2022 Annual Report
Town of Newton Annual Report
Year Ending December 31, 2022
Elected Town Officials
DENISE THOMAS, CHAIRMAN Phone: (920)726-4371
KEVIN BEHNKE, SUPERVISOR Phone: (920) 323-2577
KELLY CHRISTIANSEN, SUPERVISOR Phone: (920) 323-9469
PAULETTE VOGT TREASURER, Phone: (920) 758-2720
Appointed Town Officials
ALYSSA GROTEGUT, CLERK Phone: (920) 905-4906
DAVE MUELLER, ROAD SUP/LAW ENFOR. Phone: (920) 323-9675
MIKE SLATTERY, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Phone: (920) 323-7039
ROGER MAYER, BLDG. INSP Phone: (920) 973-5270
FAIR MARKET ASSESSMENTS – ASSESSOR Phone: (920) 468-9698
TOWN WEBSITE: www.townofnewton.org
IN CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY DIAL 911. NEWTON FIRST RESPONDERS WILL RESPOND AND AN AMBULANCE WILL BE DISPATCHED
TOWN OF NEWTON – 2023 DATES TO REMEMBER
VOTE
Remaining Election: November 7, 2023.
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
All Town Board Meetings are held at the Newton Town Hall the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm unless otherwise posted. Public is welcome!
BOARD OF REVIEW: Newton Town Hall, May 8, 2023-4:30-6:30 pm
OPEN BOOK: This will be posted at a later date, due to the reassessment.
HAZARDOUS WASTE BUSINESS & FARMS CLEAN SWEEP PROGRAM FOR 2023: Clean sweep event at the County Highway shop on May 20, 2023 – 9 am to Noon for residential and May 19th 2:00 PM to 4 PM for farms and business. Go to the County website for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
May 19, 2023, Newton First Responders Spring Fish Fry at the Newton Firefighters Park
September 8, 2023, Newton First Responders Fall Fish Boil at Newton Firefighters Park
August 18th, 19th, & 20th, 2023 – Newton Firefighters Picnic at Newton Firefighters Community Park. Friday and Saturday Night – Modified Truck & Tractor Pull, Sunday – Newton Firefighters Parade at 11:00 am RAIN OR SHINE! Farm Tractor pulls will start at 1 PM
The Fire Department and Town Shop personnel will be available before April 18, 2023 Annual Meeting to answer any questions. We urge everyone to view the facilities they own and support through their taxes. We have a lot to be proud of.
ANNUAL MEETING: April 18, 2023 – 6:00 PM Meal followed by 7:00 PM Meeting at the Newton
Town Hall.
AGENDA:
- Call to order.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Motion to Approve the Agenda as printed.
- Motion to approve Minutes from Last Year’s Annual Meeting. The clerk will read the
minutes.
- State Officials Comments
- Chairman’s Report – Denise Thomas
- Supervisor #1 Report – Kevin Behnke
- Supervisor #2 Report – Kelly Christiansen
- Treasurer Report – Paulette Vogt
- Clerk Report – Alyssa Grotegut
- Law Enforcement Report – Dave Mueller
- Fire Department and First Responders Reports 13. Citizens Input
- Motion for the Town Board to Borrow Money.
- Motion for the Township to retain Bank First.
- Motion to Adjourn to Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday April 16, 2024.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the Town Clerk’s Office by calling 920-905-4906 as soon as possible so that needs can be reasonably met.
NOTE: Anyone who would like to have their business card included in the Fall Newsletter and Annual Report for the year 2024, you may do so by sending a business card and a check in the amount of $25.00 to the Town Clerk.
Chairperson’s Report for the Town of Newton
We as a township can be so thankful for all the families and business who call the Town of Newton their home. I believe we have the best township in the state, and it wouldn’t be made possible without all of our incredible residents. I just want to give a special shoutout to the Newton Fire Department & the Newton First Responders for protecting our township. I also would like to mention we have many service organizations in our township, such as the Newton Lions, Silver Lake 4–H and Newton Youth Sports. The town has a lot to offer for everyone, please be sure to check out our website at www.townofnewton.org for any town information.
