Tower Times - Spring 2022

The

Tower Times

City of Stoughton

Issue 1, Spring 2022

Welcome to Beautiful and Historic Stoughton, Wisconsin!

Mayor’s Note:

As we entered the New Year, my reflection of last year gave me great appreciation and satisfaction of the work city staff did on behalf of our residents during my first four years as mayor. I have been humbled and inspired by the community support.

At this time, I would like to introduce new members to our team. Deb Waterstone has joined the Clerk’s department as an Administrative Assistant and Tammy Nimmo as Deputy Clerk. David Ehlinger, City Finance Director and Shannon Statz the Utilities Finance Manager. Sawyer Kurtzweil, Ryan Jefferson, Mike Nawrocki and Joe Adler joined Stoughton Utilities as Electric Lineman. Mark Schollmeyer, Brock Padley and Kyle Ziemba , joined Chief Leck’s Team as Police Officers, Samantha McWilliams and Emily Davis, Dispatchers.

Peter Gander joined Chief Ripp’s team as Fire Technician, Sean Anderson and Tiabar Davis are Volunteer Firefighters.

Samual Kicera joined the EMS as Volunteer EMT. Mark Edwards is the Parks Maintenance S u p e r v i s o r.

Maia Hart, Ann Bodden, Reese Brekke and Ashley Harbort joined the Recreation Department. Emily Kluess is a crossing guard and Erin Mears, Lily Tuttle and Patricia Moisey work at the Library.

Inspired, Second Hand Shop, Lucas Pizza, Overt, Water St. Tavern, Sun and Lace and Mena Spice & Turkish Imports. The new Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Fashion 2X Boutique and Wood Bottom are open.

Building permits are expected to be issued soon for Kettle Park West (KPW) Phase Two. The City Council and Planning Commission have approved zoning for a one hundred multi-unit market rate complex in KPW. The commercial building next to Walmart that will house Milio’s and Sherwin Williams is nearly completed.

The City of Stoughton 175th Anniversary begun. Look for events and streaming videos of our history https:// www.visitstoughton.com/stoughton-celebrates/175events. If you are interested in participating, contact Callie at the Chamber/Visitor Services.

The 51 West project is working toward completion of the Developers Agreement including seventy six multi-unit Workforce Housing project on the west side. Nordic Ridge development is entering Phases 4-6 with Eldon Homes purchasing the remaining lots.

Eldon Homes submitted an annexation request for one hundred units of single family homes and duplexes south of Stoughton.

Zink Power has completed their 110k sq. ft. building next to Stoughton Trailers Plant 6. In Business Park North, a third and fourth “Incubator” building is under construction.

The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) has approved a Developers Agreement, TIF request, land purchase, General Development Plan and Specific Implementation with Madison developer Curt Brink for the Riverfront Project. Construction will begin when the remediation Material Maintenance Plan required by the DNR is satisfied.

Work at the former Marathon site is moving along.

Several downtown building have or will be opening soon including; Ashlie’s LLC, Zovar Fine Art, Jess Michaels Photography, Grand

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Other notable accomplishments include: • 100% Lead Free water project finished • Final design on the River Park Approved by City Council, under review by the DNR • 1.2m grant from DNR awarded for River Park improvements • Grant for Stoughton Area Youth Center van and commercial kitchen equipment awarded • Stoughton Opera Houses shows resumed including Live Streaming • Census and Redistricting completed • American Recovery Plan Act allocation of dollars began • Provided resources for Badger Bounceback and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grants • Approving formation of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, • Streamlined hiring policies • Minimum Maintenance standards updated • Reformed parks dedication and impact fees Please join me for “Coffee with the Mayor” at The Senior Center the second Friday of the month at 10:00 and follow us on Facebook-City of Stoughton, WI. Mayor Tim Swadley

Visit Our Website: www.ci.stoughton.wi.us

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CITY ORDINANCES DRIVEWAY AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK PERMIT INFORMATION A zoning permit is required for any private driveway and/or public sidewalk construction, replacement, expansion, or reconstruction.

A permit can be obtained from the Department of Planning & Development, City Hall, 207 S. Forrest Street prior to construction.

There is a $30 fee for driveway projects not affecting the right of way, and a $50 fee for driveway and/or public sidewalk projects in the right of way. A site plan showing all lot lines and dimensions of the driveway/public sidewalk must be provided with the permit application. Proof of liability insurance must also be provided for work in the right of way. If a permit is required, but not obtained, fees are doubled, and a municipal citation may be issued. The permit would still need to be obtained and any construction that does not comply with city specification or ordinances would need to be brought into compliance. Driveways and public sidewalks must adhere to the City of Stoughton Standards. Please find a summary of the specifications below.

Driveways

• Shall be a minimum of 25 feet from another driveway serving the same property, as measured at the property line.

• In no instance shall any lot be permitted more than one access point on any one street if its frontage is less than 100 linear feet, as measured along the right-of-way line.

• Shall not interfere with utilities that are in place.

• Shall have a width of at least 10 feet for one and two family dwellings; and 18 feet for all other uses.

Public Sidewalks

• Sidewalk thickness shall be 5 inches, 6 inches if through a driveway.

• Sidewalk width shall be 5 feet and may taper to match existing sidewalk.

• Placement shall be within 6 inches outside the property line or even with existing.

• Backfilling around sidewalks shall occur as soon as practical after 7-day cure.

If you have any questions regarding driveway or public sidewalk permits, please contact the City Engineering Technician at 608-480-3661.

TEMPORARY SHELTER REGULATIONS:

BUILDING/ZONING PERMIT INFORMATION A building/zoning permit is required for the following:

• New home and addition construction* • Deck installation* • Fencing installation* • Home remodels and repairs* (no fee if cost including labor is under $500) • Accessory structures such as a shed, pergola or gazebo* • Swimming pool installation* - For pools with a water depth greater than 36 inches • Roofing and/or siding (no fee if cost including labor is under $500) • Window or front door replacement (no fee if cost including labor is under $500) • Zero lot line requests for two family duplex structures - Certified survey map required.

• Signage* • Driveways and public sidewalks* • Razing or moving structures* • Erosion control and storm water management* • New furnace, retrofit furnace and air conditioning • Any type of HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing *A plan is required to be submitted along with the permit application

A building permit is not required for the following:

• Repainting the interior or exterior of your building • Installing storm windows, storm doors and screens • Installing gutters and downspouts • Landscaping - Not recommended to be placed in any easement and should be planted to allow for growth to remain on your property. Also, there are vision corner requirements at intersections and driveways.

• Concrete/block patios • Retaining walls – Must be on your property and not in any easements.

• Children’s play equipment - May not be placed in any easements.

Obtaining a building/zoning permit:

PRIVATE PROPERTY PARKING STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: NOTE: THESE STANDARDS ARE ONLY FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY, NOT FOR PARKING ON PUBLIC LANDS OR ANYWHERE IN THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: MOTOR HOME, JETSKI, BOAT, ALL TRAILERS, CAMPERS, SNOWMOBILES, OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES, ATV’S AND SIMILAR VEHICLES. PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS IN RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, AND BUSINESS DISTRICTS ARE PERMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: Recreational vehicles and trailers: (a) Parked or stored within the front yard or side yard must be on a driveway that is made of a dust free, continual hard surface such as concrete or asphalt pavement and shall be a minimum of five feet from any private property line or right-of-way line. Permeable pavement including turfstone is also allowable. The side yard shall end at the rear of the home. (b) May be parked in the rear yard, beyond the rear of the home without the need for a hard surface, subject to all other conditions.

Note: Corner lots have two fronts. (c) Shall be owned by the resident who is occupying the property on which the vehicle or trailer is parked or stored. (d) Are permitted only for storage purposes except mobile homes and campers may be used for overnight sleeping for a maximum of 14 days in one calendar year. (e) May not be connected to wastewater or sanitary sewer lines, or electricity except for charging of batteries. (f) May not be used for storage of goods, materials or equipment other than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its use. (g) Shall be placed a minimum of five feet from all property lines and shall not be parked within any easement. (h) Maximum number allowed outside of a building per property is three unless the property is zoned and approved for such outdoor storage. (i) A trailer with multiple recreational vehicles on it shall be considered one recreational vehicle, but all recreational vehicles on the trailer shall be owned by the resident occupying the property on which the trailer is parked. (j) Individual canoes, kayaks and similar vehicles not on a trailer are exempt from these requirements.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS REGULATION A building/zoning permit may be obtained, after approval PLEASE CONTACT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AT 608-646-0421.

Zoning code section 78-206(9) (i) states, “Temporary Shelter. of application materials, by the Department of Planning & Description: These shelters are typically supported by poles, have a Development, located at City Hall, 207 S. Forrest Street. fabric roof and/or sides and are usually used to cover automobiles, Information necessary for the application: boats, recreational vehicles, or firewood on a temporary or 1. Name, address, email and phone number of applicant. permanent basis. These structures are not designed for snow 2. Type of improvement. loading that can occur during the winter months. These shelters 3. Name and address of person completing the work. are not permitted in any zoning district in the City of Stoughton.”

