Now Accepting Applications for Town Clerk Position

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I will be retiring at the end of 2024 and the town will be looking to fill the position of Town Clerk.  We are asking those interested in applying for the postion to send a Resume and Cover/Introductory letter to the below address by July 26, 2024.  

Town of Harmony

440 N U.S. Hwy 14

Janesville WI 53546

We are looking to start the new Clerk sometime no later than September 1, 2024 to work with me on training over the last 4 months of the year.  Below I have included what the Town Clerk is responsible for.  Don’t freak out, as this is not all done each week or month.  These are what the clerk will be responsible to do over the year.  This is the bulk of what is done but may not be all inclusive.  The clerks position is a minimum 20 to 25 hours a week and does require a fairly consitant schedule.  There may be weeks that require additional hours along with some projects.  Please see the list below.  If you have questions, please send those questions to [email protected].  

Clerks Duties and Responsibilities List Click Here  

As I tell everyone, my first year was tough, it not an easy job to get to know.  But after that I have grown to really love the job.  

Thanks

Tim Tollefson

Town Clerk

Storm Cleanup

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As we all know, we have been hit by numerous storms with the loss of a lot of trees and limbs.  I spoke with the county concerning the cleanup.  The County is working all around Rock County cleaning up from the tornados and the numerous storms we have had.  For trees and limbs  that were in the Right of Way (Ditchlines) the county will be cleaning those up but they will need some time to complete with the cleanup around the county.  The county estimated they should be caugt up July 24th.  

With the wet soil it is possible that additional trees may come down and there may be more storms coming.  If a tree comes down on the roadway, please call the Rock County Non-Emergency number provided, there is no damage to life or property,.  That number is 

Rock County Non-Emergency # 608-757-2244

If your electricty comes from Rock Electric outage report #  866-752-4550 

If your electricty comes from Ailiant Energy 1-800-255-4268 for all emergencies.

Just as a heads up, the town does not have a sight to take trees and shrubs.  If you have a fire pit or your neighbor does, that would be the least exepensive.  In talking with several tree trimmers today, they are booking up fast for full tree removal and just branch cleanup.  

 

Thanks

Tim

 

 

Town of Rock Fund Raiser

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As many of you know, the town of Rock expeianced a tornado in late June.  The Clerk for the Town of Rock has set up a gofundme to help raise money to help their residents clean up after the storm.  There is much expense in cleaning up the debris along with the trees that came down.  Please consider donating to this fund to help residents in Rock County.  Please see the copy of the gofundme page below.

August 13th Partisan Primary Election

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There will be a Partisan Primary on Tuesday August 13th.  In a Partisan Primary, voters are only allowed to vote in One Parties Primary.  If you vote in more than on party your votes will not be counted unless you select the party you wish to vote in and then only those selections will be counted. 

Mailed absentee ballots will be mailed on Thursday June 27th.   You can return those ballots in the pre-addressed envelope and mail back or they may be returned to the clerks office.  State Statutes require that only the voter may return their ballot in-person.  You may not drop off other family members ballots unless they are present at the time of return.   

Please watch this website as i will post updates to include a sample ballot and clerks hours for in-person absentee voting.  

Clerks Hours for in-person absentee voting at the Town Hall

Tuesday July 30th 1:30pm to 5pm

Thursday August 1st 1pm to 5pm

Friday August 2nd 1pm to 5pm

Tuesday August 5th 1pm to 5pm

Wednesday August 6th 1pm to 5pm

Thursday August 7th 1pm to 5pm

Friday August 8th 1pm to 5pm

August 13th 2024 Sample Ballot Click Here 

Below is the Type C Notice for Referendums for the August 13th election.  Please read.

Type C Notice of Referendums for the August 13th Election Click Here 

Legal Notice property Vacation

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in an effort to protect the Timber Ridge Subdivision in the future, the Town Board is hereby posting legal notice of it;s intent to vactate, abandon and discontinue certain Right of Ways that were intended to become public streets in 1970 should the subdivision be expanded.  Please see resolution 081224 below for the information.  There will be a Public Hearing at the Town Board Meeting on August 12, 2024 at 7pm.  Those having comments on this resolution are encouraged to attend.  there is a picture on page three of this posting to show the two right of ways affected.  The parcels will be divided equally between the two adjacent property owners.  

