The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we want to tell you about our Memorial Brick Program.

The Village of Greenville is proud to offer you an opportunity to honor those you love! Whether it’s those who have served or are currently serving our country or community, yourself, or a loved one that you would like to memorialize, you can purchase a brick to “set it in stone.” Some choose to memorialize a friend or grandparent while others want to memorialize an accomplishment like their business or special date. Memorial Bricks for service members are often inscribed with an honorees name along with their dates of service, branch, rank, insignia and/or war served in. A mini keepsake brick that replicates the original brick is also available.

Brick placement is available in two locations: The Heritage Fountain brick plaza at Jennerjohn Park and the Memorial Square pathway next to the new Municipal Service Complex. While the Heritage Fountain placement is open to anyone, out Memorial Square is only available to Veterans and Fire/EMS personnel. The bricks in the Memorial Square walkway are mapped here: https://bit.ly/3fg3gpe

Looking to purchase a Memorial Brick? Our order form can be found here: https://bit.ly/2VcpkXK

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Greenville Project Update

The projects detailed below are large scale projects happening in addition to our regular, day to day, operations. Their completion may be scheduled to be done by town staff or the services may have been contracted with a third party. Please remember that all of the information and time lines are weather dependent and subject to change at any time.

A more detailed description as well as photos and additional information about our Capital Improvement Projects can be found on our website at: http://townofgreenville.com/projects.php. 

Please contact our Public Works office directly at (920)757-7276 with any questions.

Streets

• Greenwood Road Reconstruction
• Week of 3/22/21: Mobilization, set up traffic control and erosion control. Begin grinding asphalt for utility trenches.
• Week of 3/29/21: Begin water and sanitary sewer installation in Phase 1 south of Cedar Lane.

Stormwater

• Street Sweeping
• Annual street sweeping in areas of curb and gutter will be completed the week of 3/22/21

Parks, Recreation & Forestry

• Schultz Farm Road
• The construction of Schultz Farm Road, which provides access to the Sports Complex and Well #5, is scheduled for completion this spring. Work has resumed with the relocation of utilities. Following the utility work, Vinton Construction will complete the project with construction of the right turn lane and paving the road surface north of Hwy 96.
• Lions Park Street Lighting
• The existing street lighting at Lions Park has reached the end of its life and will be replaced this spring. The Village has elected to have WE Energies install street lighting rather than replace the lights with private lights. This transfers that maintenance of the lights to WE Energies and saves staff time and resources. Following the installation of the new lights the old lights will be removed by staff.
• Jennerjohn Park Parking Lot Reconstruction
• Staff is currently working with Cedar Corporation on the design for the reconstruction of the main Jennerjohn Park parking lot. The lot will be designed to be more efficient for parking and stormwater facilities will be installed to direct water to the pond. Construction is planned for September/October.
• Hoffman Park Property Master Plan
• The Village is currently reviewing proposals from consultants for the master planning of the Hoffman Park Property. This property, located along Pricilla Lane, was donated to the Village for the purpose of developing a neighborhood park. The planning process is scheduled to begin in April/May.

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're have some exciting new: we moved!

When the Fire Department moved into their new building, renovations began to turn the old fire station into our new Municipal Services Center! The Municipal Services Center is the new home for Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Forestry, GIS, Stormwater, Sanitary and Engineering office staff. The building is also the new home of the operating staff for Parks, Recreation and Forestry.

Construction took about 5 months and included updating existing spaces as well as creating new ones. The first apparatus bay was enclosed and turned into additional office space. It now holds cubical offices and acts as our employee entrance. The main community space was renovated to include two offices, a lobby, mail station, and a conference room. A new vestibule was also added to the outside of the building. The existing bathrooms, breakroom and back offices were updated and reconfigured to become more functional in the overall office design. The eastern portion of the building was updated to serve as a shop for the Park Maintenance staff.

The old office and garage is still being utilized as a shop and office space for Public Works and Sanitary field staff.