The regulations applicable to temporary shelters are as follows:

4. Contractors shall provide Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, as well as license numbers for all mechanical contractors.

5. Estimated cost.

6. Square footage of improvement if applicable.

7. Site plan of building/improvement including lot lines and all dimensions if applicable (a survey may be necessary).

8. Additional information may be required depending on the project.

These structures are not allowed to be used to cover vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, firewood, etc…

These structures may be used temporarily for shade over a deck, patio or lawn area and for garage sales.

If you have any questions regarding this ordinance section please contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

GARAGE SALE SIGNAGE INFORMATION Garage sale signs may be placed in the parkrow or terrace, in front of the residence where the sale is being held, for a period not to exceed three (3) days and no more than three (3) times in a calendar year. Signs may also be placed in the parkrow or terrace at various intersections for the days of the sale; such signs shall not have a height greater than 2 ½ feet from grade and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area, two (2) feet in height and two (2) feet in width.

GARAGE SALE SIGNS ARE NOT TO BE ATTACHED TO UTILITY POLES, TREES, TRAFFIC REGULATORY STRUCTURES OR FENCES AND SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT VISION FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. NO MORE THAN 3 SALES ARE ALLOWED PER YEAR. A SALE OF UP TO 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN LENGTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED ONE TIME. If you have any questions regarding garage sale signage, please contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.

What if I don’t get a permit?

If a permit is required, but not obtained, fees are doubled and a municipal citation may be issued. Any construction that does not comply with codes or ordinances will need to be brought into compliance.

NOXIOUS WEEDS AND GRASS INFORMATION Noxious weeds, as defined by Wis. Statute § 66.0407(1)(b), are not allowed in the City of Stoughton.

Property owners in the City of Stoughton who allow noxious weeds to grow and/or allow grass/weeds to exceed 1-foot in height, are in violation of the City of Stoughton Public The main objective for obtaining a building permit is to assure Nuisance Ordinance Section 58-8(6). A citation may be issued to that structures are constructed according to the Uniform Dwelling the property owner after notice of violation. Additionally, the City Code requirements. This is done to make the structure safe from may contract to have the grass and/or weeds mowed, and bill the defects and protects the owner. property owner. One notice will be sent per year.

Information and applications:

Violations are found through weekly inspections by Department Check out the City of Stoughton Department of Planning and of Planning & Development staff. If you have any questions related Development webpage at www.cityofstoughton.com/planning for to this issue, contact the City Building Inspector at 608-873-7626. more information and applications. Click on the permit applications link. The electronic building/zoning permit application can be used for most projects.

For questions, please call the

Department of Planning & Development at: Director of Planning & Development: 608-873-6619 Zoning Administrator: 608-646-0421 Building Inspector: 608-873-762 Engineering Technician: 608-480-3661 Administrative Assistant: 608-646-0159

Stoughton Police Department

— See it, Hear it, Report it —

We can prevent a lot of crime by citizens reporting anything suspicious.

We would rather check on your concern, than investigate a crime later. Let’s be proactive together.

Our non-emergency line is 608-873-3374.

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Badger Books Coming to Stoughton!

What is a Badger Book? It is an electronic poll book. They will be used to check in voters, print tally slips, enter registrations, and record absentee voters.

These electronic poll books will work the same as paper. For instance, just as a voter would sign the paper poll book to get a tally slip in order to get a ballot, the voter will sign the Badger Book. The election inspector will still look up the voters’ names in the poll book, voters will still sign the poll book, and voters will still get a tally slip (voter number). The only difference is that all of this will be done electronically using the Badger Books.

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any other outside source. They are connected only to each other by a private network within the polling place.

I AM A REGISTERED WISCONSIN VOTER

The Badger Books will be used at City of Stoughton polling places beginning with the August 9, 2022 Primary Election. If you have any questions regarding Badger Book electronic poll books, please contact Clerk Candee Christen or Deputy Clerk Tammy Nimmo at 608873-6677.

BADGER BOOK RECAP: WHAT THEY ARE:

The actual process of voting will not change at all. Voters will still vote on paper ballots and will still place those ballots in the tabulator. The tabulator is not connected to the Badger books in any way.

The Badger Books are not connected to the internet or to

• They are poll books. They check in voters and produce a voter number on a slip of paper for each voter.

• They are also used to register voters, and to process absentee ballots.

• When voters check in, they will give their names and addresses to the election inspectors, just as they have in the past. The only difference will be that the inspectors will be looking up voter

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names electronically, rather than in paper poll books.

Voters’ signatures will still be required, but voters will sign their names on an electronic screen using their fingers or a stylus, rather than in the paper poll book.

WHAT THEY ARE NOT:

• They are not voting machines – you can’t cast votes on them. Voting will continue to be done on paper ballots.

• They are not vote tabulators – they don’t count votes. The vote tabulation process will not change.

• They are not connected to the internet or any other outside source. They are connected to a server through a router within each polling place that allows the books to talk to each other. They communicate only with each other.

VOTING OPTIONS 2022 SPRING ELECTION

For the Traditional Voter who Enjoys the Excitement of Election Day!

Poll Site Ballots: The City of Stoughton has four polling locations offering ballots to registered voters on Election Day (April 5, 2022). Your polling location is open 13 hours from 7:00 am, to 8:00 pm. We anticipate Election Day to have a moderate turn-out so we don’t anticipate long lines at the polling locations, however the busier times tend to occur during early morning before work, lunch and just after work! Going in-person to the polls is a great option for the voter who enjoys the excitement of the day and seeing our democracy in action! Photo ID required.

The Ballot that Fits your Timeline (evenings or weekends, you decide)!

Things you can do ahead of elections on MyVote Wisconsin: https://myvote.wi.gov Search for My Voter Record

1. If you are registered to vote, you can access the following by entering your full name and date of birth: 2. View a list of elections you have voted in 3. Check your current registration information 4. Update your name and address 5. Request an absentee ballot 6. Find your elected officials 7. Track your absentee ballot

Search for My Polling Place

1. Your assigned polling place is based on where you live.

Enter your street address and city to: 2. Find your polling place (where you may vote) 3. View your polling place’s hours and get directions 4. See what will be on your next ballot 5. Find your next local election 6. Learn about absentee voting if you can’t get to your polling place

Search for My Ballot

1. Your ballot and local election information are based on where you live. Enter your street address and city to: 2. See what will be on your next ballot 3. Find your next local election 4. Learn more about voting in person

Am I Registered to Vote?

1. If you have legally changed your name, then you will need to update your voter record by submitting a new voter registration.

2. If you have moved to a new address then you will need to update your voter record by submitting a new voter registration.

3. To get started, please search for your voter record using your name and date of birth. If you have changed your name you may need to search using your prior name.

Registered Wisconsin voters may request an absentee ballot.

1. If you would like to request an absentee ballot, we will first need to see if you are registered to vote. If you are not registered or your name or address has changed, you will need to register or update your registration before requesting an absentee ballot.

2. If you are in the military, you do not need to be registered to get an absentee ballot, but first we need you to search for your record.

3. Please enter your name and date of birth to get started.

Search for My In-Person Absentee Options

1. Your in-person absentee voting locations are based on where you live and what your municipal clerk’s office offers. Enter your street address and city to: 2. View your in-person absentee voting site locations and hours of availability 3. View your clerk’s by appointment absentee voting information

Mail Ballots: This option is best for voters who are unable or unwilling to vote at the polls on Election Day, especially those who hate lines and those in poor health or with suppressed immune systems. Upon receiving your written request by paper, email or online through the MyVote Wisconsin web site, https://myvote. wi.gov, and your ballot will be mailed to the address of your choice. Be sure to attach a copy of your Photo ID along with your written request for a ballot as it is required before a ballot can be sent, unless exempt by state law. Absentee ballots are voted at home, witnessed by an adult of your choosing (including a spouse, sibling, adult child or friend). The voted ballot is placed inside an envelope for mail or personal delivery back to the City Clerk. Your voted ballot must be returned to us by no later than 8:00 pm., on Election Day in order to be counted!

We anticipate ballots to be available for mailing by March 15, 2022! The deadline to request a mail ballot for the Spring Election is Thursday, March 31, 2022, but don’t delay. Plan ahead and make your request in writing, by email or online at: https://myvote. wi.gov/en-us/

In-person Absentee Voting at City Hall – (Available as noted below)

In-Person Absentee Ballots: This option is available to voters who are unable or unwilling to vote at their polling location on Election Day and/or those who prefer not to receive an absentee ballot by mail. Absentee ballots are voted at City Hall, witnessed

by City Clerk staff and placed inside an envelope for delivery to the polling on Election Day. Photo ID Required

Location/Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting are listed below:

Location: City Hall Clerk’s Office, 207 S. Forrest St., Stoughton, WI 53589 Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Dates: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 to Thursday, March 31, 2022 Saturday, March 26, 2022 (8:00am-12:00pm) Friday, April 1, 2022 (8:00am-5:00pm)

DROP BOXES NOT TO BE USED FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT DELIVERY! Per court order Absentee Ballot Boxes will not be used in Wisconsin for return delivery of Absentee Ballots.