Resolution 081224 for Right of Way Vacation Timber Ridge 

Questions please let me know.

Tim Tollefson

Clerk Town of Harmony

[email protected] 

 

 

 

Rock County Clean Sweep Program

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Rock County will hold the 2024 Clean Sweep Program again.  Take stock now and reserve your spot as time slots fill up quickly.  See the brochures below

Clean Sweep Brochure Click Here 

Clean Sweep for hazardous chemicals – June 22, August 24, 2024

Drop-offs will be June 22 in Beloit and August 24 in Janesville.  Open to all Rock County residents.  This program is popular and capacity is limited so advance registration is required. Priority chemicals include pesticides, herbicides, mercury, old vehicle fuels, solvents, thinners, wood preservatives, pool chemicals, unknown chemicals, and oil-based paint, to name a few.  Latex paint is not accepted.  

For a list of accepted materials, year-round recycling for rechargeable batteries, motor oil, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and a household chemical disposal guide, go to the Rock County Clean Sweep website (https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/land-conservation/clean-sweep ) or call 608-754-6617 ext. 3. 

Business Clean Sweep for Hazardous and Agricultural Chemicals – drop-offs in Beloit and Janesville

Any small business, organization, or agency that produces 220 lbs or less of hazardous waste per month or 2,205 lbs or less per year may be eligible to use Clean Sweep for Businesses/Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) in Rock County on June 22 in Beloit and August 24 in Janesville. Any eligible business/VSQG from Rock County may also use the Dane County Business Clean Sweep all year.  Participants pay disposal cost and transport materials to the drop-off themselves.  Both programs offer free no-obligation quotes. 

 Unwanted agricultural chemicals from any eligible organization, government agency, or business in Rock County can save up to 50% off disposal cost at Rock County Clean Sweep while funds last.  An inventory of chemicals required in advance to receive the discount. 

 To use the Rock County Business Clean Sweeps on June 22 register by June 14.  To use the August 24 drop-off, register by August 16, 2024.  Business program information is at the Rock County Clean Sweep website

Absentee Voting for 2024 and In Person Absentee Voting

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For those that will be voting absentee in 2024, i wanted everyone to see the new instructions and the new absentee envelopes.  Below are examples of the new forms.  Please pay attention to the instructions.  It is very important to follow these directions to ensure your vote counts and the instructions are simple.  

In Person Absentee Voting

Here are the hours for in person Absentee Voting at the town hall 440 N U.S. Hwy 14, Janesville.

Tuesday March 19 through Friday March 22nd 1pm to 5pm

Tuesday March 26th through Wednesday March 27th and Friday March 29th   1pm to 5pm

2024 Absentee Instructions Click Here

The new absentee envelopes explain the procedures much better.  See below for a sample.  

Step 1 will be filled out with a label from the Clerk

Step 2 the voter must sign next to the X.  If the voter had assitance in voting their ballot the Assistant must sign their name at the bottom of Step 2.

Step 3.  This section is for the person who witnessed you voting this ballot.  They need to sign their name, Print their name and place their address in the lowest box.  This is the step that some people forget.  Please, before you put the envelope in the mail, check to make sure Step 2 and Step 3 are completed.

Absentee Ballot Return Envelope Click Here 

I want to make sure your ballot gets counted.  

Thanks

Tim Tollefson, Clerk

Roads are open to ATV/UTV traffic

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After a long wait, the Town roads are open to ATV/UTV travel.  Begining routes will be sigened and will have end signs where the roads  go to into another town or city.  Townline Road is NOT open to ATV/UTV travel.  Townline Road is mutually controlled by the Town of Harmony and the Town of Milton.  At this point the Town of Milton has not approved ATV/UTV use on their roads.  I have attached below the Ordinance for The Town of Harmony.  Become familar with this ordiance.  County Roads at this point are NOT open for ATV/UTV travel though you may cross these County Roads to continue on the trail.  Tarrant Road is open from Bingham Rd to County Road A.  South of A is controlled by the Town of Johnstown and they do not have an ordinance allowing for ATV/UTV travel.  Please read through the Ordinance.

Town of Harmony ATV/UTV Ordinance Click Here