This past year the Town Board has been working on using the ARPA Funds that we received in the best way possible. I am sure you’ve noticed that we have replace quite a few culverts, those were done at no cost to the town since we used all the ARPA Funds for those projects. All the expenses associated with those projects also had a 50/50 payback from Manitowoc County. That gives us the opportunity to replace most of the culverts that are deteriorating at NO cost to the town! We as a board have been very diligent in seeing that we can use these funds in the best possible way, under all the regulations set by the Federal Government. Lastly, I’d like to mention that the Newton Fire Department received their new truck! Be sure to stop in and check it out!
Next, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce and thank our new Town Clerk. Alyssa Grotegut who was hired in the 4th quarter of last year; she is an asset to the Town of Newton. Please take some time to introduce yourself to her. I want to thank Kevin Behnke, Supervisor 1; Kelly Christiansen, Supervisor 2; Paulette Vogt, Treasurer; Mike Slattery, Zoning Administrator; Dave Mueller, Road Supervisor/Law Enforcement Officer; Roger Mayer, Building Inspector; Debbie Behnke, the Town’s Cleaning Person and Brayden Bennett, Lawn Care for your dedication to the town. To all our snowplow drives, the time and effort you put in so the rest of the town residents are able to travel safely on our roads, doesn’t go unnoticed, Thank you! To all the others who help Dave out with whatever is needed throughout the year, thank you! All the election workers who make sure the elections run smoothly, thank you! Finally, thank you to James & Robert Jost and Alan Fischer, the Town’s Recycling Center employees who are there every Saturday for our residents. The town is lucky to have all of you, thank you!!
The Town of newton has a Planning commission who meets every month. They consist of Ed Downing, Charles Bauer, Ray Ross, Deb Reis, Lee Glaeser- Secertary, Roger Sieben and Denise Thomas–Chair. The Board of Appeals has been meeting as needed and they consist of Lee Holschbach -Secretary, Mike Waack, Scott Konik, Dan Stock, Mark Knorr and Steve Fischer. Thank you for all your dedication to the town.
I would like to thank the women and men who are on the Newton Fire Department and Newton First Responders. This group of individuals puts in a tremendous amount of their time to make sure that the Town of Newton residents will have help in their time of need. The entire town is grateful to each and every one of you!
I am grateful for all the support you have shown me as your chairperson. I will continue to work for the benefit of your township. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call.
Regards, Denise Thomas, Chairperson
Supervisor #1 Report for the Town of Newton
We first would like to thank all the residents of Newton for their cooperation in working with the attendants of the recycling center. With all the changes that we have made over the past few years we thank all of you. Thank you, Jim Jost, Bob Jost and Al Fischer for your continued support for our recycling center. We would like to announce our new recycling service to the Town, Backroads Recycling. On April 29th we will be holding our free electronic and freon collection at our recycling center. We will be posting further information at the Center. We are also looking to purchase a digital sign at the Town Hall that will provide information about Recycling Center information and other Town announcements. We will be using some of the recycling grant money that we receive on a yearly basis. Also, Manitowoc County will be having their clean sweep event at the County Highway shop on May 20, 2023 – 9 am to noon for residential and May 19th 2 to 4 for farms and business. Go to the County website for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the Town Board members or ask any of the attendants and they can either answer your question or forward your contact information to us.
Kevin Behnke, Supervisor #1
Supervisor #2 Report for the Town of Newton
Hello friends and neighbors,
It’s been a little over a year since I have been appointed Supervisor #2 for the Town of Newton, and I’m happy to say that I am now an elected supervisor of the Town of Newton. Thank you to all who voted! In this past year I have learned a lot about the operations of our township and have been able to become a productive member of our town’s operation. Besides the normal functions of our town, I have been involved in the fact finding for the possible expansion of our fire house and the installation of broadband communications in our township. Another project that I have been involved with is the updating of our driveway construction and design rules, to accommodate the fire department and enable them to do their job safely and efficiently. I look forward to the next three years and the challenges that may come. In closing, I would like to say thank you to all those that have helped me, and welcome to those who wish to share their concerns with me. I’m proud of our “Town of Newton“, and I want to help keep it a great place for all that live here!
