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The Wisconsin Heights School Board reviewed academic performance goals, discussed student safety concerns and received an update on a potential $250,000 payment during its October 12 meeting.

The Mazomanie Village Board approved the distribution of $477,788 in surplus funds from Tax Incremental Financing District No. 4, reappointed Dan Machotka as village fire chief and approved several other administrative items during its Tuesday, October 13, meeting.

Concluding a process nearly two years in the making, the Middleton Common Council on Oct. 6 adopted the 10-year Active Transportation Plan 2026-2036 following a staff presentation and brief discussion.

Acting on two committee recommendations, the Middleton Common Council on Oct. 6 approved a developer agreement for the Culver’s Frozen Custard redevelopment at Parmenter Street and Lisa Lane. The project will include installing improvements on public roadways that will be owned by the city after construction is completed.

Following discussion, the Middleton Common Council on Oct. 6 voted to move its 2027 City of Middleton Budget Hearing to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 to avoid a conflict with the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election.

A considerable amount of information was packed into a one-hour public forum hosted by Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District on September 30. It was the second public forum designed to inform electors about the non-recurring operational referendum that will be on the November 3 ballot. Three more forums will be held prior to the election: October 19 at 6 pm at Pope Farm Elementary School, October 21 at Park Elementary School, and October 22 at Middleton High School Performing Arts Center. All forums are scheduled for 6-7 pm.

Acting on staff and plan commission recommendations, the Middleton Common Council on Oct. 6 approved a conditional use permit to allow construction of Wisconsin’s second Fisher House.

The Black Earth Plan Commission approved several zoning-related requests during its September 30 meeting, including two property rezonings, a conditional use permit for an in-home travel agency and updates to the village’s zoning ordinance.

The Black Earth Village Board approved several zoning changes, discussed rising costs and capital needs for the 2027 budget and conditionally renewed an operator’s license during its October 6 meeting.

Wisconsin Heights students and staff welcomed one of their most accomplished former students back to campus Wednesday, October 7, as actress and alumna Marissa Bode returned to her hometown to receive a Wisconsin State Legislature commendation recognizing her achievements and advocacy.