Notice to Eligible Electors Residing in Marinette Municipal Ward 6

Due to the recent resignation of former City of Marinette Ward 6 Alderperson, Peter Noppenberg, the City of Marinette Common Council is seeking letters of interest from eligible voters residing within City of Marinette Municipal Ward 6 who are interested in representing that district on the City of Marinette Common Council. Interested individuals should submit their letter of interest to: City of Marinette, C/o Mayor’s Office, 1905 Hall Ave., Marinette, WI 54143 no later than Thursday May 28th, 2020. The City of Marinette Common Council intends to appoint and swear in a new Alderperson to the vacant Ward 6 seat at the upcoming Tuesday June 2, 2020 Common Council meeting. Any resident interested should reference City of Marinette’s website to review a City of Marinette ward boundary map to determine if they reside within that ward. That link is: https://www.marinette.wi.us/470/City-of-Marinette-Ward-Map.  Another link to review is the State of Wisconsin Elections Commission “My Vote” site where you can type in your street address and confirm what ward you live in at the following link: https://myvote.wi.gov. Eligibility questions can also be directed to City of Marinette Clerk’s Office at 715-732-5140.

 

Lana R. Bero, City of Marinette Clerk

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order

Just Issued - Governor Evers Emergency Order 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2020

 

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue

Safer at Home Order

 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is available here. 

The order is effective at 8 am on Weds., March 25, 2020 and will remain in effect until 8 am Fri., April 24, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. 

“I know the COVID-19 outbreak has been difficult and has disrupted the lives of people across our state. Issuing a Safer at Home order isn’t something I thought we’d have to do and it’s not something I take lightly, but here’s the bottom line: folks need to start taking this seriously,” said Gov. Evers. “Each and every one of us has to do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 so we can flatten the curve to ensure our doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers have the opportunity to do their important work. Let’s all do our part and work together.”

Individuals do not need special permission to leave their homes, but they must comply with this order as to when it is permissible to leave home. Similarly, if a business is an Essential Business or Operation as defined in this order, it does not need documentation or certification to continue its work that is done in compliance with this order.

Under this order, Wisconsin residents are able to: 

·     Perform tasks essential to maintain health and safety, such as obtaining medicine or seeing a doctor;

·     Get necessary services or supplies for themselves or their family or household members, such as getting food and supplies, pet food and supplies necessary for staying at home;

·     Care for a family member in another household; and

·     Care for older adults, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or other vulnerable persons.

Businesses allowed to operate under the Safer at Home order include, but are not limited to: 

·       Health care operations, including home health workers;

·       Critical infrastructure;

·       Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable individuals;

·       Fresh and non-perishable food retailers, including convenience stores, grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and food banks;

·       Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food and goods directly to residences;

·       Pharmacies, health care supply stores and health care facilities;

·       Child care facilities, with some limitations; 

·       Gas stations and auto repair facilities;

·       Banks;

·       Laundry businesses, dry cleaners and services necessary for maintaining the safety, sanitation and essential operation of a residence, including garbage collection;

·       Hardware stores, plumbers, and electricians;

·       Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning;

·       Roles required for any business to maintain minimum basic operations, which includes security, and payroll; and 

·       Law and safety, and essential government functions will continue under the recommended action.

The order contains detailed information regarding the exemptions provided to certain businesses. If a business is unsure about whether or not they are exempted from this order, please contact the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation here. 

The public should follow simple steps to prevent illness and avoid exposure to this virus including:

·     Avoid social gatherings with people of all ages (including playdates and sleepovers, parties, large family dinners, visitors in your home, non-essential workers in your house);

·     Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water;

·     Covering coughs and sneezes;

·     Avoiding touching your face; and

·     Staying home. 

This is a rapidly evolving situation and we encourage you and the public to frequently monitor the DHS website for updates, and to follow @DHSWI on Facebook and Twitter, or dhs.wi on Instagram. Additional information can be found on the CDC website.

 

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Emergency/Temporary Municipal Court Measures

Emergency/Temporary Municipal Court Measures

In an effort to keep our community safe while we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic, Marinette Municipal Court has decided to suspend in-person court appearances until further notice.  Therefore, all Trials and most Initial Appearances originally scheduled for March, April, and May of 2020 will be rescheduled. 