Electors must return their absentee ballot by mail or in person only!!

All absentee ballots MUST be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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SUMMER RECREATION Stoughton Parks & Recreation | 207 S. Forrest Street | Stoughton, WI 53589 | 608-873-6746 | www.stoughtonrec.com

YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS Spring Miniball Soccer – Pre-Kindergarten

Mini ball soccer is a great introduction to the soccer culture in Stoughton! Our Sunday’s objectives center around 1) TECHNIQUE: dribbling, changing direction while running with the ball, shooting and kicking with different surfaces 2) PHYSICAL LITERACY: balance, running, jumping, coordination 3) PSYCHOLOGY: sharing, fair play, how to “play” and emotional management.

We have a Lead Instructor but we need volunteer helpers, no soccer experience necessary!

Days: Sundays Dates: April 17-May 22 Location: Racetrack Park Fee: $40.00 Volunteer Helpers needed Ages Program Code Times 3-4 year olds 1189.100 1:00-1:45pm 5 year olds 1189.101 2:00-2:45pm

Rally Cap T-Ball – Ages 4-Pre-K

T-Ball provides the perfect introduction to the American pastime.

This program, designed

by Little League International, will focus on learning foundational skills and techniques of the game. Players are responsible to bring their own glove. All other equipment will be provided.

Volunteer coaches are needed and we will provide detailed weekly practice plans created

by Little League International. Practice plans include pictures of what each skill/drill looks like making this a turn-key coaching job. Majority of meetings will be practices, with the last two dates being scrimmage style games.

Who: 4 and 5 yr. olds Days: Sundays Dates: June 12 – July 24 Times: 3:30pm or 4:30pm start time (based on # of teams) Location: Racetrack Park Diamonds Fee: $5 Program Code: 1111.215

Learn to Play Softball – Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Our youth softball program focuses on developing softball FUN d a m e nt a l s , athletic skills, and the love of sports.

Wednesdays will feature a one hour practice, and Sundays will have both practices and informal games.

The games will feature coach pitch or t-ball depending on the player’s ability level. Practices will focus on the FUNdamentals of softball such as proper overhand throwing motion. There is a wide range of ages for this program which means that there will be a wide variety of skill levels. Children will be grouped based on skill level so they are challenged appropriately. Players are responsible to bring their own glove. All other equipment is provided.

We need volunteer coaches for this program.

We will be hosting a coaches training on June 4th where coaches will go through the drills and activities that happen in practices and will learn how to run the games.

Who: Children entering grades K-2nd Days: Wednesdays and Sundays Dates: June 15-July 20 (No practice/game on July 3) Times: 6:00-7:00pm Location: Racetrack Park Diamond Fee: $55 (includes t-shirt) Program Code: 1100.219

Little Gridders Flag Football – Pre-K

This program will introduce four and five year olds to the sport of football. Coach Scott will run parent/child pairs through a variety of fun games

and activities that teach movement skills (dodging, running, throwing) to future gridiron stars. Each week will consist of a practice and a fun scrimmage. Soft footballs will be used.

Who: 4-6 year olds Days: Mondays Dates: April 25-May 23 Times: 5:00-5:45pm Location: Racetrack Park (green space near barn and playground) Program Code: 1152.100 Fee: $40 (Shirts are included)

PARKS & RECREATION INFORMATION

July 15—Encanto July 29*—The Lego Batman Movie August 12—Back to the Future August 26*—Detective Pikachu September 16—The Goonies September 30—Sing 2 *The July 29 and August 26 movies will be interactive and be led by Library staff.

Gazebo Musikk

This will be our seventh summer of Gazebo Musikk!

Gazebo Musikk are weekly concerts at Rotary Park in the summer. These shows would not be possible without our sponsors and help from volunteers.

Check out the Gazebo Musikk Facebook page for Youth Tennis Lessons – Ages 3-18 the latest information - https://www.facebook.com/ Stoughton Parks and Recreation Department and gazebomusikk/

Premier Tennis and Fitness are working together to bring top-notch professional tennis lessons to Stoughton area children and adults. Skills that will be covered consist of serving, forehand, backhand, and footwork, along with learning the rules of the game and how to score.

Ages 3-6 Using Quick Start approach, children are taught using balls that bounce lower and move slower than regular tennis balls so they are easier to hit.

Ages 7-8 Children will further develop tennis strokes, groundstrokes, volleys, and the serve. Footwork drills and point playing will be introduced.

Ages 9-12 Students will refine stroke mechanics with major emphasis on improving the consistency and accuracy of groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and learning the rules of the game.

Ages 13-18 This group is designed for the high school player and/or advanced middle school player. Drills become more intense and focused on strategy and point play for singles and doubles.

Adults All levels are welcome from Beginner to Advanced. Drills will work on technique, strategy, and point play. Drills will be fast paced and keep you moving.

Lesson Details Session Age Group Dates Times Program Code Fee Session 1 Ages 3-6 June 18-July 16 9-9:45am 1180.288 $25 Session 2 Ages 3-6 July 23-August 20 9-9:45am 1180.202 $25 Session 1 Ages 7-8 June 18-July 16 9:45-10:30am 1180.261 $25 Session 2 Ages 7-8 July 23-August 20 9:45-10:30am 1180.205 $25 Session 1 Ages 9-12 June 18-July 16 10:30am-12pm 1180.219 $50 Session 2 Ages 9-12 July 23-August 20 10:30am-12pm 1180.208 $50 Session 1 Ages 13-18 June 18-July 16 12-1:30pm 1180.619 $50 Session 2 Ages 13-18 July 23-August 20 12-1:30pm 1180.211 $50 Session 1 Adult June 18-July 16 8-9am 1180.213 $35 Session 2 Adult July 23-August 20 8-9am 1180.214 $35 Days: Saturdays Location: High School Courts Min/Max Participants/Class: 6/16 Tournament Date: Session 1: July 15, Session 2: August 19

2022 Movie Schedule

Troll Beach – Stoughton’s Norwegian Fun Park Visit our award winning aquatic park. Enjoy the best beach of beach experiences that includes clean city water, sandy zero depth entry and large inflatable play structures!

When: Thursdays evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm starting May 26 Where: Rotary Park (next to the fire station) Cost: Free! Donations Encouraged 2022 Gazebo Musikk Lineup Date

May 26 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 Names September 1

Band

Mad City Jug Band Old Tin Can String Band The Woodland Spring JP Cyr & The Midnightmen Adam Bartels Band DB Orchestra Charlie Painter Trio The Rotation Band Blue Spruc Nine Thirty Standard Mark Croft Band The McCloskey’s Frank Martin Busch & The The Dirty Groove Band

Movies in the Park (NEW This Year!)

This will be our first summer of Movies in the Park!

On the Friday evenings listed below, we will have a movie on our new big screen at Nordic Ridge Park.

Bring the family and a blanket or camping chairs to sit on to enjoy the show. There will also be two interactive movies led by the Stoughton Library staff. These shows would not be possible without our sponsors and help from volunteers.

Troll Beach is the result of a complete makeover of the Mandt Park Pool. New innovative play structures, a rebuilt full concession stand, pool chairs and umbrellas, are just a few of the updates for this historic pool.

Our trained lifeguards are ready to welcome your group for a day of great swimming and Norwegianlike hospitality.

Open: June 13-August 16 Everyday Hours: 12-5pm Daily Rates Resident 16+ - $7.00 Resident 15U - $6.00 Non-Resident 16+ - $9.00 Non-Resident 15U - $8.00 Group Rates (15+ People) $6.00 Season Pass Rates Resident Family Pass - $90.00 Resident Single Pass - $65.00 Non-Resident Family Pass - $110.00 Non-Resident Single Pass - $80.00

Stoughton Area Youth Center

The Stoughton Area Youth Center (SAYC) is open and better than ever! The SAYC will be a leader in youth development and healthy lifestyle choices.

Not only is the center “the” place to be for students 5-8 during after-school hours, the program has expanded to include high school students with great programming that is both fun and educational.

When: Friday evenings starting at 8:30pm First Date: July 15 Where: Nordic Ridge Park on the Soccer Field Cost: Free!

Regular hours: 3:00-6:00 PM after school 12:00-5:00 PM during the summer and nonschool weekdays Location: 567 E. Main Street Phone: 608-877-9980 Staff: Greg Hoyte, ghoyte@ci.stoughton.wi.us

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PARKS INFORMATION Reserve a Shelter Park shelter reservations can be made by going through our online system at findspotz.io or by stopping in the office. We rent shelters at Nordic Ridge, East Side Park, Virgin Lake, Bjoin, Norse and Rotary Park.

Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis starting the first business day of the year. The shelters are available to reserve from May 1 to mid-October.