Until next time, take care and God bless you,
Kelly Christiansen
Supervisor #2
Treasurer’s Report for the Town of Newton
I would just like to say Thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. If there are any questions that you may have pertaining to their land or taxes. Please feel free to contact me at 920-758-2720. Thanks again.
Paulette Vogt, Treasurer
USEFUL INFORMATION:
NEWTON YOUTH SPORTS: All information regarding youth baseball & softball can be found at newtonyouthsports@weebly.com or emailing: newtonyouthsports@gmail.com. You can also find them on Facebook and receive updates and information. Any further questions please contact Casey Hochkammer, Newton Youth Sports President @ (920)374-0108.
TOWN HALL RENTAL: For your special event the Newton Town Hall is available for rental to citizens of the Town of Newton for $50. Please call Dave Mueller, Road Supervisor at (920) 323- 9675 to reserve the hall for your special day.
ZONING AND BUILDING INFORMATION: All information needed can be obtained from our website. Townofnewton.org
MOVING PERMITS: A moving permit is required for all buildings being moved on roads within the Town of Newton. The moving permit can be obtained from the zoning administrator. The sheriff’s department should also be notified about such move.
WRECKING PERMITS: Any building being torn down, removed or burned by the Newton Fire Department should obtain a wrecking permit from the zoning administrator. There is no charge for this permit. Obtaining this permit ensures that the building will be taken off of the tax roll.
ASSESSOR: Occasionally a town assessor may need to enter residents land to update information to establish fair assessment value for each property. No entry into a building or dwelling will ever be made without consent. However, entry onto lands including lands around buildings is assumed unless a written notice is provided to our assessor to keep off your land. If an assessor is not allowed access for viewing property, an owner cannot contest at the Board of Review the assessment level set by the assessor (Sec. 70.47(7)(aa) of Wis Stats.
DRIVEWAY AND CULVERT ORDINANCE: The Town Board has passed a Driveway and Culvert Ordinance. All residents in the town must have a permit for installing new driveways, new culverts or extending replacing or repairing existing driveways or culverts. There is a $50.00 fee for driveway or culvert permits. This permit may be obtained from the Road Superintendent, Dave Mueller, at the town shop. If you cannot get in touch with hi leave a message on the answering machine at the shop. The telephone number is (920)758-2338
BURNING ORDINANCE: The Town of Newton has a Burning Ordinance. Violation of this ordinance can and will result in a fine. If found in violation, the first offense is a $25.00 fine plus court costs; the second offense is a $50.00 fine plus court costs; the third offense is a $100.00 fine plus court costs; and the fourth offense is a $200.00 fine plus court costs. Copies of the ordinance are available at the Recycling Center and the Newton Town Shop. Burning Permits are required for all fires unless made in a barrel, trash can or other enclosed burner that has a heavy screen or cover to prevent burning material or embers from blowing out. Burning permits are available at Stock MFG., Highway 42 Garage, Pine River Dairy, Recycling Center, Tom Hochkammer, Fire Chief; Nick Smith, First Assistant Fire Chief; Dan Stock, Second Assistant Chief or Dave Mueller, Road Supervisor at the Town Shop.
RECYCLING CENTER: Recycling guideline information is available at the Recycling Center. Due to Wisconsin State Law, several items previously accepted must now be refused. A comprehensive list is available at the Recycling Center with referrals for appropriate disposal. The attendant in charge has complete charge of the Recycling Center and the right to refuse any material not in compliance with Town, County and State recycling rules and regulations. Paper and cardboard does not have to separated. Paper, books and magazines must be bundled and bagged. Shredded paper must be enclosed in a tied plastic bags or taped boxes. Boxes have to be flattened unless filled with paper or cardboard. The blue container at the Recycling Center is not for garbage. It is clearly marked “Copper Only“. When you are done emptying your glass or tin cans into the appropriate bins, then please bring the paper or plastic bag that contained those articles to the compactor for disposal. No bags or string allowed in plastic containers. Please clean your glass, plastic, and cans. Besides being one of the requirements for using the Newton Recycling Center, this will also help cut down on the bee problem during the warmer months.
POSTING BOARD: Meetings are posted on the posting board outside of the Town Hall, Hi–Way 42 Garage, CR Stop as well as the Town of Newton website.
DEPOSIT BOX: There is a deposit box located on the East side of the entrance to the Town Hall for payment of your first real estate tax installment and dog vaccination papers by January 31st. This box is locked and is secure. The second installment should be sent to the County Treasurer.
FIREWORKS PERMIT: The Town of Newton does have a Fireworks Ordinance in effect. Any fireworks that exceed the limits as set by Wisconsin Statute 167.10 must get a permit which can be obtained from the Town Chairman at the June Board Meeting.
DOG LICENSES: All dogs must be licensed and have their rabies inoculation by April 1 or you will be notified by the Law Enforcement Officer. Non–Compliance will result in $35.00 late fee per owner. Contact Paulette Vogt, Treasurer, Phone (920)758-2720 for a license. Only authorized town officials are authorized to take animals to the Humane Society.
Town of Newton
Profit & Loss
January through December 2022
Income
Taxes
41110 General Property Taxes 452,808.72
41150 Managed Forest Land Taxes 1,298.12
41800 Use Value Penalties 711.00
Total Taxes 454,817.84
Intergovernmental Revenues
43300 ARPA – State 116,600.77
43410 Shared Revenues 47,208.19
43412 Exempt Computer Aid 651.62
43414 Personal Property Aid 2,008.78
43420 Fire Insurance Tax 10,932.59
43531 General Transportation Aids 169,331.96
43545 Recycling Grant 13,154.21
43650 Managed Forest Land Aid 50.14
43660 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 8.56
43690 State Election Aid 1,200.00
43710 County Bridge Aid 31,085.45
43791 ARPA – Manitowoc County 64,247.19
Total Intergovernmental Revenues 456,479.46
Licenses and Permits
44100 Liquor & Malt Beverage Licenses 895.00
44101 Operator’s Licenses 190.00
44130 Cigarette Licenses 10.00
44250 Dog Licenses – County Refund 1,829.45
44255 Dog Licenses Retained 702.50
44300 Building Permit Fees 8,695.00
44400 Zoning Permits & Hearing Fees 2,900.00
14900 Driveway and Culvert Permits -100.00
44901 Utility Connection Permits 325.00
44902 Pond Permit 40.00
44904 Sign Permit Fees 40.00
Total Licenses and Permits 15,526.95
Fines, Forfeits and Penalties
45100 Dog License Penalties 162.00
45110 Court Fines and Fees 90.00
Total Fines, Forfeits and Penalties 252.00
Public Charges for Services
46100 General Government Fees 10.00
46110 Special Assessment Letters 1,550.00
46220 911 Address Signs 300.00
46310 Highway Material & Services 2,528.56
46431 Volume Based User Fee 11,856.00
46432 Garbage Bags / Disposal Fees 15,641.00
Total Public Charges for Services 31,885.56
Intergovernmetal Charges
47310 School Election Reimbursement 555.31
47343. Solid Waste – Centerville 3,996.40
47345 Recycling – Centerville 6,147.44
Total Intergovernmetal Charges 10,699.15
Miscellaneous Revenues
48110 Interest Income 5,530.31
48200 Town Hall Rent 30.36
48200 Sale of Recyclable Materials 1,000.00
48130 Interest on Delinquent Charges 9,629.84
48309 Sale of Other Equip. & Property 1.00
48510 Business Ads 450.00
48910 Motor Fuel Tax Refund 287.99
48920 Insurance Dividends & Refunds 1,196.00
48940 Miscellaneous 0.80
Total Miscellaneous Revenues 18,126.30
Total Income 987,787.26
Expense
General Government
Town Board
51100 Town Board – Salaries 18,918.69
51101 Town Board – Fica 1,447.29
