$29 Million Harbor Grant to Port of Marinette in Support of Future Ship Building

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2020

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443

Gov. Evers Announces $29 Million Harbor Grant to Port of Marinette in Support of Future Ship Building

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $29 million Harbor Assistance Program grant for improvements needed at the Port of Marinette to allow for the production of the next generation of navy ships. Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a premiere shipbuilder located at the port, intends to continue a site improvement project. That project includes the construction of a vertical ship lift structure, dock walls and bulkheads and harbor dredging to transition the shipyard to accommodate the construction of larger vessels. “These shipyard improvements ensure that Marinette Marine can continue to compete for U.S. Naval contracts, providing the area with good-paying, family-supporting jobs. Their success is vital to the success of the Marinette community and local economy,” Gov. Evers said.  “The ripple effect of this grant will be felt statewide,” said Craig Thompson, Wisconsin Department of Transportation secretary-designee. “Wisconsin’s ports are major economic hubs generating thousands of jobs.” Jobs at the Marinette Marine shipyard include 1,500 full-time employees and contractors. Another 1000 suppliers and customers, many with offices right at the shipyard, are on site every day. Fincantieri Marinette Marine focuses on naval construction, including combat ships, icebreakers, buoy tenders, and research vessels. It is one of the international shipbuilder’s three US facilities, all of which are located in Wisconsin. The indoor production capacity of the Marinette shipyard is 556,000 square feet, the equivalent of approximately 10 football fields. Created in 1979, WisDOT’s Harbor Assistance Program helps harbor communities maintain and improve waterborne commerce. Applications are reviewed by the Harbor Advisory Council, which includes members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, UW Sea Grant, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and alumni from the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute.

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Voting Reminders for the City of Marinette April 7th, 2020 Spring Election & Presidential Preference Vote:

City of Marinette, WI –The Tuesday April 7th, 2020 Spring Presidential Preference Election and all further 2020 Elections in the City of Marinette offers voters one convenient location where all voters cast their ballot at one citywide location, Marinette Community REC Facility., 2501 Pierce Ave, and that site opens at 7:00 AM and remains open until 8:00 PM. The Spring Election.

 The number one thing voters should know is where to vote and whether they’re currently registered. Wisconsin voters can find the most accurate information about voting at https://myvote.wi.gov/ including where their polling place is and whether their registration is current. If you’re not sure, take a few minutes to visit the My Vote Wisconsin website: It could save you time and headaches on Election Day. 

My Vote Wisconsin also has sample ballots so voters can familiarize themselves with their choices before they arrive in the voting booth. People who do not have internet access can check their status with their municipal clerk’s office. Voters also are offered the opportunity to download the absentee ballot request form on the https://myvote.wi.gov web site. 

Voters can also cast an absentee ballot at the City of Marinette Clerk’s Office, 1905 Hall Ave., Marinette WI, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the first day to cast an absentee ballot beginning Monday March 23, 2020. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s Office is 5:00 P.M. on Friday April 3rd, 2020.

To register on Election Day, Wisconsin voters must provide a proof of residence document and a photo ID but be aware the lines will be long so it is best to register before the election either on- line or at the City Clerk’s Office. Proof of Residency can be a driver license or state ID card with the voter’s current address. It can also be a current utility bill, lease, University ID card or other official document showing the voter’s name and current address.  For a list of acceptable documents, visit the W.E.C. website at http://elections.wi.gov. You must be a resident of your ward for 10 consecutive days to register.

Notification of Release of Gregory E. Siler & Frederick L. Borchardt to the Community of Marinette

NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE

 

Gregory E. Siler             67 year old male

                                                Height: 5’7”

                                                Weight: 222 lbs.

                                                Hair: Brown (Balding)

                                                Eyes: Brown

The Marinette Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release/residence when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense.

This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts. He is NOT wanted by the police at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

Sex offenders have always lived in our communities; but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.

Gregory E. Siler will be released to the community on January 7, 2020 and will be living on Shore Drive in the City of Marinette between Parnell and Daggett Streets.  He must comply with all requirements of WI Sex Offender Registry, have no unsupervised contact with minors, no contact with victim, not to consume drugs.  He must comply with standard sex offender rules and cooperate with electronic monitoring.  Face to Face contact with law enforcement is required.

For more information, please access the State of Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration (SOR) website at http://doc.wi.gov. 

If you have information regarding current criminal activity of this or any other offender, we welcome your call at 715/732-5200.

Frederick L. Borchardt           45 year old male

                                                          Height: 6'

                                                          Weight: 166 lbs.

                                                          Hair: Brown

                                                          Eyes: Hazel

The Marinette Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release/residence when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense.

This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts. He is NOT wanted by the police at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

Sex offenders have always lived in our communities; but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.

Frederick L. Borchardt will be released to the community on January 7, 2020 and will be living on Shore Drive in the City of Marinette between Parnell and Daggett Streets.  He must comply with all requirements of WI Sex Offender Registry, have no unsupervised contact with minors, no contact with victim, not to consume drugs.  He must comply with standard sex offender rules and cooperate with electronic monitoring.  Face to Face contact with law enforcement is required.

For more information, please access the State of Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration (SOR) website at http://doc.wi.gov. 

If you have information regarding current criminal activity of this or any other offender, we welcome your call at 715/732-5200.

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. 

Refuse/Recycle Collection for the week of Thanksgiving

Press Release

From:  Patrick Carlson

            Superintendent of Public Works

Date:  November 21, 2019

RE:    Refuse/Recycle Collection for the week of Thanksgiving

There will be NO Refuse/Recycle Pick-Up on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th due to the holiday. 

The following is the schedule for collection:

If Your Regular Pick-Up Day Is:                                         Your Refuse /Recycle Pick-Up Will Be:

Thursday, November 28th                                                                Friday, November 29th

Friday, November 29th                                                                    Saturday, November 30th

The rest of the week will remain on the regular schedule. 

All recycles and garbage must be out by 6:00 a.m. the day of collection

Patrick Carlson

Superintendent of Public Works

City of Marinette

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.