Village of Cottage Grove

09/01/2026

The Village of Cottage Grove is hiring a Parks Maintenance Technician to help maintain our parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, greenways, and public spaces. This hands-on role includes grounds maintenance, equipment operation, snow and ice control, and general upkeep of Village park facilities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, and be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons. CDL required within six months of hire.

Join our team and help keep Cottage Grove’s parks safe, clean, and welcoming for the community! Apply online through the Village’s website by Wednesday, September 16.

09/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended Rockin' at Bakken - Featuring Nerdvana on Thursday last week! We had a great time jamming to some of the best hits from the 90's (and a few more recent favorites mixed in).

We're looking forward to bringing another concert experience to Bakken Park next year, and we're looking for input and feedback. If you have a suggestion for a band or how to make the event better, please email [email protected].

09/01/2026

The Village of Cottage Grove has the following meetings scheduled for this week:
🔸Ad Hoc Housing Chapter Update Committee - Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 p.m.
🔸Comprehensive Plan Open House - Thursday, September 3, 5:30 p.m.

The agenda materials for these meetings are posted on the Village website: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/AgendaCenter.

Additional information on the Comprehensive Plan is available on the website: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/CompPlan.

09/01/2026

Stop by Village Voices - Community Office Hours with Village President Cindi Kelm-Nelson on Wednesday, September 2, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Village Hall. The special guest this month will be Assistant Administrator/Finance Director Cameron Sawyer.

Village Voices is an informal, conversational series with the Village President and a new guest or topic each month. Join us to share feedback, ask questions, and help shape how the Village serves you best.

The full schedule is available on the Village website: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/VillageVoices

08/31/2026

Thanks for these reminders Cottage Grove, WI Police!

SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 1! 📚🚌

It’s hard to believe, but the first day of school is right around the corner! As our students head back to school, we’re asking everyone to slow down, pay attention, and watch out for our kids.

🚶‍♀️ Watch for kids walking and biking to school. Give them plenty of space and be prepared for unexpected movements.

🚌 Watch for school buses and STOP when required. Passing a stopped school bus can result in a fine of more than $600!

🚗 Please be patient with the new traffic pattern at Cottage Grove Elementary. It may take some time for everyone to get used to the changes. Slow down, follow the signs and directions, and give yourself a little extra time during drop-off and pick-up.

Let’s work together to make sure our students, families, teachers, and everyone on the road have a safe and successful school year!

Welcome back, students! Let’s have a great year!

08/31/2026

Work continues on the off-site improvements related to the Amazon Development. This week, the following work is scheduled. The schedule is weather dependent.
🔸CTH N will be closed to through traffic. Traffic will be detoured using CTH TT and CTH T.
🔸Single lane closures along CTH N will also take place to work within the CTH TT and CTH N roundabout.
🔸The right lane of the WB IH-94 off ramp to CTH N will be closed for widening.
🔸Install pavement markings along CTH TT, CTH N, the CTH TT & CTH N roundabout, and the WB IH-94 off ramp to CTH N.
🔸Grading and preparation for permanent restoration at the CTH N drainage swale.
🔸Placement of topsoil and permanent restoration along CTH N and the CTH TT & CTH N roundabout.
🔸Install permanent signage along CTH TT, CTH N, and the CTH TT & CTH N roundabout.

Stay up-to-date on the work schedule by checking the Village website (www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/Amazon) or by following our social media.

08/27/2026

We’re getting ready for a 90’s night at Rockin’ at Bakken featuring Nerdvana! Come down to Bakken Park for great music, food from five food trucks, and a whole lot of fun. Food trucks open at 5:30 and the band starts at 6 p.m.

08/27/2026

Today is the day! Join us at Rockin' at Bakken - Featuring Nerdvana for a mix of 90's music, great food, and fun!

🍽️ Food Trucks and Biergarten Open: 5:30 p.m.
🎶 Concert: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Bakken Park, Cottage Grove, WI
🎟️Admission: FREE!

Food trucks will be Mom's Touch, Jolly Frog, Kona Ice, MEGA Eggrolls, and The Koshkonong Weiner. Thanks to the Cottage Grove Lions Club of Wisconsin for running the biergarten.

Thanks to our sponsors Laufenberg Lawn Care LLC and Strand Associates!

Additional information: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/RockinatBakken

08/26/2026

The Village of Cottage Grove has two meetings scheduled for this evening:
🔸Utility Commission - Wednesday, August 26, 4:30 p.m.
🔸Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Committee - Wednesday, August 26, 5 p.m.
The agenda materials for these meetings are posted on the Village website: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/AgendaCenter.

08/26/2026

Update: Due to the forecasted rains last night, the overnight work was postponed until Wednesday, August 26, starting at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27.

Update: Due to the forecasted rains last night (8/25/2026), the overnight work was postponed until Wednesday, August 26, starting at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 27.
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The CTH N and CTH TT roundabout will be closed to thru traffic for overnight asphalt paving during the following times:
🔸Monday, August 24, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m .on Tuesday, August 25
🔸Tuesday, August 25, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26

This schedule is weather dependent. Message boards will be updated should weather cause delays.

🔸The current detour route for CTH N will remain in place, with the addition of a temporary access route for those along the southern portion of the closure (CTH N → CTH BB → Sprecher Road → CTH T/TT).
🔸CTH TT traffic will be detoured during the overnight hours using the previously implemented detour route that was used in May and June (CTH T to the north) that permits truck traffic.
🔸Access to the Park-and-Ride lot and the BP gas station on CTH TT will remain available from the west.
🔸Access through the work zone will be provided for emergency responders from Cottage Grove, Sun Prairie, and Dane County Sheriff Department if necessary and flaggers will be stationed at the roadway closure limits to facilitate access through the work zone in an event of an emergency.

The map is also available as a pdf on the Village website: www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/Amazon