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

City of Marinette Voting Options 2020 Spring Election & Presidential Preference

Hello voters!  Did you know you have options to cast your ballot for the April 7, 2020 election (and every election). 

For the traditional voter who enjoys the excitement of Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 am  Our election workers will be happy to assist you along with keeping the election facility as clean and safe as possible.  Extra efforts will be taken to continually wipe down voting booths and election equipment throughout the day.  For voter’s convenience, hand sanitizer and tissues will also be available at each station.

to 8:00 pm at the REC Facility.

Not up for Election Day?  Request an absentee ballot online at www.myvote.wi.gov prior to April 2nd, and a ballot will be mailed to you.  Voters may also request a mailed ballot in writing to the City Clerk but be sure to include a copy of your photo ID with your request.  This works great for travelers; those who have a suppressed immune system; or voters who just can’t make it to the Community REC Center during working hours. Please be sure to allow mailing time so the ballot is returned on or before Election Day.

Lines may be long on Election Day so be prepared and make sure you are already registered, even if you moved to a different address in the City of Marinette you still need to register at that address and show proof of residency.

Voters can also vote in-person via absentee ballot at City Hall prior to election day during regular office hours.  In-person voting ends on Friday, April 3^rd at 5:00 pm so plan ahead.

  Voting Starts Monday March 16^th from 7:30AM-4:00PM, Monday – Friday.  Special extended hours for the Spring Election only will be Wednesday April 1^st & Thursday April 2^nd, 7:30AM-6:00PM

If you have questions or need assistance with any of your voting options, please contact us at Marinette City Hall (715)732-5140.   

Community REC Center Collects winter clothing for community

With winter in full swing, Marinette residents, travelers, and businesses came together to

donate warm items to those in need in the Marinette – Menominee area as a part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s annual “Big Bundle Up” campaign. 

 The Community REC Center collected over 400 items of gently used items during the duration of the campaign that 

ran from October 25^th – November 25^th.  

“We are very grateful to everyone who donated during the campaign. All clothing goes to help the local shelters that are in need of items this winter season.” says, Melissa Ebsch, marketing & tourism director for the City of Marinette.

All donations stay in the community and will be donated to various charities within the twin cities. 

The Community REC Center wishes to Thank everyone who donated during the 2019 Bundle Up Campaign. 

Overnight Parking Ban

The Marinette Police Department would like to remind area residents that the overnight parking ban will go into effect on December 1, 2019 at 1 a.m.

The ordinance does not state that it must snow before the ordinance can be enforced.  It states that there will be NO overnight parking on City of Marinette streets or City of Marinette owned property (including parking lots) from the hours of 1 a.m. through 7 a.m. starting December 1^st through April 1^st.  The ordinance is written in this manner so that in the event of snow overnight, vehicles will already be removed.  Parking on the tree lawn is not an acceptable alternative unless a permit is obtained from the Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee.  The property owner would need to demonstrate that not allowing the property owner to utilize the tree lawn or public right-of-way would constitute a hardship and allowing said parking does not constitute a traffic hazard.

Residents are also reminded that overnight parking violation penalties are $40.00 and they double if not paid within 72 hours.

Overnight parking tickets will be issued beginning December 1^st at 1 a.m.  All citizens are urged to find parking accommodations if they have not already done so.

RESCUE AIR BOAT CHALLENGE

The MFD is asking for the communities help to raise money to replace our aging and mechanically challenged Hovercraft with a more versatile and dependable air boat.

Our Hovercraft struggles mightily when ice conditions are not “perfect.” Shell ice, ice shoves and water to ice transitions pose major problems in rescue situations. Couple that with ongoing maintenance issues on the 23 year old machine and you have a craft that is ineffective when it is needed most.

Because of this we are trying to raise enough money for it’s replacement. If we can raise $155,000 by this fall, we can purchase a refurbished air boat. 

RESCUE AIR BOAT CHALLENGE 
•  Johnson Controls Contributions to the Marinette Fire Department (MFD)
•  Johnson Controls will contribute the profits from their two September 2019 ANSUL Fire  
   Schools with a minimum $10,000 guaranteed to the MFD for the purchase of an air boat.
•  Johnson Controls will also host MFD Firefighters to each of the three day ANSUL Fire 
   Schools in September.