If you are not using the online option, it is best to call ahead to check the availability of the desired park shelter (608-873-6746)

Yahara River Park Update

The Yahara River Park project continues to move forward. Key highlights from the past few months include:

We continue to work with them to make sure the future park improvements benefit all users. The future timeline for the improvements include completing the 60% and 90% design in 2023, and construction in late summer of 2024.

River and Trail Earth Day Cleanup The annual cleanup will take place this year, rain or shine, on April 23, 2022.

• Please meet at the pedestrian bridge on N. Division St. (next to the RR bridge) at 9:00 A.M. • Maps, garbage bags and clean up assignments will be handed out at that time.

• Please bring your own rake, gloves, masks and anyone you know that would like to help.

We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your help.

Questions call Stoughton Parks Director Dan Glynn at 873-6746.

Virgin Lake Trail Project The Virgin Lake Trail project includes paving the trail sections between Jackson Street and Roby Road, and creating a new 10 foot wide trail from Roby Road to the 51 West Development. These improvements will increase the number of usable days and create connectivity between parks. The design and engineering work is scheduled to be completed in 2022 with construction in 2023.

New Development Parks • Engineers working on the project presented information on August 24, 2021 regarding the hydraulic and hydrological analyses which cover the changes to the water surface elevations. Data collection for the analyses was completed earlier in 2021. This was done by completing field surveys with multiple areas up to the LaFollette dam. This happened over the course of months to capture data during different flow rates. Video from the August meeting and table with water surface elevations can be found at www.stoughtonrec.com/ riverpark.

• The City has been tentatively awarded $1.2 million for the Yahara River Park by the DNR in the form of a Land Water Conservation Fund grant and Stewardship grant. The grant funding is for the paddling features and the trail system in the area. The funding will be received when the project is permitted by the regulatory agencies.

• The 60% design for the project was completed in late 2021.

The project is now going through the permitting process with the DNR and Army Corp of Engineers. Future work in 2022 includes the final design of the Yahara River Park, design and engineering for the millpond restoration, and environmental study. The environmental study is necessary to document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. • The future timeline for the project includes permitting to be completed by July 2022, final design completed by November 2022, bid in December 2022, and construction in late summer and early fall of 2023.

Mandt Park Improvements – Phase I

We have started the design and engineering to implement the first phase of improvements from the master plan. These improvements include a parking improvements, restroom facility, two accessible canoe/kayak launches, park entry sign, and a new trail system along the river. The trail system is designed to match the trail in the redevelopment site. The park’s master plan can be found at www. stoughtonrec.com/planning.

The 30% design process started in late November. This included three meetings with fair board members and the Mandt Center Manager.

We will be going through the master planning process later this year for the parks in the Kettle Park West and 51 West Developments. Kettle Park West has one park that is 10 acres in size and 51 West has two parks totaling 12 acres in size. Public input will be gathered through surveys and public meetings. Below are the developments and the sites for the parks.

Kettle Park West

NEW Dane County Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program Open to City of Fitchburg, City of Stoughton, City of Sun Prairie, Village of McFarland and Village of Cottage Grove Residents/Groups Dane County is collaborating with the City of Fitchburg, City of Sun Prairie, City of Stoughton, Village of McFarland and Village of Cottage Grove on an Adopt-A-Storm Drain program. The goal of the program is to build a network of volunteers committed to cleaning the area on and around local storm drains and report back results. Keeping storm drains clean and clear can prevent localized flooding, keep our communities clean and protect our waters. Municipalities are working hard to clean and maintain these storm drains, but they can’t do it alone.

If you live in any of the communities listed above, have a storm drain near you and can spare at least 15 minutes a month consider Adopting a Storm Drain. It’s easy!

51 West

1. Open on the Dane County Adopt a Storm Drain app below to sign up.

2. Once you sign up you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to select a storm drain near you to adopt.

3. Select a storm drain to adopt. Please adopt a drain on a local street and avoid busy streets.

4. Name your storm drain. Be creative, but please choose an appropriate name.

5. Bookmark your unique Adopt A Storm Drain link to access your account and report cleanings.

6. At least once a month, but preferably before any large rain event, safely clean the area around your storm drain. See instructions below.

7. Report your cleanings. See reporting instructions below.

8. Keep an eye out and report any pollution or spills near the drain through the app. If there is no rain, nothing should be washing down the storm drain.

All Adopt a Storm Drain volunteers will receive a cleaning kit that includes: a safety vest, storm drain decal to place on their adopted storm drain, dust pan and broom, collection bucket and an Adopt a Storm Drain sticker/window cling to proudly display. Volunteers will also be included on our Adopt a Storm Drain e-Newsletter, which comes out 3-4 times/year.

Storm Drain Cleaning and Reporting Instructions

1. Collect your storm drain cleaning tools: Safety vest, broom and dust pan, and collection bucket.

2. Safety First!- Put on your provided safety vest and if possible try to position yourself so you are looking toward oncoming traffic and clean the area around the storm drain from the curb rather than standing in the street. It helps to have another person watch for traffic too. Only clean drains during good weather and daylight hours.

3. Using the broom and dust pan clean the area on and around the grate and the curb surrounding the storm drain. NEVER REMOVE THE GRATE. If the drain is clogged and you are unable to clean it, report it using the app or email adoptastormdrain@ countyofdane.com.

4. Sort and dispose of debris collected in trash, recycling bin or compost bin.

5. Report your cleanings through the app. Using the unique link to the app provided during sign up report the amount (lines on collection bucket or gallons) and type of materials collected.

Please report a cleaning even if there wasn’t any debris to clear

Thanks for helping to keep our communities and local waterways clean!

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Educate, Enrich, Empower, Engage!

The Basics:

The Stoughton Public Library is located at 304 S. Fourth St., at the corner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtown Stoughton.

There is no charge for a library card – just provide a picture ID with proof of current address. If your ID does not list your current address, please provide another proof of address such as a piece of mail, personal check, utility bill, etc. Parents must sign the registration form for children under age 16.

Now you can apply for a library card online! Go to stoughtonpubliclibrary.org/get-library-card, complete our secure online form and we’ll let you know when your card is ready to pick up. Inquiries about library cards can be emailed to storef@stolib.org For more information, visit us online at www. stoughtonpubliclibrary.org, on Facebook and Instagram, or call our information desk at 873-6281.

Library Book Discussion Groups Our three monthly book discussion groups have resumed in-person meetings! As the weather warms, we may occasionally hold book discussions outdoors in some of the beautiful parks our city has to offer. Depending on local case rates, masks may be required at indoor discussions. For details on meeting locations and book selections, please check our events calendar at stolib.org/calendar/month Page Turners – This group reads a variety of general interest titles both nonfiction and fiction. It usually meets the 4th Tuesday or Wednesday of the month at the library and the Stoughton Senior Center. Please see the library’s online calendar for more details.

The Foundation – This is Library’s science fiction / fantasy book group, named in honor of science fiction grand master Isaac Asimov’s famous Foundation Trilogy. The Foundation explores themes, authors, short stories, and novels. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM Thursdays With Murder is the Library’s mystery and crime fiction book discussion group. Now in its eighth year, the group reads mostly crime and murder mystery novels, but also dabbles in short stories and true crime. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM, with no meeting in December.

Join the Friends of the Library The Friends of the Stoughton Public Library is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and improving library services, materials, and facilities for the Stoughton community; encouraging gifts and bequests to the library; and promoting the broadest possible use of Library facilities, materials and services.

Friends’ membership levels range from $10 to $100 a year. In addition to becoming a member, you can help out with book sales, fundraisers, and more. For more information about joining the Friends, contact storef@stolib.org or call 608-873-6281.

The Friends’ Book Nook booksale has returned!

Patrons can once again purchase new and gently used books from the Book Nook on the library’s Mezzanine level, near the window facing Main Street.

Cash payments can be deposited in the lockbox attached to the cart.

New Resource: Streaming Video from Kanopy Introducing Kanopy: a video streaming service available to all Stoughton Public Library cardholders.

Stream over 30,000 films instantly. No holds lists, no waiting. All you need is a library card.

Hit movies, classics, award winners, world cinema, Indies, documentaries, and more! Plus Kanopy Kids and lectures in the Great Courses™ series.

For more information on how Kanopy works and how to create an account, visit stolib.org/ kanopy

Other Virtual Library Resources The Digital Library is always open!

Download the free Libby app on your phone or mobile device to start downloading eBooks and audio books from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium’s Collection. You can also browse the collection of nearly 100,000 downloadable eBooks and audio books at wplc. overdrive.com.

Users of Libby also have access to thousands of magazine titles! Click or tap on the Collections option at the top of the screen to browse periodicals in over a dozen categories.

Titles include: Better Homes & Gardens, Bon Appétit, Clean Eating, Cook’s Illustrated, The Economist, Harper’s, HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, In Touch Weekly, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, Vogue and more!

If you need help obtaining or renewing a library card to use Libby, please call the library’s information desk at 608-873-6281 or email storef@stolib.org

Even More Online Resources Access any of these resources by visiting stolib. org/resources. Many of these sites require you to enter a valid Stoughton Public Library card number.

