ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Facebook Page

Please follow our Facebook account here!

Absentee Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election

Absentee Voting by Mail

Absentee ballots requested by mail will be mailed out starting on September 19th. The deadline for making an application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is 5 pm on the fifth day before the election which is Thursday, October 31st, 2024. All absentee ballots must be returned before 8PM on November 5th, 2024. To request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you, visit myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-By-Mail

In-Person Absentee Voting

Town of Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County Road B

Week 1: Tuesday, October 22nd through Friday, October 25th: 12PM to 4PM
Week 2: Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 1st: 12PM to 4PM
By Appointment Only: Friday, November 1st: 4PM to 5PM
Saturday, November 2nd: 9AM to 12PM (no registration available)

During the Early Voting Period (October 22nd - November 2nd), if you are unable to vote during the times listed above, please call the town hall to make an appointment: 608-838-1081

Fall Event - Saturday October 12th, 9AM to 11AM

The Town of Dunn Parks Commission and will be hosting its annual Fall Event on Saturday, October 12th from 9 AM to 11 AM on the Town Hall property (or in the large garage if the weather doesn’t cooperate)! There will be donuts, coffee (milk and juice for kids), apples, and a limited supply of small bare-root trees while supplies last. Town Highway equipment will be out and available for kids to check out.

Lake Waubesa Conservation Association Social and Bike Path Celebration - October 19th, 2024
10:30am – 11:30am: Bike ride from the Green Lantern to Christy’s Landing on the Lower Yahara River Trail and the new connector trail to Waucheeta Trail.
11:30am - 3 pm: LWCA Social at Christy’s Landing, featuring a 50/50 raffle and bike auction.

Fish Camp County Park Park Improvements

Phase II of the Lower Yahara River Trail between Fish Camp County Park and Lake Kegonsa State Park is now open to the public. Construction of the trail and the associated Accessible Fishing & Boating Improvements at Fish Camp County Park is complete.

This 1.6-mile trail is a mix of boardwalk, bridge and paved trail along the northern shore of Lake Kegonsa. The trail connects to the Village of McFarland via a 2-mile on-road route along CTH AB. Future phases will connect to Stoughton.

Improvements include a new accessible floating kayak launch pier, an accessible walk-in kayak ramp, a new accessible fishing pier, and relocation and improvement of the County's lake management weed harvest off-load site. Improvements also include landscaping and ADA parking upgrades.

A ribbon cutting event will be planned for a later date TBD.

Click here to view the project website.

Public Health Offers Free Private Well Testing for “Forever Chemicals”

Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing free PFAS water testing for income eligible homeowners with private wells in Dane County. Eligibility for free testing is based on income and the number of people in the household. If you are not eligible for free testing, paid testing is also available at a lower price than many other labs typically offer.

PFAS chemicals are common in our environment. Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS do not change or break down easily. Exposure can happen through the air, soil, and even drinking water.

For more information, click here or call Public Health Madison and Dane County at (608) 266-4821.

Dane Arts Posters Available

Each year for over four decades, the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission's annual art poster has showcased a different, talented local artist. This tradition lives on in 2024. Art posters are available to the public by voluntary donation at the Town Hall. Poster donations help support the Commission's mission and programs: fostering public participation, increasing access, and forging alliances in support of local arts, culture, and history. Click here to view this year's poster.

Public Input Opportunity - Internet Survey and Speed Test

A public input opportunity regarding internet service is available and we strongly encourage your participation:

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) has developed a survey, the Wisconsin Internet Self-Report (WISER), to gather information regarding your broadband experiences. WISER is an internet survey and speed test that will be used to advise Wisconsin's broadband planning efforts. Everyone is encouraged to take the survey and help the PSC create a better broadband map. You may take the survey multiple times to report on additional locations, connections, or to take an updated speed test. WISER will serve as a long-standing tool to track broadband service over time.

To take the survey, please visit https://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/WISER/index.html

For more information, please visit https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ServiceType/Broadband/BroadbandConsumerResources.aspx or contact the Public Service Commission at PSCBroadbandData@wisconsin.gov