I had the opportunity to watch the Library Board meeting on 10/20. The “Trustee Training: Core Values of Librarianship Webinar Overview” presentation which was what I was really interested in seeing got deferred to a later meeting because the Library Project update went long. Karen […]
Month: October 2020
Marijuana Fines Reduced
On 10/21 the Common Council voted to decrease the municipal fines for marijuana possession. The original resolution had called for the fines to be reduced to $5 for a first offense and $15 for a 2nd and 3rd offense. The Safety and Licensing committee amended […]
Specialty European Cheese Coming To Appleton
The Common Council voted to approve a special use permit for Malcore Foods to manufacture dairy products at their new location of 300 E. Coolidge Ave. Nearby residents were opposed to this out of concern that it would increase traffic, reduce on-street parking, and cause […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/22/2020
Coronavirus numbers for 10/22. 74 new cases. Active cases decreased by 50. Cases out of isolation increased by a massive 124. No new deaths. Although numbers are still high, we’re seeing positive trends. Active cases have decreased for the last 3 days as has the […]
Trick or Treating Is Officially Still On In Appleton
Trick or Treating is still officially happening in Appleton. The Common Council spent an hour deliberating over it. Discussion was had about how the Council lacked the authority to “cancel” a holiday and that they did not intend to post police officers all over the […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/21/2020
Appleton had only 39 new cases yesterday. Active cases dropped by 9; that’s two days in a row of drcreases. Cases out of isolation increased by 47. 1 new death.
Municipal Services Committee Meetting Agenda For 10/26/2020
The municipal services committee is meeting 10/26 at 4:30. On the agenda, some street reconstruction and a discussion of the 2021 budget. This is city government at its best–boring and providing basic services. Just what I like. See full meeting details here: https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=809983&GUID=C75C2D25-5F82-4842-BDBC-558DCEC5AA58&Search=
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/20/2020
Appleton saw only 42 new cases. Active cases actually decreased by 34. Cases out of isolation rose by 76. No new deaths. I would think by next week we’ll start seeing if having a local testing site will cause our numbers to increase.
AASD School Closure Protest
A group of parents will be protesting the continued closure of AASD schools on Friday 10/23. They’ll be gathering from 3-5 in downtown Appleton outside the AASD district offices. Will Superintendent Baseman show up to talk with them? https://fb.me/e/1AegK2wi7
Appleton Common Council Agenda For 10/21/2020
The Common Council is meeting 10/21 at 7pm. The agenda is 8 pages long; you can download it here: There will be the ever ubiquitous Covid update. The city’s burden is now up to 1,121. I’d also like to draw attention to the fact that […]