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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Feb. 10, 2025

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday at 6 p.m. or immediately following the Economic Development meeting, which starts at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Riverview School Referendum Presentation Renewal of Village Insurance with R&R Insurance in the amount of $267,798. Purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox for village hall use from […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Oct. 21, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday at, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting will be livestreamed and available for viewing later here. Agenda items include: Resolution adopting the code enforcement procedure with Salem Lakes Resolution adopting the Salem Lakes street light policy The Sharing Center presentation […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes budget workshop & regular Village Board meeting Oct. 7, 2024

A Salem Lakes budget workshop and regular Village Board meeting are scheduled for Monday. The budget workshop meeting is first, starting at 5 p.m. The meeting notice says: The purpose of the workshop allows the public including staff and officials the opportunity to receive input, review and discussion from the Village staff about the proposed […]

Wheatland OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes & Randall

Wheatland has joined Randall and Salem Lakes in approving what is expected to be a five municipality collaborative for providing emergency medical services starting in 2026. The vote to approve the memo of understanding to develop an intergovernmental agreement at a Wheatland Town Board meeting Monday was 3-0, said town Clerk Donna Deuster. The memo […]

Randall OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes & Wheatland

The Randall Town Board Monday approved a memo of understanding to work toward developing an emergency medical services collaborative with four other Western Kenosha County municipalities. The vote was 4-0 with all current members present. The memo of understanding is to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall […]

Salem Lakes OKs memo of understanding to develop EMS collaborative with Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, Wheatland & Randall

The Salem Lakes Village Board on Monday formally started a process to develop an emergency medical services collaborative with four other Western Kenosha County municipalities. The Salem Lakes board unanimously approved a memo of understanding to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall governing an entity operated by […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Sept. 16, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be viewable here. Agenda items include: Presentations only on: Sharing Center Shared Services Budget Request; Westosha Senior Center Shared Services Budget Request; Twin Lakes Senior Center Shared Services Budget Request; Kenosha County […]

Man taken out of Rock Lake house fire pronounced dead

A man taken from a Rock Lake house that was on fire Sunday was later pronounced dead. From Sgt. Colin Coultrip, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department public information officer: On Sunday morning around 9:30 am, Deputies and (Salem Lakes) fire/rescue responded to the 12600 block of 257th Ave. for a report of smoke coming from a house. […]

Salem Lakes Community Days

Saturday, from noon to 6 pm the Salem Lakes Park Commission hosted the first Salem Community Days. It was held at Salem Community Park, 9410 256th Ave. The event was free, with food from food trucks and beverages available for purchase. The event replaces Pumpkin Days. ShareTweet0 Shares

Randall-Wheatland to send out pre-EMS-referendum mailer; considering intergovernmental agreement for EMS with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake & Twin Lakes

The Randall and Wheatland town boards agreed Tuesday to send out a mailer to their respective residents informing voters about the upcoming referendums on emergency medical services funding. The boards made last minute changes to a draft copy of the mailing at a joint meeting Tuesday and would not release to westofthei.com a copy of […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting June 10, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Clarification of process for appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the Fire Commission per ordinance. Appointment of Fire Commission officers by Village President, with approval of the Board. The purchase of 9 Hydromatic […]

Sons of the American Legion Post #293 rehabbing Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake

Sons of the American Legion Post #293 members were working Saturday on their rehabilitation of Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake. The SAL post, affiliated with Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 in Silver Lake, has been working on shaping up the park. Earlier this year, it received approval to do the work from the Salem […]

Units responding for crash in Trevor

At about 8:42 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 10300 block of Highway 83 in Trevor. Per dispatch: This is a 2 to 3 vehicle crash. One car may be submerged in water. UPDATE 8:43 p.m. — Kenosha County Dive Team dispatched to […]

Salem Lakes Village Board to appoint for vacant seat; applications due May 17

Note: This story was edited from its original version with updated information. — DH The Salem Lakes Village Board has decided to appoint someone to fill the remaining term of recently resigned Trustee Kelly Sweeting. The board made the decision to appoint someone at the May 6 meeting. The board set a deadline of May […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting May 6, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2024.05-83, adopting an amendment to Maps 23, 24 & 25 of the Village of Salem Lakes […]

Spring election 2024: Salem Lakes village trustee results

Voters in Salem Lakes were able to vote in a contested election for village trustee. On the ballot were: Dennis Faber, an incumbent Ron Gandt, an incumbent Bill Hopkins, an incumbent Peter Poli Three at-large seats will be filled. At 8:55 p.m. with 3 of 3 polls reporting what may be incomplete results: Hopkins 1348 […]

