Town of Verona Weekly Update February 3, 2023

The Town Board is meeting on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m.  The agenda may be found here.

Absentee Voting

In-Person Absentee Voting for the Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 will begin on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 and end on Friday, February 17, 2023.  Absentee voting will be conducted during regular office hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  More information may be found here.

Winter Weather Reminders

Driveway Plowing:

Most Town residents plow or hire a service to plow their driveway.  Occasionally private snowplow drivers will clear a driveway by plowing snow directly across the road from a driveway to the other side.  This method can leave piles of snow and ice in the road and can be dangerous to other users.  Please be sure to completely remove the snow from the road and shoulder.

The State of Wisconsin prohibits anyone from placing any substance such as snow or ice on a road or highway.  The penalty is a $50 fine for each offense.

Mailbox Damage:

Mailboxes are typically in close proximity to the edge of roadways, are subject to damage from passing traffic, and are particularly vulnerable to snowplowing operations. During snowfall, the weight of the snow coming off the plow can damage mailboxes and/or knock over the mailbox completely. It is the weight of the snow, and not the actual snowplow truck, that causes the damage; unfortunately, this is unavoidable.Residents are responsible for the condition and stability of their mailbox, and the Town is only responsible for damage if the snowplow blade actually hits the mailbox but not from the force of snow hitting the mailbox.The Town of Verona mailbox policy can be found here.

Please contact Public Works Director, Chris Barnes (608-807-4471 or cbarnes@town.verona.wi.us), with questions or concerns.