Greetings, residents of Morgan and the surrounding communities! Welcome back to the column written with the interests of town of Morgan residents in mind. If you or your organization has a news item, event information or photograph to share, please contact megan.stranz@gmail.com or visit the Morgan website, www.townofmorgan.org.
The Green Valley-Morgan Fire Company is pleased to report that its visit to Fairview Elementary School in Krakow on Oct. 8 gave more than 100 students the opportunity to visit educational stations that demonstrated firefighting equipment used by the Department of Natural Resources, provided information on smoke alarms and allowed students to check out the fire department’s trucks. Students also tried on firefighting gear and even used the fire hose.
How well do you know the town of Morgan? The population of Morgan is 989, with 787 residents being of voting age. It’s no small wonder that our poll workers are often very busy on election day!
Did you know that Oconto County Forest makes up about 2,200 acres within the town of Morgan, which allows ample opportunities for residents to enjoy wildlife and engage in outdoor recreation? At this time of year, the vivid fall colors add another draw to the county forest.
Morgan also currently boasts over 9,000 acres of agricultural land, which is a reminder of the farming heritage of many of Morgan’s present and past residents.
Neighborly note: Morgan resident Drew Oswald and his father, Larry Oswald, of Genesee, reported that they spotted a bobcat near the south end of Degantown Road on Oct. 4.
There are some important upcoming dates to remember. A public hearing for the 2016 town budget is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the town hall. A special town meeting will immediately follow for the purpose of adopting the 2016 budget and levy. The regular November town board meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, Santa Claus will be visiting with children at the Green Valley Fire Station on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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