The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting will be livestreamed and available for watching later here. Agenda items include: Resolution 2026.02-151, A Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing. Clean Water Fund Loan for the Valmar and […]
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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Jan. 6, 2026
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: New Riverview Grade School Administrator, Chris Trottier Introduction of Michael Kostiuk, new village administrator Review of past activities and performance of Economic […]
Spring election 2026: Two Salem Lakes trustee incumbents not running for re-election
Two of the three incumbent Salem Lakes village trustee candidates are not running for re-election. Ron Gandt and Bill Hopkins filed non-candidacy papers by the Dec. 26 deadline, said Sara Spencer, village clerk. Hopkins was the last remaining member of the original Salem Lakes Village Board after the merger of the village of Silver Lake […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Dec. 16, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Kenosha County Fair Association Inc., 30820 111th Street Wilmot, WI 53192-0096 (Owner), Jennifer Hesse, PO Box 96, Wilmot, WI 53192 (Agent), […]
Omission means revised Salem Lakes village tax bills going out next week
Note: Information was added to this story from its original version. — DH Salem Lakes property owners will be getting a revised tax bill next week. An omission of tax needed for the Salem Business Park Tax Increment District was the cause of the problem, a notice sent via email from the village treasurer said. […]
Salem Lakes man arrested for internet crimes against children
A Salem Lakes man was arrested this week and awaits formal charges regarding internet crimes against children. From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (note: westofthei.com does not publish names of defendants until they have been formally charged. The name of the defendant in this press release has been removed): On October 17th, 2024, the Kenosha […]
Salem Lakes Village Board approves spending for Fire Station No. 4 upgrades
Above is a Google Maps view of the building that was the Silver Lake Rescue Squad station in Silver Lake, which is slated to become Salem Lakes Fire Station No. 4 The Salem Lakes Village Board on Tuesday approved spending $54,327 to upgrade a new home for Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station No. 4 in Silver […]
2025 trick or treat hours, weather, safety tips
Here are the official trick or treat hours for the Western Kenosha County locations that designate them: 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31 — Bristol, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes. 4 to 8 p.m. — Salem Lakes Trick or treat weather looks dry says the National Weather Service with no rain expected (until possibly after midnight). […]
Salem Lakes hires interim administrator; search for permanent replacement underway
Salem Lakes has an interim administrator in place while the village conducts a search for a more permanent replacement for the position. Jay Shambeau is working 20 hours a week in the village, said village President Rita Bucur. The village is paying $115/hour for the interim administrator. The village’s last administrator Cassandra Hiller resigned effective […]
Salem Lakes Village Board to seek renter for Silver Lake Village Hall/fire station building
If you’re looking for a former municipal building with an attached garage large enough to house a fire department Salem Lakes may have just the thing for you. The Village Board Tuesday decided to try to rent the former Silver Lake Village Hall and fire department building in downtown Silver Lake. The village hall portion […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Oct. 7, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 pm. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Pond/Wetland Update – Vince Mosca, Hey and Associates Swearing in of Fire Department personnel Ordinance 2025.09-102 an ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 490-30.4 of the Municipal Zoning Code of the Village of Salem […]
Salem Lakes fire chief retirement rescinded; review of candidates to succeed him to continue
The Salem Lakes Fire Commission Wednesday rescinded the retirement of fire Chief Alan Carr at a special commission meeting at Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 1 in Trevor. Carr, who had announced his intention to retire in July, said at the beginning of Wednesday’s meeting that he had had a change of heart due to the […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Fire Commission special meeting Sept. 17, 2025
The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting Wednesday at Salem Lake Fire/Rescue Station 1, 11252 254th Court, Trevor. Agenda items include: Review and consideration of Fire Chief Al Carr’s rescindment of retirement notice A closed session for the review and discussion of the Village’s recruitment of specific candidates for office […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Sept. 8, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a meeting MOnday, starting at 6 p.m., at Village Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Community Impact Programs – Foster Care Presentation, presentation by Ashley Doebereiner Purchasing Policy to include purchasing thresholds Resolution 2025.08-136 a Resolution providing […]
Units responding for alarm in Salem Lakes
At about 6:28 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 27600 block of Town Road in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a supervisory alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares
Salem Lakes Plan Commission hears proposals for three residential developments
The Salem Lakes Plan Commission heard proposals for three residential developments at a special meeting Tuesday. All three developments were proposed by Bear Development of Kenosha. Two of the conceptual development plans received mostly positive feedback from the commission, but one drew a more mixed response. The most controversial plan — given a preliminary name […]
Salem Lakes dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #1
A box that a parent looking to anonymously give up an infant can use was dedicated at Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 1 Monday afternoon. The Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station is the 346th such structure in the US and fifth in Wisconsin, said Jessi Getrost of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The boxes […]
Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At about 7:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highway F and 273rd Avenue in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. UPDATE abut 7:43 p.m. — Unit on scene reports this is a single vehicle crash. ShareTweet0 Shares
Man dies in crash in Salem Lakes
A man died in a crash in Salem Lakes Friday. From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: On Friday, June 27th, 2025, at approximately 6:54 P.M., Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with the Village of Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue, responded to the 22400 block of STH 50 / 75th Street on the south side of […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting June 16, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. This meeting also will be livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action on date and time change of future Village Board regular meetings to the first Tuesday of every […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting June 2, 2025
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 livestreamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Sharing Center update – Executive Director Sharon Pomaville Update Badger Books and implementation for 2026 election cycle Purchase of a replacement […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting April 21, 2025
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 live streamed and available for later viewing here. Agenda items include: Recognition of Judge Langel for his 20 years of service. Economic Development Committee – Budget Overview of the EDC. Reappointment […]
2025 Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt coverage (PHOTOS)
Kids assembled Saturday afternoon to gather up over 13,000 eggs covering the Salem Grade School Baseball Fields. Easter Bunny arrived with Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and was available for photos. The bike raffle was eight bikes of various sizes, each given away to the lucky ticket holder. Each child received one ticket. There were additional raffle […]
2025 Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg hunt is April 12
The Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m., at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. 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 your own basket or bag. Take a […]
Units responding for fire in Silver Lake
At about 5:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 1100 block of North School St. in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Fire is in an attached garage. UPDATE about 5:38 p.m. — Dispatch […]
Residents asked to share ideas for growth in Salem Lakes
Are you a Salem Lakes resident with ideas and opinions about local economic development? If yes, the village government would like to hear from you. From a recent announcemt by the village: The Economic Development Committee was created to assist the Village in retaining and recruiting local businesses, residential housing developments, and other similar investment […]
New Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee meeting to gather public opinion before setting goals
Have you been waiting to hear what the Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee will do? Turns out the committee wants to hear from you before it decides its future goals. The new committee of village officials and community stakeholders decided at a meeting Monday to gather public opinion about economic development in the village before […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee meeting Feb. 24, 2025
The Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 5 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action on the following: Economic Development Committee goals. Action plan to maximize meeting attendance. Discussion on upcoming Public Engagement Sessions held at Village Hall, including the creation of a […]
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 […]
