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UPCOMING EVENTS Open Book: Date change
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Monday, August 15, 2022 Time: TBA Agenda 2021 Water Utility Consumer Confidence Report Special Notice For upcoming events visit the CALENDAR/EVENTS page High Speed Internet UpdateYou may have noticed crews installing cable in ditchlines along the roads in the Village of Maine. The area is being prepared for fiber optic high speed internet through a company called Bug Tussel. MR Electric is the contractor who is installing the cable. According to the Bug Tussel website, the cables are buried then the fiber optics are blown in. So we have a ways to go yet, but fall of this year is looking promising.
According to Justin Schmidt, customer service representative, "Marathon County will be completed in 30-mile sections, so the actual timeline for service going live will vary depending on your location.... we will likely begin the installation process for the first section starting this fall and then continue from there. When crews are ready to install for a given section, we will notify everyone along that part of the route who has confirmed interest in service. If anyone would like to get on that list, they would just need to reach out and we will be able to confirm servicability and have them added." What you need to do If you are interested in Bug Tussel high speed internet service you should complete a form indicating your interest and contact information. As the time nears to go live, the company will contact you with further information. The regional business development manager for our area is Andre Netz andre.netz@bugtusselwireless.com The form to indicate your interest in service can be found at https://www.bugtusselwireless.com/marathon-county/ You can also check the progress reports at: The attached form can also be found on our website at: https://www.bugtusselwireless.com/community-reports/ |
Village of Maine Roads - Damage costs everyone
If you are driving heavy loads, construction equipment, or construction deliveries please exercise caution on Village of Maine roads particularly in warm weather. Homeowners who have contracted with someone for construction or other projects requiring heavy equipment use, please discuss this issue with them and inquire about potential damage to roads. Heavy equipment usage causes the most damage to our rural roads and costs the most in repair and maintenance.
Damage to roads is a serious problem in the very warm weather we've had this summer. The asphalt can be damaged or even pulled up with the excess weight of construction equipment. Potential damage CAN be minimized when the proper precautions are taken. When they aren't, the costs to taxpayers is very high -- one mile of road construction costs taxpayers approximately $200,000 per mile! Even a short stretch of damage to a road can quickly add up to $20,000 in repairs or more.
If you or your contractor have questions -- or if you notice an area that has recently received damage -- please call the Village of Maine at 715-675=5607.
Damage to roads is a serious problem in the very warm weather we've had this summer. The asphalt can be damaged or even pulled up with the excess weight of construction equipment. Potential damage CAN be minimized when the proper precautions are taken. When they aren't, the costs to taxpayers is very high -- one mile of road construction costs taxpayers approximately $200,000 per mile! Even a short stretch of damage to a road can quickly add up to $20,000 in repairs or more.
If you or your contractor have questions -- or if you notice an area that has recently received damage -- please call the Village of Maine at 715-675=5607.
Cover photo: Jonathan Fisher