K9 Benefit Auction nets $6,000

A benefit acution for the Grand Chute K9 project was held last weekend. Over $6,000 was raised during the one day event. According to a K9 board member, $30,000 is needed in funding to implement the K9 program. Thanks to the many Grand Chute businesses who donated to this auction.

Nature's Lane trail update

The Nature's Lane trail has been getting a lot of press coverage lately. Homeowner's opposed to the trail had petitioned the DNR for an injunction and were denied last month. The homeowners then received a restraining order from Waupaca County (since one of the homeowners is an Outagamie County supervisor, it was removed from the Outagamie County Courts)

The town then responded back with a counter suit and asked the hearing to be moved up. Today, the town administrator and lawyer met before the judge.

According to the Circuit Court Clerk, the judge denied the plaintiff's request for a temporary injunction and dissolved the temporary restraining order.

However, The Plaintiffs can still pursue a permanent injunction at trial. They can also pursue money damages. No trial date has been set.

According to Administrator Jim March, trail work will proceed tomorrow.

Comments section revised

Just wanted to let blog readers out there know the comments section is being closed. I'm getting too many spammer comments that have nothing to do with subject topics. If anyone does have comments, they can email and I will be happy to post.

January 19th Town Board meeting agenda

The agenda for tomorrow's Town Board meeting can be downloaded here.

January 19th Plan Commission Meeting cancelled

This Tuesday's January 19th Plan Commission meeting at 6pm has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The 7pm Town Board meeting is still scheduled.

DNR denies appeal for Natures Lane Trail

The DNR has denied requests from two residents for a contested case hearing regarding proposed construction of the Nature's Lane Trail. The trail is part of Grand Chute's comprehensive parks and recreation plan. There was quite a controversy from three residents whose backyards abutt the trail. I covered the construction and background here.

There is a 30 day appeal period from the date a notice is mailed. That would place the appeal deadline at February 10th.

Hog Heaven has gone to heaven

Harley lovers will have to find a new spot to have a frosty beverage. Hog Heaven bar, which was the site of a recent drug bust on January 6th is shut down. The landlord has changed locks on the building.