On 12/18/2020, Appleton reported 56 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 10 new probable cases. Active cases rose by 4. Cases out of isolation increased by 60. There were 2 new deaths.
Recap of 12/16/2020 Common Council Meeting
The Appleton Common Council met 12/16/2020. The meeting started out with Mayor Woodford announcing the reappointments to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee. As you may recall, when I posted the agenda for this meeting I had wondered about reappointments vs. vacancies. The mayor stated that […]
Insurance Liability Increased By Keeping Appleton Housing Authority Employees On City Group Insurance
Sometimes I feel a little like the man on the seashore surrounded by thousands of beached starfish who is only able to throw back a few. There are so very many Appleton city government and AASD meetings, and between work and family obligations I am […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 12/17/2020
On 11/17/2020 Appleton reported 28 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 19 new probable cases. Active cases rose by 13. Cases out of isolation increased by 33. There was 1 new death. We are now 3 weeks out from Thanksgiving. On 11/25/2020, the day immediately preceding […]
Hmong Community Grateful For Hmong New Year Season Mayoral Proclamation
Mayor Woodford read his proclamation declaring September through December 2020 Hmong New Year Season at the 12/16/2020 Common Council meeting. A couple different members of the local Hmong community expressed appreciation for the gesture. Kou Vang from Hmong American Partnership appeared in person at the […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 12/16/2020
On 12/16/2020, Appleton recorded 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 4 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by 4. Cases out of isolation increased by 39. There were no new deaths.
Wage Negotiations Begin Between AASD And Teachers Union – District Administration Moves To Give All Employees In Good Standing Raises
There was a meeting today between AASD and the Appleton Education Association. This 5 minute meeting was a legally required step to open wage negotiations. Prior to this meeting, some parents were concerned that its purpose was for the teachers union to in some way […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 12/15/2020
On 12/15/2020 Appleton reported 25 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by 31. Cases out of isolation increased by 61. There was 1 new death. We’re 2 days away from being 3 weeks out from Thanksgiving. It’s pretty safe […]
Common Council Meeting Scheduled For 12/16/2020
The Common Council is meeting 12/16/2020 at 7pm. There is one mayoral proclamation wherein Mayor Woodford declares September through December of 2020 to be Hmong New Year Season. The mayor will be presenting some Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Reappointments. I seem to recall Appleton putting […]
Board of Education and Teachers Union To Meet 12/16/2020
The Board of Education is meeting with the Appleton Education Association on 12/16 at 3pm. Per the agenda they’ll be exchanging “initial proposals for a successor agreement with the Appleton Education Association pursuant to State Statute 19.86”. State Statute 19.86 pertains to collective bargaining negotiarions. […]