Thursday, May 3, 2012
Fireworks and flowers will be an easier get for Muskego residents as the Plan Commission approves the seasonal businesses on Tuesday night.
A very quick Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday night resulted in the approval of two additional businesses that will be set up for seasonal sales. The sale of flowers for A.W. Greenhouses was unanimously approved at EJ Salentine in the Tess Corners area. Stein's 'Just Plants' was approved earlier this year in front of Kohl's Department Store, and Ace Hardware has also been approved for additional greenhouse sales in their lots. The temporary business is expected to open May 9 and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 30. In addition, another site that will feature fireworks sales will post tents at Walmart. There will also be fireworks sales featured in the Piggly Wiggly, Pick n Save and Jetz Fuel lots during the week of the …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Retailer says they are withdrawing a design plan, but will likely be back before year's end.
Stating that Kohl's was withdrawing a request to redesign the front entrances at its Muskego location, Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti explained that the agenda item for Tuesday night's Plan Commission would be tabled. "Kohl's is undergoing a revaluation for its Muskego store, so they will not be pursuing the request at this time," Chiaverotti said. "They stated that they would likely be back with a proposal before the end of the year." The initial request was made in December for a redesign, but the plan commissioners were concerned that the revamp was too modern in design, and didn't fit in with the commerce corridor's prairie style requirement. A January meeting, which would have continued the discussion, was canceled because there weren't …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Previous review of plans to update facade were turned down to have the retailer present a more compatible prairie style to suit the commerce area
Please note the Plan Commission Meeting was canceled as there were not enough members for a quorum. As soon as the meeting is rescheduled we will share that information. The Plan Commission will meet at City Hall Tuesday evening at 6pm, with the following items on the agenda: Kohl's Department Stores will present a revised plan to update its facade to the commission. Previously, renderings presented in December got mixed reviews, with most of the commission feeling that the style was too contemporary and didn't match the architectural plan for the area of a prairie style. While Kohl's said they couldn't completely revamp plans, there were some things that could be considered to more closely match what the city is looking for. Renovations …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Director Julie Frahman recalls the early beginnings of the pantry about 2 years ago, and reminds everyone to keep others in your thoughts as you walk through the grocery aisles.
The following is a letter posted in the Muskego Food Pantry's newsletter, reprinted here with permission. As the holidays approach quickly and we move into November, I am reminded of years past at the food pantry. For our first Thanksgiving in 2009, we packed and provided dinners with turkeys for 20 of our families. In 2010, we had just moved into our new location and gave 40 of our families Thanksgiving dinner. This year, ... we already have 50 families on our list, and another 25 families have signed up with the Muskego Lions Club for their Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. As you can see, the need to help families in the Muskego area has almost doubled every year. During this time of year when everyone celebrates and gives thanks, …
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Annual poppy sales will benefit disabled and needy veterans and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
'If you can read, thank a teacher; if you can read in English, thank a veteran.' For this and so many other things we often take for granted, next weekend in front of Pick 'N Save, Piggly Wiggly and the Muskego Warehouse Beer & Liquor will be your opportunity to meet some of our veterans from the VFW Post 8171. They will be out selling poppies to help raise funds to support programs, which help disabled and needy veterans, as well as families of deceased veterans. So, why the poppy? Dennis Duran of the VFW explained that the history of it goes back to a woman named Anna Guerin, who wanted to raise money for French orphans and others made destitute after World War I. The poppy is the flower of remembrance, the history goes, and in 1920 …
Denise Konkol
11:00 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Seems that these clinics draw people, and the space between Aurora and Kohl's is still slated for development, providing a nice 'sandwich' to attract retailers seeking traffic. more ›