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Greenwood Road Street Closure

Greenwood Road between Greenville Drive (STH 15) and Parkview Drive is scheduled for reconstruction starting next week Monday, March 22, 2021 and will be closed to all through traffic.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in mid-October. This roadway section will be closed to thru-traffic and open to local traffic only during construction. The work will be performed during normal construction hours during the day and some delays travelling along this roadway section may occur.

If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works department Directly at (920)757-7276.

See our Road Closure Map here: https://bit.ly/3c1OSPv
View project information here: https://bit.ly/3c1RLzV 

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for seasonal employment? The Village of Greenville is hiring for the summer of 2021!  We have opening in Parks and Recreation as well as Water and Sewer. 

Our employees serve an important role in the everyday functions of the community. The links below provide further information about employment and/or volunteer opportunities with the Town of Greenville.

Parks Recreation and Forestry

• Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers - Short-Term  
  
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application
• Seasonal Tennis Instructors - Short-Term 
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application

Sanitary District #1

• Seasonal Water Maintenance Worker - Short Term
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're finishing up our "Meet the Staff" series and we want to introduce you to Jake.

Jake has been working with Greenville’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department for 6 years. He grew up in Onalaska and went to school at UW-La Crosse where he earned his degree in Recreation Management. Jake worked in landscaping before joining us here at the Town where landscaping remains one of his favorite parts of the job.

We asked Jake to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:

Q: What inspired you to work in parks, recreation and forestry?
A: As an 18 year old kid I was a seasonal for the City of Onalaska Parks Department and fell in love with this line of work.

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: Doing something different every day – landscaping, forestry, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, electrical, wood working, welding, etc... always something new to learn.

Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: Train engineer

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Going to concerts before covid, playing games/cards, watching sprits, hanging out with my wife and dog.

Q: What do you wish the public knew about Greenville Parks and Rec?
A: Great place to work! (Especially summer jobs, now hiring!!!!)

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Roadway Weight Limits

Weight limits Greenville roads are effective as of Monday, March 8, 2021 and will remain in effect until otherwise posted.

Weight limits are administered to help protect the Town roads. They are primarily used in spring when the frost is leaving the ground. While the frost is leaving the ground, the pavement becomes vulnerable to damage caused by substantial weight loads.

You can view our Weight Limits Map here: https://bit.ly/3b6MTJk 

Last Call for Contest Entries!

Last call for all Snowman Building Contest entries!

The contest closes on Wednesday, March 10. Winners receive one free pavilion rental ...and bragging rights for a whole year! Have you submitted your entry yet?

This contest is open to all Greenville residents. Participants should build their snowman in their own yard. We encourage all participants to add their own creative touches to make their snowman unique. Snowman possessing demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, etc. are against the rules and will not be accepted. 

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're going to dip into the forestry side of our Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department a little bit.

Did you know that the Town not only plants, but also maintains the trees that are located in the road right-of-way? During the winter months and into early spring you may see our crews, or a contracted tree service, out pruning these “street trees.” The purpose behind the type of pruning that is performed will depend on the size, age and species of the tree. We maintain an inventory of all public trees in our GIS system. Young, developing trees are pruned on a three year cycle while we aim to prune the older, more mature trees on a six year cycle.

Generally speaking, our street tree population is still young and developing. During this stage it is important to prune the tree regularly to promote healthy growth with a sturdy structure. We remove dead, broken or diseased branches, rubbing or competing branches and prune back branches to promote a central leader. We also remove some of the lower branches to begin providing the necessary clearance over roads, walks and yards. By maintaining our tree population on a regular schedule we are giving these trees the best chance to provide the community with their many benefits for generations to come.

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Roadway Weight Limits

Weight limits will go into effect for Greenville roads on Monday, March 8, 2021 and will remain in effect until otherwise posted.

Weight limits are administered to help protect the Town roads. They are primarily used in spring when the frost is leaving the ground. While the frost is leaving the ground, the pavement becomes vulnerable to damage caused by substantial weight loads.

You can view our Weight Limits Map here: https://bit.ly/3b6MTJk