The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a Village Board meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting will be livestreaned and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Request for unit 6770 (1978 Chevy mini attack/grass rig) to be sent to Wisconsin State Surplus action. Payment […]
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2023 Salem Lakes Spring Cleanup is May 20
The 11th annual Salem Lakes Spring Cleanup will take place May 20, starting at 10 a.m. Just like the previous 10 years, participants will be hitting the roads, parks and waters to do their part in cleaning the village. In the previous 10 years, volunteers have cleaned up over 40 tons of trash from lakes, […]
Spring election 2023: Salem Lakes village trustee candidates Q&A
Voters in Salem Lakes will be able to vote in a contested election for village trustee in the April 4 election. Six candidates will compete to fill three, at-large seats. On the ballot are (in alphabetical order): Bill Barhyte Mike Culat, an incumbent Norm Kazumura Ted Kmiec, an incumbent Kelly Sweeting Jared Young This following […]
Spring election 2023: Salem Lakes village president Q&A
Voters in Salem Lakes will be able to vote in a contested election for village president in the April 4 election. Two names will be on the ballot: Rita Bucur Diann Tesar, the incumbent. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question […]
Salem Lakes adopts grievance ordinance
The Salem Lakes Village Board has adopted an ordinance creating a committee and procedure regarding building code and fire code enforcement disputes. The new ordinance, passed unanimously March 13, creates the Code Review Committee and procedure. The committee and procedure had earlier been described publicly as a grievance committee. The ordinance lays out a procedure […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes joint Fire Commission/Village Board meeting Jan. 23, 2023
A joint meeting of the Salem Lakes Fire Commission and the Village Board is scheduled to be held Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Responsibility matrix Discussion of the hiring process – presentation by two commission members. Chief Lejcar – Hiring of two (2) Full-time Fire Fighter/EMT positions. […]
Salem Lakes approves services purchases from Westosha Senior Community Center, The Sharing Center
Salem Lakes approved 2023 purchase of services with Westosha Senior Community Center and The Sharing Center at Monday’s Village Board meeting. The village will send $7,500 to the senior center and $15,000 to The Sharing Center. These are not donations, village official stress, but rather purchases of services that if not offered by these non-profit […]
Garbage rate increase, bulk pick-up change approved by Salem Lakes
Residents of Salem Lakes will pay more for garbage pick-up and see their procedure for pick-up of bulky items change after action by the Village Board Monday. For 2023, residents will pay $18.62 per month for garbage and recycling pick-up. That’s $1.47 or 8.6 percent increase from the 2022 monthly rate. The contractor remains JOHNS […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board Sept. 12, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Among the agenda items: Johns Disposal Bulk Item Collection Change Proposal and 2023 Rate Increase Proposal. Chris Klemko request to reduce the building permit fees for Kenosha County Fair Grounds bleachers installationpermit. Falcon […]
Units responding for alarm in Salem
At about 8:26 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an alarm in the 8700 block of 225th Court in Salem. Per dispatch: This is a smoke alarm. UPDATE 8:30 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports this is a large two-story residential building. No exterior signs of fire showing from three sides. UPDATE […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board regular meeting June 13, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be livestreamed here. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and possible action on the bond schedule and Ordinance 2022.06-53, an ordinance creating Section 470-15 of the Municipal Code of […]
Salem Lakes eyeing increase in storm water utility fee
The Salem Lakes Village Board is considering an increase in its storm water utility fee. The consideration comes as the village also is expected to update its Storm Water Management Plan. The plan is designed to span 10 years. At a committee of the whole meeting last Monday, the board heard a presentation on the […]
Salem Lakes considers pausing recreation center feasibility study
Pausing a feasibility study of building a municipal recreation center in Salem Lakes is being considered by the Village Board. The board heard a presentation from its consultants who are conducting a feasibility of the project at a committee of the whole meeting Monday at Village Hall. Consultant Jeff King of Ballard King & Associates […]
US Rep. Steil recognizes Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue for Ukraine relief effort
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil presented Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue with a Congressional Record applauding their efforts to collect supplies for Ukrainian firefighters. Steil made the presentation Wednesday morning at Station No. 1 in Trevor. The Congressional Record reads: Madam Speaker: Today I rise to honor the men and women of the Salem Lakes Fire Department. As […]
2022 Salem Lakes Easter Eggstravaganza April 16
