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Message from Village President Mike Aimone: This weekend we will celebrate America’s 244th Birthday. For many of us that means firing up the grill and lighting up the sky with fireworks. It also comes with the opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history and celebrate those who are currently serving.

The Union Grove Recreation Department would like feedback from households in Union Grove and the surrounding area about recreational programs and amenities in the community.

June 22, 2020 – The Village of Union Grove is excited to announce new loan and grant resources to support its local business community, as well as attract new development to targeted areas of the Village.

Union Grove Public Market opening day is fast approaching – June 23, 2020 at 3 p.m. it will open.  Starting this year, the market will now be conveniently located outside of 4400 67th Dr., Union Grove (northeast corner of the Piggly Wiggly parking lot).

June 2, 2020 – This summer’s Rec. Department youth baseball and softball programs will be proceeding for all parents who choose to allow their children participate. The YMCA will be putting new rules and safety precautions in place to comply with health department guidelines as much as possible.

The Village-wide interim market re-assessment planned for 2020 will not take place this year due to challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to a normal maintenance year, assessment adjustments will be concentrated on new construction for residential and commercial, as well as certain properties that need to be adjusted. 

Starting on June 1, and until further notice, all Union Grove and Yorkville meetings will be held in the first floor Community Room of the Union Grove Municipal Center. The larger room will allow meetings to have better spacing between attendees.

An electronics recycling event will be held at the Union Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant (3710 67th Dr.) on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The following items will be accepted for collection: computers, monitors, circuit boards, cables, printers, mice, keyboards, TV’s, stereos, VCRs, DVD players, power tools, telephones, small appliances and electrical equipment.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has started a road resurfacing project on Highway 45, between 16th Ave. in Union G rove and Highway 50 in Bristol. WisDOT is preparing to close the section of road in Union Grove beginning on Monday, May 4. During construction, the corridor will be closed to through traffic and detour route will be provided.

On April 6, the Village Board held a special meeting and approved the creation of a Small Business Relief Program. The purpose of this program is to assist Union Grove businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 and support business retention until the economy stabilizes.