Electric Maintenance Update
The electric line maintenance is taking a little longer than expected due to other areas of concern being addressed. We will post an update when everything is complete. Thank you for your patience.
News
Planned Power Outage & Maintenance Alert
Electric line maintenance will be performed on July 11th, 2024 from approximately 9am-10am CST. This will affect East Pearl St (east of the bridge), Bunting Ln, and Beach Dr residents. The power will be out for approximately 30-60 minutes if everything goes smooth. The purpose of this maintenance is to address a line issue in a tough-to-reach area that has been causing increased outages recently. Please plan accordingly.
Re-scheduled Board Meeting
The regular monthly board meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, July 11th, 2024 has been re-scheduled for Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 6:30 PM to allow for visitation and celebration of life events to take place due to the passing of Superintendent Chris Danielson. Please continue to keep the Danielson family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this loss. If anyone has any questions or concerns about this re-scheduled board meeting, please contact Chris Wruck, Village President: cwruck@merrillanwi.gov, 608-487-3505. Thank you.
Power Outage Update
After investigation this morning, the power outage cause was located and resolved. A squirrel. See image attached to post, but be warned it does show the actual squirrel.
Did you know squirrels are one of the top causes of power outages? https://www.publicpower.org/blog/defending-against-outages-squirrel-tracker
*Restored* Power Outage
We are aware of the outage after the storm and are investigating. Thank you.
Superintendent Danielson
We are extremely saddened with the news of the passing of Village Superintendent Chris Danielson.
No one ever expects it. You don’t know where to begin or what to do.
When one says there are no words, there really aren’t. All we know is this: he was a great employee, father, son, brother, uncle, and much, much more. He is definitely going to be missed by MANY.
Most are still trying to process this, including myself. It’s a back and forth almost never-ending battle. As I sit here trying to write this on behalf of our Village, there is one thing that stands out and deserves to be brought to light: We have a community here. A community that has stepped up, as they always have. It was definitely witnessed today, and it says a lot.
We are thankful for this community and for those who have stepped up – you know who you are.
We are thankful for the challenges Chris endured for our Village. Whether it was to keep the power on, clear the roads, keep our water safe, and a very long list of other responsibilities. It takes dedication, that’s for sure.
We also want to extend our deepest condolences to Chris’s family during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with them as they navigate this loss. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well. Penny – we got you.
We are thankful for the opportunity to have known and worked with Chris.
Thank you, Chris. We will navigate this together.
Chris Wruck
President, Village of Merrillan
cwruck@merrillanwi.gov
608.487.3505
IMMEDIATE OPENING: Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Please see the attached job description and posting for a Seasonal Maintenance Worker for the Village of Merrillan.
US Hwy 12/27 South – Roadwork & Closure
The DOT is replacing culverts on US Hwy 12/27 South of Merrillan beginning July 8th, possibly extending to Mid-September. Alternate routes will be necessary. 12/27 will be closed just past Dollar General with no direct access to Castle Hill Rd or Old Hwy 12.
Please see the project website for additional details: https://projects.511wi.gov/us12jc/trafficimpacts/
