Whether you’re celebrating alone or gathering with friends, I hope you all have a very happy New Years Eve. 🎉 Here’s hoping 2022 does not turn out to be a repeat of the last 2 years.
Category: General
Merry Christmas
There are no committee meetings to recap and covid numbers won’t be reported again until Monday. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas. I will be taking the weekend off to spend time with my family. I hope all of you enjoy the Christmas […]
A Note To Readers: Posts Will Be Minimal Through The Middle Of Next Week
Yesterday was the start of the busiest week and a half of the year at my work. I will be working longer hours than normal and will most likely not have the time available to do meeting recaps and updates as usual. Thankfully, this is […]
Appleton Accepting Applications For Positions On The Board Of Health And The Public Arts Committeee
The city of Appleton is accepting applications for positions on the Public Arts Committee and the Board of Health. You can apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi?page=1
The Sickness Continues – Thank You For Your Patience
I apologize for the dearth of updates. I either have not recovered from my original illness or I have a new illness. Suffice it to say, I’m coming up on 3 weeks of being sick, and I’m not very functional at the moment. Updates will […]
A Note On Updates Today
Just a note. This past week I have been battling one of the many non-Covid illnesses that are currently circulating. I keep expecting to recover, and yet it continues to linger. I’m at the point where I realize I need to take the day off. […]
Appleton Seeks Feedback On BIRD Scooters – Should They Stay Or Go?
The city of Appleton is asking for feedback from the public on BIRD scooters. Should they stay or go? Answer the survey here: https://www.appleton.org/Home/Components/News/News/21006/18
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 […]
September 11, 2001 Remembrance Day
Today is the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Mayor Woodford has proclaimed today September 11, 2001 Remembrance Day in Appleton and has commended “all citizens to remember with eternal respect those whose lives were suddenly and mercilessly taken from them on September […]
Appleton’s Interim Health Officer Meets Statutory Requirements To Head Level III Health Department; Obtained These Qualifications After Being Appointed As Interim Health Officer
As I mentioned in my recap of the 08/11/2021 Board of Health meeting, it was not clear to me whether Appleton’s Interim Health Officer Sonja Jensen met the statutory requirements to head a Level III Health Department. While it was stated that the State of […]