Press Release - 4th of July Celebration

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger regarding the 4th of July Celebration.  Click here for a schedule of 4th of July events in Milton.



With Milton’s annual 4th of July celebration approaching, we would like to touch on some legal and safety-related topics.

The actual 4th of July can be a long day for the entire family. It is filled with activities all day long, beginning early in the morning with the Independence Day Run and Walk. This is followed in the afternoon by the annual parade on Madison Avenue, and wraps up at sundown with the fireworks display. Mixed in with those events are generally family gatherings, picnics, and backyard BBQs. Officers with the Milton Police Department are required to work on this holiday, and we do our best to make your day safe and enjoyable. To achieve this goal we would like to ask for your cooperation in regards to a few things;

1. You need to be aware that very few fireworks are allowed to be discharged within the City, unless you have a permit. Essentially, anything other than snakes and sparklers are illegal, and discharging of them can result in a $114.00 forfeiture.
2. No fireworks of any kind are permitted on the grounds of Schilberg Park. This includes sparklers and snakes. Possession of these materials at the park can also result in citations being issued. 
3. While all children enjoy grabbing up as much candy as possible along the parade route, please keep them close to you, and out of the way of parade vehicles. Although the parade moves slowly, the danger is still very real when near moving vehicles. Only people on foot can throw candy during the parade, and it is not permissible to do so from moving vehicles. However, that does not eliminate the risk, and attention to your little ones is paramount. Due to problems in the past, we will also not be tolerating large squirt guns, water hoses, etc. along the parade route. Please leave such items at home. 
4. Be patient with traffic congestion after the fireworks. We do as much as possible to move traffic along, and out of the congested areas quickly. 
5. As always, drink responsibly. If necessary, arrange designated drivers ahead of time. 
6. Keep track of your children, especially in crowded areas. Children can disappear in crowds quickly, and you must help keep a close eye on them. 
7. We would also ask that you be respectful of others. As the night winds down, we are invariably dispatched to numerous loud music, fireworks, disorderly conduct, and alcohol related incidents. Please understand there is very little tolerance for any of this. If you are disturbing people in their own homes, at unreasonable times, citations will be issued, and if necessary, arrests will be made. 
8. Remember the legal drinking age in Wisconsin is 21. Distribution to underage persons, and consumption by underage persons will not be tolerated. This includes the beer tent at Schilberg, where Officers are assigned, as well as any other type of gathering where alcohol is provided. 
9. Respect the posted No Parking areas. These areas are not posted to be an inconvenience, but rather for safety reasons. Violators will be ticketed, and quite possibly have their vehicles towed should they park in restricted areas. There is a handicapped parking area in front of the Milton Middle School for parade attendees. That lot will be monitored by a police intern and only those vehicles with the necessary stickers will be permitted to park there. 
10. Have Fun! If you cooperate with your police department, and we all work together, this will undoubtedly be another festive and successful Independence Day celebration for our community. 

We would also like to remind you that the entire parade route will be closed at 12:30pm on the 4th. The route extends from Madison Avenue near Milton West Elementary School, to the intersection of Madison Avenue and Hilltop Drive. Please plan accordingly, and make sure to be to your desired seating location prior to that time.

Milton 4th of July Event Schedule

Click on the image below to view a full schedule of 4th of July events in Milton!

Grand Re-Opening of Veteran’s Park in Milton Rescheduled

The Grand Re-Opening of Veteran’s Park scheduled for tonight, June 27, 2013 has been RESCHEDULED for July 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the newly installed playground equipment.

After approvals from the City’s Park and Recreation Commission and City Council were secured as part of strategically budgeted City park upgrades for 2013, the City’s Department of Public Works installed brand new playground equipment on the east end of Veteran’s Park and in early June replaced the pillars on the park’s pavilion. The additions complimented privately donated work done on the west end of Veteran’s park in the form of a beautiful Veteran’s monument installed as a part of a local Eagle Scout project coordinated by Wesley Helmeid from Troop 471.

Mayor Frazier commented on the grand re-opening stating, “The investments made in Veteran’s Park, both public and private, signify our City’s continued commitment and on-going efforts in improving Milton, keeping our City’s parks a safe and enjoyable place for children and families to enjoy forever. We will keep making investments and more importantly improvements into our City’s parks to keep them engaging, and fun places for kids and their families.”

If you have any questions about the grand re-opening of Veteran’s Park please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.

Press Release - S.A.F.E. Program / Self-Defense Class for Women

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



In the City of Milton Police Department’s ongoing efforts to provide proactive and unique programming for members of our community, we have arranged to offer a very beneficial training opportunity for females.

In conjunction with instructors from the Janesville Police Department, we will be hosting a S.A.F.E. training class. S.A.F.E. is an acronym for; Self-Defense, Awareness, Familiarization and Exchange. The self-defense class is designed for females, and offers them an opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from crime and introduces physical training methods. 

The program is available only to females age 16 and up. No males may attend the event. The program could be particularly beneficial for female students that will be going off to college in the fall. 

The program cost is $5.00 to cover materials. It will be held at the Gathering Place in Milton on August 3rd from 9:00am – 11:00am. The Gathering Place is located at 715 Campus Street. Class size is limited to 15 people. 

If you have questions, or would like to register for the event, please call (608) 868-6910, Ext. 225.

Open Swim for the Public at Milton High School

News from Transform Rock County

Beginning on upcoming Sundays, Milton High School will be opening their pool to the public for open swim or lap swim, free of charge! These monthly times are to increase the opportunity for physical activity at no cost to community members. For specific dates and times, continue checking the Transform Rock County Facebook page and website.

STH 26 Bypass Project Update

Mainline paving is progressing and should be completed next week. After this, there is still ramp paving and all the tie in work to the bridges.  The contractor assumes another 3 weeks of concrete work. After that, HMA paving, beam guard, shoulders, signs, rumble strips, etc. will be worked on. Late August +/- is still the schedule to open the bypass to traffic.

Work on the STH 59 roundabouts is scheduled to begin on July 8th and go until July 26th +/-. STH 59 will be detoured utilizing High Street (Old STH 59) just like last year when work was done at the interchange. Message boards will go up as a pre-warn closer to the end of the month.

Grand Re-Opening of Veteran’s Park in Milton on June 27, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Mayor Brett J. Frazier, the City of Milton Common Council, and the City’s Park and Recreation Commission are inviting the community to celebrate the City’s grand re-opening of Veteran’s Park in the City of Milton. The grand re-opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 6 p.m. in front of the newly installed playground equipment.

After approval from the City’s Park and Recreation Commission and City Council were secured as part of strategically budgeted City park upgrades for 2013, the City’s public works department installed brand new playground equipment on the east end of Veteran’s park and in early June replaced the pillars on the Park’s pavilion. The additions complimented privately donated work done on the west end of Veteran’s park in the form of a beautiful Veteran’s monument installed as a part of a local Eagle Scout project coordinated by Wesley Helmeid from Troop 471.

Mayor Frazier commented on the grand re-opening stating, “The investments made in Veteran’s Park, both public and private, signify our City’s continued commitment and on-going efforts in improving Milton, keeping our City’s parks a safe and enjoyable place for children and families to enjoy forever. We will keep making investments and more importantly improvements into our City’s parks to keep them engaging, and fun places for kids and their families."

If you have any questions about the grand re-opening of Veteran’s Park, please contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 or by e-mail at jschuetz@milton-wi.gov.