Firework Displays Require Permit

We are now getting to the time of year when individuals want to light, launch and display fireworks.

Did you know under state law, fireworks are illegal to possess and use without a valid permit!

Fireworks may only be used within the Town of Greenville by individuals who have been properly issued a permit from the Town (see Town Code Chapter 150). You cannot purchase a permit to possess or display fireworks from a vendor.  Permit application forms are available from the Town's website.

Under Wisconsin State Statutes, certain novelties are not considered “fireworks” and anyone can use or possess them. No permit is required.  Those objects include “sparklers” that don’t exceed 36 inches in length, smoke bombs, confetti sprayers, “novelty devices that spin or move on the ground,” and a few other objects, such as “caps” and “snaps” with minimal amounts of explosive mixture.

Citations up to $1,000 may be issued for individuals who violate the law!

Weekly Law Enforcement Report - 3rd Week of May 2019

Below is a brief summary of some of the higher priority calls in Greenville.

Also attached is a weekly summary for all calls in the Town of Greenville.
 　
3rd week of May, 05/13/2019 to 05/19/2019
 
Drug tip in the area from an anonymous person 

A Deputy received a tip about possible drug activity in the area from an anonymous person. The Deputy has been surveillance on the suspected home(s) for short term traffic in an attempt to make traffic stops. The Deputy has also been contacting and working with the MEG unit regarding this issue. Surveillance and follow up will continue.

Greenville Middle School

A Deputy was requested to respond to the Greenville Middle School for a juvenile requesting nude pictures from other students. The Deputy spoke with the school and determined that nothing criminal had happened. Deputy spoke with parents of the child regarding solutions for this behavior and other options.

Dog Complaint

A Deputy was dispatched for a dog at large. Deputy spoke with homeowners regarding the issue. The suspect is a ongoing problem not keeping his dog in his yard. The Deputy issued another citation to the suspect. The Deputy also spoke with the reporting parties regarding the court process and how it takes time. Reporting parties understood it takes time through the court process.  The reporting individuals were not happy about not removing the dog due to the ongoing issue. However, current municipal Code does not allow for the removal of the animal for this type of issue.  The Deputy explained that they could seek removal through civil court action or contact the Town Board about their concerns.
 

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The Town of Greenville contracts with the Outagamie County Sheriff's Department for enhanced law enforcement services for the Town. Deputy Garret Richards is devoted to serving Greenville by providing directed law enforcement to the community.  

If you would like to speak directly to Deputy Richards (non-emergency) please call the Outagamie County Sheriff's Department dispatch non-emergency number at (920) 832-5000 and ask to speak with the Greenville Deputy.  FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL 911.

General inquiries can also be sent via email to garrett.richards@outagamie.org.  To submit an anonymous and confidential tip about any gang or narcotics activity call (920) 832-5629.

Outagamie County Sheriff's deputies are devoted to serving the Town of Greenville and welcome citizen input on law enforcement issues and concerns in the Town. 

Town Offices Closed on Memorial Day - May 27, 2019

Just a reminder that Town Offices and the Yard Waste Site will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. 

On behalf of the Town of Greenville, Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Garbage Collection Delayed due to Holiday

All garbage collection will be pushed back one day next week due to the Memorial Day holiday. Garbage collection for the week of May 27, 2019 is as follows:

• Wednesday collection will occur on Thursday
• Thursday collection will occur on Friday
• Friday collection will occur on Saturday

In addition to regular collection next week, residents are also allowed two extra garbage bags at no extra charge. Please contact our Public Works Department at (920)757-7276 with questions.

Draft Comprehensive Plan Ready for Community Feedback

The Town of Greenville’s population of 11,652 (Jan. 1, 2017 est.) is expected to grow by 4,738 persons, to 16,390, by 2040 - an increase of about 41%! Where are these people going to live? How many more cars will be on the road? What new businesses will pop up as a result? What does this mean in terms of overall land use change, provision of services, and demands for housing, parks, trails and other amenities? 

To help answer and address these questions, the Town of Greenville has hired the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (www.ecwrpc.org) to update its 20-year Comprehensive Plan, last prepared in 2009.

After months of public meetings and discussions, the draft Greenville 2040 Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review. Please visit our website to download the plan at https://bit.ly/2JY9n1Z

The draft plan will be discussed on June 24, 2019 at 4:30pm at the Greenville Town Hall with the Planning Commission with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for July 22, 2019 at 5:30pm at the Town Hall.

 
If you have any thoughts or ideas about the future of the Town and what this Plan Update should address, please share them with Michael J.D. Brown, Community & Economic Development Director at mbrown@townofgreenville.com.