December 2020

Candidates for local office in the Village of New Glarus can begin circulating Nomination Papers on December 1, 2020. The Spring Election will have the Village President and three Trustee positions up for election. Incumbents whose terms end in 2021 are: Trustees: Michael Bell, Michael Ganshert and Peggy Kruse, as well as Village President, Roger Truttmann.

On December 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the New Glarus Youth Committee has arranged for Santa to visit New Glarus. According to the group's Facebook page, the reindeer are in training to get ready for Christmas Eve, so our amazing fire department will be pulling Santa around town so he can wave hello and wish everyone in New Glarus a Merry Christmas!

As the holidays approach, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has generously supported Monticello’s Christmas Stocking Fund over the years! We are incredibly grateful for the organizations and families who are in a position to continue their financial support, especially during this emotionally and financially challenging year! The community’s support of the Christmas Stocking Fund has been truly remarkable, and it is just one more reason why Monticello is such a wonderful place to live!

In November, the Madison Jazz Society awarded grants totaling $4,479 from its School Grant Fund to music programs in Wisconsin schools to help students learn about and perform jazz. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, grant requests were received from only nine schools (some schools have suspended their music and arts programs). Teachers were encouraged to apply for grants to purchase items and equipment that will help them teach virtually, which many of them are doing.