4th of July Safety Tips

As we move into the heart of summer in Wisconsin we celebrate the 4th of July which often includes parties, fireworks, cookouts, and boating. During these events, we want to remind the community to keep you, your friends, and families safety in mind. Each year thousands of injuries occur from fireworks across the country, many times to children. Even items that seem safe such as sparklers reach temperatures of nearly 2,000 degrees that can easily cause injury. Fireworks also cause almost 30,000 fires annually in the United States resulting in millions of dollars in damage. Keep in mind that many fireworks in Wisconsin are illegal without a permit. If it leaves the ground, it's illegal. Items such as toy snakes, sparklers, and smoke bombs are not considered fireworks and are legal.

If you spend your time on the water, be sure to have a life jacket, check your equipment before getting on the water, and always let family or friends know where you are going and when you plan to return. If you plan to enjoy your day in the backyard with a campfire be sure to review the outdoor burning regulations found on the Village website or by clicking HERE. SAFER wishes all of our residents a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. We hope we do not have to meet, but if you should need our services over the holiday, we as always are here for the community.

??IN PROCESS & UPCOMING STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECTS - (6/27/24)??

??Jelinek Avenue Rehabilitation (Machmueller Street - Alderson Street)

Haas Sons (Prime Contractor) plans to finish up the storm sewer structure replacements this week. Haas Sons also plans to continue preparing the grade for curb and gutter and sidewalk replacements and adjusting storm and sanitary structure next week. Pember Companies (Haas Son subcontractor) will be onsite this week and all next week to form and pour concrete, including curb and gutter and possibly some driveway aprons and sidewalk. There is a possibility that Haas Sons will be working on Thursday, July 4th during the day and no construction is anticipated for Friday, July 5th.

??E. Jelinek Avenue and Von Kanel Street Reconstruction

Melvin Companies (Prime Contractor) plans to continue replacement of water main through the Stillwater Landing Mobile Home Community all this week and next week. Temporary water shutoffs should be anticipated for residents located in the Stillwater Landing community. Melvin Companies plans to not be working on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th next week. Once the water main replacement is completed through the Stillwater Landing community, Melvin Companies will be moving to Tower Ridge Place to construct sanitary sewer. Access will be limited in the vicinity of construction, local residents should be prepared for longer travel and taking alternative routes when work begins on E. Jelinek Avenue.

??Weston Avenue, Alderson Street, and Summit Avenue

Haas Sons (Prime Contractor) installed temporary water services for homes on Jeffrey Lane this past week and plans to continue replacing water main along Alderson Street working north through the intersection of Alderson Street and Weston Avenue. The intersection of Weston Avenue and Alderson Street will continue to remain closed for construction, local residents should be prepared to continue using alternative routes to get to and from their homes. At this time, Haas Sons plans to not be working on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th next week.

??Crack Sealing and Pavement Sealer Treatment

 Anticipated to be completed on several Village roads over the next two to four weeks.

??Ross Ave/Sandy Lane Round About Rehabilitation Project

Consists of the removal and replacement of the interior and exterior concrete curbs and repairs to the roundabout concrete apron. Also, rehabilitation of the storm sewer inlets and removal and replacement of the asphalt paved island tops. This project will start mid-July.

??Village of Weston Technology Park Street Rehabilitation Project

Two-phase project consists of the removal and replacement of deteriorated areas of the existing concrete curb & gutter and the rehabilitation of the storm sewer inlets in these areas; followed by asphalt replacement. The project will start in early July.

?Weekly construction updates can be found for each active Public Works Project on the Village's website under https://westonwi.gov/482/Public-Works-Projects. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as these road projects are completed.