2024 Salem Lakes Easter egg hunt coverage (PHOTOS)

The annual Salem Lakes Easter egg hunt took place Saturday morning at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. The event, hosted by the village Parks Commission, was originally supposed to happen last week, but was delayed due to snow. Hunters were grouped by ages and hunted with a staggered start. The Easter Bunny attended via Salem […]

2024 Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg hunt is rescheduled for March 30 due to weather

The Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m., at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. The event was rescheduled due to weather. Children ages 0-10 are invited to participate. Children will be divided into three age groups with a staggered start. The Parks Commission hosts the event. Bring […]

Salem Lakes Village Board appoints new treasurer/finance director

The Salem Lakes Village Board appointed a treasurer/finance director last week. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Betsy Leach to the postion, pending the results of some pre-employment related screenings.  Village administrator Cassandra Hiller supplied the following information about Leach and her background: Betsy currently serves as the Finance Director / Treasurer for the […]

Twin Lakes Police Dept. & Sheriff’s Dept. seeking info on break-ins

The Twin Lakes Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department are looking for information regarding vehicle break-ins, according to social media post from both agencies. From the Twin Lakes Police Department via Facebook: From the Sheriff’s Department: ShareTweet0 Shares

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Feb. 26, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Discussion and Possible Action to change the Paramedic/EMS Billing Contract. Possible approval of Conway Shield inv. 0518063 in the amount of $6,494.25 for turnout gear. Discussion and possible action on Payment Request #1 […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Jan. 22, 2024

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting can be viewed on YouTube here. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action on the refurbishment of Fire Truck 5818. Discussion and possible action on a Plan Commission recommendation on a minor land division […]

Salem Lakes facilities closed to public Jan. 12

From the village of Salem Lakes: Government facilities are closed to the public on Friday, Jan. 12 due to adverse winter weather conditions. Emergency response operations will continue despite facility closures. Residents are urged to monitor weather conditions, refrain from driving, and check in on elderly and vulnerable neighbors. If residents must travel, they are […]

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue investigation report to be made public

A report on an investigation of Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue commissioned by the Salem Lakes VIllage Board will be made public after some final steps, village President Rita Bucur announced Tuesday at the conclusion of a special board meeting. The investigation into the operation and functioning of the fire department was conducted by attorney Jake Curtis of […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Fire Commission meeting Nov, 27, 2023

The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Temporary Safety Coordinator – Update on Fire Department activities. Closed session for discussion and consideration of the applications for and applicant progress thus far for interimFire Chief. Possible additional discussion and/or […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board special meeting Nov 17, 2023

The Salem Lakes VIllage Board is scheduled to hold a special board meeting Friday, starting at 5 p.m., at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting will be livestreamed here. The main agenda items is as follows: “Discussion and action on the functioning of fire and emergency services by the Salem Lakes Fire Department in the […]

Salem Lakes to advertise for interim chief candidates; make selection by end of month

The Salem Lakes Fire Commission did not name an interim fire chief Wednesday, but it did set out a process to come up with one by the end of the month. The commission plans to advertise for interim chief candidates with an application deadline of Nov. 24, commission President Allen Thennes said. Then the board […]

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue chief, fire marshal resign

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue’s Chief James Lejcar and fire Inspector/Marshall Steve Ptaszynski have resigned, the president of the village Fire Commission announced Monday. Fire Commission President Allen Thennes said he received Ptaszynski’s resignation via Lejcar Sunday night. He then received Lejcar’s resignation Monday evening. Thennes made the announcement during citizen’s comments at Monday’s Village Board meeting. […]

Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Nov. 13, 2023

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. A live stream of the meeting can be viewed here. Agenda items include: Approval of 2024 proposed budget – Resolution No. 2023.11-9 Review and approve 2023 budget appropriations – Resolution No. 2023.11-93 Approval […]

Disciplinary hearings for Salem Lakes fire chief and fire marshal won’t take place this week

Salem Lakes Fire Commission hearings regarding complaints against Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Chief James Lejcar and fire marshal Steve Ptaszynski set to take place this week will not happen. Attorney J. Michael McTernan, who represents two clients — Auto Truck Equipment and Wilmot Stage Stop — who filed complaints against Lejcar and Ptaszynski, said he asked […]

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