Twin Lakes 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 unanimous, with Trustees Sharon Bower and Barbara Andres absent. The memo of understanding is to develop an intergovernmental agreement between Paddock Lakes, Salem Lakes, Twin Lakes, Wheatland and […]
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Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole and special board meeting Oct. 7, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting on Monday. The committee of the whole meeting is first, starting at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding a Community Center Rental Contract from the Twin Lakes Chamber. Discussion regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement between Kenosha County […]
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 5:10 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash in the 900 block of Wilmot Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a truck that has struck some power lines. UPDATE 5:14 p.m. — Fire unit arriving […]
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 […]
Units responding to crash in Twin Lakes
At about 5:15 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a crash in the 500 block of 98th Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Crash involves a motorcycle and another vehicle. ShareTweet0 Shares
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 […]
Twin Lakes to request Highway O traffic study
The Twin Lakes Village Board is in favor of a traffic study on a portion of Highway O that could lead to the the speed limit being lowered there. The study would be conducted by Kenosha County, which sets the speed limit on the road since it is a county highway. Village administrator Laura Jager […]
Twin Lakes to try again in November for EMS referendum passage
Twin Lakes voters will have another chance to vote on a referendum to authorize the village to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit for funding emergency medical services. Last week at a special meeting, the board voted to have a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot. That referendum will seek authorization to exceed the levy […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Sept. 3, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Presentation regarding the 2023 audit findings. Review of 2025 budget timeline. Discussion of 2025 Road Project Discussion regarding speed study for Highway O Discussion regarding school resource officer Update […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board special meeting Aug. 27, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. The main agenda items is: Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2024-8-2 Village of Twin Lakes Exercising Referenda Option for EMS Services. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Fall Partisan Primary Election 2024: Randall, Twin Lakes and Wheatland EMS funding referendums results
Randall, Twin Lakes and Wheatland voters had referendums on the ballot Tuesday asking for authority to exceed the state-imposed tax levy limit to fund improved emergency medical services. Results as of 8:51 p.m. with what may be incomplete totals were: Randall — Yes 433 (64.53%), No 238 (35.47%) Twin Lakes — No 532 (51.65%), Yes […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 9 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an alarm in the 200 block of Christie Lane in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a residential fire alarm. 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 […]
2024 Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Assoc. Libertyfest Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
The Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association hosted its annual Libertyfest Parade Saturday morning. The parade stepped off from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, traveled south down Lake Avenue and turned right at Main Street ending at Lance Park. Local police and fire departments, businesses, organizations and others were represented in the parade. Libertyfest […]
Units responding for tree down in Twin Lakes
At about 8:06 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a tree down in the 2100 block of East Lakeshore Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Tree reported down on wire with sparking seen. ShareTweet0 Shares
Holiday fireworks displays in Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes this week
You can get in the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday in Western Kenosha County this week with fireworks displays in Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes. In Paddock Lake, the display — organized by Paddock Lake Fireworks, Inc. — will take place on Wednesday, July 3 at dusk, about 9:30 p.m.. The display will […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board & Plan Commission joint meeting; Lake District Commissioners meeting July 1, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board and Plan Commission are scheduled to hold a special joint meeting and the Twin Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District commissioners hold a meeting Monday. The joint meeting will take place first, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Plan Commission/Village Board Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-7-1 An Ordinance […]
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 to host 2024 Memorial Day parade and cemetery observances on May 27
Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 will host a Memorial Day parade on May 27. All entries with a patriotic or memorial theme are welcome. Please refrain from any political and/or campaign centered entries as this will be a non-partisan event (All incumbent office holders welcome). Parade staging will begin at 10 a.m. at Lance […]
Aerial spraying for spongy moths to take place May 13-July 1 in Randall, Twin Lakes
From the Kenosha County Department of Public Works & Development Services: This spring, the Kenosha County Department of Public Works & Development Services will be overseeing aerial spray treatments to control the significant presence of the invasive spongy moth in an identified outbreak area. Spraying will occur along the east side of Highway KD north […]
Twin Lakes exploring ATV/UTV use on village roads
Twin Lakes is starting the process of creating an ordinance to allow the use of ATVs/UTVs on village roads after discussing the issue at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. None of the board members or staff present voiced strong objections to the concept of ATV/UTV use on village streets, though some had ideas about […]
Twin Lakes committed to August referendum for EMS upgrade
The Twin Lakes Village Board continues to prepare for an August referendum to raise funds for improved emergency medical services as provided by Twin Lakes Rescue. The board discussed the issue Monday in light of uncertainty about whether Randall and Wheatland also will be joining in funding 24/7 staffed EMS response from TLR. Last summer, […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting May 6, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding edits to the Community Room Rental Application. Discussion regarding a loan application for an ambulance for $220,000. Discussion regarding Declaring the Salary and Fringe Benefits for the […]
Father Mathias Zerfas VFW Post 11279-Twin Lakes dedicate memorial bench in Central Park
Father Mathias Zerfas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11279-Twin Lakes dedicated a new memorial bench in downtown Twin Lakes Saturday. The bench is located in Central Park. Post Commander Pam Mitchell said the bench was an effort to recognize those that served in the military and raise the profile of the local VFW post. Money […]
Twin Lakes Rescue pitches Randall and Wheatland town boards on continuing EMS contract
Leaders of Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad made a pitch Monday to get back into negotiations with Randall and Wheatland about continuing to provide emergency medical services to the towns in 2025. The presentation came at a special meeting of the Wheatland Town Board and Randall Town Board at Wheatland Town Hall in […]
Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue to present EMS service info to Randall, Wheatland town boards at public meeting April 29
Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad representatives will present info on continuing to provide emergency medical service to Wheatland and Randall at a public informational meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Wheatland Town Hall in New Munster. Both Randall and Wheatland have issued notices of those boards attending the meeting. In August 2023, […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting April 1, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding a potential no parking area near the Lake Elizabeth Marina Boat Launch. Discussion regarding renewing the Lance Park concession stand lease with the Aquanuts. Discussion regarding a […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting March 4, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. No action is taken at committee of the whole meetings. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding Code Enforcement with Municipal Code Enforcement LLC. Update on the Town of Randall withdrawing from the Community […]
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: Twin Lakes joint Village Board, Plan Commission meeting Feb. 19, 2024
The Twin Lakes Village Board and Plan Commission are scheduled to hold a joint meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items for the joint portion of the meeting are: Public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances pertaining to floodplain regulations. Discussion and possible action by the Plan […]
