Appleton District 14 - Chris W. Croatt, Alderman

08/26/2026

FYI

If you see something suspicious, call APD and report it. They’ll check it out.

Emergency : 911
Non-Emergency : 920-832-5500

Suspicious activity would usually be considered non-emergency but if you think it’s an urgent, time sensitive matter, there is the other option.

Appleton Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Entries

(APPLETON, Wis. – August 26, 2026) — The Appleton Police Department is investigating a series of thefts from vehicles reported overnight on the city’s southeast side.

The investigation began at approximately 6:00 a.m. after a caller reported an unoccupied vehicle in the roadway with its doors open near N. Cambridge Drive and E. Edgemere Drive. Officers determined the vehicle had been stolen from another location in the City of Appleton.

When officers arrived in the area, four individuals fled on foot. Officers located two of the individuals and took them into custody. One of those individuals is an adult male, and the other is a juvenile male.

Throughout the morning, the Appleton Police Department continued to receive reports of thefts from vehicles in the surrounding neighborhood. Investigators are actively working to determine whether the individuals taken into custody are connected to the reported vehicle entries and thefts.

The investigation remains active. Additional information may be released as investigators continue to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents.

Residents in the affected area are encouraged to check their vehicles and report any suspected thefts or damage to the Appleton Police Department. Residents who have doorbell or security camera footage from the overnight hours are also asked to contact police if they believe their footage may assist with the investigation.

The Appleton Police Department reminds residents to:

Lock their vehicles, even when parked at home.

Remove valuables and personal property from unattended vehicles.

Avoid leaving personal property visible inside vehicles.

Report suspicious activity to police.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Investigator Yule with the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5540.

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08/24/2026

FYI

08/21/2026

It’s hard to believe we are at this point in the summer already. Say it isn’t so ;)

Summer is making its final splash at Erb Pool! 💦 Join us for one last dip before the season swims away. 🏊‍♀️☀️

08/08/2026

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Yes, you need an appointment but it’s an opportunity to chat with our Mayor.

If you’d like to talk one-on-one with the mayor — share any thoughts, ideas, feelings — call 920-832-6400 to reserve a spot during his August office hours. The date is Monday, August 31 from 2-4 PM at Lundgaard Park, 4900 N Lightning Dr, Appleton

Please reserve a time - there will be no walk-ins

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

A very disappointing and frustrating outcome on the reconsideration of the truancy resolution.

I’d be happy to discuss why I voted for a new one year trial. The vote was 7-6-1 and didn’t pass because 8 votes are needed to pass a resolution. Had there been a 7-7 vote, the Mayor could’ve cast a vote to break the tie. Not sure if he would’ve voted nor do I know how he would’ve voted. The abstention was cast by Patti Heffernan. I’m not sure why. The missing Council member was Vaya Lauren Jones (who missed the last meeting when we voted on this).

08/05/2026

07/30/2026

Good news…

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
For City of Appleton residents in the area most affected by yesterday’s storm, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀, a special curbside brush collection will be provided for tree damage.

**𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.**

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
We’ll announce collection dates in the coming days as crews continue clearing hazards.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:
• Tree sections must be cut to 8 feet or shorter and no more than 12 inches in diameter.
• Smaller branches (up to 2 inches in diameter), twigs, and yard waste must be bundled or placed in lawn bags, each weighing under 45 pounds.

𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬
To assist with storm damage cleanup, both sites are open extra days this week beyond their normal schedules. Hours for both sites remain 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM during this extended period.

𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 (2625 E. Glendale Ave)
Normally open: Friday–Monday
𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Open today (Tuesday, July 28) through Monday, August 3

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 (701 S. Whitman Ave)
Normally open: Tuesday–Friday
𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Open today (Tuesday, July 28) through Friday, August 7

Both sites will go back to normal operating days after the listed dates above. Visit our website for more information - https://appletonwi.gov/government/departments/public_works/yard_waste/yard_waste_sites.php

07/28/2026

City Hall will be closed for in-person services today due to the ongoing power outage. We will provide an update when more information becomes available.

07/09/2026

Reminder, Erb Pool will be closed this coming weekend due to a planned swim meet event.

We're excited to host the 27th Annual Bird Bath Invitational Swim Meet this weekend at Erb Pool.

📅 Erb Pool will be closed Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 while we welcome swimmers from across the area.

🌊 Looking to swim? Mead Pool is open with regular hours and programming.

Best of luck to everyone competing!