City of New Richmond, Wisconsin

09/06/2026

📚🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨📚

It has come to our attention that National Read a Book Day is TODAY, September 6… and frankly, we think this is something worth celebrating. 😏

Our team has some important reminders:

📖 Reading is good for you. Side effects may include laughing out loud, staying up “just one more chapter,” and suddenly needing to know what happens next.

📚 Books are everywhere. You don’t even have to buy one! We have thousands waiting for you right here at the New Richmond Library. 😉

⏰ There is no age limit. Kids, teens, adults, seniors… even the person who says, “I’m not really a reader.” We’ve got something for you.

🤫 Reading quietly is encouraged. Although dramatic gasps, occasional giggles, and whispering “NO WAY” to yourself are completely understandable.

🚨 If you experience symptoms of book-hoarding, please remain calm. We get it. We can help.

So, on National Read a Book Day, we have just one question:

What are YOU reading? 👀📚

Stop by the New Richmond Community Library this week and tell us how you celebrated!

09/05/2026

🚗 THE DMV IS COMING! THE DMV IS COMING! 🚗
The Wisconsin DMV will be at the New Richmond City Hall next Tuesday, September 8, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DMV staff can assist with:
• Driver licenses
• Wisconsin ID cards
• License renewals and replacements
• Other DMV services
Before your visit, be sure to verify what documents and information you'll need to bring. Requirements vary depending on the service you're requesting.

Visit the Wisconsin DMV website for details: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/home.aspx

Take advantage of this convenient opportunity to access DMV services right here in New Richmond!

09/03/2026

🎨⚡ Color Us Excited! Celebrate Public Power Week with a Coloring Contest! ⚡🎨

New Richmond Utilities is celebrating Public Power Week, October 4–10, and we’re inviting our youngest artists to join the fun! 🖍️💡

Calling all creative kids: Grab your crayons, colored pencils, or markers and show us your best coloring skills! 🌈✨

📅 When to enter: September 1–Friday, October 10
📧 Email your artwork: [email protected]
📍 Or drop it off: New Richmond Utilities, 156 E. 1st St.

🎉 Bonus: Everyone who participates will be entered into a prize drawing!

We can’t wait to see all the colorful creativity from our community! 🌟

Ready, set, COLOR! 🖍️⚡💙

09/02/2026

🍂 September News & Fall Reminders from the City of New Richmond!

As summer winds down and fall gets underway, there’s plenty happening Right Here in New Richmond!

Stay up to date with the latest City news, including community projects, City Council updates, fall reminders, upcoming events, and more. Whether you’re getting back into a fall routine or planning ahead, our September newsletter has you covered.

📰 Read the full September newsletter here:
https://www.newrichmondwi.gov/news_detail_T2_R69.php

Have an idea for a future newsletter? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us what topics, projects, or community information you’d like to see featured.

📧 Want City news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up here:
https://www.newrichmondwi.gov/news_detail_T2_R69.php

🍁 Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay Right Here in New Richmond!

08/29/2026

Back to School: Let’s Keep Our Students Safe! 🚌📚

Next week marks the start of another school year, which means school buses will be back on our roads and students will be walking and biking throughout our community.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself extra time when traveling near schools and bus stops.

Remember these important safety reminders:

🛑 Stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Never attempt to pass a stopped school bus.
🚸 Watch for children near bus stops, crosswalks, and residential areas. Young students may not always be aware of traffic.
🚗 Slow down in school zones and follow posted speed limits.
🚌 Give buses plenty of space and be patient when they are stopping to pick up or drop off students.
📵 Put down the phone and eliminate distractions while driving.
👀 Look twice before pulling out of driveways or turning at intersections, especially during morning and afternoon school hours.

A few extra seconds of patience can make all the difference. Let’s work together to keep our students, bus drivers, pedestrians, and everyone who shares our roads safe throughout the school year.

Welcome back, students—and have a safe school year! 💙📚

08/27/2026

“What are they doing there?!” 👀

We get that question a LOT at City Hall! While it’s up to a developer whether they choose to put up a sign for their project, some like to keep you guessing! 😉

So, how can you find out what development is happening around town? One great resource is our Plan Commission meeting agendas and minutes. These documents can provide information about proposed development projects that are coming before the Commission.

You can also sign up to receive notifications about upcoming meetings so you can stay in the know!

👉 https://newrichmondwi.civicweb.net/Portal/Subscribe.aspx

Stay curious, New Richmond! 🏗️🏘️

08/25/2026

🎒📚 **Back-to-School = the perfect time to recycle your old electronics!** ♻️

As you make space for new devices this school year, don’t let those old electronics collect dust! The **City of New Richmond** is pleased to partner with **First Choice Computer Recycling (Eau Claire)** to offer **FREE residential electronics recycling**.

🕘 **Days/Hours:** Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 **Location:** 1006 N Dakota Avenue
➡️ Look for the **large red storage container** at the southwest corner of the parking lot.

**Accepted items include:**
💻 Desktop computers & laptops
📱 Cell phones & tablets
📺 CRT & LCD TVs and monitors
💾 Hard drives
⌨️ Keyboards & mice
🔌 Cabling & docking stations
🎮 Gaming equipment
📦 Cable boxes

🚫 **Please note:** No refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, freezers, or other appliances. **Only the electronics listed above are accepted.**

**How it works:** It’s simple! Stop by, place your electronics in the storage container, and follow the signs to put your items in the appropriate bins. **No attendant is on hand to assist with loading or unloading.**

♻️ **Clear out the clutter. Recycle responsibly. Start the school year fresh!** Share this reminder with a neighbor or friend who may have old electronics ready to go.

08/19/2026

📚 Book lovers, unite! 📚

Looking for your people? Want to talk books without getting that look when you start discussing fictional characters like they’re real? 😂

The New Richmond Community Library has all kinds of book clubs to help you connect with great books and great people! And there are TWO new clubs just for teens/tweens—because apparently grown-ups don’t get to have all the fun. 😉

And if you already have a book club, NRCL has ways to support your club, too! 📖✨

👉 Check out the library’s website or stop by the library to see all the ways you can read, connect, discuss, and maybe make a few new bookish friends along the way: https://newrichmondlibrary.org/book-club-support/
Come for the books. Stay for the conversation. Leave with a new TBR pile. 📚😄

08/18/2026

👏 We are excited about this recognition for our community, our businesses and our future! 💫

The City of New Richmond earned Gold Tier Recognition through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) Connect Communities Program.