51102 Town Board – Supplies & Exp. 7,889.26
51103 Town Board – WTA / Education 2,271,50
51104 Town Board – Car Allowance 1,199.20
Total Town Board 31,725.94
Clerk
51420 Clerk – Salary 17,162.52
51421 Clerk – Fica 1,588.33
51422 Clerk – Supplies & Expense 7,928.31
- Clerk – WTA / Education 825.50
- Clerk – Car Allowance 925.00
51425 Assistant Clerk – Salary 3,600.00
51426 Computer Help 125.00
Total Clerk 32,154.66
Elections
51440 Elections – Wages 4,086.00
51442 Elections – Supplies & Expense 2,276.08
51443 Elections – SVRS Contract 141.66
Total Elections 6,503.74
Accounting and Auditing
51510 Professional Fees – Accounting 9,750.00
Total Accounting and Auditing 9,750.00
Treasurer
51520 Treasurer – Salary 9,850.80
51521 Treasurer – Fica 753.59
51522 Treasurer – Supplies & Expense 4,115.68
51523 Treasurer – WTA / Education 182.00
51524 Treasurer – Car Allowance 600.00
Total Treasurer 15,502.07
Assessment of Property
51530 Assessor Contracted Services 11,220.00
51531 Assessor – Assess. Technologies 711.25
51534 · Assessor – Board of Review 200.00
51535. Assessor – Mfg. Property Fees 1,102.89
Total Assessment of Property 13,234.14
Town Hall
51600 Town Hall – Cleaning Wages 637.50
51601 Town Hall – Fica 48.77
51602 Town Hall – Supplies and Exp. 966.77
51603 Town Hall – Utilities 2,931.46
Total Town Hall 4,584.50
Insurance
51932 Property and Liability Ins. 9,964,00
51938 Worker’s Compensation Ins. 3,370.00
Total Insurance 13,334.00
Total General Government 126,789.05
Public Safety
Fire Protection
52200 Newton Fire Company 50,000.00
52201 Fire Protection Utilities 4,772.22
52202 Fire Protection – Expenses 541.78
52203 Fire Insurance Rebate Payment 10,932.59
Total Fire Protection 66,246.59
First Responders / Ambulance
52302 Ambulance Service 11,580.00
Total First Responders / Ambulance 11,580.00
Building Inspections
52400 Building Inspector – Wages 3,135.00
52401 Building Inspector – Fica 239.83
Total Building Inspections 3,374.83
Other Public Safety
52900 911 Address Signs 657.55
Total Other Public Safety 657.55
Total Public Safety 81,858.97
Public Works
Transportation
53300 Highway Maintenance – Newton 19,318.79
53301 Highway – Fica 4,262.81
53302 Highway – Vacation Pay 1,960.00
53303 Highway – Holiday Pay 1,176.00
53304 Highway – Retirement IRA 750.00
53305 Highway – Paid Time Off 1,384.25
53306 Garage and Machine Shop 23,513.68
53307 Snow and Ice Control 11,879.51
53308 Highway Gas and Oil 18,003.61
53309 Road Machinery Repair 11,903.19
53310 Gravel, Sand and Blacktop 7,675.53
53311 Brush Control 15,981.01
53312 Unemployment Compensation 250.00
53313 Highway Maintenance – Other 43,363.30
53315 Road Signs 1,196.63
53316 Highway Maint. – Overtime 1,384.29
53422 Road Supervisor Phone 780.00
53420 Street Lighting 212.56
Total Transportation 164,995.16
Landfill
53633 Landfill – Expenses 3,456,50
Total Landfill 3,456.50
Solid Waste / Recycling
53637 Solid Waste / Recycling – Wages 8,562.50
53638 Solid Waste / Recycling – Fica 655.03
53635 Recycling Program Expenditures 21,594.38
53636 Transfer Station Expenses 19,283,91
Total Solid Waste / Recycling 50,095.82
Weed and Nuisance Control
53640 Noxious Weed Publications 38.29
Total Weed and Nuisance Control 38.29
Total Public Works 218,585.77
Conservation and Development
Zoning Administration
56900 Zoning – Salary 6,732.00
56901 Zoning – Fica 515.00
