November 2020

New Glarus will be holding a Christkindli Market in downtown New Glarus on December 11-13, 2020! This outdoor Christmas market will host multiple vendors offering a variety of high quality, locally made and sourced gifts, along with Christmas decorations and foods, all housed in wooden open-air chalets. Shop local and support hometown businesses, while enjoying Christmas lights and music.

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, the Belleville Fire Department was called to an address on Exeter Crossing Road. An investigation determined that the fire was started by a truck idling in tall grass and ignited the grass, which quickly spread into several rows of round bales. The fire damaged or destroyed approximately 100 large round bales of hay and corn fodder. There were no injuries. New Glarus, Monticello and Brooklyn Fire Departments as well as Belleville EMS assisted at the scene.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Administration (DOA) has adjusted the eligibility requirements for residents who are seeking heating and electric assistance through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP).
Eligibility is now based on the household’s previous month of income, rather than the former requirement of the previous three months of income. This move was made to ensure those who are recently affected by the COVID-19 response are able to receive assistance quickly. Eligibility requirements are available below. 

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has recently announced its Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant opportunities for employers who can demonstrate a critical need for skilled workers and are seeking WFF training grants for developing and implementing an employer-led skills training program.