The Appleton Common Council is meeting 09/15/2021 at 7PM. Amongst other things, there will be a library project update and a Covid-19 update as well as two reappointments (one to the Appleton Redevelopment Authority and one to the City Plan Commission). Although one never knows […]
Year: 2021
Recap Of The Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Discussion About Alderperson Salary Increase
On 09/08/2021 the Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met and both discussed and voted on Alderperson salaries for 2023. The full Common Council will be voting on this tomorrow (09/15/2021), so I wanted to get this recap finished before then. All 5 committee members […]
Photos From The Masks Optional Press Conference And Protest (09/13/2021)
Here are some pictures from Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim’s (District 13) press conference and anti-mask protest outside the Appleton Area School District’s Leadership Office in downtown Appleton. I estimate that, over the course of the event there were 60-70 people who appeared on the “masks optional” […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 09/12/2021
Coronavirus numbers are now available for September 11 and 12, 2021. The numbers for 09/12/2021 appear to be artificially low which is due to a “system performance issue”. On 09/12/2021, Appleton recorded 4 confirmed coronavirus cases and 10 probable cases. Although the numbers for 09/11/2021 […]
Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim Speaks Out Against AASD’s “Discriminatory And Indiscriminate” Masking Policy; Is Barred From The Board Of Education Meeting Unless She Puts On A Mask
On 09/13/2021 Appleton Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim (District 13) held a press conference outside the Appleton Area School District’s Leadership Center in Downtown Appleton and called on the District’s administrative team and Board of Education to stop their discriminatory masking policy and accommodate religious and personal […]
A Painting For Our Unsettled Times (Day 2 – Arts In Education Week)
It is day two of “Arts In Education Week” as proclaimed by Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford. Today I would like to highlight this painting at the Tempest coffee shop. I took this photo in July of 2020 when coronavirus cases were still relatively low and […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 09/10/2021
It looks like the State system is having issues, so Appleton is only able to report numbers from 09/10/2021 today. On Friday, September 10, 2021 Appleton recorded 16 confirmed cases and 5 probable cases. Active cases dropped by 8 to 116. Cases out of isolation […]
Octoberfest and License To Cruise Cancelled – Organizers Cite A Lack Of Volunteers, Vendors, and Transportation As Factors
Octoberfest and License To Cruise have been cancelled. The event organizers point to a number of factors that have lead to this decision… *Each year, nearly 1,000 volunteers play a critical role in being able to provide a family-friendly, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere for the […]
Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim To Hold Press Conference At 5PM Today Outside Appleton School District Office – Plans To “Expose Misconduct And Illegal Actions Perpetrated By The District”
Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim (District 13) is holding a pressconference this evening, 09/13/2021, at 5PM outside the Appleton Area School District office in Appleton. She states in her press release that the purpose is to “expose misconduct and illegal actions perpetrated by the district.” She is […]
Board Of Education Meeting 09/13/2021 At 4PM and 6PM – Will Swear In New Members, Receive Covid-19 Report, Receive Report On Seclusions And Restraints During The Last School Year
The Appleton Area School District Board of Education is meeting 09/13/2021. They will be holding a Work Session at 4PM and then the actual Board meeting at 6PM. During the work session they will be discussion proposed revisions to the annual work plan as well […]