56902 Zoning – Supplies & Expense 1,158.79
56904 Zoning – Publication Fees 398.07
Total Zoning Administration 8,803.86
Planning Commission
56920 Plan Comm. – Wages 2,216.00
56921 Plan Comm, Fica 169.52
56922 Plan Comm. – Supplies & Exp. 85.71
Total Planning Commission 2,471.23
Board of Appeals
56930 Board of Appeals – Wages 290.00
56931 Board of Appeals – Fica 22.19
56932 Board of Appeals – Supplies 14.19
Total Board of Appeals 326.38
Total Conservation and Development 11,601.47
Capital Outlay
57140 General Building Outlay 11,803.00
57221 Fire Protection Outlay – ARPA 22,380.16
57331 Highway & Street Outlay 173,499.00
57332 Highway & Street Outlay – ARPA 75,088.82
57900 Committed Fund Outlay 93,900.00
Total Capital Outlay 376,670.98
Total Expense 815,506,24
Net Income 172,281.02
Newton Fire Company
6528 Carstens Lake Road Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-758-3205 Fax: 920-758-3204 Email: Newtonfire@lakefield.net
2022 marks the end of our 75th year of providing fire protection and prevention to the people and businesses of the Town of Newton. In 2022, the Newton Fire Department responded to 64 calls which were the following in nature:
25 Structure fires 1 Service call
23 Assist the First Responders
3 Vehicle Fires
5 Good intent calls
3 Miscellaneous fires 1 Miscellaneous rescue
1 Hazardous call
2 False Alarm calls
Additionally, we provided area fire departments mutual aid 27 times as listed:
Valders: 5 Ada: 1
Manitowoc: 1
Silver Creek: 3
We received mutual aid 2 times.
Cleveland: 10 Combined Locks: 1
St. Nazianz: 6
Special Reminders:
- You need to have a burning permit for any burning project not contained in a barrel or pit.
Burning permits can be obtained from any of the fire chiefs, or during business hours at Hi-Way 42 Garage, Stock Manufacturing, Pine River Dairy, the Newton Town Shop, or the Newton Recycling Center.
- If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1—and tell them what your emergency is, the address of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling. If there is a possible fire, get out of the house right away.
- It is your responsibility to keep your address sign clear of snow, brush, and weeds so that the address signs are easily readable and visible from the road. This allows us to quickly find you in an emergency. Be sure to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms yearly.
- Newton Firefighters Picnic at the Newton Firefighters Community Park Friday, August 18, Saturday, August 19, and Sunday August 20
If you have any questions, you can contact Tom Hochkammer at 920-374-0109, Nick Smith at 920-901-2285, or Dan Stock at 920-374-1296. New members are always welcome. Thank you for your support of our organization.
Newton Fire Department Membership:
Chief, Tom Hochkammer
1st Assistant Chief: Nick Smith
Second Assistant Chief: Dan Stock
Bill Schneider, Captain
Brandon Shedal, Lt.
Brayden Hochkammer
Kaeden Fischer
Terry Wagner
Bryan Baryenbruch
Chuck Windus
Bryan Kornely
William Schmidt
Scott Konik
Chris Gospodarek, Captain
Steph Wittmus, Lt.
Garrett Braun
Mike Gordon
Craig Fischer
Mike Bastian
Lee Glaeser
Mark Knier
Scott Bastian
Bret Fischer
Bob Sickinger III
Jay Boldt, Captain
Chris Ansorge, Lt.
Cody Mueller
Bob Marheine
Mike Chizek
Ben Stock
Heather Moore
Dave Mueller
Curt Thomas
Matthew Fischer
Steve Fischer, Captain
Tyler Hochkammer, Lt.
