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Rick Pease, President of the Adams-Friendship Area School District’s Board of Education, called the monthly meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 8, 2021. All board members were present with the exception of Lenna Hamilton who was excused and Kathy McCarthy and Lucas Griffith who attended remotely. Dr.

Adams County is facing a significant challenge in its efforts to rollout a consistent vaccination effort, it was reported at the Feb 8 Health & Human Services Committee meeting. Low allocations from the State of the critical vaccine are largely the issue. At one point, when 600 doses were requested, only 100 were sent.

The City of Adams City Council amended its COVID-19 Plan on Feb. 1. By unanimous vote, the Council amended the plan to account for the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which included provisions relating to emergency leave for city employees.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced six Excellence in Construction Awards for 2020 during the annual Contractor-Engineer Conference.

Adams County will have a nonpartisan primary election on February 16, 2021.

President Ron Doyle the called the meeting to order and roll call was taken of board members.  One member was not present.

Vaccinations for people age 65 and older begin in Adams County starting Jan 27, it was announced at that Jan 19 County Board of Supervisors meeting.  The first program to inoculate seniors 65 and older will be held at the Town of Rome Fire Station from 10:00 AM till Noon. Vaccine recipients will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis.

Did you know that in 2005, many Wisconsin voters participating in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted “yes” to legalizing a hunting season for stray cats?  Such seasons are in place in Minnesota and South Dakota.  The Wisconsin Natural Resource Board chose not to act on this proposal.  But we all know that in rural areas like most of Adams

It is important to prepare in advance for the cold weather of winter.  When it comes to keeping you and your family warm, proper maintenance of your propane tank is essential. Our local propane companies Roch-a-Cri Gas Service and Allied Cooperative have some safety advise for their customers.  

Per Wisconsin State Statute 74.11 (6)(a), State of Wisconsin real estate first installment tax payments are due before/on/postmarked by January 31 to your local municipality treasurer who is considered the proper official during this timeframe. Please check your tax bill for the correct information.