bob Johnson live action 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of Oct. 24 - Oct. 28


The following official City meeting will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.).
  • Thursday, October 27th
    • Zoning Board of Appeals @ 6:00 p.m. 
The agenda for this meeting will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agenda will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608)868-6900 ext. 5.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Fish Fry Fundraiser at The Gathering Place


You're Invited!

WHAT: Fish Fry Fundraiser to benefit The Gathering Place

WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2011 serving 4:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: 715 Campus Street, Milton, WI 53563

Enjoy a fish and chicken buffet this Friday, October 21st at The Gathering Place in Milton. Tickets are $11.00 for adults and $8.00 children under 12. They can be purchased at the door. Menu includes tender marinated roast chicken and white flaky Alaskan cod (fried or baked) served with fresh baked pumernickel rye rolls, creamy cole slaw, and mashed potatoes, coffee or iced tea. Beer, wine, and soda and dessert will be available for purchase. The all-you-care-to-eat buffet will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For more information please call The Gathering Place at 868-3500.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Improvements Slated for Lamar Park

The City of Milton Common Council recently approved improvements to take place at Lamar Park on the City’s Westside to the baseball diamond fencing and infields through a partnership between the Milton Thunder Baseball Association and the School District of Milton. The work started on the fields this week.

The Parks & Recreation Commission and Common Council approved the use of funds from the Parkland Dedication Fund. Other funding partners in the renovation effort included the School District of Milton who donated $5,000 to the project, and the Milton Thunder Baseball Association donated $2,000. The Milton Thunder Baseball Association has also indicated a commitment to donate dugouts for the renovated fields.

The development of the Lamar Park baseball diamonds is a strategic objective to make the fields playable. Additional and/or larger baseball tournaments could be hosted at Lamar Park when the field renovations are complete.

The Parkland Dedication Fund is funded through dollars received when residential developments were established in Milton.

For additional information contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at 608-868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Milton Malt & Hops Fest - October 15th

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the Milton Malt & Hops Fest!  The event will take place on October 15, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Miller Distribution Warehouse located at 616 Gateway Drive, Milton, WI.  Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at the door.

This is an annual fundraising event for the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MACCIT).  Contact MACCIT at 868-6222 for additional information. 

Spend a Day in Milton on October 22nd!

On October 22, 2011, plan to spend the entire day in Milton. Start by participating in the Dash for the Splash hosted by the Goodrich Square Steering Committee to benefit the Goodrich Square Splash Park. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:15 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the South Goodrich Park Pavilion, near the intersection of High Street and Parkview Drive, where the splash park will be located.

Registration for the event has been extended to October 17, 2011. Registration forms are available on the City’s website (www.ci.milton.wi.us) and at City Hall (430 E. High Street). The cost is $15 for one person, $25 for two people, or $40 for a family. Each participant will receive a Dash for the Splash t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be purchased for $8 each, and additional donations will also be accepted. There will be nine age divisions. First, Second, and Third places males and females in each division will receive a medal.

After the Dash for the Splash, stop by Crossridge Park where the Parks & Recreation Commission will be holding their Annual Crossridge Park Seed Pick. The commission will start at Rotary Gardens in Janesville at 9 a.m., and come back to Milton at 10 a.m. to pick at the Crossridge Park Prairie.

Seed collection is typically done by hand, but some people find scissors/snips helpful. Wear clothes that are appropriate for walking in tall grasses and dress for the weather. Garden or leather gloves are helpful when collecting the seed. Also consider bringing sunscreen and a bottle of water.

The prairie seed collected will be utilized in various locations throughout the City to reduce mowing costs. The prairie grasses and flowers also create a beautiful, natural landscape with plants native to Wisconsin. Those who participate can also take seed home for use on their own property.

Stop by Gophers at The Caddy Shack to have lunch during the first Bash for the Splash from noon to 4 p.m. to raise money for the Goodrich Square Splash Park. Gophers will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from food and beverage sales. Participants in the Dash for the Splash who wear their event t-shirts to Gophers during the event will receive a free round of mini golf. Bob Johnson will also be coordinating an auction of a variety of items that will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. In addition, Gophers will debut their Splash Burger, and $1.00 of each burger sold will be donated to the Goodrich Square Splash Park.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Letter from MAYC Executive Director

Below is a letter from Pamela Thomas, executive director for the Milton Area Youth Center (MAYC).  




The Milton Area Youth Center would like to sincerely thank the community for its continued support. Recently we held our first major fundraiser, a Rummage Sale where all of the items sold were donated from the community. It was a great success, but only because of those who donated, volunteered and stopped and shopped that day.

Milton Area Youth Center is a faith-based, community-supported non-profit organization. MAYC receives no municipal, state or federal funding and relies solely on the financial and in-kind gifts of groups and individuals. In my short time as director I’ve encountered many people whose impression was that MAYC is funded through one designated group, grant or organization, but that is not the case. The success MAYC has experienced up until this point exists because of the generous donations of many groups and individuals. As the number of students and variety of services grows, MAYC’s continued success is even more dependent upon the participation of the community.

There are many ways individuals can join MAYC as we endeavor to provide a safe, positive place for Milton’s young teens to gather. To help provide for our financial needs, individuals can hold a fundraiser to benefit the youth center, become a MAYC Hero by sponsoring a student who attends, give a one-time gift, or include MAYC in their long-term financial planning. Individuals can also save Kwik Trip’s Milk Moola tabs and Glazer Doughnut price labels for us, donate items to the Corner Closet and ask the proceeds go to the youth center, and join MAYC’s Facebook group to hear about other ways MAYC is engaging the community.