Library cardholders have full subscriber access to thousands of product reviews and buying guides through ConsumerReports.org.

Open Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 1 PM to 5PM (through May 22)

High-speed WiFi and Internet Access Computers

Access high-speed internet via Wi-Fi or on one of our public access computers. We also have laptops available for check out that may be used in the library.

Printing, Scanning, Faxing & Wireless Printing

We offer copying and printing at the cost of $.15/page for black & white and $.50/page for color. Our scanning station can also send faxes anywhere in the US or Canada ($.50/ page) and scan documents & photographs.

You can now print wirelessly at the library Recollection Wisconsin brings together digital cultural heritage resources from Wisconsin libraries, archives, museums and historical societies and shares them with the world in partnership with the Digital Public Library of America. Hundreds of thousands of photographs, maps, letters, diaries, oral histories, artifacts and other resources from over 200 Wisconsin libraries, museums and other cultural heritage institutions.

Thanks to Recollection Wisconsin, many resources from Stoughton Public Library’s Kvamme Local History Collection are available online, including telephone directories, local histories, vertical files, and collections of newspaper clippings. Explore our library’s collection at: content.mpl.org/digital/ collection/SPL

Upcoming Programs and Events New programs and events are being added all the time! For the most-up-to-date information, visit our online calendar at https://www.stolib. org/calendar/month Golden Girls Trivia Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 pm Location TBD Thank you for being a fan! Answer trivia questions about the classic TV show Golden Girls to win prizes. We plan to host this event live in the library’s lower-level Carnegie Meeting Room, but may move to Zoom if needed.

Registration is not required, but email storef@ stolib.org if you’d like to receive a reminder the day before the program.

Chapters Book Club Tuesday, April 12, 3:30 pm Join us on Zoom to discuss an Early Reader Chapter Book and do a related activity. This month’s book is Magic Treehouse: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne. Books will be available a month before we meet at the Children’s Desk. Ages 5-8 Pokémon Club Wednesday, April 13, 3:30 pm Virtual via Zoom

Stream hundreds of art & craft classes for free anytime from the comfort of your home. Go to creativebug.com/lib/stoughtonlibrary and enter your library card number and PIN to get started.

Find detailed repair information for almost any make and model car, foreign and domestic, 1974-present. Includes stepby-step repair service instructions as well as detailed photos and diagrams. And check out the Small Engine Repair Reference Center for service and repair info on marine/boat motors, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment, and more.

Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for Pokémon related activities and virtual meet-up. Supplies will be available for pickup starting 1 week before we meet. Ages 6-11.

Minecraft Fun! Tuesday, April 19, 3:30 pm Join other Minecraft fans on Zoom for activities and fun! Supplies will be available for pick up starting Tuesday, April 12. Geared to ages 6-10 Recycled T-shirt Bags Wednesday April 20, 3:30 pm Get ready for Earth Day by creating your own reusable bag using a recycled t-shirt with us on

from your laptop or mobile device using our secure service.

It’s as easy as adding an attachment to an email and dozens of file formats are supported.

LINKcat App Available

A new and improved app for searching the library’s catalog is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The new app features enhanced searching capabilities, the ability to link multiple library accounts, and a digital library card.

Facebook. Supplies will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, April 13. Geared to ages 6-10 Binary Bracelets Tuesday, April 26, 3:30 pm Join us on Facebook Live to learn to write your name and initials in binary, the language of 0s and 1s that computers use. Then create your own bracelet using the pattern for your name. Supplies will be available for pick up starting Tuesday, April 19. Geared to ages 6-10 The Art of Tidying Sunday, May 1, 1:30pm Location TBD Are you a fan of Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? KonMari consultant Trista Dunlap will teach you some tidying methods and answer questions about how to best organize your space. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 608-873-6281 or email storef@stolib.org to sign up starting April 1.

Summer Reading Program Starts June 1

Our annual summer reading program for all ages runs June 1 through August 19. Track your reading using a pen and paper reading log or on the Beanstack app and win great prizes!

The theme of this year’s program is the “Oceans of Possibilities” that reading opens to everyone, young and old. As summer approached, check our website at stolib.org for more fun programs, including a kickoff event in June and a summer reading finale in August!

Board Games available for check-out

The library now has board games you can check out! Give one (or a few) of them a try today!

These board games vary in recommended ages (from about 8 to 14) and are kept inside the TARDIS (now located on the top floor of the library).

Go to stoughtonpubliclibrary.org/board-games for more information and a link to our Board Game Geek page listing the games available!

Ukuleles and lap harps available for check out!

Looking for a musical instrument that’s easy to learn, lightweight, and portable? Stop by the library’s 2nd floor and give one of our ukuleles or lap harps a try! Instructional books are also available for check out.

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Get Out & Explore.

Visit Stoughton!

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City of Stoughton - Department of Public Works YOU MAY NOT KNOW WE WERE THERE, BUT YOU WOULD KNOW IF WE WEREN’T

2022 Curbside Collection Program 2022 Curbside Brush Collection

Brush and Christmas trees must be put out on the terrace by 7:00 am on Monday of the collection week listed below. Please DO NOT set brush out more than 10 days prior to the scheduled collection date. Violators will be subject to a municipal citation.

City of Stoughton Roadway Improvements Planned for 2022 Street Reconstruction Projects - These projects include total street replacement including curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway aprons, and may include underground utilities (sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer).

exists. The pavement is pulverized, regraded and new pavement is installed.

• Silverado Drive (USH 51/138 to Jackson St.) • Kings Lynn Road - (Kenilworth Ct. to Jackson St.) • Holtan Rd./Hillcrest Dr. - (Chapin Ln. to Roby Rd.) • Truman Rd and Riverview. - (Van Buren St. to Roosevelt St) • Milwaukee Street – (Page St. to Van Buren St.)

• Academy Street Reconstruction – (East St. to South St.) • Rowe Street and Ben Waite Circle Reconstruction (W. Main Street to USH 51-138)

Street Pulverization Projects - These projects include spot replacement of curb and gutter, spot replacement of sidewalk where sidewalk already

For more information on City construction projects go to: https://www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/ construction.

DOT Round-about Construction 2022

US-51 and Roby Rd

Brush Collection Christmas Tree Collection April 25 January 3 June 27 January 10 August 22 January 17 October 24 Acceptable Sizes • Branch Diameter – No greater than 6 inches • Branch Length – No greater than 8 feet in length • Pile Size – The pile must fit within the terrace area (back of curb to either the sidewalk or property line if there is no sidewalk) and shall not be greater than 20 feet in length. Piles must not impede the vision triangle for motorists.

• Branches shall be stacked neatly parallel to the roadway.

• Any trees/brush that have been cut by a paid contractor will not be collected.

2022 Curbside Leaf Collection Spring leaf collection is March 28 -April 17 Fall leaf collection is October 10-November20 You may put your leaves on the terrace any time during the time period listed below. Collection may be extended or shortened depending on weather conditions. Check the Public Works website for updates.

US-51/138 and US-51/Hoel Silvderado Please help by doing the following: • Place all leaves on the terrace (park row)

• Do not place leaves in the street • Do not mix brush or trash in with your leaf pile • Do not park cars in front of your leaf pile • Remove leaves from the storm inlet grates and place on the terrace Please keep in mind, it may take crews several days to make it through the entire community. Our goal is to loop through the entire city at least once per week depending on volume. To make sure your leaves are collected, have them out each Monday. Once crews go by, they may not be back around until the next week.

Yard Waste Site

Site Guidelines • The site is open to residents and non-residents.

There is an annual fee for the use of the site. There is a $20.00 fee for residents of Stoughton and a $25.00 fee for all non-residents. Bring a driver’s license or utility bill with a current address for proof of residency.

• A 2nd sticker is available for $5.00 for multiple vehicles. If your sticker is lost there will be a $5.00 charge for replacement.

• No commercial haulers or landscapers.

• Materials must be separated, debagged and unloaded by the resident.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS • Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, etc. (bags/ containers must be removed) • Brush –any length • Logs – up to 14 inches in diameter (we would encourage repurposing logs for firewood, furniture, milled planks, etc) UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS • Solid Waste: Garbage, recyclables, food waste.

• Construction debris, rocks, dirt • Stumps, root balls, etc.

The yard waste hours of operation are as follows: Open: April 2 to November 22 Tuesdays 1 pm – 7 pm Thursdays 1 pm – 7 pm Saturdays 8 am – 3 pm Annual Fee: City Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 Note: To protect the safety of the staff and public, the yard waste site may close early during inclement weather.

John’s Disposal Bulky & E-waste Curbside Collection Program

Stoughton Prairies Task Force Aims to Build on Early Success!

The Friends of the Stoughton Prairies Task Force was a group that was created in 2021 to work with City staff to help maintain the prairies and to promote the beauty and benefits of these ecosystems. So far the work has primarily focused on removing invasive species and planting new native plants within the prairies.

