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, were 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? Don't wait! The deadline for orders to be installed this year is next week Thursday, March 31. 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

Annual Sewer Cleaning and Televising

Greenville Utility has begun their annual sewer cleaning and televising this week. This process will likely continue through the end of May. The below map shows areas affected by this cleaning.

Please note that in the affected areas, your toilet may "burp" during this cleaning of the pipes. We advise that you keep your toilet lids down to avoid any back splash of water. For any additional concerns, please contact our Public Works Office directly at (920)757-7276

Changes to the Brush Pickup Policy

Effective as of March 14, 2022 the fee to be added to the brush pick-up list is $50.

In addition to the fees, residents must provide their name, phone number and the address of the pickup location. The Public Works Department will begin curbside brush pickup on the second Monday of every month, or as weather and operations allow. Residents requesting pickup must stop at the Municipal Service Complex no later than 12:00pm on the Friday prior to pickup to be placed on that month’s brush pick up list. Brush will NOT be picked up at any address that has not paid to be added to the list. Overage fees will be applied to any stop requiring more than 20 minutes of chipping.

Review our full Brush Pickup Policy here: https://bit.ly/3N0JMnc

Road Closure Notice

The Village of Greenville, in cooperation with Outagamie County Highway Department, will be conducting routine dredging of a navigable stream along the north side of Everglade Road, starting at STH 76 and ending just west of Greenwood Road. This project will benefit stormwater drainage between and during large storm events that directly impact Everglade Road and surrounding properties.

While dredging operations are under-way, Everglade Road will be closed to through traffic between STH 76 and Greenwood Road. Emergency vehicles, postal vehicles, buses, and residents living within the project area will be provided access at all times however, there maybe minor delays. Access into and out of the Greenville Post Office at the intersection of STH 76 and Everglade Road may be temporarily interrupted as dredging operations are conducted in the immediate vicinity.

Project Start Date: Monday March 21st 
Project Duration: Anticipated to take approximately 2-3 weeks

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chris Pagels, Stormwater Superintendent, at (920) 841-2244 or cpagels@greenvillewi.gov

Memorial Bricks

The deadline to order a Memorial Brick in 2022, is quickly approaching so don't wait!

Whether it’s those who have served or are currently serving our country or community, yourself, or a loved one you would like to memorialize, we encourage you to purchase a brick and “set it in stone” with a Memorial Brick. Bricks can be engraved with up to 3 lines of text and a service insignia. Placement is available at The Heritage Fountain brick plaza at Jennerjohn Park and the Memorial Square pathway next to the Municipal Service Complex. Please note that Memorial Square is only available to Veterans/Fire/EMS.

The deadline to purchase your Memorial Brick is Thursday, March 31, 2022. More information as well as the order form can be found on our website here: https://bit.ly/3KNFbCU 

Community Sponsorship Opportunity

Are you a business owner/operator looking for a way to support your community while also showcasing what your business has to offer? Greenville Parks and Recreation is still seeking sponsors for our 15th annual Community Movie Night!

Community Movie Night is a free event held at Lions Park several times throughout the summer. During this event, a movie is shown in the amphitheater and concessions are sold by the Greenville Lioness Club out of the pavilion. Attendance averages more than 200 people per movie!

A sponsorship with the Parks and Recreation Department is a great way to stretch your advertisement budget while also helping the community enhance the development and improvement of our parks and programs. It provides exposure to the entire community, recognition in the Village newsletter and on our Facebook page, your company’s name or logo on display and much, much more!

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, follow the below link or contact our office directly at 920-757-7276 or emaertz@greenvillewi.gov

Movie Night Sponsorship Packet: https://bit.ly/3KIUI6N

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, were going to dip into the forestry side of our department a little bit.

Did you know that the Village 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 and their maintenance 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 learn more about the street tree in front of your home, or report a problem with it, check out our online Tree Inventory Dashboard here: https://bit.ly/366wdl0 

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

Be Active Greenville!

Cities and towns across Wisconsin are once again hosting the Community Fitness Challenge! The “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Challenge invites all community members to participate in a virtual challenge to promote active lifestyles, connect people to the outdoors by encouraging use of our parks/trail systems, and engage Wisconsin communities in a friendly competition! The winning community will receive a trophy, and all participants receive a T-shirt. A variety of active minutes count (not just running/walking), so let’s get moving Greenville!

Find our registration form here: https://bit.ly/3va1X3g

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 continuing 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 7 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 Village 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’s the most exciting part of your job?
A: Seeing my boss’s face every morning or when there are donuts

Q: What’s the biggest misconception people have about your position?
A: People think it must be nice to always work outside but it’s not always nice outside. I’m also not actually Shawn’s assistant

Q: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose and why?
A: The PW director, Brian, because I want to know what it feels like to look that good in flannel for a day

Q: Which historical figure would you most like to meet?
A: FDR – Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Q: What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?
A: Fire starter, a pot for water and a machete

Q: If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: A cheeseburger and french fries

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

Seasonal Road Weight Limits

Weight limits will go into effect for Greenville roads beginning Monday, March 7, 2022 and will remain in effect until otherwise posted.

Weight limits are as follows:
- Single Axle : Six Ton
- Tandem Axle : Ten Ton

Weight limits are administered to help protect the Village 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

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for seasonal employment? The Village of Greenville is hiring for the summer of 2022!

Our employees serve an important role in the everyday functions of the community. Employment opportunities include both long-term and short-term positions. More information about these positions, as well as our Employment Application, can be found on our Village website here.

Long-Term Seasonal Park Laborer

• $17.69 per hour
• Maximum of 40 hours per week Schedule will vary depending on the season and workload.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers License to apply.
• This position is mainly responsible for mowing village properties
• Applications can be emailed to Tony Nowak, Director of Parks and Recreation, at tnowak@greenvillewi.gov

Short-Term Seasonal Park Laborer  

• $13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week with weekend and holiday hours
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers License to apply.
• This position is responsible for essential duties related to the maintenance and operation of the village's parks and grounds
• Applications can be emailed to Tony Nowak, Director of Parks and Recreation, at tnowak@greenvillewi.gov

Short Term Seasonal Utility Laborer

• $13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers License to apply.
• This position is responsible for essential duties related to the maintenance and operation of the Village's water and sewer system.
• Applications can be emailed to Cody Simonis, Utility Superintendent, at csimonis@greenvillewi.gov

All applications may also be submitted in person to W6895 Parkview Drive, Building A or mailed to P.O. Box 60, Greenville, WI 54942. Please contact our Parks and Public Works Office directly at (920)757-7276 with any questions.