Village of Big Falls
Founded in 1882
PO Box 35
715 754-2907
villbigfalls@frontiernet.net
FALL 2023
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Village of Big Falls meets the Second Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the Village Hall.
We welcome all residents to attend and learn more about the village.
Lee Baldwin
President
715 754-2961
Karin Lyste
Trustee
920 393-0198
Ken Norton
Trustee
715 853-9568
Amy Bazile
Clerk
715 754-2907
GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES CHANGES
Effective Jan 1st, 2024 the Village of Big Falls will no longer be covering the cost of garbage collection for residents. The cost of garbage collection will be added to the 2024 tax bills residents receive in November 2024. The Village budget no longer allows for this fee to be covered by the Village. The Village is in the process of putting money aside to fund future road maintenance. Service for garbage and recycling pick up will continue with Fox Valley Disposal on an every other week schedule Contact Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal at 888-804-8556 to make arrangements for pickup of large appliances such as stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, furniture, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Or Waupaca County PTF https://www.co.waupaca.wi.us/departments/solid_waste_and_recycling/index.php
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
· Make an effort to be a good neighbor by following proper etiquette, everyone will have a sense of well-being, knowing you are surrounded by people who are available to help when needed
· Observe and respect your neighbor’s personal space.
· Maintain your property
· Not everyone is a dog or cat lover, so show responsibility for your pets. Keep them off the neighbor’s lawn and pick up after them
VETERANS DAY THANK YOU!
The Village board thanks all the United States Armed Forces military veterans in advance of the November 11 Veterans Day holiday
DOG LICENSE
Please remember to license your dog. Pet license identifies and protects your pet in case it becomes lost. Even indoor pets can get out and become lost. You are required to renew your license yearly and payment is due the same time you pay your 1st installment of taxes.
Due to the excessive and prolonged drought conditions and elevated fire danger, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources deems it necessary to reinstate DNR burning permits in designated areas, outside incorporated cities and villages, as outlined by Special Fire Order #1 signed on Sept. 15, 2023 until further notice. Therefore, in accord with the provisions outlined in Wisconsin Administrative Code § NR 30.03(3) and (4), a DNR annual burning permit is now required for burning in a barrel, a debris pile and grass or wooded areas as outlined by the permit. Upon issuance of the DNR burning permit, it is necessary to check the DNR burn restrictions daily to determine if burning is allowed or suspended for the day. Campfires are allowed if used solely for cooking or warming purposes, but please use extreme caution. Consider having small campfires in a designated fire ring or device in the evening hours to avoid burning under elevated conditions typically found during the day. Anyone found responsible for causing a wildfire is liable for all suppression costs and potentially any damages associated. For a DNR burning permit, visit dnr.wi.gov, search ‘burn permit’ or call 1-888- WIS-BURN (947-2876). Check the daily burn restrictions: apps/dnr.wi.gov/wisburn Wisconsin Department Natural Resources