This is fun rewarding work and we are always in need of help. Work days will be posted on the City of Stoughton Department of Public Works website. You do not need to be an expert. A member of the task force will be present to direct your work, and hand tools are provided.

The work is not hard, and friends make it easier! If you are able to drop in to help, any amount of time you spend is appreciated.

The Friends of the Stoughton Prairies Task Force invites you to observe and enjoy

the work that has been done at the three Stoughton prairies: ● Amundson Park- The entrance is located at the intersection of Amundson Pkwy and Skogdalen Dr and also accessible from Viking County Park. ● Bjoin Park- Located off of E Wilson St and accessible from the Yahara River Trail ● Schefelker Park- Entrances located on Furseth Rd and Sundt Ln

If you are interested in participating on the actual task force, please contact Brett Hebert, Director of Public Works at 608-877-8684 You can find more information about work days and our local prairies at the City of Stoughton Public Works website: https:// www.stoughtonpublicworks.com/stoughtonprairies-task-force or the City of Stoughton Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ CityofStoughtonWI.

Residents can take advantage of one bulk item collection per month for a total of 12 collections per year. Residents may substitute up to two (2) bulk item collections for qualified electronics collection. For example, a resident can set out 10 bulky items for 10 months and they can put out 1 electronic item for 2 of the 12 months.

Each bulky or e-waste collection must be scheduled on the phone with Johns Disposal by calling 262-473-4700.

Approved E-Waste Items • televisions • computers (desktop, laptop, netbook and tablet computers) • desktop printers (including those that scan, fax and/or copy and 3-D printers) • computer monitors • other computer accessories (including keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives and flash drives) • e-readers • DVD players, VCRs and other video players (i.e., DVR) • fax machines • cell phones Bulk Item Collection (Must call John’s Disposal to Schedule Collection) This service is for any extra garbage/recycling or E-waste you may have as well as items that are too large to fit into the carts. Call 262-473-4700 to schedule a collection.

John’s Disposal Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to Noon Acceptable Bulk Items: • Furniture, Appliances, Large metal items • Carpeting (no wider than 4ft and rolled) • Extra garbage bags or garbage in personal cans • Tires (2 per home per month – 8 per year) • Cardboard (flattened & empty) • Drain oil & antifreeze (sealed in 1-5 gallon containers) • Paper & other recyclables should be in clear plastic bags • E-waste (see approved list above) • Humidifiers/De-humidifiers, Water Softeners • Air Conditioners Unacceptable Bulk Items: • Yard waste • Hazardous materials • Liquid paint • Loose bulk construction materials All items for bulk pick up should be placed within 2 feet of curbside and 6 feet from the carts.

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Soak Up the Rain with a Downspout Garden Interested in doing your part to help reduce stormwater runoff and protect our area lakes, rivers and streams, but don’t have time or space to build a rain garden? Consider putting in a small downspout garden to help some of your roof runoff soak into the ground.

You can have a Ripple Effect on Dane County waters!

Your roof is likely one of the largest hard or impervious surfaces on your property and it creates a lot of runoff during storm. A 2,000 ft2 rooftop can generate 1,247 gallons or more than 30 bathtubs worth of runoff during a 1 inch storm!

This runoff collects trash, debris, leaves and other pollutants and washes them down area storm drains to our lakes, rivers and streams.

digging. The main costs for the project are the compost, plants and mulch. If you do your own composting and grow your own plants from seed you can save even more. Not only will your Redirect downspouts away from downspout garden help to protect our waters, pavement to natural areas where rain can soak into the ground.

If your lawn gets a lot of foot traffic and the soil is but it’ll create a beautiful sanctuary for wildlife compacted, adding compost and planting a small and pollinators.

25 ft2 area with native plants near the end of your For more information on how you can create a downspout can help the rain that falls on your downspout garden check out the Downspout roof soak in rather than running off.

Garden with Compost Factsheet and the Native Downspout gardens are fairly easy to install and Plant Growing Guide under the features menu on don’t cost much if you are willing to do a little www.ripple-effects.com.

Why You Should Know Where Your Property Stakes Are Located It is very helpful to know exactly where your property stakes (lot lines) are when: • Buying a home/property so you know what you are buying and for future reference; • Landscaping including planting trees and shrubs so they are planted to allow future growth to remain on your property; • Seeking to install: fencing, an accessory structure or adding onto your home, so when applying for a permit you can easily draft a plan to show where the new structure will be located; • Trying to locate any recorded easements.

Many times we hear people say they were told or they assumed their property stakes are where a fence, planting, transformer or power pole is located. In fact, that is seldom the case. The only way to be certain is to locate the lot corner stakes as follows: • A plat map which shows the dimensions of a property may be obtained from the Department of Planning & Development at no charge to you.

This document can be picked up at City Hall, 207 S. Forrest Street or emailed/faxed/mailed to you. The plat map of your property will give you a reference to start from and makes it much easier once one stake is found; • The stakes which are sometimes called “irons” or “monuments” vary in size but are typically approximately a 1-inch solid stake, 1.5 feet long and buried at ground level or by as much as a foot deep or more at each corner of the property; • A long tape measure is helpful to aid in your search;

• Renting a metal detector may also be helpful in locating the lot stakes; • Ask neighbors if they have an idea where the lot stakes are located to aid in your search; • Department of Planning & Development staff will assist but cannot locate lot stakes for you. City staff cannot come to your property to locate your property lines or take sides in a dispute over a private property stake location.

Property stake disputes between property owners are a legal issue and are not regulated by City Ordinances; • If lot stakes cannot be found, a licensed land surveyor may be hired to locate them and in some cases restake them. State law requires that lot stakes are not removed however that does not mean they have not been inadvertently removed. Also, many historic areas originally had wood stakes. Surveyors can be found in the Yellow Pages or contact the City staff person below for information. The cost of a survey can vary greatly so it pays to check costs; • Over time property stakes may be removed or buried beneath retaining walls, paved driveways, concrete walks, plantings etc…making them more difficult to find; • In many cases a survey is required for new home construction, building additions, detached accessory structures or other major projects.

• The Department of Planning & Development may have a site plan or survey for homes that have been recently constructed. Contact the Building Inspector at 608-873-7626 regarding a plan or survey.

For questions related to locating your lot stakes contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-6460421.

City of Stoughton Memory Tree Program The City of Stoughton Forestry Division offers you a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate life, love and accomplishments while making a meaningful contribution to your community by planting a tree.

Trees leave a living, growing legacy for our future generations to cherish and enjoy. Trees can be planted in a city park or in the terrace area in front of your home or business if the area is suitable for tree planting. Your name, or the person you are memorializing or honoring will be inscribed on a plaque located at the Public Works Facility. The cost to purchase a tree, which includes planting and inscribed plaque, is $325.

If you are interested in purchasing a tree, please fill out the application below. The City Forester will contact you to discuss the type of tree to be planted and the location.

Keep soil in its place - seed and mulch as soon as possible to prevent soil erosion.

Test your soil before applying fertilizer to prevent over fertilization.

Collect roof runoff install a rain barrel.

Build a Rain Garden! Not only are they beautiful, but they capture and clean stormwater runoff.

Keep pet waste from washing into our lakes­pick up after your pooch.

Yard Care Options to Reduce Flooding and Protect our Waters Did you know that 40-70% of the rain that falls in an average urban neighborhood runs off the land into our storm drains? Healthy lawns and gardens act as a sponge helping rain to soak into the ground preventing stormwater runoff from washing into storm drains to area waters.

Consider landscaping options that keep rain where it lands to protect our lakes, rivers and streams.

• Replace some of your lawn with a rain garden and direct roof runoff towards the garden.

• Mow high (3” or more) using a sharp blade.

High lawns slow runoff, promote infiltration and shade out weeds.

While this winter feels as though it will never end, eventually, the snow and ice will melt and there will be spring showers. The rain and snow melt flows across streets, driveways, parking lots and rooftops and transports sand, salt, last fall’s leaves, oil, trash and many other pollutants directly to storm drains, which eventually ends up in our lakes and streams.

You Can Help There are many things each of us can do to prevent storm water pollution.

• Use salt sparingly during the winter.

If you are interested in the participating in the Memory Tree Program, please contact City Forester, John Kemppainen, at 608-646-0414 or via email jkemppainen@ci.stoughton.wi.us

• Keep leaves and grass clippings out of the streets and sidewalks to prevent clogged storm drains and flooding.

• Test your soil before applying fertilizers and pesticides and apply only what you lawn needs.

• Compacted soil acts as a channel for water.

Aerate your lawn to promote infiltration.

For more information on how to create a water friendly yard visit www.ripple-effects.com.

Together, we can have a Ripple Effect on our waters!

Springtime Brings More Than Flowers With Those Showers

Some mistakenly think that water running off streets goes into a sewage treatment plant. But the truth is that it goes right to our lakes and streams.

Please note that the placement of permanent markers or plaques are not permitted within the city right-of-way.

• Leave grass clippings on lawn. Clippings act as a natural fertilizer.

• Sweep up any excess salt or sand left over from the snow shoveling season.