However, most traffic citations do not require a mandatory appearance and are expected to be paid prior to your court date.  Payments can be made as follows:

Online & Phone Payments

You may pay online or by phone with Government Payment Service. There is a small convenience fee for this service. GPS will send a check to the court so your payment will not be credited for 3 to 5 working days after payment is made.

Call 888-604-7888 24/7 and make your payment over the phone.

Visit www.GovPayNow.com for online payments.

Use Pay Location Code 5001 for both online and phone payments.

Drop Box

You may use the drop box located by the post office. Do not deposit cash.

U.S. Postal Service

Mail payments to: Marinette Municipal Court, 1905 Hall Avenue, Marinette, WI 54143.

Please feel free to call Marinette Municipal Court M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with any questions: 715-732-5125.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to overcome the challenges of this ongoing pandemic.

Resolution 09-2020

TAXI, INC temporarily suspends services.

TAXI, INC.

Marinette, WI 

In the 24 years that Taxi, Inc. has provided transportation for the City of Marinette Shared Ride Taxi Program, we have never been faced with an unprecedented event as the COVID-19 virus.  In trying to balance the guidelines of the Federal Center for Disease Control and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as well as protecting the health of our employees, we will be temporarily suspending service from 3/21/2020 through 4/5/2020.  We are hoping to resume service on 4/6/2020.

 

This has not been an easy decision to make but the welfare of the passengers and the employees is very important.  While passenger suspension is in place, Taxi, Inc. will operate Monday through Friday piloting a trial program (during this extraordinary time only) picking up pre-ordered and pre-paid orders at grocery stores and pharmacies delivering curb-side.  Customers must come out to the vehicle to pick-up.  It will be the customer’s total responsibility to order, pay and pre-arrange with store/pharmacy to allow Taxi, Inc. to provide this service on their behalf.  Taxi, Inc. will only be transportation and is not responsible for any part of the order placed by the client.  Service will be at the same cost that client would pay if they were riding in the vehicle. Taxi Inc. will be open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for this service.

Again, Taxi, Inc. regrets the inconvenience this may cause and asks your understanding as we work through this together.

Tom Westlund

TAXI, INC.

Marinette, WI

Community REC Center will close until further notice, effective March 16, 2020 at 9pm

                                                                                                           

 

City of Marinette______________ 

March 16, 2020 at 4:00pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE: Community REC Center/COVID-19

Dear Resident:

The Community REC Center will close until further notice, effective March 16, 2020 at 9:00pm.

This decision is based on recommendations released today by state and federal agencies. The Community REC Center facilities (including walking track) will be closed to the public which involves all programs, classes, birthday parties, activities and events. The front office operations will remain open from 8:00am to 4:00pm to support essential city services.

We will continue to monitor recommendations from state and federal health sites so that we may safely provide services and will keep you updated with any additional changes.

Thank you for working with us to keep our community and the Community REC Center safe for all.

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Marinette Municipal Court Session Scheduled for March 19th has been rescheduled due to COVID-19

In an effort to keep our community safe while we navigate the COVID-19

Pandemic, Marinette Municipal Court has decided to reschedule all Initial Appearances originally scheduled for March, April, May and June of 2020. Therefore,

MARINETTE MUNICIPAL COURT SESSION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19, 2020 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JULY 9, 2020 AT 10:00 AM OR 1:00 PM (your choice).

Most traffic citations do not require a mandatory appearance and are expected to be paid prior to your court date.  Payments can be made as follows:

Online & Phone Payments

You may pay online or by phone with Government Payment Service. There is a small convenience fee for this service. GPS will send a check to the court so your payment will not be credited for 3 to 5 working days after payment is made.

Call 888-604-7888 24/7 and make your payment over the phone.

Visit www.GovPayNow.com for online payments.

Use Pay Location Code 5001 for both online and phone payments.

Overnight Deposit Box

You may use the overnight deposit box located by the post office. Do not deposit cash.

Office Payments

At this time, payments are still accepted at Marinette Municipal Court during regular business hours. Payments can be made by cash, check, money order, and credit / debit card. (Service fees apply)

Please feel free to call Marinette Municipal Court M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

with any questions: 715-732-5125.