The Town of Rome is accepting letters of interest and resumes to fill a vacant position on the Plan Commission for a term that expires on May 1, 2025.
Committee members:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Town of Rome resident.
If you are interested in applying for this position please submit a citizen committee member application, letter of interest and resume to the Town of Rome Administrator by 12:00 pm on September 30, 2022.
Citizen committee member applications can also be picked up at the Rome Town Hall, 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa WI.
If you would like more information please contact the Town of Rome Administrator, Jami Gebert at 715-325-8025 or gebert@romewi.com.
Town of Rome
Amy Reuteman, Clerk/Treasurer
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Do you have an idea for a community improvement, potential equipment addition or an assistance need – whether residential or business related – the newly formed Grants Sub-Committee wants to know. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
MEDIA RELEASE
June 24, 2022
For more information, contact: Brad Martinson, Town of Rome Public Works Director, 715-325-8017, martinson@romewi.com
Public involvement for Apache Ave Pavement Replacement project from 8th Ave to 10th Ave, Town of Rome, Adams County
The proposed improvement being considered is a pavement replacement level improvement consisting of pulverizing of the existing asphalt pavement and resurfacing with 3.5” asphaltic pavement. The roadway will be closed to through traffic with an access to the affected properties. Access to adjacent properties and for first responders will be maintained during construction. Brief interruptions in access may occur temporarily at driveways. The contractor will be required to notify homeowners prior to construction.
The improvement project is scheduled for 2023 construction.
The public is encouraged to provide input and ask questions concerning this project.
On May 15, the Adams County Board voted 14-5 to approve adding a Clean Water Now referendum question to local ballots on November 8.
An advisory referendum question will give Adams County residents a chance to express their support for more action by local and state governments to protect drinking water as well as Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes. The question will read: “Should the State of Wisconsin establish a right to clean water to protect human health, the environment, and the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Wisconsin?”
“Whether you work, live or play in Adams County, water quality affects everyone,” said Petenwell And Castle Rock Stewards President Scott Bordeau. “This referendum will also show others in the state our local commitment to water quality. Special thanks to the Land and Water committee members who helped get its approval and onto the county board’s agenda.This is a good fit with PACRS mission of improving water quality for Petenwell and Castle Rock lakes of the Wisconsin River and for future generations.”
Wisconsinites raised concerns about the urgency of protecting our water during the Speaker’s Water Quality Task Force hearings in 2019, but the proposals from the task force fell short and the legislature has not taken meaningful or urgent action on the 13 bills that were proposed.
“We expect more counties to add the question to their ballots this fall,” said River Alliance of Wisconsin Water Advocates Organizer Johnson Bridgwater. “Adams County is one of many communities that need our state leaders to do more to ensure water is protected for drinking, fishing, recreation, and a strong economy.”
Adams County joins a growing number of counties that have added the Clean Water Now question to local ballots. In spring 2021 elections, voters in Marquette County (73%), Portage County (77%) and Wood County (76%) approved referendum questions. In spring 2022 elections, Eau Claire (79%) and La Crosse (86%) Counties approved the question. It’s clear that clean water is important to Wisconsinites, regardless of political party.
The Clean Water Now campaign is a county-level, non-binding referendum to show unity around the pressing need to address critical water issues. It is an opportunity to let Wisconsin’s policy leaders know that having clean water is an issue that voters across the state want them to provide.
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Media Release by River Alliance of Wisconsin
Please see the attached flyer for how to obtain your 2022 camping permit!
AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE
CAMPING REGULATIONS
At its June 17, 2021 meeting, the Town Board approved amendments to the Town’s Zoning ordinance regulating camping in the Town. The following provides a brief explanation of the changes:
First, there were no changes made to camping regulations within Lake District (LD) Zoning. Camping regulations remain the same for Lake District-zoned parcels.
Second, camping regulations were extended for all other zoning districts which allow camping in the Town. These include R-1, R-1C, R-2, R-4, R-5 and FR zoning districts. Within those districts, going forward, any parcel will need to abide by the camping regulations found in Town Code Sec. 360-9C in addition to the applicable district’s existing use regulations related to number of camping units. Campers will need to purchase an annual camping permit for $25 and the camping season of April 14 to November 30 will apply to the properties. Off-season camping is allowed with a $10 permit for no more than two occurrences for a cumulative total of no more than 21 days during the off-season of December 1 through April 13. Additional guest camping units are permitted with a $20/per unit guest camping permit. Permits must be displayed below the address sign. Additionally, campers will have to meet the water/septic requirements as outlined in Town Code Sec. 360-9C. Lawfully existing camping units as of the effective date of the ordinance amendments may be considered a nonconforming use for camping season and Town water/septic requirements.
We appreciate your cooperation as we share these amendments to the Zoning ordinance with the community. As a reminder, camping permits are available at Town Hall and at Pritzl’s Trading Post (at the customer service/post office desk). If there are questions, please feel free to contact the Town.