Volunteers are another great need at the youth center. With an average daily attendance of 40 students, and new teens coming every day, more mentors are needed regularly just to match the growth in numbers we’re experiencing. Mentoring means simply hanging out with the kids after school anytime between 3:00 and 6:00; playing pool, ping pong, chess or video games, helping with homework or activities. Volunteers are also needed to help with office tasks, to teach new skills and activities and to help in the kitchen. Each day we serve the students a hot hearty snack, which brings me to our third major need. 

Food donations are needed on a regular basis: pizzas, hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, sloppy joe ingredients, peanut butter, grated cheese, healthy snacks, carrots, celery, fruit and healthy beverages such as milk or juice are always thankfully accepted. Home-baked goods are a very special treat and are welcomed with enthusiastic appreciation from the teens. Donations of disposable plates, cups, bowls and flatware also help keep our operating costs to a minimum. 

MAYC truly is “OUR” youth center; that’s what we work to instill in the students, and that’s how we hope the community will continue to see us as more individuals become aware of and engaged in MAYC’s mission. When teens choose to live a positive lifestyle our schools, our families and our community grows stronger. As the support for this strength continues to come from within the community, I have faith that the community (as well as our schools and our families) will reap the rewards. 

Thankfully,

Pamela Thomas 

Executive Director, Milton Area Youth Center 
*For more information call 608-436-3637

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Police Investigating Suspicious Fires

The City of Milton Police Department is currently investigating three suspicious fires that were reported between October 10th at approximately 6:00pm and October 11th at 2:00am. The first suspicious fire was at 1046 Nelson Avenue and was reported at 6:18pm. Investigators have determined that the origin of the fire was in the basement of that residence. The fire resulted in substantial water and smoke damage to the dwelling. The subsequent fires were reported today at 2:16am and occurred on the property of 392 E. Madison Avenue. Suspects at that location set afire a motor home and the cab of a Dodge pickup truck. The motor home was a total loss, and there was substantial damage to the cab of the pickup truck.

Precise estimates of the damage is not yet known, however the amount will clearly be in the tens of thousands of dollars.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office and Milton Fire Department are assisting with the investigations.

Anybody with information is encouraged to contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. You can also text tips to 274637, then JAC + the message. Anybody providing information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Monday, October 10, 2011

City to Flush Fire Hydrants

Beginning the week of October 10 through October 21, Milton Water Utility will flush all fire hydrants in the City of Milton to make sure they are in good working order and to help flush sediment out of the distribution system.

If you notice flushing in your area, you may see discoloration in your faucet water.  Let it run for a few minutes, preferably from your outside hose connection, and it will clear up. The water is safe to drink. You may not want to do laundry on the day hydrants are flushed in your area.

If you have any questions, please call the City of Milton Water Department at 608-868-6905 or
City of Milton Department of Public Works at 608-868-6914 (Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Friday 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.).

Splash Park Community Forum - 10/18 at 6 p.m.

The Goodrich Square Steering Committee will be hosting the Goodrich Square Splash Park Community Forum at 6 p.m. on October 18, 2011 in the Council Chambers located on the lowest level of the Shaw Municipal Building, 430 E. High Street. SAA Design Group, the consultants for the project, will be giving an informational presentation on the state of the Splash Park and also leading a Community Visioning Session to gather hopes, concerns, and direction for the final plan.

The 90 minute agenda includes:
  • Formal presentation
  • Community Hopes & Concerns 
  • Visioning Exercise 
  • Questions & Answers Session 
Refreshments will be provided.

The Goodrich Square Splash Park is part of an overall plan for the Goodrich Square downtown district that was finalized in 2010 as a response to the State Highway 26 bypass. The Goodrich Square Steering Committee was established in 2010 to work on implementing the various features of the master plan and will be hosting the community forum.

Check out the latest drawings and provide feedback to the design team at www.saadesigngroup.wordpress.com.


About SAA (www.saa-madison.com). As professionals committed to innovative practices of landscape architecture, planning and engineering for over 25 years we strive to provide clients with a uniquely collaborative team that identifies comprehensive and holistic project solutions ranging from small park design to large scale development planning. Whether working for a public or private-sector client, SAA works with and for an entire community as facilitators and environmental advocates. Define. Enhance. Sustain.

Dash for the Splash - Registrations Due 10/17


The Goodrich Square Steering Committee will be hosting the Dash for the Splash on October 22, 2011 to benefit the Goodrich Square Splash Park. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:15 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the South Goodrich Park Pavilion, near the intersection of High Street and Parkview Drive, where the splash park will be located.

Registration for the event has been extended to October 17, 2011. The cost is $15 for one person, $25 for two people, or $40 for a family. Each participant will receive a Dash for the Splash t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be purchased for $8 each, and additional donations will also be accepted. There will be nine age divisions. First, Second, and Third places males and females in each division will receive a medal.

The event is sponsored by several Milton area businesses: Cowley’s Piggly Wiggly, Northleaf Winery, Milton Historical Society, Olin’s Auto Service, First Community Bank, Bank of Milton, Small Wonders Learning Center, Goodrich Hall Antiques & Gifts, Hagen CPA, American Awards & Promotions, Gordie Boucher of Janesville, Air Products, and Minuteman Press.

The Goodrich Square Splash Park is part of an overall plan for the Goodrich Square downtown district that was finalized in 2010 as a response to the State Highway 26 bypass. The Goodrich Square Steering Committee was established in 2010 to work on implementing the various features of the master plan.

Registration forms are available on the City’s website (www.ci.milton.wi.us) and at City Hall (430 E. High Street).

If you would like to volunteer for the event or have any questions, contact Community Services Manager Inga Jacobson at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Trick or Treating Hours


Halloween Trick or Treating hours are scheduled for Monday, October 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lets hope the weather stays nice until then!

Public Works Facility Update

The walls are starting to go up at the Public Works Facility.