• Clean up pet waste year round–bury it properly or put it in the garbage.

• Keep cars well maintained repairing leaks; but consider walking, public transportation or riding a bike whenever you can.

• Direct rainwater away from paved areas to lawns or gardens where it can soak in.

• Keep leaves and grass clippings out of the street. Compost yard waste, debris and leaves.

• Get a soil test before applying fertilizer to your lawn. Don’t pay for something you don’t need. If a test shows that your lawn does need fertilizer, apply it according to directions and carefully clean up any spills on paved surfaces.

• Wash your car on the lawn or at a car wash that sends its used water to the sewage treatment plant.

• Prevent soil erosion.

• Don’t let anything but rain go down the storm drain or into the ditch.

Visit the following websites for more information on how you can help our lakes and streams: • www.ripple-effects.com/videos • www.ripple-effects.com/mycommunity • www.cityofstoughton.com/stormwater

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Your resource for saving energy & money stoughtonutilities.com • (608) 873-3379

Public Power Scholarship Available

As your locally owned, not-for-profit utility, Stoughton Utilities works to not only provide reliable, cost effective utility services, but to also support and enrich the community. We believe that investing in the education of our youth is an investment in our community. One way we do this is to offer an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to an upcoming high school graduate. Applicants are given the option to submit an essay or any other project of their choice, demonstrating the value of public power.

The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on submitted application materials. To be eligible, the student’s parents or legal guardians must be a customer of Stoughton Utilities, and application materials are due by May 1. Visit our website at stoughtonutilities.com/scholarship for complete application guidelines and materials.

Lineman Appreciation Day Coloring Contest

April 18 is National Lineman Appreciation Day, and utilities across the state and country are using the week to recognize the commitment, dedication, and skill of our lineworkers. We thank them for their continuous dedication to our community, and for their hard work to keep the lights on at our homes and businesses.

This year, Stoughton Utilities is once again celebrating with a coloring contest!

The coloring contest runs from now through April 18 to raise awareness and show appreciation to our line crew. One of the benefits of a locally owned, not-forprofit utility like Stoughton Utilities is a dedicated, hometown line crew ready to respond quickly when issues arise.

One grand prize winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card, and one additional winner from each of four age groups will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Check your April billing statement insert for the entry form with contest details and coloring pages, or visit our website at stoughtonutilities.com/coloring.

Service Disconnections Resume April 15

Stoughton Utilities is advising electric and water customers who are behind on their bills to immediately pay any delinquent balances, or make payment arrangements with the utility to avoid service disconnection.

Wisconsin’s Winter Emergency Period, often referred to as the moratorium on residential service disconnection, ends April 15. After that date, utilities statewide may begin to disconnect service to customers who are past due on payment of their electric bills for any period of time, including the winter months. Stoughton Utilities will disconnect all accounts with severely delinquent balances on April 21.

Unpaid utility bills drive up costs for the whole community due to the fact that any balance that is uncollectable is essentially recovered from the entire customer base through future rates. It is Stoughton Utilities’ goal to do whatever we can to collect unpaid bills, while also helping

Spring Cleaning Tip:

With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to start thinking about spring-cleaning.

Stoughton Utilities would like to remind customers to clean their faucet aerators on a regular basis to remove any accumulation of naturally occuring minerals found in the water. A buildup of these minerals can cause permanent damage to your sink and disrupt water flow, and can potentially contaminate your drinking water.

Simply uncrew the aerator from the faucet and clean with a brush. Soak overnight in vinegar if needed to remove any stubborn deposits on the aerator.

customers avoid service disruptions for nonpayment health insurance. The Neighborhood Free Health Outdoor Water Use by working with them to establish deferred payment Clinic will use the RoundUP funds for supplies and When using water outdoors for watering lawns and arrangements. expenses related to outreach materials. gardens or refilling your pool, please keep in mind that Stoughton Utilities does not offer sewer or Stoughton Utilities began the RoundUP program Situations can arise, making it difficult in 2006 as a way to further assist local non-profit wastewater billing credits unless you have already for customers to pay their bills... organizations in our community. Over five percent installed a secondary “water-only” meter to measure However, to avoid disconnection, we urge customers of Stoughton Utilities customers have voluntarily the usage that goes only to your outside faucets. to contact us to make the appropriate payment chosen to participate in the program and are arrangements. If you are behind on your payments, continuing the “neighbor helping neighbor” concept To have a water-only meter, you will first need to we would like to help you get on track to bringing that founded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago. work with a plumber to complete in-house piping revisions to create a separate water line to your your account current by scheduling payments that fall within your budget and schedule. Failure to do so will Your maximum contribution per year could be $11.88, outside faucets and/or sprinkler system. Once however, the average contribution per program that is complete, Stoughton Utilities will physically eventually result in electric service disconnection. participant is just $6.00 per year. Customers wishing install a second meter in your home. Your primary You can contact Stoughton Utilities to establish a to participate in the RoundUP program, or non-profit meter will measure all water consumed inside the deferred payment arrangement. If you are eligible, organizations requesting to be considered for future home, and standard wastewater charges will apply we will work with you individually to negotiate donations, may sign up online by logging in to My to its measured usage. The second meter will only payment options based upon your unique financial Account, or by calling Stoughton Utilities customer measure all water consumed outside the home, situation. Any arrangement will require a down- service at (608) 873-3379. and wastewater charges will not apply since it’s payment of at least one-third the past-due balance. known that this water is not going down the drain.

Work Safely Water-only meters must remain in place throughout Assistance is still available... the year, and must be installed for a minimum of with Digger’s Various low-income assistance programs are offered 12-months.

Hotline to Stoughton Utilities customers. In addition to the It’s been a long In addition to the costs paid to your plumbing standard annual assistance amounts, Wisconsin has contractor, Stoughton Utilities charges a one-time created the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance winter, but spring installation fee of $40.00 to set and activate the Program to provide additional assistance to tenant is just around the corner. With second meter. After that, there is a $10.15 monthly customers affected by COVID-19. the return of charge that is in addition to your current monthly To apply for energy assistance, customers should beautiful weather charges, and any metered usage is billed at $3.55 per immediately call 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947) or apply approaching, your every 1,000 gallons of water used. online at energybenefit.wi.gov. An appointment plans for outside work may be starting to grow -is necessary if not applying online, and assistance build a deck, plant some trees, or install a gym set for Who will benefit? payments may take up to six weeks to be received. the kids. If your list includes any digging, state law You must consume at least 25,000 gallons of water Even if you are approved, disconnection will not be (Wisconsin Statute 182.0175) requires you to notify annually through your outside faucets and/or postponed until after we receive the funds from the Diggers Hotline at least three days in advance. sprinkler systems in order to offset the additional state, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.

Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system monthly charges and therefore benefit from a waterAny pending customer deposit requirements will developed to provide excavators and the general only meter. Below are a few simplified scenarios in be cancelled or refunded upon income verification public with the ability to inform multiple owners of which a customer would benefit: and energy assistance approval; please request that underground facilities of intended non-emergency • You have a pool your EA representative send us official approval excavation via a single telephone call. with a water documentation to speed up the process. capacity in You can contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from any excess of 25,000 Customers can review their account balances and phone year-round. You must allow three working gallons and you make payments online by logging in to My Account. To days (excluding weekends and holidays) notice for drain and refill it make payment arrangements or to explore payment the location of the underground facilities prior to at least annually, options, please contact us at (608) 873-3379, or at digging. or you have a CustomerService@stoughtonutilities.com. smaller pool that Diggers Hotline will process three types of calls: 1) you occasionally excavation 2) planning of excavation, and 3) safe Stoughton Utilities RoundUp Program refill or top off. working clearance information for overhead lines.

Donates $1,000 to Local Non-Profits The call center will ask for an address or location • You frequently Neighborhood Free Health Clinic recently accepted information. Specific marking instructions also will water your lawn, running sprinklers for at least a check for $1,000 from Stoughton Utilities. This need to be provided. Once the locate is completed, an approximate average of 23 minutes per day donation is part of Stoughton Utilities’ RoundUP you have ten calendar days to begin your excavation (approximately 241 gallons) between Memorial program, a voluntary program that ‘rounds up’ work before you must call to have the underground Day and Labor Day. customers’ utility bills to the next whole dollar. facilities relocated.

• You have large areas of landscaping and gardens All proceeds are distributed to local non-profit that are frequently watered with similar amounts Please note that there are no charges to individual community organizations. as listed above. customers for this service. For more information on The mission of Neighborhood Free Health Clinic is Wisconsin’s Digger’s Hotline program, please visit to make healthcare services accessible and available www.diggershotline.com. to low income residents who have no or inadequate

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Don’t Fall Victim to Utility Scams

Scammers frequently take advantage of worried utility customers using the threat of disconnection for unpaid bills to squeeze money out of businesses and residential customers.

There are a few variations of this scam:

• A person arrives at your home or business and demands immediate payment on the spot to avoid disconnection.