CORPORATE CHALLENGE (June Only): If a company pledges or donates $5,000 or more to the MFD Air Boat purchase during the month of June 2019, Johnson Controls will provide them with one three-day enrollment in a 2019 ANSUL Fire School ($1850 value)!

Besides the June only corporate challenge, If any individual community member wishes to contribute towards the purchase of our air boat, please contact the MFD at (715) 732-5170.

Fishing Tournament News

City of Marinette Thanksgiving Hours

CITY OF MARINETTE NEWS RELEASE

SUBJECT:  THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SCHEDULE FOR ALL CITY OF MARINETTE OFFICES, CEMETERY & FOREST HOME MAUSOLEUM OFFICES.

All offices of the City of Marinette, including Cemetery & Clerk’s offices will close for Thanksgiving weekend beginning Thursday November 22nd, 2018 through Friday November 23rd, 2018. Normal office hours resume Monday, November 26, 2018.

Forest Home Mausoleum Thanksgiving Holiday weekend special visitation hours are: 

Thursday, November 22nd(Thanksgiving Day) from 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Friday November 23rd from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Mausoleum Hours on Saturday and Sunday November 24^th and 25^th are normal hours from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE

POLLING PLACE FOR ALL MARINETTE RESIDENT VOTERS WARDS 1-8 WILL REMAIN AT THE UW- MARINETTE FIELDHOUSE ( MAX E PETERSON GYMNASIUM) 1125 UNIVERSITY DR FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL  ELECTION

Marinette, WI – City of Marinette voters can check election and voter registration information on the Internet before the August partisan primary election using the State’s Voter Public Access website at http://myvote.wi.gov under Voter Information. It’s easy to check your voter registration status or the location of your polling place. To obtain that information you simply type in your name and date of birth, or your complete address.

The Voter Public Access site provides three basic types of information:

• Voter registration confirmation
• Polling place information and lists of offices and officeholders for whom voters at a particular address can vote.
• Photo ID requirements

Closer to each election date, an electronic sample ballot for the municipality may also be available on the site so the voter can review the offices and officeholders who will appear on the ballot.

Voters with questions about Wisconsin Voter Public Access should contact the City of Marinette Clerk’s Office at 732-5140, or see the State Elections Division website at http://elections.wi.gov.

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Out to Lunch -- Thursday, July 19th at the Marinette Welcome Center

Joining us this week will be Howie's Pizza from Menominee, Michigan with their out-of-this world Pizza!  As-well-as, The Tasty Traveler and their various food specials;Thursday you can expect to see Deep Fried Oreo on the menu along with some other tasty treats!  Don't forget that various vendors will be on site from Honey to Coffee. Music performed by the Goodfellas.

• Chef Salad  $7.00
• Pulled Pork on a Kaiser Roll $6.00 With Coleslaw 
• Firecracker $3.50 
• Chicken Fajitas $6.00 
• Deep Fried Oreo $4.00 
• Chicken Wrap $5.00
• Snickers Ice Cream Bars $2.00
• Cheesy Hog Fries $6.00 
• Bottled Water $1.00 
• Natural Casing Hot Dog $3.00 
• Deep Fried Cheese Curds $4.0

If you'd like to participate in the Out to Lunch program please contact Marketing & Tourism Director, Melissa Ebsch at mebsch@marinette.wi.us or 715.732.5162! 

Civic Center Dome determined hazardous

                                       

                                              

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

As determined by the City of Marinette Building Inspector, the City of Marinette is immediately vacating/taking down one of the Civic Center Tennis Domes. The Inspector is taking steps pursuant to the “Immediate Hazard” provisions set forth in the Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee Policy No. PSCEC 1.0001. 

Pursuant to this policy, presentations will be made regarding this matter by the Building Inspector, Fire Chief and Executive Director of Recreation and Events at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Marinette Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee.

For more information, press only:

Melissa L. Ebsch

Director of Marketing & Tourism

715-732-5162

mebsch@marinette.wi.us