Brad Fischer
Matt Petersen Joe Moore
Jacob Holschbach
Glenn Kappleman
Bob Sickinger
Newton First Responders
6528 Carstens Lake Road Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-758-3205 Fax: 920-758-3204 Email: newtonrescue@lakefield.net
Newton First Responders have been providing this community with pre–hospital care for 35 years. We strive to provide the best pre–hospital care to those people we help. Remember that anyone who needs pre–hospital care, emergency, or non–emergency in nature, can access the services of Newton First Responders; 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year; all at no cost to the patient. Behind the promise of good, quality care is our commitment to maintain the high standards we have set for our organization. The members of the Newton First Responders have committed 385 hours of time for meetings, drills and schooling, and 468 hours of time on calls, for total of 853 hours this past year. Certified by the State of Wisconsin, the Newton First Responders provide the most up to date First Responder care and skills.
In 2022, the Newton First Responders responded to 139 calls. These calls included contact with 128 patients.
The Newton First Responders presently consists of 9 active members. 4 of these members are also members of the Newton Fire Department and 2 members are trained to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level or higher.
Applications are being accepted for additional members.
Any interested persons can contact Mark Knier at 920-901-3373 or Debbie Holschbach at 920-323-0497 or any responders listed below. Classes for First Responders are usually held several times in the year.
If you are interested, please contact us!
Please remember that when you have an emergency, dial 911 immediately. The First Responders will be dispatched along with an ambulance. Turn on an outside light or have someone wait at the end of the driveway to help us find you and help you.
2023 Newton First Responders
Michael Chizek
Lee Glaeser, Vice President
Debbie Holschbach, Secretary, Lieutenant
Amanda Klemm
Mark Knier, Captain
Bryan Kornely
Leah Schmidt, Treasurer
Claude Siragusa, President
Chuck Windus
Dates to Remember
Spring Fish Fry: Friday, May 19, 2023,
Newton Firefighters Park
Fall Fish Boil: Friday, September 8, 2023 Newton Firefighters Park
The First Responders thank you for your tremendous support.
For Immediate Release
Public Works Department: Recycling Center
Jon A. Reisenbuechler, Operations Manager
JonReisenbuechler@manitowoccountywi.gov
PO Box 351 • 3000 Basswood Road
Phone: 920.683.4333
Manitowoc WI 54221-0351 Fax: 920.683.5030
Date: 3/27/2023 From: Jon Reisenbuechler
SUBJECT: Manitowoc County Compost Site Hours
Beginning April 1, the Basswood Road and Woodland Drive Compost Site will have new operating hours.
The Basswood Road Compost Site will be open Monday–Friday, 7am – 6pm and Saturdays from 8am until 6pm.
The Woodland Drive Compost Site will be open Monday–Friday, 10am – 6pm and Saturdays from 8am until 6pm.
Starting Saturday, April 1, the Recycling Center Main Office will be open Monday–Friday 7am – 4pm, and Saturdays from 8am to noon. Please visit the office during these hours to purchase compost products or to recycle electronics. Both Compost Sites and the Main Office are closed on Sundays and holidays.
Acceptable Items
- Brush, branches and
- Christmas trees less than 6 inches in diameter and 5 feet long
- Leaves
- Grass and lawn clippings Garden waste including pumpkins, fruit and vegetables
- Woodchips and sawdust from untreated wood Flowers and plants Weeds
- Sod with the soil removed
Unacceptable Items
- Ashes
- Treated and Untreated Lumber Branches wider than 6 inches in diameter or 5 feet long Logs and Stumps
- Animal waste or carcasses Kitchen waste
- Sod with the soil attached
- Sand, Soil, Gravel, Rocks or Concrete Construction and Demolition Waste Trash, Garbage Bags or Plastic
- Any Non–residential materials without authorization
Placing materials outside the designated areas or placing anything besides accepted items inside designated areas is considered illegal dumping and subject to fine per Manitowoc County Code Section 6.17.
Download a copy of the 2022 Town of Newton Annual Report here.