Welcome to Town of New Hope, Wisconsin
Welcome to the Town of New Hope Website!
Many of the postings below have links to websites. To access a posted website, click on the link, then click on the web address that pops up. And please give us a call if you run into issues (715-677-4784)…Thanks!
UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS:
- Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm (North New Hope Church): Annual Audit
- Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 pm (North New Hope Church): Regular Town Board Meeting
Property Tax Information: Lottery and Gaming Credit: Please look at your 2024 property tax bill. You qualify for the lottery and gaming tax break 1) if you are a Wisconsin Resident 2) who owns a dwelling that is your primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year. You are allowed to claim that credit on one residence.
- If you are already getting the credit (which shows in the middle of your property tax page, below First Dollar Credit), no worries – it will automatically renew each year.
- If that credit does not show under 2024, you should apply for it. Here are several documents that will assist you, including live links that will take you to the application site:
If you have any questions, please call Pat Zellmer, your town clerk.
COMMUNITY ALERTS:
We need your help. We’ve completed the first draft of our Disaster/Emergency Plan (posted below), and now we’re asking for anyone with special talents or resources who would be willing to be listed on the Local Resources List (page 10 of the plan). For anyone who would be willing to volunteer in an emergency, please contact Pat Zellmer (call 715 677-4784 or email clerk@tn.newhope.wi.gov) with your name, phone number, and skill set, especially medical, construction, tree removal – but all volunteers are welcome….
Please take a look at our Disaster/Emergency Plan for New Hope (click the link below), which includes contacts and options in an emergency. It’s a work in progress, so please let us know how we can improve it – the best tool is only as good as it is useful.
2025 Town of New Hope Harter’s Calendar Click on this link to get your 2025 garbage and recycling calendar.
As you know, the Town of New Hope takes pride in its rural nature, but that has some downfalls, including how best to communicate with each other, especially in emergencies. Here are two ways we’re working toward making this better:
- Sign up for local and county alerts (weather, safety, community). Click on Portage County Community Alert system., then click on the link that comes up, and follow the simple directions. It only takes a few minutes, and you can get alerts via cell phone, landline, and/or email. It’s the closest thing we have to a phone tree, and much more certain… linked with the Portage County Sheriff and Portage County Emergency Management Offices. You can cancel this at any time, and the information you provide is secure. Thanks for giving it a try.
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- Disasters can and do happen, and we’ve completed a plan: click on the 2024 Emergency Mitigation Plan. Any comments are appreciated (send them to Pat at clerk@tn.newhope.wi.gov)
- With winter (and COLD weather) at our doorstep, in case of an emergency (especially power outages) click on Portage County Warming Centers to find a place near you. You can also call (715) 346-1400 (non-emergency) or 911 to reach the Sheriff.
UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION:
The fall 2024 election is still in the rearview mirror, but here we go again…the Spring 2025 Elections are rapidly approaching, with two important notices:
2025 NOTICE OF SPRING CAUCUS · Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm (North New Hope Church): 2025 NOTICE OF SPRING CAUCUS
2025 NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION An election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to elect members of the New Hope Town Board: 2025 NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION
DOG LICENSES:
- All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license.
The fee is $12.00 for neutered or spayed dogs.
The fee is $22.00 if not spayed or neutered.
You must show proof of rabies vaccination for a license to be issued. - You will need to send a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the New Hope Treasurer Dorene Stolpa. Your dog license, tag, and the information sent in will be returned to you in the envelope you provided. Please e-mail the treasurer for more information at treasurer@tn.newhope.wi.gov
- A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed to the owner for each dog not licensed by March 31st of the current year.
- First offense fines for County Animal control Ordinance violations are $169-$263.50 (this includes failure to license).