Email Updates Archive
Springtime Great Horned Owl Rescue
On the morning of April 15, 2010, after strong winds the previous evening, a Chenequa village resident and Board Trustee, spotted a juvenile Great Horned Owl huddled against the trunk of a tree near her home’s driveway. Not yet mature enough to fly on its own, it had sought shelter from possible predators under the tree. Download PDF story (118MB!).
Eagle Nest by Chenequa Resident
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Please Report Gypsy Moth Activity
The Forestry Department has received several calls concerning Gypsy Moth caterpillars in their trees.
If you have large dark caterpillars crawling down the trunks of your tree it may be Gypsy Moth. Report any findings to Jeff Kante, Village Forester.
Any report will be investigated and this will help locate areas which will need a fall survey. The Gypsy Moths are nearing the end of the caterpillar stage and little additional leaf damage is expected. Furthermore, many of the caterpillars are dying from a fungus and a virus which were released in 2003 as a bio-control measure. Please see photo below of a gypsy mothe caterpiller.
July 4th Holiday—Garbage Routes One Day Late
Observance of the holiday will be on Monday, July 5. Garbage routes will be one day late. Read complete letter from Veolia (PDF).
July 1—Discontinuation of Public Dumping
The liability for accepting residential and commercial public dumping onsite has become too great and the service will be discontinued on July1, 1010. Rented containers for general household and building materials will continue to be available. Read complete letter from Veolia (PDF).
Waukesha County 2011 Budget Meetings
County Executive Daniel P. Vrakas invites you to attend a town hall meeting
Tuesday, July 13, at the
New Berlin Public Library • 6:30 pm.
Thursday, July 22, at
Town Bank in Hartland • 9:00 am
Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Waukesha County Courthouse • 6:00 pm
Download Invitation Flyer (PDF)
Lake Spraying
On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, Pine Lake and Cornell Lake were treated to control the invasive and exotic plant: Eurasian milfoil.
The spraying previously scheduled for June 8th was cancelled due to the rain.
Precautions: NO SWIMMING for one day following treatment and NO garden watering for fourteen days following treatment.
New Police Officer: Orlin Foat
of Hartland was hired on as a Part-time Officer. Orlin joins the police department with experience working for the Oconomowoc Lake and Summit Police Departments. Orlin
has completed his orientation and will be filling in shifts as needed with our other part-time officers. Orlin has advised he has met some of the residents while on patrol please welcome him if you have the opportunity.
Summer Boating
With the warm spring weather many have an early start on the boating season and are enjoying the lakes in our Village. The police water patrol is out and encouraging safe boating and proper equipment. If you or a guest are planning to go out boating please take a few minutes before and check that you have the proper amount of Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s) and a Fire Extinguisher if required. Knowing where these items are, if needed, is important. A review of the requirements concerning slow no wake near the shoreline, piers and other watercraft is helpful. If you need a current booklet of the State boating regulations stop and talk to our water patrol officers.
Ash Trees Dropping Leaves
Just recently ash trees around the state have been prematurely dropping their leaves shortly after the trees leafed out. Due to loss of leaves, affected trees have a thinner crown compared to nearby broadleaf trees of different species. Read entire document.
Drug Collection Continues
Hartland Police Department collects drugs as a on-going community service program. Prescription drugs have an impact on many different populations — drug abuse among teens and other populations, as well as accidental ingestion by children or senior citizens. With proper disposal of these drugs, we are able to help protect our community and our environment.
Download Frequently Asked Questions about Drug Disposal
Spring 2010 Election: Village Trustee Votes
Carol O. Manegold 66
John N. MacDonough 75
Kathleen Seidel 63
Susan Wilkey 67
New Village President: Robert T. Foote Jr.
was appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to serve out the balance of the term for Village President which was vacated by the resignation of Bryce Styza in November 2009. This appointment and term for Village President runs through April 2011.
New Police Clerk: Pam Little
of Hartland was hired on as police clerk and assistant to the Village Clerk. Please welcome her to the village when you stop in or call the Village offices. Pam was a part time police clerk with the Village of Hartland. Lynn Grosch who had that position moved on to the Town of Oconomowoc Police Department as it offered more hours and benefits. Thank you Lynn for your 13-plus years of service.
Highway / Forestry News
2010 brings a change in responsibilities for our two full time staff members in the Highway Forestry Department. Jeff Kante will oversee all lakeshore zoning and lake management issues, all tree and forestry concerns and other various projects. PJ Schampers will take over the snow plowing, roadway and roadside maintenance and fleet maintenance issues. Please keep this in mind when calling the Village Hall with your questions in these areas.
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