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TOWN OF MIDDLETON - A family who has tried for nearly two years to convert their horse boarding business into a dog kennel will see that effort materialize next month with the opening of Four Paws Pet Services, LLC. 

Board reviews data-rich annual reports
for MCPASD elementary schools and district

MADISON – After his first court appearance on charges he forged documents falsely claiming that Donald Trump won Wisconsin’s electoral votes in the 2020 election, James R. Troupis, 71, town of Middleton, condemn the prosecution against him as politically motivated. 

Acting on an approval recommendation from the Middleton Plan Commission, the Middleton Common Council on Dec. 3 approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Map pertaining to the Ziegler Farm property.

The City of Middleton will undergo a combined $100,000 Classification & Compensation Study, if a consultant agrees to the request for proposals the city council approved during its Dec. 3 meeting.

Town residents value the Ice Age Trail over its parks as a recreational asset, according to survey results released at last week’s (DEC. 2) Town Board meeting. 

An Oct. 31 letter to the City of Middleton from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission will result in a $1.60 per quarter, or $6.40 per year, increase in a typical residential sewer bill effective Dec. 15 thanks to action taken Dec. 3 by the Middleton Common Council.

The man who put together the largest fentanyl deal prosecuted in western Wisconsin and used Morey Field to deliver the drug, was sentenced last week (DEC. 4) to 16 years in prison to be followed by eight years supervised release. 

As the year comes to a close, so does an era for the Middleton Police Department. After 31 years in law enforcement, Police Chief Troy Hellenbrand is hanging up his badge. From an inspiring ride-along as an eighth-grader to leading a department through unprecedented challenges, Hellenbrand’s career stands as a testament to dedication, resilience, and a commitment to service.

Acting on a recommendation from the Finance & Personnel Committee, the Middleton Common Council voted to increase dog licensing fees for 2025 because of an increase in fees being charged by Dane County.