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Bayfield County Municipal News Letter-  Bayfield County publishes a municipal newsletter on a semiannual basis. This newsletter contains updates on programs and other events in the different Bayfield County offices. https://bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17922/Municipal-Newsletter-October-2024

ABSENTEE VOTING - You can complete an Absentee Application online at http://myvote.wi.gov You can also track your absentee ballot on that website and get information on the election. In-person Absentee Voting will be available Oct. 22nd through Nov. 1st in the clerks office during regular business hours. All Absentee ballots need to be mailed to the clerks office or dropped off in the clerks office during business hours, we DO NOT have a dropbox for ballots.

DNR UPDATE-The DNR put out a news release today related to the elevated fire conditions.  The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend.  All DNR-issued annual burning permits for debris piles, burn barrels and prescribed burns are suspended today in 25 counties where the DNR has burning permit authority. Burning restrictions are updated daily by 9 am.  Remember to always check before you burn!

RIVER ROAD BRIDGE CLOSING EFFECTIVE  TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2024 FORM LAKE RD TO SOUTH SHORE RD.

REMINDER: 2ND HALF OF PROPERTY TAXES ARE TO BE PAID TO THE COUNTY, NOT TO THE TOWN. Please address your payment to:  Bayfield County Treasurer, Jenna Galligan, PO Box 397, Washburn, WI  54891

2024 VATTEN PADDLAR: The Vatten Paddlar will no longer be associated with the Town.  The Cabin Store will be hosting the event.  Please contact PJ Foat at 715-580-0918 with questions, donations and entry fees.  If you've made a donation via Paypal or Check to the Vatten Paddlar event and wish to have your donation refunded, please contact the Town Office at 715-795-2784 or email [email protected]

FREE MONTHLY VITALS CHECK: The Barnes Ambulance is offering free monthly vitals check the first Tuesday of every month at the Town Hall. Learn more here.

PLANNING & ZONING QUESTIONS: Tracy Pooler is the Bayfield County Ass't Zoning Administrator.  Tracy will be at the Town Office on Tuesdays from 10:00am-noon.  You can also reach him at 715-373-6138 or via email.   For additional Planning & Zoning information go here.

LOOKING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS!  

• The Town is looking for someone to take over as AIS Committee Chair for the next grant cycle.  Please go here for more information.
• BAISS Aquatic Invasive Species committees needs volunteers to help in various capacities. Please click here to learn more, sign up on our Volunteer Form and see, signup on Schedules. 
• The Barnes Cemetery Committee is also looking for additional members!  The volunteer application is here. 

SENIOR MEALS ON THURSDAYS ONLY - reservations required-more information is available here.

2024 TRANSFER SITE PASSES: passes are available for purchase at the Clerk's Office or Transfer Site at a cost of $120 per calendar year.  There will no longer be a bag fee and cash will no longer be accepted for disposal fees, checks and credit/debit cards only.

BARNES FOOD SHELF: The Food Shelf at the Community Church is open the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9-11am.

ATTENTION:  CURLY LEAF PONDWEED(CLP) has now been discovered in Shunenberg Lake (part of the Eau Claire chain of lakes).  It looks like this.  Learn more here.  PLEASE HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD BY AVOIDING THESE AREAS!

MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND PROPOSAL - Learn more about the proposal here.