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April 2026 Newsletter

April 1, 2026  |  General News

Town Meetings

Town of Foster monthly meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

A.K.A. Lakeside, Banquet Hall
N8560 N. Hay Creek Road
Willard, WI 54493

Elections

All elections will be held at the Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club.

Helpful Links

• Town website: fostertownshipwi.com
• Road construction project information: Clark County Highway Department
• Free burning permits: apps.dnr.wi.gov

Road and Emergency Services Updates

The Willow Road Project has been completed and is being maintained for one year by J&M Excavating.

South Foster has had Fairchild Fire Protection District coverage for Fire and EMS emergencies during the past year. Greenwood Fire/EMS oversees emergencies in Northern Foster.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

As part of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the Town is once again offering brush and leaf pickup for town property owners.

Brush and Leaf Pickup Guidelines

• Bagged leaves should be placed at the end of your driveway or where your private road joins the town road.
• Grass clippings are not included.
• Bags should be easy to manage. Please do not overfill them.
• Limbs should be stacked neatly.
• Brush should be oriented in the same direction to help with pickup.
• Limbs must not be over eight feet long.

Anyone with substantial amounts of brush due to storms, damage, yard projects, or similar situations may call the Town Chairman at (309) 236-7549 to schedule a special pickup.

Wildfire Safety Reminder

DNR fire-watch towers have been decommissioned. Communities like ours are at risk of wildfire, and we rely on the vigilance of citizens. If you see a fire, report it to 911.

2025 Area Projects

• 25 mph signs were placed on Camp Globe Road entering Rock Dam.
• Burning permit and Smokey Bear DNR signs were placed on Camp Globe, Butler, and Hay Creek Roads.
• 30 mph / slow down children present signs were placed on Pine Creek Road.
• A recreational crossing ahead sign was placed on Hay Creek Road.
• A culvert was replaced on Dickerson Avenue.
• The Willard Road Wetland Fill Remediation Project was completed.
• Brush from the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project was mulched and hauled away.
• Grants were received to help replace the culvert on Camp Globe Road, patch Dickerson Avenue, and support brush and limb pickup and mulching for the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project.
• Surveys were completed on Hay Creek Road and Camp Globe Road for the Karner Blue Butterfly, a federally protected species.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers signs are in the area. If your crime tip leads to a conviction, you may receive a reward and remain anonymous.

Many properties in the area are family cabins, weekend getaways, hunting cabins, rentals, and VRBOs. Help your neighbors and the community. If you see something suspicious, say something.

Recycling

The Town has contracted recycling services with GFL, Green for Life Environmental, out of Thorp. This service includes recycling only and does not include garbage pickup.

The service is offered to all property owners in the township. To sign up, contact Kurt Redfern at 800-440-4990 or 715-669-3868. Please mention that you wish to participate in the municipal recycling program for the Town of Foster.

Community Thank You

Thank you to the Rock Dam Riders ATV Club, Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club, and Rock Dam Lake Association for their continued efforts in keeping the area roads and ditches cleaned up.

Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact each organization for dates and times for their annual cleanup.

Thanks again for helping keep the community clean!

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Fred and Penny Gehrke for bringing Christmas cheer by decorating the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the pavilion by the lake.

Thank you to Kathy and Loren Anderson for the Bloomquist Church/School House. Come join the fun of cards and neighborly gathering.

AED Reminder

An AED is available inside the Rod and Gun Building, accessible from the outside on the north wall. Instructions are included and are easy to follow.

Sincerely,
Scott Cullen
Town of Foster Chairman