Salem Lakes will host its Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, at Schmalfeldt Park, 383 Railroad St., Silver Lake, beginning at 10 a.m. Age groups for the egg hunt will be: 1 to 3 years old. 4 to 6 years old. 7 to 10 years old. You also can take pictures with […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting April 11, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and possible action on revisions to Golf Cart Ordinance 2022.03-52 relative to the application process, permit fees and bond schedule Discussion and possible action on the purchase […]
No Pumpkindaze for 2022 says Salem Lakes Village Board
There won’t be a Salem Lakes Pumpkindaze festival for 2022 and maybe beyond. Four of the Salem Lakes Village Board members at a committee of the whole meeting last week were in favor of dropping the festival. The remaining three were in favor of dropping the festival for at least this year and considering bringing […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board committee of the whole and special board meeting March 7, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board si scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting and special board meeting on Monday. The committee of the whole meeting will be first, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Among the agenda items for discussion only are: Business License fees and definitions. Salem Lakes Pumpkindaze. […]
Highway C closed Thursday evening for crash
A crash on Highway C Thursday evening closed the highway for several hours. The crash scene was at Highway C just east of 98th Street in Salem Lakes. The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. Two vehicles were involved. Photos show both suffered heavy damage. Flight for Life Medical Transport helicopter responded, transporting one patient. Share51Tweet51 […]
Bid awarded for Salem Lakes 2022 Street Rehab program
Street paving and sanitary sewer rehabilitation work may be coming to you this summer in Salem Lakes if you live in one of the areas included in the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Program for which the Salem Lakes Village Board awarded a bid last week. Payne and Dolan was chosen for the work. The company had […]
Deputy responding for loose cows along Salem Lakes-Brighton border
At about 6:55 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of loose cows in about the 29000 block of Highway K along the Brighton-Salem Lakes border, Share42Tweet42 Shares
Salem Lakes poised to allow golf carts on village streets
The Salem Lakes Village Board appears to be ready to approve allowing the use of golf carts on many village roads. Only Trustee Dan Campion, citing safety concerns, expressed opposition to a draft ordinance at a committee of the whole meeting Monday. That appears to set the stage for the ordinance to be voted on […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board committee of the whole and regular board meeting Feb. 21, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting and regular meeting Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m., at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting will also be live-streamed here. The committee of the whole will start with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. regarding contracted sheriff department personnel. After […]
Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Antioch, Ill
At about 10:36 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is responding for mutual aid to the Antioch (Ill.) Fire Department for a structure fire on Lotus Drive. Per dispatch: Salem Lakes requested to respond with a tender (water tanker). Share20Tweet20 Shares
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board regular meeting Jan. 10, 2022
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be live streamed here. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and possible action on awarding the construction of Well No. 2 and Water System Improvements toMid City Corporation, in […]
Pomaville announces she will not run for re-election to 20th District supervisor seat
The incumbent Kenosha County District 20 Supervisor has announced she will not run for re-election in April 2022. Sharon Pomaville of Salem made the announcement Wednesday via email to news media and social media. Pomaville, the executive director of The Sharing Center, was in her first term on the County Board, having defeated incumbent John […]
Salem Lakes passes 2022 tax levy with 5 percent increase
The Salem Lakes Village Board has passed a total 2022 tax levy of $5,801,571. That figure is an increase of $272,766 or 4.93 percent over 2021. The levy was passed unanimously at a special meeting on Nov. 15. The $5,8701,571 levy for 2022 includes the Community Library levy. The village does not control the library […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board regular meeting Nov. 8, 2021
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and possible action on the sale of nine village trucks at the Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction. Discussion and possible action on the purchase of two Ford 2022 […]
Wisconsin National Guard to perform COVID-19 testing in Salem Lakes through Dec. 14
From the Kenosha County Joint Information Center: The Wisconsin National Guard will offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing four days per week through Dec. 14 at the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 in Trevor, Kenosha County Public Health announced today (Monday). Testing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board regular meeting Oct. 11, 2021
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be live streamed here and also will be available for viewing after the meeting. Among the agenda items are: Johns Disposal Contract extension/amendment updating the 2022 rates Approval of […]
