City of Wisconsin Rapids and American Legion Post 9 announce the third Veterans Honor Walk5/23/2024
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin – The City of Wisconsin Rapids and American Legion Post 9 announce the third Wisconsin Rapids Veterans Honor Walk.
From Memorial Day through Veterans Day, custom banners celebrating veterans will be hung on light poles along Grand Avenue, from 8th Street to City Hall. Booklets with maps and banner pictures will be placed inside businesses along the route. “This is my first year supporting the Veterans Honor Walk as mayor and given my military service, seeing 24 banners commemorating the commitment and sacrifice of veterans and active service members in our community is especially meaningful. Thank you to all who have served on the United States Armed Forces,” said Mayor Matt Zacher. If you have questions, please contact: Jerry Krofta 715-424-6260 American Legion Post 9 4132 16th St. S Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-4259 (via Wisconsin Rapids Rafters)
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – May 20, 2024 – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, in partnership with the City of Wisconsin Rapids, are pleased to announce the parking arrangements for the 2024 season in light of ongoing road construction in front of Witter Field. Fans will still be able to access our main parking lot via Lincoln Street, ensuring a smooth transition despite the temporary changes. Key Details: Access Route: Fans can reach Lincoln Street from either Chestnut Street or Witter Street. A detailed map is attached for your convenience. Parking Lot Entrance: Due to the construction, only one entrance to the parking lot will be open. Traffic Flow: Inbound and outbound access will be a shared lane, so please be patient while entering and exiting the parking lot. We are grateful to the City for their thoughtful planning and support, ensuring our fans can easily get in and out of Witter Field's parking lot during this period. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we implement these temporary changes. We eagerly anticipate welcoming our fans to Witter Field for the season opener on May 28th, 2024 for a 6:35 first pitch against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2024
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – With the recent hailstorm damage experienced by many residents and property owners within the City over this past weekend, the following information is being provided in an attempt to minimize issues during the repair of any damages. The City of Wisconsin Rapids warns residents to be careful when choosing a contractor for their repairs. Building Permits Required for Repair Work A building permit is REQUIRED for residential and commercial building repairs. The permit must be obtained from the Community Development Department. Forms are also available online and can be printed, completed and mailed in, or dropped off at the office. Forms are online at: www.wirapids.org/licenses-and-permits Additional PDF Links Commercial Permits Required Residential Permits Required Any contractor working on a home MUST BE LICENSED through the State of Wisconsin as a Dwelling Contractor and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. However, a permit can be applied for by a homeowner if the homeowner certifies that the homeowner is performing the repairs on their own, without a contractor. Please be advised that if the homeowner hires a contractor to perform work which is being completed under a building permit requested by the homeowner, and the contractor is not licensed, bonded or insured as required under state law or City ordinance, the following consequences might occur:
If you have questions about building permits or would like to obtain one, please contact: Community Development www.wirapids.org/permits-and-inspections 715-421-8228 City Hall, 2nd Floor 444 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids Transient Merchant Permits from The City Any business that has not had a business location in Wood County, Wisconsin, or its contiguous counties, for at least one year, is advised that if they are soliciting residents door-to-door or via telephone, they may be required to obtain a Transient Merchant License from the City of Wisconsin Rapids. The City’s transient merchant ordinance can be found here. Transient Merchant permits can be obtained from: City Clerk 715-421-8200 City Hall, 1st Floor 444 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids PDF Links Transient Merchant Business Application Transient Merchant Employee Application Because there may be a need for estimates and work to be done in a timely manner, the City is waiving the requirement of a 30-day wait between application and issuance. The City is also setting a bond amount of $25,000 for all transient merchant contractors. The registration of any businesses with the City of Wisconsin Rapids does not imply endorsement of these businesses by the City. The City makes no warranties, guarantees, or representations regarding these businesses, their services, or their merchandise. They have simply fulfilled a registration requirement with the City. Residents should be aware that non-local businesses may be contracting or affiliating with local businesses, and thus may be representing themselves as being “local.” Some of these arrangements would not require the non-local business to register with the City. The City encourages homeowners to fully investigate each prospective business, including requesting a dwelling contractor license, transient merchant permit (if applicable), references, insurance coverage, and warranty information, before engaging in any transactions with the business. Please note that local contractors are not required to have a Transient Merchant permit, and those local contractors may solicit residents in person and over the phone without such a permit. Mayor Matt Zacher has signed a proclamation for Public Works Week.
Public Works Week is celebrated to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of public works in communities. It is typically observed during the third week of May. Public works refer to the infrastructure and services provided by government agencies and organizations that contribute to the well-being and quality of life for citizens. Mayor Matt Zacher has made a proclamation recognizing National EMS Week, May 19th-25th, 2024.
EMS Week is used to recognize all who work in the emergency medical system for their service and sacrifices. The City of Wisconsin Rapids thanks paramedics, EMTs, and the EMS workforce for their vital role in the community. |
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