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The Middleton Common Council on Feb. 3 voted to approve a new, five-year, fixed-base operator contract for the Middleton Municipal Airport with Morey Airplane Company — but after a lengthy debate that included questions as well as accusations and denials from alders about the fuel to be sold there.

After fixing a last minute date discrepancy, the Middleton Common Council on Feb. 3 voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with the Middleton Professional Police Association through 2028.

When Janet Wu watched her daughter blossom at a Tutu School in California, she saw more than graceful twirls and tiny tutus — she witnessed confidence, creativity and joy taking shape through dance.

The draft Middleton Housing Action Plan was unveiled at the Jan. 20 Middleton Common Council meeting, and if initial reaction is any indication, there will be plenty of reaction to the plan before the council considers final adoption on April 7.

Acting on a request from an alder and one Public Comment speaker, the Middleton Common Council on Jan. 20 voted to postpone consideration of a fixed-base operator contract at the Middleton Municipal Airport.

After going 23 years without a major increase in water rates, the Mazomanie Water Utility will hike rates for average residential customers by 40.36% on Feb. 1, according to documents filed with the Public Service Commission.

The Vanguard Electric Commission approved the purchase of a replacement utility truck and received financial and operational updates during its Jan. 20 meeting at the Vanguard Shop in Black Earth.

The village of Mazomanie was reprimanded last month by the Public Service Commission for failing to obtain pre-construction approval for a booster station constructed in 2003.

Voters across the area will head to the polls this spring for a number of local races. The Spring Primary, if needed, will be held Feb. 17, followed by the Spring Election on April 7.

The town of Middleton’s petition to incorporate as a village survived a preliminary challenge last week (JAN. 13) by the city of Middleton.