Municipal News

By Zeke Jackson, Sister Bay Administrator

The Liberty Grove Town Board and the Sister Bay Village Board have authorized a cooperative venture to increase recycling and protect the environment. All residents, business owners or operators, and owners of property in the Village of Sister Bay and the Town of Liberty Grove are encouraged to participate in a Shredding/Appliance Recycling Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

There will be no charge to have documents securely shredded or to recycle most computer components and small household appliances, but fees of up to $15 could be charged to recycle refrigerators, computer monitors and microwaves, or any other items which have a compressor or a screen. All shredded materials and appliances will be recycled.

Any documents to be shredded as well as any appliances or computer components to be recycled should be brought to the parking lot at the Liberty Grove Town Hall, 11161 Old Stage Road, between 9 am and 1 pm on Sept. 20.

Before large items will be placed on the truck any and all recycling fees must be paid.

Properly disposing of materials that contain personal information is one of the best ways to guard against identity theft. Documents to be shredded may include old bank statements and other papers listing bank account information, credit card statements and documents listing credit card numbers, credit applications, pre-approved credit offers, old pay stubs, old utility bills, old tax records, and any and all other outdated records which contain Social Security, employer ID or driver’s license numbers.

Small household appliances as well as large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, freezers, washers and dryers can all be easily recycled. Other appliances that can be recycled include microwaves, garbage disposals, dishwashers and air conditioners. Much like appliances, in most cases electronics and computer components can also be recycled. Computer monitors contain harmful elements such as mercury, lead, cadmium and other substances that can be extremely harmful if they are disposed of improperly. Stereos, old copiers, fax machines and even broken or no longer used cell phones are also recyclable. It’s always best to try to recycle electronics so that they do not sit in a landfill or cause any other environmental problems.

Due to overwhelming response in the past, residents of other municipalities will not be allowed to participate in this program. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact the employees in the administration office at 920.854.4118 or the employees at the town hall at 920.854.2934.

Other Municipal News

Compiled by Pulse staff

City of Sturgeon Bay: The Cable Communication System Advisory Council meets at 5 pm on Sept. 11. The Community Protection and Services Committee meets at 5:30 pm on Sept. 11.

Town of Egg Harbor:  The town’s Plan Commission meets at 6 pm on Sept. 8.

Town of Liberty Grove:  The High Committee meets at 8 am on Sept. 8. The IT Committee meets at 7 pm on Sept. 8. The Parks & Property Committee meets at 8 am on Sept. 9. The Library Commission meets at 1 pm on Sept. 9. A joint meeting of the town board and Finance Committee is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Sept. 10.

Town of Sevastopol:  The Property Committee meets at 8 am on Sept. 9.

Village of Egg Harbor:  The Public Art Committee meets at 8 am on Sept. 8. The Village Board meets at 6 pm on Sept. 8. A public meeting about the burial of downtown utility lines will be held at 2 pm on Sept. 11.

Village of Sister Bay:  The Library Commission meets at 1 pm on Sept. 9. The Administration/Compensation Committee meets at 2 pm on Sept. 10.