TOWN OF COOPERSTOWN - DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

TAX RECEIPTS – Receipts can be emailed. Please include your email address along with your tax payment. IF A MAILED RECEIPT IS NEEDED SEND A STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE ALONG WITH PAYMENT. NO TAX RECEIPTS WILL BE SENT OUT WITHOUT A STAMPED ENVELOPE.

TAX PAYMENT PROCEDURES - Tax collection will be done by mail only. All checks are to be made out to the Town of Cooperstown. NO CASH ACCEPTED! Pay at least the 1st installment by January 31, 2026. Tax payments must be postmarked by this date but to avoid being delinquent, MAIL EARLY. Rural Post Offices may not be postmarked on the same day, it must be requested, or your payment may be late. Mail to: Bernadette Duescher, Treasurer, 10002 Hidden Valley Road Maribel, WI 54227.The balance due, if any, is to be paid to the Manitowoc County Treasurer on or before July 31, 2026. The bottom stub should be returned with your payment to the address noted.

LOTTERY CREDIT - Property tax bills will include lottery credit for primary residency only. If you did not receive credit and you feel you should have or if you received credit on a property that was not your primary residence, please notify the Treasurer. Adjustments can be made with the proper documentation.

DOG LICENSES - Every dog over 5 months of age must have a current rabies shot and a license. To get your license, send the proper fee along with written proof of a current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying or neutering where relevant. Fees are as follows: Neutered or spayed: $5.00 per dog; all other dogs: $10.00 per dog; Kennel license: $35.00 for twelve dogs or less ($3.00 for each additional dog). Dog licenses are due by APRIL 1, 2026 or they are delinquent and subject to late charges. PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS A RABIES VACCINATION CERTIFICATE IS SENT WITH FEE. Penalties are as follows: additional $25.00 after April 1, 2026 PER DOG. PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE CHECK FOR THE DOG LICENSE. NOTIFY THE TREASURER IF YOU NO LONGER HAVE YOUR DOG. Send to: Bernadette Duescher, Treasurer, 10002 Hidden Valley Road Maribel, WI 54227

ELECTIONS - The 2026 election dates are: Spring Primary - Tuesday, February 17, 2026; & Spring Elec - Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Partisan Primary - August 11, 2026 and General Election - November 3, 2026 . If interested in becoming an election inspector, please contact the clerk for more information.

PLAN COMMISSION- applications being accepted for two positions for a 2-year term – one board and two citizen appointments. Submit application to Town Clerk by April 6, 2026.

RECYCLING AND GARBAGE - Garbage and recycling items should be taken to the town Transfer Station located at 12309 County Road Z. Transfer Station hours are as follows: Saturdays hours 8:00 am – 3:00 pm ; Wednesday hours (1st Wednesday in April to last Wednesday in September) 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. See website for a guideline list of acceptable/non-acceptable garbage and recycling items and fees, when applicable. Your card should be presented to Transfer Station employees every time garbage and recycling items are dropped off. If you have lost your card or are a new resident, please contact the Clerk to obtain one. If you have any questions regarding the Transfer Station, please contact any Town Board member. If illegal garbage is found along town road, please call Town for proper handling. If found along a County road, call Manitowoc County.

BURNING IN THE TOWN - The local fire departments are no longer issuing burning permits. For more information concerning burning in the town please contact a board member or the town website. Contact Manitowoc County Dispatch Center at 920-683-4201 to report your burning project and call them back when completed. For information on items that can and cannot be burned and daily burning restrictions check the DNR website at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/OpenBurning/Owners.html. 1-888-947-2876 Check with DNR for burning bans.

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS - Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at the Town Hall at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise posted and/or published. Notices are posted at the town hall and on the town website.

WEBSITE INFORMATION - Town’s website can be found at townofcooperstownwi.gov. Contact us at [email protected]. Updated information on postings, meeting minutes, ordinances, forms and more can be found on the site. The town is looking for pictures from our community. Pictures can be emailed.

TOWN OF COOPERSTOWN - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TOWN OFFICERS

Chairman – Joseph Havlovitz 920-305-4182                   Clerk - Susan Kornely 920-660-8544

Supervisor – Anthony Shibler 920-901-4285                   Treasurer - Bernadette Duescher 920-619-2689

Supervisor – Nicholas Propson 920-680-0809                 Constable – Kelly Kane 920-360-4614               

Town Shop - Dan Kasten 920-621-4237                          Building Inspector – Scott Beining 920-680-3376

Assessor – Scott Tennessen 920-423-3502                                 

CULVERT PERMITS - Culvert permits are required. Application forms can be obtained by calling the Town Chairman at 920-305-4182.

NOTICE TO LANDOWNERS - Driveway access must be kept clear to ensure emergency vehicle passage. A minimum clearance of 12 feet in height and 12 feet in width is required.

FIRE/HOUSE NUMBERS – Please ensure that fire numbers and culvert ends remain free of grass and brush to maintain proper visibility and allow for mowing. For driveways exceeding 500 feet in length or those that are obscured, additional signage is required to improve accessibility.

RIGHT-OF-WAY - It is unlawful to place objects or signage in the road right-of-way. You will be asked to remove the object or sign; otherwise, it will be removed for you.

SNOW ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS - It is unlawful under State Statutes 86.01 and 86.022 to place snow onto any Public Highway Right-of-Way that would impede or incommode the use of the highway. We ask that you refrain from placing snow on any Town Right-of-Way.

CULTIVATING IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS - No person shall, within the limits of any public highway, plow, cultivate or otherwise work any lands in such manner as to interfere with or obstruct the drainage in any public highway ditch, nor shall any person operate any farm or other machinery on, over, along or across any public highway in such manner as to materially damage the said highway. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, and shall in addition pay the whole cost of restoring the ditch or highway, or both, to their former condition. State Statute 86.021 BUILDING

PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES - No person shall, in excess of $2500 in cost of material and labor, build, add onto and/or alter any building without first obtaining a building permit for such work from the Town Clerk. For new home permits contact Town Clerk. See the website for more information.

ANNUAL MEETING- APRIL 20, 2026 – Discussion on fund reserves and proposed levy limit increase for 2027.