• A person calls your home or business and states you will be disconnected within a short period of time unless you make an immediate payment over the phone using a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. Several businesses in Stoughton were recently targeted with this scam.

• A person visits your home or business offering utility payment assistance. If you pay some money up front, they will match it or provide additional funds to assist in payment.8 • A person calls or visits your home or business stating that the meter is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced at your expense, or that an unpaid new customer deposit is due and failure to pay immediately will result in disconnection.

Every year, variations of a utility scam pop up in various Wisconsin communities, including Stoughton and Madison. In all cases the scammer preys upon people’s fears, frequently in low-income neighborhoods, and uses high-pressure intimidation tactics to get the victim to make a payment.

To avoid falling victim to a scam, keep the following in mind:

call the police. If you are ever in doubt about a technician’s visit, contact SU customer service at (608) 873-3379 to verify the employee’s identity and the cause for their visit.

Claim Your $25 Bill Credit with our Bill Credit Incentives!

Stoughton Utilities customers can receive a $25 bill credit incentive with the purchase of certain ENERGY STAR® rated appliances. ENERGY STAR products are more efficient, saving you energy and money on your utility bills.

Qualifying products include ENERGY STAR dehumidifiers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, and air purifiers.

Visit our website for complete details and to download the reimbursement forms.

To qualify for the Stoughton Utilities rebate, purchases must be listed as ENERGY STAR® rated products at energystar.gov. Available for purchases made in 2022 only. Completed forms and sales receipts must be received prior to December 1, 2022.

Visit stoughtonutilities.com/incentives for full details and to download reimbursement forms.

Claim your Free Energy Efficiency Pack from Focus on Energy

Save money and make your home more efficient with free energy efficient products! Focus on Energy has six different energy-saving packs for you to choose from that they will ship directly to you.

Always be cautious...

If you are ever in doubt of a call you receive, immediately end the call and contact SU Customer Service at (608) 873-3379.

We will verify whether or not it was an employee that contacted you. Scammers can manipulate the caller ID to mask their number and make it appear they are calling from the utility, so exercise caution even if the caller ID states it is coming from our phone number.

If anyone claiming to be a Stoughton Utilities employee visits your home or business, request to see their utility ID card. If they request or demand an immediate payment be paid to them, immediately

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Stoughton Area Senior Center’s

50th Anniversary Open House Celebration Friday, April 8, 2022

See April’s newsletter for more information.

Help the Senior Center Expand!

The older adult population in our area is growing, and the Stoughton Area Senior Center needs space to expand. “The Annex” next to our main building (circled in yellow above) is owned by the City of Stoughton. Stoughton City Council has approved this building to be used by the Senior Center beginning in 2023.

With some basic renovation, this will become an area for larger group presentations, and more fitness and wellness classes.

The Senior Center must fundraise the cost of the renovation and any equipment needed. The project will cost approximately $200,000. Renovations must be accessible for all participants. If you would like to assist us in our mission to making services available now and for many years to come we invite you to donate and volunteer. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Director Cindy McGlynn at (608) 873-8585 or go to stoughtonseniorcenter.com/get-involved.

Donate While You Shop!

Each pack contains a variety of products, such as:

• We will never contact you by phone or in-person • ENERGY STAR® certified LED bulbs LEDs use at least 75% less energy than and demand immediate payment. We will incandescent bulbs. never contact you for payment or threaten to disconnect outside of our regular business hours. • High-Efficiency Showerhead Efficient showerheads use fewer gallons of water • We will never require payment by prepaid per minute, potentially lowering your water bills. debit card or wire transfer, or any other specific • Water-Saving Faucet Aerators payment method. We accept payment by your These simple screw-in aerators reduce water use choice of check, credit/debit card, money order, while providing the pressure you need to wash. or cash (at our office).

• Advanced Power Strip • We will never accept a customer payment in the Advanced power strips prevent electronics from field. Utility staff is prohibited from requesting drawing power when they are off or not being or accepting any type of payment when visiting used. your home or business. All cash payments must be made at our office.

• Pipe Insulation Pipe insulation will help to reduce heat loss • We will never request your social security or through hot waterpipes and will stop sweating driver’s license number over the phone or at on cold water pipes. your home. When we contact you, we will have all of your specific account information, including Each eligible household can claim 1 pack every year. name, address, account number, and balance.

Visit focusonenergy.com/simple to order yours • We will never require a payment to repair or today! replace an electric or water meter.

• We will always arrive at your home in a marked vehicle. Stoughton Utilities field staff uses white trucks with the blue SU logo on the door.

• We will always carry photo identification with our name, photo, and the SU logo printed on the plastic ID card.

Senior Center

By using ShopwithScrip, you may buy gift and e-cards from your favorite brands to use for your daily purchases, and the Stoughton Area Senior Center will receive a percentage of the purchase. Buy them as gifts, or purchase for stores you frequent all year. Some participating stores in town include Pick ‘n Save, Kwik Trip, Walmart, Starbucks and Dunkin’. Check out the full list of over 700 vendors at shopwithscrip.com/brands. Order forms are available at our front desk.

Kim’s Home-Cooked Curbside PickUp and Dine-In Meals

We are excited to offer Kim’s delicious homecooked meals on many Thursdays of the month to those aged 60 and older. Pick-up is from 11am-noon. Dine-in is at 11:30am.

Suggested donation is $4.00, pay what you can afford. Available dates and full menu is listed in our monthly Yahara Senior News. Call (608) 873-8585 at least one day in advance to reserve your meal.

PLAY BALL! Summer Brewers Game

The Stoughton Area Senior Center will be chartering a bus to Milwaukee to see your Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, August 18. Game time is 1:10pm.

We will be leaving from the Senior Center at 10am and return after the game. Please be advised that there will be walking involved.

Cost is $55 per person.

Space is limited, so please call to reserve your ticket ASAP! Payments must be received by June 15. No refunds will be given after July 1. Contact Julia for additional information at (608) 873-8585.

Music Appreciation – Spring 2022 Mondays, now through May 16, 3pm

All sessions are held at the Stoughton Opera House and are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. The Music Appreciation Series is supported by the Stoughton Area Senior Center, a grant from the Bryant Foundation and participant donations.

Event details at: stoughtonoperahouse.com April 4: Ian DeWett Jazz Combo April 11: Lina Lee, Piano and Alexis Meschter, Violin April 18: The Mosaic Chamber Players April 25: Instrumental and Vocal Solo and Ensembles by Stoughton High School students May 2: No Program May 9: The Wingra Wind Quintet May 16: TBA

ONGOING ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER: Fitness & Wellness Activities Blood Pressure Screening

FREE. See our Yahara Senior News newsletter for dates.

Chair Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays,

Fridays, 8:15am • Cost: $2/class Line Dancing FREE Tuesdays, 2pm Ping Pong FREE - Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-4pm • Fridays, 10:30am Wii Bowling FREE. Mondays & Fridays, 10am

Thirteen Moves Tai Chi

Monday Drop-in Class Beginners: 10:30-11:30am • Advanced: 1-2pm Senior Center Yahara Room Cost: $10/per class or 4 classes for $36

Social & Recreation Activities Bridge Tuesdays, 9:30am Cribbage Mondays, 1pm Euchre, cost $1 to play 2nd Friday, 1pm Handiwork Group Mondays, 1pm Mahjong Mondays, 1pm Movie 3rd Friday, 1pm Pinochle Wednesday, 1pm Pool Tables Available daily, 8:00-4:30pm Rosemaling Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm Sheepshead Thursdays, 1:30pm Train Dominoes Thursdays, 1:30pm Writers Group Last Tuesday, 1pm

Volunteer Opportunities

Please contact Julia at (608) 873-8585 for more information on these and other volunteer opportunities at the Senior Center

Kitchen Volunteers

Kitchen volunteers assist in the packaging of meals to be delivered to home bound older adults and in serving and cleaning up after congregate meals at the Senior Center. Hands on training is provided. Volunteer 1-2 days per week or on a substitute basis. Must be able to stand for 1-2 hours. Enjoy fellowship while helping others!

Newsletter Distribution

Looking for a convenient and flexible way to volunteer and help promote the Senior Center and its activities? Delivering monthly newsletters is a great way to give support!

Volunteers can pick up our newsletters from the Senior Center once a month and deliver them to local Stoughton businesses. You choose the territory that works best for you and deliveries can even be made on the weekend.

RSVP Driver Escort*

Driver Escorts provide seniors rides to medical appointments on weekdays, between the hours of 8:30am and 4pm. Both drivers and passengers are masked and required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Substitute & Regular Meal Drivers*

Being a Meals on Wheels volunteer is a wonderful way to support home bound seniors in our community. The trained volunteer picks up meals at the Senior Center and delivers them along a pre-determined route directly to the homes of several older adults. Once you’re done, you return the delivery packaging items to the Senior Center. Make a positive difference in someone’s life today! *RSVP-registered volunteers receive mileage reimbursement at .56 cents/mile and additional liability insurance coverage while volunteering.

For more information on services and activities please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 · (608) 873-8585 · stoughtonseniorcenter.com

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