By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council on Thursday chose a Clinton firm to build a new operations facility for the city’s Public Works and Parks departments.Meeting two days later than usual due to the New Year’s holiday, the council unanimously approved a recommendation by the Janesville architectural firm Angus-Young...
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James Place closes permanently to through traffic in February
James Place, in the city of Fort Atkinson, will be closing permanently to through traffic beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, according to information released by the city’s Superintendent of Public Works Tom Williamson. The closure is necessary to accommodate the redevelopment of the city’s Public Works and Parks Operations facility which...
Names of three incumbents to be placed on ballot in April, city officials say
Following yesterday’s deadline for candidates’ names to be placed on the upcoming spring general election ballot, Fort Atkinson City Clerk Michelle Ebbert noted by email that three incumbents — Bruce Johnson, Eric Schultz and Davin Lescohier — will be the only names to appear to fill three seats on the...
City manager: ’Possible additional candidates for another round of interviews’ for fire chief under consideration
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Police and Fire Commission met Wednesday to continue its review of candidates for the position of Fort Atkinson fire chief. The commission met in closed session, not to reconvene in open session, following the closed session meeting. Along with commission members, GovHR USA Vice...
Fire Commissioners authorize city manager to ‘negotiate’ with chief candidate; more interviews described as ‘likely’
By Kim McDarison Members of the Fort Atkinson Police and Fire Commission have unanimously authorized City Manager Rebecca Houseman to “negotiate with a candidate,” for the position of fire chief, according to commission meeting minutes released Friday for approval by the Fort Atkinson City Council. The minutes are included as...