The Facebook page Blueprints For Excellence-Reform Appleton Area School District broke the news that Hilary Haskell an AASD educator and wife of Appleton’s mayor Jake Woodford is listed as a signer of the Zinn Education Project’s “Pledge To Teach The Truth”. The writers of the […]
Day: June 29, 2021
City Staff Members Explain Considerations That Go Into Determining Street Width
There was a little educational moment during the 06/21/2021 Municipal Services Committee meeting that readers might find of interest. As the committee reviewed and approved various street reconstruction projects, Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15) wanted to know what the standard street width was or if […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 06/28/2021
On 06/28/2021 Appleton recorded 2 confirmed coronavirus cases and 0 probable cases. Active cases rose by 1 to 5. Cases out of isolation rose by 1 to 8,880, but the dashboard inaccurately lists it at 8,780. (CORRECTION: I was the one with the fat fingers […]
Municipal Services Committee Votes To Ban Metal Shipping Container Sheds And Pole Buildings
On 06/21/2021 the Municipal Services Committee voted to recommend a staff proposal that the Council prohibit the erection of pole buildings and the use of metal shipping containers as storage sheds. Inspections Supervisor Kurt Craanen said that staff was bringing this forward because they have […]