City Talk - Shawano

08/11/2026

🚧 MOUNTAIN BAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE NOTICE 🚧

City crews will be crack filling the Mountain Bay Trail on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Crews will be working west from Green Bay Street, finishing at Main Street near the Depot.

🚲 Please be mindful of crews working along the trail and give them plenty of space to safely complete the work.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our community’s trail system!

08/11/2026

‼️ROAD CLOSURE TODAY Starting at 4PM due to National Night Out‼️

Closed intersections:
**W Division at S Franklin
**W Division at S Washington St
**Presbyterian St at S Washington St
**Presbyterian St at S Franklin St

You will not be able to get through on:
*Washington St between W Division St and Presbyterian St *Presbyterian St between S Washington St and Franklin St
*W Division St between S Washington St and S Franklin St

Also-Car seat checks will be on the corner of W Division St and S Washington St. You will need to go to that area with your vehicle to get it checked. Car seat checks MUST be done with a child present.

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Need to reach City Hall? Please use our temporary number of 715-526-6139 as crews continue to work on fixing the issue with our main line. Thank you!

08/10/2026

📢 Questions About Your Property Assessment? Open Book Appointments Are Available (See below for updated dates/times)

We are aware that many Shawano property owners have recently received their assessment information from the City’s assessment firm, Associated Appraisal. We also understand that there is significant concern and frustration regarding the assessment amounts some property owners are seeing.

The city encourages residents to take advantage of the upcoming Open Book appointments. (New appointment times and dates are available!) This is an opportunity to speak directly with assessment staff, ask questions about your property, and better understand how your assessment was determined.

📅 OPEN BOOK APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE

📞 Tuesday, August 11
Phone appointments
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Extended hours as needed

🏛️ Wednesday, August 12
In-person appointments at City Hall
⏰ 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

📞 Thursday, August 13
Phone appointments
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Extended hours as needed

🏛️ Tuesday, August 18
In-person appointments at City Hall
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Extended hours as needed

📞 To schedule an appointment or speak with the assessor, contact Associated Appraisal at 920-749-1995.

☎️ CITY HALL PHONE UPDATE

We are also aware that City Hall’s phones have been down today. Unfortunately, Nsight inadvertently ported the City’s phone number, which created an issue with our current phone system.

Our IT crews have been working with Nsight to resolve the issue, and we are working to get our regular phone service restored as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, we have a temporary solution in place.

📞 If you need to reach City Hall, please call: 715-526-6139

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience while we work to get this issue resolved.

07/14/2026

Please note that the basketball court and pickleball courts at Kukuck Park will be temporarily closed this week while warranty repairs are completed.

After the courts were installed, it was discovered that large portions of the basketball court surface did not properly adhere to the base, and a few small areas on the pickleball courts also require attention. Fortunately, the work is covered under the manufacturer's warranty, and the contractor is returning to make the necessary repairs to ensure our community continues to have high-quality courts for years to come.

Closure Schedule:

🏀 Basketball Court: Closed today through Friday for a complete resurfacing.
🏓 Pickleball Courts: Closed Thursday and Friday for spot repairs.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work is completed. These repairs will help ensure the courts remain safe, durable, and enjoyable for everyone.

07/14/2026

Visit the City of Shawano website to learn more about upcoming elections. Important dates/times, learn what is going to be on your ballot, etc. https://www.cityofshawano.com/151/Elections-Voting

New voter? Changed your name or address since you voted last? Haven't voted in the last 4 years or more? Be sure to check on your voter registration status.

Visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ to make sure you are up to date on your registration! Completing necessary changes to your registration prior to election day will save you time and possible frustration at the polls!

07/10/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

The City of Shawano has been made aware of a scam in which a couple of individuals have received fraudulent invoices from someone pretending to represent the City and requesting payment by wire transfer.

Please remember: The City of Shawano will never ask you to pay an invoice by wire transfer.

Before making any payment, carefully review invoices and verify their legitimacy. If you receive an invoice that seems suspicious or requests payment by wire transfer, do not send payment. Instead, contact the City of Shawano Police Department directly.

Please help protect others by sharing this information with friends, family, and neighbors. Stay vigilant and stay safe!

07/09/2026

Shawano Community Education, Shawano County ADRC, and Pines Post-Acute & Memory Care are partnering to provide an informative session for area seniors on Thursday, July 16.

Join them as they discuss the latest fraud and scam tactics, warning signs to watch for, and practical tips to help protect yourself and your personal information. Attendees will also learn about other important safety topics and available community resources designed to help seniors stay informed and safe.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and learn how to recognize and avoid today's most common scams.

06/19/2026

🚦 Speed Limit Change on East Green Bay Street 🚦

Please be aware that the speed limit on East Green Bay Street between Eberlein Park Drive and just east of Airport Road has been reduced from 40 MPH to 35 MPH.

This adjustment is intended to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and all who travel through this corridor.

New speed limit signs will be posted throughout the area today. We encourage all drivers to watch for the updated signage and adjust their speed accordingly.

Please note: The reduction in the speed limit does not change the current restrictions on ATV/UTV operation within this section of East Green Bay Street. ATV/UTV use remains prohibited in this area under the current ordinance. Any future consideration of ATV/UTV access would require review by the appropriate City committees and commissions and potential approval of an updated ordinance.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe!