On 01/05/2022 Appleton recorded 162 confirmed coronavirus cases and 50 probable cases. Active cases still dropped by 21 to 172 while cases out of isolation rose by 233 to 15,349. Deaths remained unchanged at 78. The 7-day running average of new cases is still, obviously, […]
Month: January 2022
Board Of Zoning Appeals Approves Variance Allowing Homeowner To Build Garage Closer To Front Property Line Than His House
Since it’s a quiet week committee-wise, I’ve been recapping a couple Board of Zoning Appeals meetings that I couldn’t get to when they first happened. We’ve reviewed the successful request by Adam Marty to remove the 10 off-street parking spot requirement on the property at […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 01/04/2022
On 01/04/2022 Appleton recorded 68 confirmed coronavirus cases and 41 probable cases. Active cases rose by 1 to 193 and cases out of isolation increased by 108 to 15,116. Deaths remained unchanged at 78. Appleton’s current 7-day running average of new cases remains markedly higher […]
9 Candidates Vying For 4 Seats On AASD Board Of Education – Amanda Stuck Does Not Seek Reelection
The candidates for the 4 seats on the Appleton Area School District Board of Education are in. Current board member Amanda Stuck will not be seeking reelection. Incumbents who are running: James Bacon James Bowman Deborah Truyman Challengers who are running: Andrea Klitzke Jason Kolpack […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 01/03/2021
On 01/03/2022 Appleton recorded 49 confirmed coronavirus cases and 15 probable cases. In spite of the sharp increase in cases Appleton has experienced over the last several days, active cases have dropped by 38 to 192 while cases out of isolation have increased by 129 […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Grants Variance For Property To Have 56% Of Its Surface Paved – Couple Can Install Gazebo In Backyard
Since it’s a quiet committee week, I thought I would go back to October and recap the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting that happened on 10/18/2021. I do really enjoy watching variance requests play out, and I view the Board of Zoning Appeals as Appleton’s […]
Superintendent Judy Baseman Asked If AASD Will Still Be Masks Optional For 2nd Semester, Does Not Respond
Prior to the Christmas break, I emailed Appleton Area School District Superintendent Judy Baseman and asked her if, in light of the Omicron coronavirus variant, AASD was still going to have masking be optional starting January 18th. I received no response. I emailed her again […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 12/30/2021 – 01/02/2022
I’m going to start this Covid numbers update by voicing what is only an opinion which is: it looks like the omicron variant has hit Appleton. Less of an opinion and more just fact is that numbers are up by quite a bit this week. […]
Board Of Building Inspection Meeting 01/06/2022 – Will Take Up Variance Request From Ament Enterprises To Not Install Sprinkler System
The upcoming week continues the quiet winter break the City of Appleton has been having. The Public Arts Committee meeting and the Common Council meeting have each been cancelled. Right now, the Board of Building Inspection is scheduled to meet on Thursday January 6 at […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Approves Variance Allowing Neighborhood Restaurant To Operate Without Offering 10 Off-Street Parking Spots
Since things are pretty quiet right now due to the holidays, I thought it would be fun to go back and recap the November Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. I enjoy watching how variance requests play out; it’s like Appleton’s version of a courtroom reality […]