New Glarus, Wisconsin

Village Parks Usage Survey

This fall, the Village is working with a UW-Madison Graduate School Urban Planning Class to update its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan or CORP. The student project team has developed a brief survey to gather community feedback on outdoor recreation needs and priorities. The students will be accepting survey responses until November 4th. We appreciate your time in helping us gather input on potential park needs! To complete the survey, please click HERE.

General Election - November 6, 2018

Are you registered to vote?  Have you moved or changed your name since you last registered?  You can verify your voter registration information here.  You can also register using this website or stopping at the Clerk's Office.

While Election Day registration is acceptable in the State of Wisconsin, we expect a large turn-out for the November Election and being registered prior to Election Day will streamline the voting process for you.  If you need assistance, please contact the Clerk's Office at (608)527-3677.

Remember to bring your voter Photo ID with you on Election Day.  Information on acceptable photo IDs can be found here.

Additional information on voting and the election process can be found here, or contact the Clerk's Office at (608)527-3677.

Downtown Area Road Closures 

New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Car Show - October 21, 2018

The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce Car Show will be held Sunday, October 21, 2018 with Street closures from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the following streets:

First Street Road Project

Update 10/11/18: First Street has been closed between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue effective this afternoon until October 19, 2018.

Reconstruction of First Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue is scheduled for October 8-19, 2018 (weather permitting).  Traffic and parking availability will be dependent on the construction progress.  For additional information please see the Press Release.    

Brush/Branches Pick-up

Brush and branches for curbside pickup should be placed curbside by the first day of each month from April through October for pickup within the 1st week of that month by the Village.  Brush can also be dropped off at the brush pile on 2nd Street (north of 1st Avenue).  Village residents are welcome to take mulch created from the chipped brush and branches located next to the brush pile. 

Yard Waste must be composted or dropped off in the compost bunker located at the Village Garage at 93 – 1st Street anytime during the months of April-November.  Only yard waste should be placed in the bunker.              

Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling

Focus on Energy is offering FREE refrigerator and freezer recycling and a $35 reward per appliance recycled (limit 2).  To qualify for the program, your units must be in working condition and must be 10 - 30 cubic feet in size (mini fridges are ineligible).  Schedule your FREE appliance pick up at Focusonenergy.com or at 1-800-354-1898.